5201Memorandum [from Albert Gallatin?], 13 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
The difficulties suggested by Col. Taylor in his letter to the President of the 26h. of May last, are not of a recent date, but have been a source of much inquietude to those who are particularly interested, for many years past. By the cession of the state of Virginia made to the United States in the year 1784, of the Territory North West of the River Ohio, all that tract of land lying between...
5202Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 24 November] 1809 (Madison Papers)
The sums which had been previously accumulated in the Treasury, together with the receipts during the year ending on the 30th day of Septr. last (& amounting to more than nine millions of dollars) have enabled us to fulfill all our engagements and to defray the current expences of Government without recurring to any loan. But the insecurity of our commerce and the consequent diminution of the...
5203To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
So far as can be judged from Grymes correspondence and official acts, he has done only what was necessary to save for the United States something from Brown’s property. The Jones’s Clar⟨k’s⟩ and all the bar have as usual been as hostile as possible. It must be added that an intercepted letter from Brown to Jones, whom he thought still alive, informed him that he had at ⟨se⟩a destroyed his...
5204To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 4 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I omitted, in my last letter, an answer to your queries on the subject of the remittance to Baring for Todd’s expences. The exchange is now at specie par, both bills on London and specie being about nine per cent above New York bank paper. There is no prospect of either the exchange or the English Bank paper falling lower down. I have not known the true rate of exchange, after making allowance...
5205To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 22 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 January 1813, Treasury Department. Submits statements in conformity with the resolution of the Senate dated 20 Jan. “For all the Treasury notes which have been disposed of, credit has been given, by the respective Banks, to the Treasurer of the United States, on the days from which such notes, respectively, were dated & commenced to bear interest.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46,...
5206To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a statement of the regular force in Canada (Quebec excepted) transmitted to me yesterday by Mr Astor, which I believe may be relied upon. From another quarter the garrison at Quebec has been stated at about 3000 effective men; but this last statement is conjecture. The militia most likely to be embodied & disposed to resist is that of the settlements along the river St Lawrence from...
5207Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 15 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
Virginia military lands in the State of Ohio By Act of 23 March 1804 (Vol. 7. pages 89 & 90) it is provided 1. that the parties shall complete their locations within three years after the passing of the act (vizt. before 24 March 1807) 2. that those whose locations shall have been made within that part of the territory to which the Indian title has been extinguished shall return their surveys...
5208To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 21 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a letter from Mr Duval on the subject of Brown’s estate. I cannot recollect whether his account &a. were sent to Mr. Pinkney, but will write to day to have it done. The report by the last arrival from England is that he has recovered a part of the money from Brown. I received last night the Batture paper which I will return whenever I shall have read it. Is it intended as a brief for...
5209To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 22 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
In a conversation with Gen. Armstrong, he appeared disposed to make an excursion towards the scene of action on our northern frontier. I have perhaps more confidence in Gen. Dearborn than almost any other person, and for many reasons have no wish to see Gen. Armstrong unite the character of General to that of Secretary. Yet, from my knowledge of both, I think that the success of the campaign...
5210To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 10 April 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1811. “Mr Gallatin will do himself the honor to dine with Mr Madison on Tuesday next [16 Apr. 1811].” RC ( NN : Gallatin Papers). 1 p.
5211To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [4 January] 1813 (Madison Papers)
I do not believe that the appointmt. of Govr. Tompkins would be either eligible or calculated to inspire confidence. No person thinks him equal to the place at such time as this. The office requires first abilities & frightens those who know best its difficulties. Dearborn & Mr Monroe have shrunk from it, & so will, I suspect, Crawford. Respectfy. Yours RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison...
5212To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 5 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
Noah Mason appears to be the best qualified and recomd. If the President approves, he will be pleased to signify the same by endorsement on this paper. No commission issues in those cases; a letter from the Secy. of the Treasury announcing the appointment being sufficient. Respectfully submitted RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Services Correspondence). Endorsed by JM: “I approve Noah Mason for...
5213J. B. Moussier to Thomas Jefferson, 14 September 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai L’honneur d’informer, Votre excéllence, que je viens de recevoir ici, un paquet à votre adresse, qui m’est parvenu de france par la Voie du Ship mentor , ce Sont divers ouvrages de M r henry de Gazzera membre de plusieurs académies, qui vous prie d’en agréer L’hommage. J’aurois desiré, Monsieur Le président, que la distance de cette ville m’eut permis de vous les présenter moi même, dans...
5214To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
Cleveland being at the mouth of Cayuga, the Huron river at the mouth of which the Ohio militia have been landed, is certainly that which empties into Lake Erie between the rivers Cayuga & Sandusky. The letter being dated 27th instt., Huntingdon cannot be expected within less than a week. In the mean while I am most decidedly of opinion that no information he may bring, can or ought to alter...
5215To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
I enclose for your signature an authority in the usual form empowering me to negotiate a loan with the Bank of the United States, if you approve of the terms which I had proposed & which have been accepted. The correspondence with the Bank is enclosed. If the Charter is not renewed, a loan to the same amount (3,750,000 dollars) must be negotiated in 1811, to repay this. If the Charter is...
5216To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 7 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
It has been suggested that the provisions of the non-intercourse Act which forbid the importation of articles of British growth, produce or manufacture are violated by certain coasting vessels, in the following manner. Masters of vessels bound from a port of the United States, to another port of the United States enter on their manifest, certified by the Collector of the port of departure, a...
5217To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 24 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had intended to leave this for Orange to morrow; but, under an impression that the late accounts from England must necessarily bring you here for a few days in order to make the arrangements & give the directions required by this unexpected change of circumstances, I have concluded to wait at least for your answer. That will reach this city on Sunday morning; and if you conclude not to come,...
5218To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that the law authorising a loan has passed, I beg leave to submit the propriety of requesting the Secretaries of the War and Navy departments to prepare estimates of the probable monthly expenditures of each of the said departments to the end of the present year. The extent of the loan, the time of opening it, and the dates at which its several instalments should be made payable,...
5219Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have much regretted that a detention in my journey to this place prevented my arriving at Baltimore till after your nephew ’s departure . I had brought with me letters for Geneva which I have sent after him. M r Erving takes duplicates, and I will send triplicates on my arrival at Paris ; so that I hope that he will experience no disappointment on that account. I found the institutions and...
5220Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your’s of 16 th ult o , and, from Dufief , the work of M r Tracy , for La Fayette . I had become acquainted with M
5221To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose two letters from the district attorney of Georgia, respecting the misbehaviour of Benjamin Wall Marshal for that district. The business of the Savannah custom house had been transacted in so improper manner for a great length of time by the successive collectors, that unable to arrange & understand their respective accounts, I was obliged to send there last winter...
5222Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was at M r Secretary Munroe’s house in the city of washington a few weeks since, when I mentioned to him my wish to pay you a visit at Monticello in the months of May or June next: M r M observed, that if Congress would probably adjourn about the middle of April; and that if no business of importance more than he foresaw, should demand his immediate attention, he intended with M rs Munroe
5223Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of placing under cover to you a Letter for your amiable daughter, M rs Randolph ; which, I shall be much obliged to you, to deliver into her hands: Should she be with you at Monticello , when you receive this—If M rs R should be absent, I must beg the favour of you, Sir, to break the seal, peruse the contents, and comply with a sollicitation contained therein, at an...
5224Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The recent appearance, in a public paper, of a letter reported to have been written and transmitted by you to the Earl of Buchan , some years ago, has it may with truth be affirmed, astounded your political adversaries in this quarter; nor are they of the least most scrupulous Cast. It has compleatly thrown them on their Beam Ends: nor will their shattered Barques from present appearances, be...
5225Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I was detained some weeks longer in Ann Arundel than I expected, when I wrote the letter to you and which was dated 9 th of April last past. On my return homewards; I called at Washington : when I was told by m r Tench Ringgold , that he had forwarded to me at Hagers Town , your letter : supposing that I was still there. It afforded strong presumptive proof that you were in the enjoyment of...
5226Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 11 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of troubling you with the inclosed Papers . I shall continue to animadvert on a Steady Patriot , from time to time. his grand object is to influence the approaching choice of Electors of the Senate of Maryland . our Citizens in Washington County are true to the principles of July 4 th 76 —but, an attempt is now making to debauch them. I have placed myself in their...
5227Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I now contemplate to leave my residence for Monticello on or about the fifth of next month ; and shall be glad to be informed, whether you will be at home, when I propose to make my appearance there—Tomorrow I commence a Journey to the lower part of our State ; and shall be gone about a fortnight. I understand, that M r Munroe and Lady are on a visit to some part of your Commonwealth ; I hope,...
5228Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 1 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed enclosed poetical production was placed in my hands a few days ago by an English Lady, M rs Mary D e Butts accompanied with an earnest request that I would cause it to be forwarded to you. The abovementioned Lady is the Wife of Doctor Richard D
5229John G. Gamble to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
My apology for giving you the trouble of reading this letter, is, that I have purchased of M r David Higgenbotham the lott conveyed to him by you. In your deed of conveyance the lott is said to be bounded “on the North Western side, by the Common laid off as a road from Shockoe Warehouse to the River Wharf. The South Western side bounded by a Common towards the River.” Both of these Commons ,...
5230To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The benovolence of your disposition and the liberality of your heart will, I am confident, readily induce you to pardon the liberty I now take in trespassing on your attention, and intruding on your patience. The conversation I once had with you in consequence of the recommendatory letter of the Honbl. Richard M. Johnson of Congress, of the 19 last May, gave me reason to hope any proper...
5231To James Madison from William Gamble, 15 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
When an Individual takes the liberty of adressing himself to the Chief Majestrate of his Country, on any Public matter it becomes necessary, to State who he is, and what are his motives—which induces him to adopt this line of conduct. I am Sir, an Old Revolutionary Offeicer, I served during to Whole War as Brigade Major to General Dickinson in the State of New Jersey—Where I received a wound...
5232To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812, Capitol Hill. Refers to a conversation with JM regarding a letter of recommendation written on Gamble’s behalf by Richard M. Johnson on 19 May. Hoped his application “would not be unattended to”; points out that “nothing but the most urgent want, could induce me to make such application.” Admits that his “little resources are entirely exausted.” Reflects upon “the Government I...
5233To James Madison from Barzillai Gannett, 27 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1810, Gardiner, Maine. Encloses a petition from several “respectable” gentlemen to remind JM that in February 1809 some state legislators from Maine had petitioned for the removal of Silas Lee as U.S. attorney and for his replacement by Nathan West, Jr. President Jefferson responded that since he had appointed Lee himself the matter was best left to his successor. West has...
5234To James Madison from Barzillai Gannett, 29 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1810, Gardiner, Maine. Recommends Gideon Granger for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p.
5235Peter Gansevoort to William Eustis, 5 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
It is intimated here, that the two senior Officers of the Light Artillery are soon to be appointed, and that in all probability, they will be selected from the line of the Army. I am not authorized to make any application in favor of Major Porter and indeed he is totally ignorant of this Letter, but as I discover great anxiety in him for promotion, particularly in the Artillery, I think it...
5236To James Madison from Peter Gansevoort, 29 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the members of the General Court Martial constituted for the trial of Brigadier General Wilkinson, it was decided that you should be informed of the difficulties the court has to struggle with. On the 6th instant being apprised by the Judge advocate, as well as by the accused, that they had no further evidence to produce, the court adjourned to afford an opportunity for the...
5237Michael Garber to James Monroe, 1 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1812, Washington. “I have invented a new method of constructing and throwing a Bomb Shell upon which the resistance of the atmosphere will be so small as that the shell may be sent three times the distance, which the same quantity of Powder, would send a common one; & with much the greater accuracy as it flies thro’ the air on the principle of a rifle Ball. I am fully convinced that I...
5238To James Madison from Barent Gardenier, 7 July 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1810, New York. Proposes the establishment of an office in New York City for the collection and securing of moneys owed by traders and others in the country to merchants and others in the city. Establishes a scale of fees for the services offered. RC ( DLC : Madison Collection, Rare Book Division). A three-page printed circular letter. Addressed to JM and signed by Gardenier.
5239François Gard to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
You will perhaps be Surprized at the Liberty I take in addressing you, but being governed by motives of humanity & encouraged in my design by Some military gentlemen and merchants of the united States now in this place, I Beg leave to claim your attention for a moment, on the Situation of the unhappy persons in your country who have the misfortunate misfortune to be deaf & dumb. afflicted...
5240To James Madison from John Gardiner, 23 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
When you subscribed to the manufacturing Company, you were pleased to say “that when they wanted money, they might call upon you for the remainder of your Instalments.” I have just returned from Philadelphia, whither I went at the request of the Directors, to select Machinery. I have perform’d that duty, but the Funds are not quite adequate to pay for the Machines. Your aid will enable the...
5241To James Madison from John Gardiner, 20 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
As it is possible that the resolution of Congress passed 14th. Augt. 1776 may have escaped your recollection, I take the liberty of pointing to it, beleiving that if the resolution was now to be, published in our Newspapers, & numerous copies of it (on oiled paper) set afloat near the squadrons of the Enemy, it would induce numbers of their men to desert, who are now doubtfull of the reception...
5242To James Madison from Gideon Gardner, 5 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1810, Nantucket. Urges the appointment of Gideon Granger to the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p. Gideon Gardner was a Republican representative from Massachusetts in the Eleventh Congress.
5243To James Madison from Gideon Gardner, 4 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of Gideon Gardner in behalf of the Town and County of Nantucket— Respectfully sheweth, That a petition from said town was on the 28th of December last, presented to the Congress of the united states, praying them to take into their serious Consideration, the distresed situation of that Island, and in their wisdom grant them such relief as their existence absolutely requires—which...
5244To James Madison from John Gardner, 2 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
Enclosd you will Recieve Certificate from John Gavino Consular Agent for the U S at the port of Gibraltar Counter Signd By Lambert Smyth One of the Inspectors of the Customs of my having Brought to the united States four Seaman Being in distress and as I am Entitled to a Compensation of ten dollars for Each man I have to Request you to Remit the Same to me directing it to the Care of Mr Robt...
5245To James Madison from John M. Gardner, 27 August 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 August 1813 , “ US Gun Boat No 67 .” “Recent occurrences in the Navy Department have imposed on me the painful duty of appealing to you as the commander in cheif of the army and navy of the UStates to obtain that justice to which I consider myself entitled, and which if I am right, in this opinion I am sure I may confidently expect at your hands. In making this appeal I pray you to beleive...
5246To James Madison from Robert Gardner, 26 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1810, Boston. Assuming that trade with France will be renewed, he offers himself as a candidate for any consular vacancy in that country. “I am a native American—educated to Mercantile Business, & have been much employed in its most intricate parts.” Refers JM to his friend Mr. Cutts, who will present this application. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Gardner”). 1 p....
5247William P. Gardner to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Declaration of American Independence recapitulates in a strong and masterly Manner the various Wrongs and Grievances under which we suffered as a Nation and which finally compelled the People of America , after every other means had failed, to make an Appeal to Arms as their Ultimo Ratio , I have often thought that it should occupy a conspicuous place in the Parlour of every Man who...
5248To James Madison from David S. Garland, 15 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
Many of the Citizens of Virginia are interested in the Lands North of the Ohio and between the Rivers Scioto and little Miami, which wer[e] reserved by that State to sattisfy Bountys due to the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental establishment. The Warrants are daily issuing by the Executive of Virginia and are Sold in the Markett fare below their real Value in...
5249John Garnett to Thomas Jefferson, 17 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose a new method of reducing the “Moon’s distance” which I flatter myself is more simple and uniform than any hithe t r to used. Having conducted the American Edition of the Nautical Almanac from its beginning in 1803 at a considerable pecuniary loss, besides the great attention it necessarily takes, M r Patterson the Professor at Philadelphia has recommended it to...
5250To James Madison from William Garrard, 20 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1812, Opelousas, Orleans Territory. Declares that no man was better pleased by JM’s elevation to the presidency than himself, that he has always admired JM’s talents, virtues, and political character, and that so far he has not been disappointed in his expectations of the administration. Assures JM that “in this Quarter” his administration “has the confidence of the great Majority...