5201To James Madison from William Robertson, Jr., 20 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1812, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Transmits the sentiments of the company under his command and states that he is holding himself ready until he receives further instructions. Is anxious to learn “Whether We Are Accepted of or Not.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , R-79:6). RC and enclosure 3 pp. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 11 May 1812. A note on the...
5202To James Madison from William Pinkney, 21 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I regret sincerely that my professional Engagements here are so pressing and importunate as to put out of my power to be where my Duty to you requires. I am sure, however, that you will make Allowances for me—especially when you are aware that I am not unmindful, though absent from the Seat of Government, of what I owe to the Strength and prosperity of your administration. The particular...
5203To James Madison from George Crowninshield, Jr., 21 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1812, Salem. Introduces Capt. Holton J. Breed of the Salem brigantine Neptune , who expects to visit Washington. Has requested Breed to present to JM “a Small Bag of white Sumatra pepper, not for its value, but as a curiousity.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM. George Crowninshield, Jr., was one of the sons of George Crowninshield, Sr., founder of the Salem firm George Crowninshield...
5204To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 21 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1812, New York. Having just learned that the government intends to appoint an additional judge for the district of New York, recommends John Ferguson of this city. “He is a man of honor and probity, and sincerely attached to the present Administration of the General Government.” Believes that Governor Tompkins and Mr. Sanford would confirm this. “The appointment of Mr Ferguson would...
5205To James Madison from Joel Barlow, 22 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have interested myself a good deal (not officially) in aid of General Lafayette for the sale of his Pointe Coupé lands. He has now sold them all & we think very well, but for the last two thousand acres he cannot recieve the money till he delivers the patents. He doubts not that you will send them as soon as convenient & will doubtless write you by this conveyance. But knowing the interest...
5206To James Madison from Elizabeth Reed Cooprew, 22 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am very sory to trouble with any complaints at all. A thing I dont make a practice off to any person in this World. And only to the Gods whos being is not in flesh and blood. But by your takeing no notice in the Litteral Sence of the Word of My complaints perha⟨ps⟩ you think I am Derang’d. But It is very far from it altho I am fully convinc’d that their has been Attempts made on My Life,...
5207To James Madison from Lafayette, 22 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Hornet is Going to Sail. By Her You Will Receive dispatches Which Make it Unnecessary for me to add farther informations. I the more Lament the Appearant dispositions of the british Ministry With Respect to the orders in Council as I More fervently Wish the U. S. May not be involved in a War. Our friend Mr. Barlow tells you the present state of His Negociations. I shall therefore Confine...
5208To James Madison from William Lee, 22 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
Having this moment arrived from an excursion in the country and finding Mr Barlow is to dispatch Mr Biddle this evening I have not time to say all I could wish to you upon the State of our affairs here which are by no means flattering. The fears and suspicions expressed in your private letter by the Wasp are too well founded and I regretted much on hearing it read that I had not sent a letter...
5209To James Madison from Edmund M. Blunt, 22 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1812, New York. Solicits JM’s patronage for his nautical publications, to which he has devoted sixteen years. Two years ago he began republishing the Nautical Almanac , a work published in London at the expense of the British government. “An error in this work would be fatal to all Mariners who used it.” Mentions that the U.S. Navy now uses a similar work that is “replete with...
5210To James Madison from William Eustis, 22 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments and alterations in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 22 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...