31To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 17 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to transmit, for your consideration, a Copy of the orders to Commodore Decatur, for the government of his operations in the Squadron under his Command; and I have to request, that you will be pleased to suggest such alterations and additions as you may judge expedient. I have the honour to be, With great regard and respect, Sir, Your most Ob: Servant, RC and enclosure ( DLC...
32To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 4 April 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 4 April 1815, Navy Department. “Permit me to request that you will annex your signature to the blank Commissions herewith, and cause them to be returned to this Department.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p. Crowninshield sent similar requests for signatures of blank commissions or warrants to JM on 10 Apr., 25 Apr., 11 Nov., and 17 Nov. 1815 (ibid.).
33To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 29 March 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 29 March 1815, Navy Department. “The enclosed papers are respectfully submitted for your decision.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p.
34To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 25 March 1815 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. Letter not found. 25 March 1815, Navy Department. Abstracted in John Heise Autographs Catalogue no. 2460 (n.d.), item 102.
35To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 23 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to you, a Copy of the Statement & account of the Builders of the Ships at Sacketts Harbour, and submit the subject for your consideration—as the vessels are left unfinished it may perhaps be as well to cover them with Sheds of rough Boards to preserve them. The mode of settlement of the account and contract will be of importance to adjust equitably for all parties,...
36To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 17 March 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 17 March 1815, Navy Department. “The enclosed letter is respectfully submitted for your consideration and decision.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p.
37To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 9 March 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 9 March 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honor to enclose for your signature the Commissions herewith.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p. The enclosed commissions were probably for appointments that JM submitted to the Senate in a message dated 14 Dec. 1815 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United...
38To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 1 March 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 1 March 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honor to request that you will please to nominate William Lewis, now a Lieutenant, to be a master commandant in the Navy of the U States. ” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ); enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3). Letterbook copy 1 p. The enclosure (1 p.), prepared in the Navy...
39To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 25 February 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 25 February 1815, Navy Department. “The promotions and appointments designated on the papers herewith, marked A B & C, are required for the Naval Service and Marine Corps of the UStates.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ); enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3). Letterbook copy 1 p. The...
40To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 8 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Will you be pleased to name the Ships mentioned in the enclosed letter from Como. Chauncey, vizt. two to mount 100 Guns each, and one frigate of 44 Guns. I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your obedt: Servt: RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). RC docketed by JM . For enclosure, see n. 1. Crowninshield evidently enclosed Capt. Isaac Chauncey’s letter to him of 29 Jan. 1815,...
41To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 31 January 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 31 January 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honour to submit, for your approbation & correction, a system of Regulations for the Flotilla Service of the U S. “It is desirable that the Flotilla Command should be decided in order to avoid the collision which may arise between the officers of the Navy & the Captains in the Flotilla Service.” Letterbook copy (...
42To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 30 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to submit for your consideration the enclosed letters, the importance of which requires some decision as to the payments & expenditures for the Lake Service. I am Very respectfully Sir Your Ob: Servt. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). The enclosures may have included a 15 Jan. 1815 letter to Crowninshield from Lake Ontario shipbuilding contractors Adam and Noah Brown,...
43To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 28 January 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 28 January 1815, Navy Department. “The enclosed promotions are required in the Naval Service of the U States.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ); enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3). Letterbook copy 1 p. The enclosure (1 p.) nominated Master Commandant James T. Leonard to be promoted to the...
44To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 25 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to transmit to you the Copy of a map drawn by Capt. Arthur Sinclair, the original of which is filed with the archives of this Department. I am very respectfully your ob. Servt Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). The enclosed copy may have been of a map of Presque Isle Bay that Sinclair enclosed in his 6 May 1814 letter to William Jones ( DNA : RG 45, Captains’ Letters),...
45To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 22 January 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 22 January 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honour to enclose for your Signature, the blank Warrants herewith.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p.
46To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 28 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
At the special request of my political friends, & the permission of my family, I have prevail’d on myself to accept your very honorable appointment of Secretary of the Navy of the U States; if you have not named any other person for that office to the Honl. Senate, in consequence of my letter of 26th. Inst. I will come on to washington in a week at farthest; this reconsideration I hope you...
47To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 26 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
Your polite & friendly communication of the 15 Int. has been duly rec’d, wherein you state that your thoughts have been turned to me as a proper person for Secretary of the Navy Department; for this expression of your kind & frankly avowed opinion of my fitness for the office, be pleased to accept the thanks of a grateful heart, & be assured, if I could, consistant with the duties I owe my...