4981To James Madison from William Branch Giles, 31 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1809, Wigwam, Amelia County, Virginia. The Virginia senator recommends John Love [member of the House of Representatives] and Alexander Scott of Georgetown as persons qualified for the District of Columbia judgeship that is now vacant. Encloses Scott’s letter to him, so that JM may be better informed. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 2 pp. Postmarked:...
4982To James Madison from Samuel Dexter, 30 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
I resisted my inclination to present you my respectful congratulation on your accession to the Chief Magistracy of the Nation from an apprehension that as I had the misfortune to differ from the last Administration as to the best means of protecting some of the important rights & interests of our Country, it might wear the appearance of hollow civility to eminent station rather than of...
4983To James Madison from Joshua Gilpin, 28 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
At the request of the President & Directors of the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company I take the liberty most respectfully to transmit you a Copy of the papers they have at sundry times published for public information particularly in support of the applications made by them to Congress —as these applications may again probably be renewed, they feel sensible that the object of them will not...
4984To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Washington County, Kentucky, [28 August] 1809 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of a large number of the inhabitants of Washington County; in the Court-house, in Springfield, Kentucky on Monday the 28th. of August 1809 (previous notice thereof being given by advertisement) to consult, and declare their opinions on the late measures of the Cabinet, of Great Britain, in refusing to confirm the conditions enterd into by their Minister, with the executive of the...
4985To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 27 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
In the letter which I had the honor to write you about a week since, I stated that Mr. McKeehan had gone to Phila., but meant to return to Geo Town in a few days, which he accordingly did on saturday last; when I stated to him the substance of what I had recd. from you on the subject of his application. He was to have proceeded on next Morn’g for Orange, which he seemed to think a necessary...
4986To James Madison from Meriwether Lewis, 27 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 August 1809, St. Louis. Discusses legal questions involved in trials of three Indians accused of murder. They were all found guilty, but the territorial court has held the trials invalid “because the Offence was committed without the jurisdiction of this court.” Relates the judge’s opinion that one of the crimes was committed by a Sac beyond the Indian boundary and hence “the court had not...
4987To James Madison from Valentín de Foronda, 26 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 August 1809, Philadelphia. Takes the liberty of writing to JM as a learned, philosophical man who has treated Foronda well on three occasions in Washington. Has printed a little pamphlet on the Spanish constitution, of which he sends JM two copies as a token of his gratitude. RC ( MiU-C ). 1 p. In Spanish. This letter may have been mistakenly dated 26 Aug. 1810 in the lists probably made by...
4988To James Madison from John Graham, 25 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
Mr Jones of the Treasury informed me yesterday that Mr Gallatin wished me to send to you or to himself, copies of the Letters written to Mr Pinkney in the beginning of Decr 1808, enclosing Mr Campbell Report on our foreign Relations, and also a copy of Mr Pinkneys Letter giving an account of his Interview with Canning between the 10th & 23d Jany 1809. In compliance with this wish, I have now...
4989To James Madison from John Graham, 23 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed Papers from Governor Claiborne were sent to the Secretary of State who returned them yesterday, with a request that the Letter of the 29th July and its inclosures might be sent to you. I have thought that it would not be amiss to send that of the 30th also. With Sentiments of the most Respectful Attachment I have the Honor to be, Sir, Your Humble Servant RC ( DLC ). Claiborne’s 29...
4990To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 23 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 August 1809. Acknowledged in JM to Cutts, 7 Sept. 1809 . Mentions the favorable disposition of some New England Federalists.
4991To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by Jos. Tate who, after an absence of fifteen years, returns to the U. S. heartily sick of all he has seen abroad. His story may not be unknown to you, and is less recommendatory than his character. In the five years I have been in Paris, tho’ oppressed by poverty and injustice, his conduct has at all times been regular and respectable. He was the Acquaintance of M....
4992To James Madison from Charles W. Goldsborough, 19 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
In the absence of the Secry. of the navy, I have the honor, in pursuance of his written instructions to me, to lay before you a statement of the navy appropriations. By reference to that statement you will perceive, sir, that the appropriations for “Repairs of Vessels” & for “Contingent expences” are nearly exhausted. Under the last law of congress, making provision for these objects, great...
4993To James Madison from Henry Lee, 19 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
Very contrary to my general practice is the entrusion of my solicitation for the promotion to office of my own relatives, not because there is any thing wrong in it, but because our fondness for those tied to us by consanguinity or marriage, too often blinds our perception of their fitness. In the present instance I beleive I am safe, as my brother Edmund who Aspires to the vacancy on the...
4994To James Madison from William Pinkney, 19 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have had the Honour to receive your kind Letter of the 21st. of April; and now send the last Edition of War in Disguise as you request. As we are turning our Attention to Wool, I have added a Tract lately published here on the Merino & Anglo-Merino Sheep, which may be of use. I trust that we shall continue to cultivate such Manufactures as suit our Circumstances. Cottons now, and Woollens...
4995To James Madison from Peder Isaacksen, 19 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1809, Christiansand. As an addendum to his petition of 11 Aug., communicates a special accommodation issued by His Danish Majesty on 2 Aug. whereby privateering is to be temporarily curtailed. Captains Martin and Ingersoll have been acquitted by the maritime prize court, the confiscation hearing having been appealed to the admiralty court in Christiania. Forwards the enclosed attested...
4996To James Madison from William Tatham, 18 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 August 1809, Washington. Relates his financial losses suffered during and after the Revolution. Proposes a survey which would be sponsored by the federal government to create military maps of U.S. territories. RC ( DLC ). 8 pp. Docketed by JM.
4997To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 17 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
I hope you have returned safe back to Montpelier whither the last papers stated you had again set out. As I conjectured and as I wished, I perceive you have by your recent proclamation renewed the non-intercourse with G Britain. Some of the papers particularly the “Enquirer” with more promptitude than discretion, or judgment; pronounced it beyond your powers. It was hoped & expected that Mr....
4998To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
I recieved your’s of yesterday by mr. Coles. My journey to Bedford has been delayed by sickness among my laboring people. No new case having arisen for some time, I am in hopes it is at an end. Still no particular object fixing my departure to any precise time, it lies over for convenience, and should I fix a time before we have the pleasure of seeing yourself & mrs. Madison here I shall...
4999Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your’s of yesterday by mr Coles . my journey to Bedford has been delayed by sickness among my laboring people. no new case having arisen for some time, I am in hopes it is at an end. still no particular object fixing my departure to any precise time, it lies over for convenience, and should I fix a time before we have the pleasure of seeing yourself & mrs Madison here I shall...
5000To James Madison from William Bentley, 16 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
My worthy friend, General Dearborne informed me, that the President of the United States would kindly accept any expression of my sincere confidence in him. The highest esteem & his distinguished reputation & virtues, as well as respect for his high station must oblige me to put all the value of myself, in my own discretion. Permit me, Sir, to say, that during the Administration of President...
5001To James Madison from Charles W. Goldsborough, 14 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 August 1809, Navy Department. The chief clerk transmits copies of a letter from Capt. David Porter and Goldsborough’s reply. Goldsborough has submitted Porter’s letter to the secretaries of state and of the treasury, who have approved his reply. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Letters to the President). 2 pp. Enclosures not found.
5002To James Madison from David Meade Randolph, 13 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1809, London. Defends Richard Hackley, whose duties as a consul at Cadiz have been performed with integrity and dispatch. Hackley’s “malevolent” critics have been unfair. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 3 pp.
5003To James Madison from Alexander McRae, 11 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
On the 22nd. Ult. I enclosed to Mr. Jefferson a letter from Mr. Wirt, communicating in substance the information contained in Mr. Wirt’s letter to you, (which I had the honor of forwarding about the same period) concerning the object which carries Majr. Clarke & myself to Europe. I have received from Mr. Jefferson a very friendly answer, containing letters of introduction which place Majr....
5004To James Madison from James Taylor, 11 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
Some time last fall Lt. Hezekiah Johnson of the United States Army was here and expected to procure a furlough soon after, to go to Maryland, the place of his birth. I took the Liberty to give Mr Johnson a line to you, this I the more chearfully did, as I conceived him to be a Warm friend both of your self & my own. I conceive him to be a sound republican an excellent Officer and very much the...
5005To James Madison from Peter Isaacsen, 11 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 August 1809. The war in Europe has disrupted commerce, and twenty-six American ships have been captured by privateers and brought into Christiansand and neighboring Norwegian ports. The captains and supercargoes of those vessels chose Isaacsen to represent them as a de facto consul, although he is a Danish merchant residing in Christiansand. He acted on their behalf, and of the eighteen...
5006To James Madison from George Luckey, 10 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
I received Yours in reply to What I had Written, And was much pleased that You took time Amidst Your Almost innumerable labours and attentions in public business to Write At all in the Way of correspondence. Early Acquaintance & obligations with some people are not soon forgotten. Since I seen You I have travelled much, & thro several States, & in review in my mind often traversed the plains...
5007To James Madison from David Holmes, 9 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1809, Washington, Mississippi Territory. Since writing JM on 7 Aug. Governor Holmes has appointed William B. Shields the territorial attorney general as the office was vacated by a resignation. Alexander Montgomery from Adams County would be a salutary choice for the legislative council. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Territorial Papers, Mississippi). 1 p. Printed in Carter, Territorial Papers,...
5008To James Madison from Philip Freneau, 7 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
The two Volumes of Poems that in April last I engaged to have published, are finished, and will be ready for delivery in two or three days. The ten Setts You subscribed for I am rather at a loss how to have safely transmitted to You at Your residence in Virginia, where, I find by the Newspapers, You mean to continue until the end of September. Will You, on receipt of this, send me a line or...
5009To James Madison from David Holmes, 7 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 August 1809, Washington, Mississippi Territory. Governor Holmes reports his arrival at Natchez on 30 June. The territorial legislature met 3 July to nominate candidates for the legislative council. Holmes became ill and hence was unable to write JM earlier regarding the nominees. The legislators are loyal Republicans so “the business was conducted with great harmony.” Holmes makes four...
5010To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 4 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1809, Alexandria. The former Massachusetts senator recommends Edmund Jennings Lee for the vacant District of Columbia judgeship. “I am not capable of forming a correct opinion of his Legal Abilities,” but is certain satisfactory recommendations will be forthcoming “from Gentlemen who are Judges.” Hopes JM “will pardon this freedom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 1 p.