3001To James Madison from James Taylor, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I think it my duty to inform you that a man by the name of Benja. W. Lad from Virginia and Genl. Duncan McArthur of this state has lately made a number of entrys & surveys on lands that have been sold out by the U:States West of the line run by Ludlow from what he supposed the head branch of the Little Miami to the head of the Sciota. It is beleived and I have no doubt but that Ludlow struck...
3002Annual Message to Congress, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives. The embarassments which have prevailed in our foreign relations, and so much employed the deliberations of Congress, make it a primary duty, in meeting you, to communicate whatever may have occurred, in that branch of our national affairs. The Act of the last Session of Congress “concerning the commercial intercourse between...
3003Thomas Jefferson to William Jarvis, 5 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Our newspapers recieved yesterday evening, gave me the first information of your arrival in Boston , & I lose no time in congratulating you on it. while occupied in the government, the everlasting pressure of business, which would not permit itself to be put off, rendered it impossible to maintain correspondencies which my warmest wishes would have led me to. I found it would be a sacrifice of...
3004To John Adams from John Langdon, 6 December 1810 (Adams Papers)
I have been much pleased and gratified with the publication of your correspondence while in Europe. I assure you Sr. nothing could give greater satisfaction to your old revolutionary friends then to see one of the pillars of our Nation magnanimously steping forth at this all important moment in support of our happy Country. I regret that it is not in my power to express fully my sentiments, in...
3005To James Madison from Robert Patton, 6 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 December 1810, Fredericksburg. Has received JM’s card advising of his draft in favor of Mr. Stone for $388.85, and the amount has been paid. Forwards him $502.50, the balance remaining per the annexed memorandum. “This remmittance has been delayed a day or two that I might Avail myself of the Opportunity of the bearer Mr Maury going to the City.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. A statement at the foot of...
3006To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 6 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 December 1810, Fort Stoddert. Reports that there is no sign of any force from Baton Rouge. “The party which assembled from this district, have moved down to a bluff nearly opposite to the town of Mobile.… Governor Folch attempted to cross the bay with a force to disperse them; but a storm arose, and he was compelled to return. They have occasioned a general terror to the inhabitants.… Their...
3007Thomas Jefferson to Lydia R. Bailey, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
the 10. copies of Freneau’s poems which were forwarded to me thro the President of the US. were a considerable time getting to me, and owing to my other occupations they have remained longer unattended to than ought to have been. your letter of May 8. desired me to return them to you. as this must be thro’ Richmond , where there would be a probability of disposing of them, I have forwarded the...
3008Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the bitch which you were so good as to send to me by M r Madison,s manager some time a,go— the day after I received her, I went from this place to N. york , (by water) with 112 imported merinoes—purchased in Alexandria by a M r Fitch of N.Y. for speculation.— I have had no oppertunity to prove the merits of the bitch since my return from N.Y : will you be so good sir, as to inform...
3009Samuel & James Leitch to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
We are very much in Want of 8 & 10 d Wrought nails if you Can with Convenience Spare us a few Cw t of each it will much Oblige Y r P.S. If not convenient to furnish us with them will thank you to let us know the first Oppty RC ( MHi ); in James Leitch’s hand; addressed: “Tho s Jefferson Esq Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ: “Leitch Sam l & James.”
3010Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a letter from Col o Charles Lewis now of Kentucky expressing apprehensions that 3– or 4. old domestics which he holds from you on hire, and who have been with his children from their infancy may be called for by you, in which case the family would be in infinite distress and without any aid or means of subsistence, and requesting me to speak with you on the subject. being an...
3011Thomas Jefferson to William Prichard, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A circumstance which shall be explained induces me to recall to your recollection an old acquaintance and customer while you lived in Philadelphia . I subscribed to mrs Lydia R. Baily of Philadelphia for 2. copies of Freneau’s poems which she was about to print. by some mistake, 10. copies were sent. they were addressed thro’ the President of the US. whose business probably prevented their...
3012From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The letter inclosed came to me as you see it; and tho’ probably meant more for me than you, is forwarded according to its ostensible destination. We have nothing from abroad, more than has been made public. The latest date from Pinkn[e]y is the 3d. of Ocr. The arrival of Novr. will have been some test, positive or negative of the views of England. Her party here seems puzzled more than usual....
3013To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 7 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your request I have in conjunction with my friend Dr Physick done every thing that I could for the relief of your nephew, but I am sorry to add—as yet without Success. We have in vain attempted to salivate him. In consequence of the failure of that, and Other remedies, we have concluded in a day, or two to make a small puncture in his breast in order to discharge the Water from...
3014Account with St. Mary’s College, 7 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1810. Lists charges to JM for John Payne Todd between 9 June and 7 Dec. 1810 amounting to $193.99 and a credit from former accounts of $18.66½ for a balance due of $175.32½. The charges include doctor’s fees, educational supplies, postage, and money advanced to Todd to pay his washerwoman, tailor, and bootmaker as well as for travel and sundries. Ms ( MdBS : Account Book, 1809–11)....
3015Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Nov. 19. desiring me to send to Haden’s for Francis on the 29 th did not get to my hands till the evening of that day Wormeley set off the next morning and I was happy to find he was in time to recieve him. he got here to breakfast the morning after he parted with you. I did not write to you by Wormley because I supposed you would have passed on. on the 12 th of Nov. I had...
3016Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Gen l Armstrong informs me that he brought a plough for me in the vessel in which he came from France , and that on writing to you, you will have the goodness to forward it to my direction. I must therefore pray you to have it sent to Richmond , to the address of Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , who will not only pay the freight there, but any expences incurred at N. York if you will...
3017James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter inclosed came to me as you see it; and tho’ probably meant more for me than you, is forwarded according to its ostensible destination. We have nothing from abroad, more than has been made public. The latest date from Pinkney is the 3 d of Oc r . The arrival of Nov r will have been some test, positive or negative of the views of England : Her Party here seems puzzled more than usual....
3018Thomas B. Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a copy of the proceedings in the case of Livingston v D’Orgenoy Soon after this suit had been judicially decided, Mr. Livingston went upon the Batture , affected to take possession of the same, and published in all the gazettes of the City the advertisement which I also herewith transmit to you meeting with him at the house where I usually dine, he observed to...
3019From James Madison to Peter Stephen DuPonceau, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your favor of the 15th. instant ⟨and⟩ with it a Copy of your translation of Bynkershoek. I am glad to find that in the midst of your professional occupations, you have compleated a work which was so much wanted, and which required that accurate knowledge of both languages which you possess. The addition of your notes will contribute to recommend both the subject & the...
3020To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have enclosed a communication for the secretary of the National Institute. You therefore see that I have availed myself of your kind offer to have it forwarded agreeably to the direction. I have more to say, than could be confined to the compass of an ordinary letter, and as I do not wish to take up your time, which I am certain can, and will be more usefully employed, shall defer saying any...
3021To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I found among my papers the inclosed survey of La Fayette’s lands adjacent to N. Orleans. Whether it be the legal survey or not I do not know. If it is, it gives a prospect of something considerable after the 600. yards laid off round the ramparts. I inclose it to you as it may possibly be of use. With me it can be of none. I inclose you also a piece in MS. from Dupont on the subject of our...
3022From James Madison to the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 December 1810. Acknowledged in the Right Reverend James Madison to JM, 14 Dec. 1810 . Discusses the merits of an applicant. Refers to the documents accompanying his annual message to Congress.
3023To James Madison from Punqua Wingchong, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 December 1810. Described as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
3024Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I found among my papers the inclosed survey of La Fayette’s lands adjacent to N. Orleans . whether it be the legal survey or not I do not know. if it is, it gives a prospect of something considerable after the 600. yards laid off round the ramparts. I inclose it to you as it may possibly be of use. with me it can be of none. I inclose you also a piece in MS. from Dupont on the subject of our...
3025Horatio Turpin to Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
by the death of Maj r Joseph Scott of Richmond the office of Marshall for the Middle district of Virginia has become vacated Should you think you can with propriety recommend me to the President for that office Shall be very thankful to you to do so if I have any claim to a preferance it arises from my Services as an old Revolutionary officer and Death has made Such havock among us that I...
3026To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 9 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have great pleasure in informing you that the operation I mentioned in my letter of Friday was this day performed upon your nephew, and with the happiest result. I refer you to Dr Physick’s letter for the particulars of it. The only design of this hasty note is [to] comply with my promise, and to inform you that I shall this evening at the request of your nephew communicate the news of the...
3027To James Madison from James Collet, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Dunkirk, France. Refers to a letter he wrote JM’s predecessor on 18 Mar. 1808 “to appoint me to one of the then vacant Consulates in this Country; Of which I have since heard nothing.” Has recently learned that “many, indeed most, of the Ports of this Country are actually void of American Consuls.… From Holland to Bayonne there remains now hardly One American Protector...
3028To James Madison from Edwin Lewis, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Fort St. Stephens. Refers to his earlier letter [21 Nov.] requesting that Governor Holmes inquire into the conduct of government officials in the district. Mentions “a late occurrence of a number of the Citizens of this Country having manifested a Strong propensity to attack Mobeal when … robed of their hardear[n]ed wealth by a lawless exaction of duties on our trade.” The...
3029To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Williamsburg. Recommends Joseph Prentis, son of the late Judge Prentis, for the position of port surveyor at Suffolk. Praises his integrity and mentions that he has “the additional Merit of being a warm & active Friend in Favour of the present Administration.” Has read “with entire Satisfaction” JM’s message to Congress. “Our Vessel has a tempestuous Ocean to sail in; but I...
3030To James Madison from John Armstrong, 11 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Some apology is, no doubt, due from me, for so long delaying my intended journey to Washington, but the truth is, that between the occupation of settling my family for the Winter in New York, and casting about here for their more permanent residence, my movements have been necessarily slow—and the more so, as, in cases of this kind, I leave something to both the taste & judgment of others,...
3031To James Madison from Robert Smith, 11 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The funds, which had been provided by law for the relief and protection of destitute American Seamen in foreign Countries, have been rendered this year inadequate to their contemplated object by the extensive seizures of our vessels in Europe, and the effect thereof on the situation of the crews. The advances, which have been necessarily made by our Ministers and Consuls to supply the wants of...
3032Thomas Jefferson to William Chamberlayne, 11 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The preceding is a copy of a letter I wrote & sent you at it’s date, addressed to you near N. Kent C.H. as this will be. by a letter mr Randolph has just recieved from you, as well as from my not having recieved any answer, we both conclude that you have not recieved my letter altho’ sent by post. I therefore send this duplicate, adding to the information therein given that the man never got...
3033David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that the Attorney General is not yet arrived at Washington . Mr. Coles , to whom I delivered your packet for Mr Rodney , informs me, that he has lost all his furniture on board a vessel, destined for this city, which has been lately wrecked— I was obliged to return from Monticello , by Richmond , where I had the pleasure of meeting Messrs Coles and Cabell .
3034From John Adams to John Langdon, 12 December 1810 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday at the Post office your obliging favour of the Sixth of this month; and I pray you to accept my Thanks for the cordial Pleasure it gave me. Men who were engaged in our American Revolution from the Beginning of it are become So rare, that they feel for each other, as the Soldiers who had Served under the Duke of Marlborough, Some of whom you and I have known, felt when they...
3035To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The depreciation of the Russian Ruble, which had formerly been valued in our custom houses at about 55 cents, induced last spring an application from several collectors to the Treasury. The Comptroller, from the materials in his possession, judged that the ruble could not be worth less than 44 cents and gave instructions accordingly. In the course of the summer and on the arrival of the first...
3036To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 12 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to Submit to your perusal Some Notes recieved from my son on the Commerce of Russia with the U. S —they may perhaps afford Some new information. I have the honor to be with the highest Respect—your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Enclosure not found. John Spear Smith had traveled to Russia in 1809 as private secretary to John Quincy Adams. He later moved to London where he became...
3037From James Madison to Congress, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810. Communicates a report from the secretary of state on expenditures from the fund for the relief of distressed seamen. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 11A-D1). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Printed in ASP American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States … (38 vols.; Washington, 1832–61). ,...
3038To James Madison from Thomas Elledge, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810. Informs JM that “thier Can be no return made as yet Until ther is a Stop put to mobs arrising against me,” especially in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee. “I know no other way to have peace With The least Confusion then to apply to Surpreme and County Courts to lay Such heavy fines As they Shall not be able to Bear Upon all Such as interrupts or mulists me on...
3039To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Congress Hall. “I feel it my duty to enclose you the within letter. I may be of Service. It cannot be injurious.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Russell”). RC 1 p. Johnson enclosed a letter he had received from Henry Wheaton, dated 27 Nov. 1810 (3 pp.), urging that Jonathan Russell, chargé d’affaires at Paris, be nominated as Armstrong’s successor...
3040To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Fort Stoddert. Reports issuing arrest warrants for Dr. Pollard and others engaged in illegal military enterprises. “Previous to the return of the Sheriff; the inclosed application for a writ of Habeas Corpus was made to me by Lawyer Kennedy, which I send because it exhibits the legal talents of the petitioner, & because … it has afforded ground for a clamour that I had denied...
3041To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 13 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have great pleasure in informing you that your nephew continues to exhibit all the marks of relief which he discovered on the evening After the Operation. His Spirits are much improved, and there is now more reason to expect his recovery, than there has been since he came to Philada: But the ultimate issue of his disease is still doubtful. His patience, and good Spirits are among the most...
3042Thomas Jefferson to John Armstrong, 13 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on the reciept of your favor of Nov. 26. I wrote to mr Gelston , asking the favor of him to forward the plough you were so kind as to bring me to my correspondents at Richmond with a bill of any expences incurred on it, which would there be paid. accept now my thanks for your care of it, & with them my congratulations on your safe return to your own country. I am happy to see that...
3043Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dougherty, 13 December [1810] (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved your letter of the 6 h inst , and would most gladly comply with your request of the loan of 130.D. were it in my power. but my expenditures at Washington occasioned me to leave that place 12,500. Dollars in debt. for these I was obliged to have recourse to the banks, and am now pressing all my resources to discharge that debt, and liberate my endorsers. it will still take...
3044Petition of Thomas Jefferson and Others to the Virginia General Assembly, [before 13 December 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
To The General Assembly of Virginia , the Petition of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the Counties of Albemarle , Louisa & Fluvanna , Sheweth: that the navigation of The Rivanna river from the Point of Fork to Milton , free from the obstacles, which at present impede it, is an object of great and general public utility, and would be particularly beneficial to all that tract of country...
3045To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 14 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
You certainly took the right Course in your Letter of the 8h. Inst. The Applicant is unworthy of any Kind of Notice; & besides, is in the Habit of laying under Contribution every one who will yeild to her incessant Applications. Nor is she, by any Means, destitute of a sufficient Support, having not only 5 or 6 Slaves, but several Relations who are disposed to be liberal to her. I will,...
3046John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter from Monticello of the 7 th instant was rec e ived yesterday—The one dated the 12. of November has never reached me— M r Giles received his enclosing the statement of the case of the
3047John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my perusal of the batture case I have greatly regretted that you had not previous to the discussion given to some of your friends in whom you could rely such a view of that case as would have enabled them to do justice to the course pursued by you— There is another subject which will shortly be before us—The boundary of Louisiana —With this question I know you are perfectly conversant—...
3048Thomas Jefferson to David Howell, 15 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Our last post brought me your friendly letter of Nov. 27. I learn with pleasure that republican principles are predominant in your state , because I conscientiously believe that governments founded in them are most friendly to the happiness of the people at large; and especially of a people so capable of self government as ours. I have been ever opposed to the party, so falsely called...
3049James Mather to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Fromentin, Clerk of the House of Representatives Who was Sick in the Country having Come to Town, I have been enabled to obtain from him two Copies of the resolution of both houses dated the 19 th January last expressing their thanks to you for the long faithful and important Services you have rendered to your Country during your Presidency; and also for having restored to the Public the...
3050To James Madison from Joseph Coppinger, 16 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 December 1810, No. 6 Cheapside Street, New York. Solicits JM’s assistance in establishing a brewing company in Washington as “a National object” in order to improve the quality of malt liquors and to “counteract the baneful influence of ardent spirits on the health and Morals of our fellow Citizens.” “The Capital that might be made sufficient to give a begining to such an establishment need...