31From James Madison to William Jones, 16 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd your favor of the 14th. The victory of the Enterprize is a just subject of congratulations, the more so as succeeding the loss of the Chesapeake, and giving to that event, the more decided character of an exception, resulting from unpropitious circumstances, not a check to our maritime triumphs. I hope tomorrows mail will bring another proof, from the successful gallantry of...
32From James Madison to William Jones, 9 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I send herewith a few Commissions signed, which Mr. Selden will fill up with the names inclosed, unless doubts should occur to you with respect to any of them. If Mr. Cutts shd. be in Washington, it may be well to let him & Mr. Homans have an opportunity of offering suggestions as to the names selected for Massts. particularly as to the question between John Appleton and the Candidate from the...
33Arthur Sinclair to William Jones, 21 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the satisfaction of stating to you that I have succeeded in geting the Detroit and Queen Charlott⟨e⟩ within the Bar, and they are now safely moored, which circumstance has relieved me of much anxiety. I had to pass them over in 3½ feet less than they drew, with sweept’ holds. The Charlott⟨e⟩ past over, on Friday last, without difficulty. Saturday and Sunday it blew a gale on shore,...
34From James Madison to William Jones, 15 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 13th. The mail brought me at the same the N.Y. paper of the 11th. containing information of the arrival of Com: Chauncy, with four Captured Schooners & near 300 prisoners; escorting at the same time Genl. Wilkinson & the troops from the Upper end of the Lake. The information tho’ not official is supported by evidence making it highly probable. It suggests however...