9701To James Madison from John Roane, 27 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 June 1812 , “ C Hall .” Informs JM that Philip Aylett of King William County has “lately intimated a wish to accept the appointment of Deputy Commissary, for the State of Virginia.” States that Aylett “is a gentleman of steady habits, who by industry & perseverence has released his patrimonial estate from heavy incumbrances.” “He is well acquainted with accts, in which, he is proverbially...
9702To James Madison from William Pinkney, 27 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 June 1812, Baltimore. Offered for sale in Swann Auction Galleries Catalogue No. 469 (9 May 1957), item 301, which notes that the letter reads in part: “I have read great part of Mr. Jefferson’s Book on Livingston’s claim, and find it, as I had expected, a luminous & masterly production.”
9703John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Davys report of the loss—in part of his provisions for himself—induced me to afford him a supply in Cash—equal his wants untill his Return home— viz two & one half —Dollars only— It gave me great pleasure to learn by him, of yours—and the good families perfect health, to whom to be pleased—tender my respects, and Accept D r Sir my sincere wishes for a happy Continuance of that most essential...
9704Peter Lenox to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to tender my good wishes and grateful respect for your health and happiness & should feel myself committing an act of ingratitude which is the worst of crimes. If I was not to acknowledge your friendship by your encouragement in my business, while you resided in washington, which by my industry did enable me to lay up something for my young family, not having in my power sir...
9705Thomas Jefferson to David Michie, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The commencement of harvest and close occupation of every one in it will, I am afraid render it difficult to precure the attendance of a Jury of 12 freeholders and of the magistrates for the process of forcible entry which I mentioned to you; And this difficulty may perhaps post p one that process till the harvest is over. In the mean time as we have agreed to submit the title to arbitration...
9706David Michie to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am perfectly willing to have Col o Lewis’ deposition taken at the house of M r Jno Watson in the town of Milton on wednesday next. It is with regret that I cannot appoint an earlier day. Permit me to remark that the process of forcible entry may be served & tried at Court on monday the 6 h of July next if it perfectly comports with your convenience— Accept the tender of my respects Tr (
9707William Pinkney to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honour to receive a few weeks ago, the very acceptable Present of your Book on Livingston’s Claim, which I have read in part with great Attention, & intend to finish in a Day or two.—It has a Bearing upon a Cause in which I am concerned as Counsel in Maryland , and affords me Lights which certainly I had not before. As far as I have gone I find the Statements clear, and the Reasoning...
9708William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your Favour a Day or two after I wrote , and by your Servant Davy an order for the machine, which I went to the point to have packed up immediately; but hearing that one of his Horses was galled I advised him to rest them a Day or two, & to manage the Geers so as to prevent any further harm, which was done.—He arrived on the 24 th and after the machine was put up I paid Judge Cranch...
9709To John Jay from Peter Augustus Jay, 26 June 1812 (Jay Papers)
I have just rec d . your letter of the 23 June — I am sorry I have troubled Mills by Dunning him— Uncle Peter desired me to write to those to whom I had put out money for him, & from whom Interest was due— Finding from my Accounts that Mills had not paid the Interest to me, & not knowing that he had paid it (as must be the Case) at Rye, I wrote to him. The Effect the War will have on our...
9710To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 26 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
Our political opponents in, and out, of the Legislature, are endeavouring to inspire as general an opposition to the measures of the Genl. Government as possible, how far they will venture toward an open resistence, is uncertain, nothing but their fears will prevent their going all lengths. It is said that they have not received so satisfactory information from New York, as they had expected....
9711To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 26 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am highly gratified with the declaration of War by Congress, & the friends of the administration in this quarter unanimously approve of it. After so many outrages, & so long forbearance it was expected that greater uninanimity [ sic ] would have been witnessed in the decision: but knowing as I do the secret springs which move some of the Minority hitherto associated with the republicans I am...
9712To James Madison from Elisha Tracy, 26 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
I feel myself verry happy in being able to state that from a carefull observation during my Journey home & since here—I find the people of the U: States, much less agitated & more disposed to acquiesce in a declaration of War, than my fears had led me to expect—in N: York where I feared much clamour, little or none appeared & things appear verry quiet in this State. Much enquiry is...
9713To James Madison from the Citizens of Lexington, Kentucky, 26 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1812. “When a Crisis arrives in the affairs of a Free, Independent, and Republican nation, a nation, acknowledging the obligations of Justice, and the Will of the People as the sole guides of their Publick conduct, to assert by force those Rights of which a Hostile Power has by a series of the most wanton and continued aggression attempted to deprive them: it becomes not merely the...
9714To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 26 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1812, Mayor’s Office, New York. Transmits the sentiments of the Common Council “with respect to the defence of this Port.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , C-361:6). RC 1 p. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 29 June 1812. For enclosure, see n. 1. Clinton enclosed a two-page report to the Common Council from the Committee of Defense on “the present state of our...
9715To James Madison from Peterson Goodwyn and Others, 26 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1812, House of Representatives. “We beg leave to recommend … for a field appointment in the new army Capt. Winfield Scott, whose military pretensions are highly spoken of by men well qualified to Judge. Independently of Capt. Scott’s acquirements in tactics he is a gentleman of character talents and activity. His appointment would therefore be extremely gratifying to his friends.” RC (...
9716To James Madison from William Tatham, 26 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1812, Norfolk. “I am making the last effort which seems to be left in my power to return to You in Washington with accumulated military & topographical documents &c. The official plans, Manuscript Charts, & minute topographic & Ichnographic Surveys, of Canada, Nova Scotia, & Florida, are vastly important in our Military & Maritime Archieves [ sic ].” Offers them “for a fair...
9717David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I received in due course your letter of 9 th April —but, heard nothing of the machine you mentioned until this day, when I have received it— Opportunities are not now frequent to Richmond —it has also occurred to me, that some risk may attend, and probably before any vessel offers for Virginia , there will be sufficient time to hear from you, I have thought it most prudent to wait your...
9718John E. Hall to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In a parcel of books which I have just received from my friend Judge Cooper , I find a copy of his Lecture on Chemistry, which I presume was intended to be forwarded to you by me. I shall therefore transmit it by the same post with this letter. Permit me to avail myself of the opportunity of Sending you a copy of the Law Journal just published here. I understand it was your wish that the case...
9719From John Marshall to Thomas Boylston Adams, 25 June 1812 (Adams Papers)
I received with much pleasure the lectures of Mr. Adams transmitted from you by the hands of Mr. Story. The pressure of official duties did not allow time for their perusal till lately. This work will maintain the reputation Mr. Adams had previously acquired, & its publication will extend to other parts of the United States the fame which the delivery of the lectures gave to their author in...
9720To James Madison from Rinaldo Elville, 25 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1812, Bridgeport, Connecticut. Was preparing to travel to France “to follow under the Imperial and Victorious Standard—that road of Glory my Ancestors have trod before me” when the declaration of war was made public. Now considers his own country “to have the prior claim to [his] Services.” Introduces himself as a Virginian of French parents; his father served with Lafayette and...
9721To James Madison from Robert Patton, 25 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1812, Philadelphia. “I had occassion yesterday … to visit the Arsenal near Grays ferry on the Schuylkill, & I was struck with surprise, & astonishment to find such an immense quantity of the public stores … in so exposed a situation, & without a military guard, sufficient for its protection. Indeed it is in the power of any insendiary to destroy the whole, by putting fire to the frame...
9722Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 25 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved a week ago your favor of the 15 th and should sooner have answered it, but that I have been awaiting the issue of a negociation between Jefferson and his uncle T. E. Randolph for a relinquishment of his lease of Pantops . the result of this is too doubtful to detain me longer from notifying my acceptance of your offer of Pantops on the terms of your letter, that is to say, for ten...
9723Charles Hall to Thomas Jefferson, 25 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The sudden and spirited manner in which Government has declared War reflects credit on them, and it is sincerely to be hoped it will be followed up with the same spirit with which it has been declared. I have always considered the River S t Lawrence the natural Northern boundary of the United States , and hope no time will be lost in attacking Canada so as the Army may be there before any...
9724Thomas Jefferson to James Hamilton, 25 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of May 4. I informed you of the reciept of yours of Apr. 16. just as I was setting out on a journey, immediately on my return from which I would look to the having paiment made of the subscriptions to mr Maclure assigned to you. I am proceeding in that business, and, without awaiting it’s entire accomplishment, think it best to communicate it’s present state as below. the...
9725From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 24 June 1812 (Adams Papers)
The Decadency of Government is obvious, through the World and it is to be feared the cause of it is the general Relaxation of family discipline. It becomes you and me Seriously to consider whether We have not contributed our Share to this general Evil. Within a few days, my Rib had the boldness to Say to me “When you write to Dr Rush, you String together Epithets and Adverbs and Substantives,...
9726To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 24 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
If I knew that through any other channel a communication of events occurring here, of considerable interest, would be made, I should not risk, as so often heretofore I have done, my reputation, by exposing myself to the imputation, perhaps just, of intruding upon your precious moments improperly; but while yielding to the impulse of duty I will not dread even your displeasure. At noon, this...
9727To James Madison from the Citizens of New York, 24 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 June 1812. “Peace has ever been considered one of the greatest blessings that an all bountiful Creator has vouchsafed to man upon earth; while war has ever been designated as the scourge of nations: but the same all-wise Providence has likewise permitted that, in the events of time, such circumstances should accrue to nations as would render it not only necessary , but an absolute duty , to...
9728Thomas Jefferson to Madame Bureaux de Pusy, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of May 23. and learn from it, with gratification, that you are arrived with your family in the United States , and, as I hope, in good health. the time which you will have passed in our country before the warm season, now approaching, will I trust have acclimated you so far as to secure you from the ill effects to which a change of climate is apt to subject...
9729Joseph Darmsdatt to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Acording your order I have send 6 Bls Herring to mess Brown & Co —to Lynchburg —& shal send 6 Bls H & 1 Bls Shad to milton by mr Randolph Boat who is not arivet there Account at head of text, above salutation: Thomas Jefferson Esq e Bought of Joseph Darmsdatt 1812 June 24 12 Barrels herrings
9730Thomas Jefferson to Sarah Bowdoin (Dearborn), 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to M rs Bowdoin, and his thanks for the book she has been so kind as to forward him. it is an interesting present to the American public, who owed so much before to the patriotism of it’s author , and to his steady views & efforts for the promotion of their best interests. with the public gratitude, he is peculiarly bound to mingle his own, for...
9731Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 3 d & thank you in advance for that of a copy of your observations when they shall be published. there always existed a doubt whether the source of the Savanna was not North of the 35 th degree, which your labors have now removed. a great deal is yet wanting to ascertain the true geography of our country; more indeed as to it’s longitudes than latitudes....
9732Thomas Jefferson to Robert Mills, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the copy of the Report of a committee of the Society of artists of the United States , which you were so kind as to forward to me, and which I have read with great interest & satisfaction. the growing wealth & population of the US. cannot fail to produce an increasing demand for the productions of the Fine arts; and the talents of the present members, the judicious institutions...
9733Abraham Howard Quincy to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed I intended as a letter, but from its crouded State I am compelled to trouble you With an enclosure. With the Articles mentioned I will Send on for your examination & the inspection of your friends Several of my Models. I beg the liberty to express the Sensibillity I feel for your kindly proffered Services in the introduction of My Fire improvements to your patreatick State . PS...
9734Abraham Howard Quincy to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I receved your distinguished favor of the 7 th . I did not expect you would have condesended formally to notice by letter the trifle acknoledged p r hands of M r Sturtvant of Norfolk . he was bound instantly away when the thought occured or I should have sent you several specimens of stone (calculated to resist fire) which are found in Orford New Hamshire in the interior of New york at Rhoad...
9735Thomas Jefferson’s Non-Congressional Distribution List for Batture Pamphlet, 19 April–23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The Proceedings of the Govmt on the Intrusion of E. Livingston . sent to the following persons. Apr. 19. George Hay 20.
9736From John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 23 June 1812 (Adams Papers)
It is several months since your Mama and I have received a letter from you, or since I wrote one to you, but the last that we did receive was so handsomely written that we were much pleased to observe your progress in that part of your studies. We hope that you have been and will be not less attentive to all the others. I suppose that before this time you have begun to learn Latin and...
9737To James Madison from Robert Honyman, 23 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
On many occasions my elocution is embarassed & inadequate to express my feelings, especially when my mind is full or agitated, as was the case yesterday when I took leave of you. As I cannot be satisfied without a fuller expression of my sentiments, I must try if the pen will do them more justice. The favours you & your amiable Lady have conferred on me deserve & receive my most sincere...
9738To James Madison from George Joy, 23 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have yet received no appointment from Lord Sidmouth since I wrote you on the 20th. Instant. I may have been mistaking in his saying he would write me on Sunday but I am sure he said the appointment would not pass this day and it is now ½ past 3 O’Clock. I have sent him the letter of yesterday of which I enclose copy & which I presume reached his hands within the last hour. Having a letter...
9739From James Madison to the Senate, 23 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1812. “I transmit to the Senate a Report of the Secretary of war, complying with their Resolution of the 19th instant.” RC ( DNA : RG 46, TP , Indiana). 1 p. In the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Eustis to JM, 22 June 1812 , and n. 1. See Eustis to JM, 22 June 1812, n. 2 .
9740To James Madison from the Citizens of New Castle, Delaware, ca. 23 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 23 June 1812. In light of the declaration of war, “We are impelled by … the exposed situation of the Town of New Castle and its vicinity to hostile aggression, to solicit most earnestly the attention of the President of the United States to our defenceless State.” New Castle is situated about eighty miles upriver from the capes of the Delaware and is the only defensible point in that...
9741Memorandum of a Conversation with Augustus J. Foster, 23 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1812, Washington. “Mr. Forrest Clerk in the Foreign Office, having intimated that the President would not be displeased, were Mr. Foster to call to take leave of him, and repeated some civil expressions of his in relation to Mr. Foster, Mr. Foster requested Mr. Forrest to ascertain from Mr. Monroe, whether he might have the honor to wait upon Mr. Madison next day the 23d. Instant. “Mr....
9742Charles Blagrove to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined the Record of patents from the years 1772 to 1783 and can find nothing of the one supposed by you to be in the name of John Wayles . neither do I discover among the surveys which were deposited in the late Secretarys Office any paper answering the description of the one in question. By recurring to your letter of the 27 th of May I discovered that the error alluded to yo by you...
9743Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
With great luctance I am once more compelled to trespass upon Your time, & retirement:—But, as the tender Ivy , when boreas blows, entwines the Sturdy Oak , for Support, So, poor literary Wights, like myself, must, occasionally, look up to their Superiors , in Station, wealth & talents, for Some countenance: I need not inform, the author of “ notes on Virginia ,” that, in the best days of...
9744Gibson & Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
This is merely to inform you that we have made the remittances directed in your favor of the 17 th & have likewise deposited $150 to in the Bank here, to Subject to the order of James Hamilton of Williamboro’ N. Carolina Gibson & Jefferson ⅌ James Ligon RC
9745Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you a few days ago, merely to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 27 th May , and to apprize you of its long passage, that I might stand before you acquitted of any charge of seeming delay in complying with your request, which I have since fulfilled with cheerfulness and pleasure, as I always shall do on any occasion to serve you. The papers of Mr Wayles from perceptible...
9746Enclosure: Richard Stith’s Receipt for John Wayles’s Land Purchase, 11 January 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
11 January 1771 Received of Mr John Wayles by James Donald six pounds currency, the price of Ninety nine acres of land near to Ivey Creek .— Tr ( ViU : TJP ); entirely in Archibald Thweatt’s hand; with notations beneath signature: “a copy from the original” and, signed by Thweatt and dated 23 June 1812: “The Receipt, I presume, is in the hand writing of James Donald
9747Henry Wheaton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed by Judge Story of the Supreme Court , that you had caused to be printed for circulation among your friends the Breif which you had prepared for the use of your counsel in the case of Edward Livingston concerning the Batture at New Orleans , I am induced to request a copy for my own private use—Although I have not the honour to rank among your friends yet the sincere...
9748From John Adams to John Adams Harper, 22 June 1812 (Adams Papers)
I have received the letter you did me the honor to write me on the 14th of June inclosing that of the 30th of March. As you have voluntarily assumed my name, if I have not a right to call you my Son. I have at least a right to give you my blessing: which I do most Sincerely wishing and praying that you may enjoy every comfort and prosperity in your private Life and public career. it has been...
9749From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter was sent to me with a request that I wd. forward it. The reason assigned was, that the one of which it is a duplicate, was presumed to have miscarried, no answer to it having been recd. An answer will of course be expected. I inclose a Paper containing the Declaration of war &c. merely to supply a possible miscarriage of others usually recd. by you. It is understood that...
9750From James Madison to Congress, 22 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1812. “I communicate to Congress copies of a letter to the Secretary of State from the chargé d’Affaires of the United States at London, and of a note to him from the British Secretary for foreign Affairs.” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E2). Each RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by...