91From 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...
92From James Madison to Congress, 6 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
I transmit for the information of Congress, copies of a letter from the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to the Secretary of State, with the answer of the latter. In appreciating the accepted proposal of the Government of Great Britain for instituting negociations for peace, Congress will not fail to keep in mind, that vigorous preparations for carrying on the war, can in no...
93From James Madison to Congress, 20 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1810. Submits a return of the militia, “as received by the Department of War from the several States and Territories.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E6); RC ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages). Each RC 1 p., in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Enclosure (1 p., 16″ × 52″) is Eustis’s 16 Mar. report of returns, by states and territories, of numbers of...
94From James Madison to Congress, 18 January 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Congress. 18 January 1814. “I lay before Congress a report of the acting Secretary of the Treasury, containing a statement of proceedings under the ‘act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland in the State of Maryland to the State of Ohio.[’]” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 13A-E1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings,...
95From James Madison to Congress, 7 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 January 1812. Forwards a report from the director of the Mint. RC , two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E5). Each RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Robert Patterson to JM, 1 Jan. 1812 .
96From James Madison to Congress, 1 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
I transmit for the information of Congress the communications last received from the Ministers Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States at Ghent, explaining the course and actual state of their negociations with the Plenipotentiarys of Great Britain. RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 13A–E1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s...
97From James Madison to Congress, 2 January 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Congress. 2 January 1815. “I lay before Congress a Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, containing a statement of proceedings under the ‘Act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland in the State of Maryland to the State of Ohio.’” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 13A–E1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s...
98George Washington to the Senate and the House of Representatives, [14–16 December 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
Gentlemen of the { Senate House of Repr. I lay before you a Report of the Secretary of state on the measures which have been taken on behalf of the US. for the purpose of obtaining a recognition of our treaty with Marocco, and for the ransom of our citizens and establishment of peace with Algiers. While it is proper our citizens should know that subjects which so much concern their interests...
99Annual Message to Congress, 4 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives On our present meeting, it is my first duty to invite your attention, to the providential favors which our Country has experienced, in the unusual degree of health dispensed to its inhabitants, and in the rich abundance with which the Earth has rewarded the labours bestowed on it. In the successful cultivation of other branches...
100Jefferson’s Report on the Petition of a Hessian Deserter, 24 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State having had under consideration the Petition of Nicholas Ferdinand Westphal, to him referred by the House of Representatives, and having made such inquiry into the facts alledged as the case admits, makes thereon the following Report It appears by the affidavit of the Petitioner (the best evidence the nature of the case admits) that he was a Sergeant Major in the British...
101Draft of a Message to Congress, [ca. 31 May] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Ever since the peace of Independence the B. G. instead of regarding the U. S. with the friendly eye which was required by justice magnaminity [ sic ] & true policy, has yielded to an embarassing mortification at their success & an unworthy jealousy of their commerce. Her delay to send an Ambass. Her monopolizing regulations of navigation, among the proofs. It was not however, untill the war in...
102From James Madison to Congress, 25 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. I lay before Congress, copies of ratified Treaties between the United States and the following Indian Tribes. First. The Wea and Kickapoo. Second. The united Tribes of Ottawas, Chipawas, & Potowotomies, residing on the Illinois and Melwakee rivers and their waters, and on the Southwestern parts of lake Michigan Third. That...
103From James Madison to Congress, 26 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I now lay before Congress the Report of the Secretary of War, shewing the progress made in carrying into effect the act of April 1808, for raising an additional Military force, and the disposition of the Troops. RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, Legislative Proceedings, and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings); FC of first enclosure ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers, William Eustis...
104Remonstrance of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Alexandria to Congress, 23 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
To the honorable the Senate and House of representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled The Remonstrance of the Mayor & Common Council of the Town of Alexandria on behalf of the Citizens of the said town & others, most respectfully sheweth that they have seen with surprize and regret that a bill is depending before the honorable the Senate, the object of which is to...
105From James Madison to Congress, 1 February 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 February 1812. Transmits a report of the secretary of the treasury containing a statement of proceedings under the “Act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland in the State of Maryland to the State of Ohio.” RC , two copies ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E4; and DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1). Each RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For...
106Enclosure: President of the Commune of Paris to the President and Members of Congress, 29 July 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
We have learned that Franklin, the man of all nations, is no more—having enlightened them all, and in every species of knowledge, they ought to share in a loss, which is common to them all. The august Legislators of our nation have hastened to set the example; but the assembly of representatives of the Commons of the Capital believed it their duty to add to this universal mourning a new...
107From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 22 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I lay before Congress the last returns of the militia of the US. their incompleatness is much to be regretted and it’s remedy may at some future time be a subject worthy the attention of Congress. RC ( DNA : RG 233, PM , 8th Cong., 1st sess.); endorsed by a House clerk. RC ( DNA : RG 46, LPPM , 8th Cong., 1st sess.); endorsed by a Senate clerk. PoC ( DLC ). Notation in SJL : “militia return.”...
108Justices of the Supreme Court to Congress, [c. 18 February 1794] (Jay Papers)
The Chief Justice and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, respectfully represent to the Congress of the United States, That their Representation communicated, last year, through the President, to both Houses of Congress, and to which they refer, comprehended few other remarks than such as were suggested by the personal difficulties to which the Judges were...
109From James Madison to Congress, 5 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Bill entitled, “An Act supplementary to the Acts heretofore passed on the subject of an uniform rule of naturalization” which passed the two Houses at the last Session of Congress, having appeared to me liable to abuse by Aliens having no real purpose of effectuating a naturalization, and therefore not been signed; and having been presented at an hour too near the close of the Session to...
110Commission of New York Delegates to Congress, 4 November 1784 (Jay Papers)
The People of the State of New York By the Grace of God, Free and Independent To All to whom these presents shall come, send Greeting Know Ye that We having inspected the Records Remaining in the Secretary’s Office of our said State do find there a Certain Commission in the Words following to Wit: “The People of the State of New York, By the Grace of God Free and Independent, To all to whom...
111From James Madison to Congress, 15 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1812. Transmits an account of the contingent expenses of the government incurred in 1811 in taking possession of “the territory limited Eastwardly by the River Perdido” and amounting to $3,396. RC and enclosure, 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 JM....
112From James Madison to Congress, 22 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I lay before Congress copies of two ratified Treaties which were entered into on the part of the United States, one on the 22d day of July 1814 with the several Tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanees, senakas and Miamis; the other on the 9th day of August 1814 with the Creek Nation of Indians. It is referred to the Consideration of Congress how far Legislative provisions...
113From James Madison to Congress, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I communicate to Congress, in confidence, the translation of a letter from Louis de Onis, to the Captain General of the Province of the Caraccas. The tendency of misrepresentations and suggestions, which, it may be inferred from this specimen, enter into more important correspondences of the writer, to promote in foreign Councils, at a critical period, views adverse to the peace and to the...
114From James Madison to Congress, 6 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1812. Transmits “copies of the correspondencies [ sic ] between the Department of War and the Governors of Massachusetts and Connecticut, refered to in my Message of the fourth instant.” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; DNA : RG 46, President’s Messages, 12A-E2). First RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosures (34...
115George Washington to the Senate and the House of Representatives, [28 November 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
Gentlemen of the { Senate H. of Representatives I now lay before you, for your further information, some additional advices lately received, on the subject of the hostilities committed by the Chuckamogga towns, or under their name and guidance. The importance of preventing this hostile spirit from spreading to other tribes, or other parts of the same tribe of Indians, a considerable military...
116From James Madison to Congress, 18 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
The accompanying extract from the occurrences at Fort Jackson, in August 1814 during the negociation of a Treaty with the Indians, shews that the friendly Creeks wishing to give to General Jackson, Benjamin Hawkins and others a national mark of their gratitude and regard, conveyed to them respectively a donation of land, with a request that the grant might be duly confirmed by the Government...
117From James Madison to Congress, 12 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1811. Transmits a copy of a letter from the U.S. minister in London to the secretary of state and a copy of a letter from the same to the British secretary of state for foreign affairs. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 11A-D1); RC ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E3). Each RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For enclosures, see nn. JM...
118From James Madison to Congress, 1 March 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 March 1813. “I lay before Congress a Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, containing a statement of proceedings under the ‘Act to regulate the laying out and making a road from Cumberland in the State of Maryland to the State of Ohio.’” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages, 12A-E4). Each...
119Conrad Alexandre Gérard to Congress, 5 January 1779 (Jay Papers)
Le Ministre plenipotentiaire de france ne peut Se dispenser de deferer au Congrès des Etats Unis les passages Soulignés dans les deux gazettes ci jointes en datte du 3. et du 5. de ce mois. Il ne doute pas que le Congrès n’ait été indigné des assertions indiscrettes qui ces passages contiennent et qui compromettent egalement lui dignite et la reputation du Roi mon Maitre et cette des Etats...
120From James Madison to Congress, 16 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1812. Communicates a letter from the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Great Britain to the secretary of state, with the answer of the latter. “The continued evidence afforded in this correspondence, of the hostile policy of the British Government against our national rights, strengthens the considerations recommending and urging the preparations of adequate means...