11From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 12 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1804, Department of State. “I duly received both your letters [not found] respecting the Brig Friends. The President having given no direction for a remission of the penalties incurred, it follows that the law ought to take its course. I should have returned a particular answer to the first letter, had I been acquainted with the suspension and its consequences, which have...
12From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 30 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter written from this Department to Mr. Joseph Cabrera, detained in prison at Philadelphia, on a charge of forgery, in answer to his application to be exempted from the cognizance of our Laws, on the suggestion of his making part of the Mission of Spain to this Country. He has since transmitted to me the originals of the documents, certified copies of...
13From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 8 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Alexander J. Dallas. 8 July 1805, Department of State. “The Commors. under the 7th. Art. of the British Treaty having awarded a considerable sum to Thomas & Philip Reily as owners of the Brig Sally & her Cargo, which had been captured under circumstances requiring, by the provisions of the Treaty, that compensation should be made by the British Government, the two first instalments of it...
14From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 20 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
It is inferred from some indications that the Marquis d’Yrujo, has it in view to visit this place and even to pass the Winter with the Govt. The footing on which he stands, renders it improper to continue the diplomatic intercourse with him, and will make it necessary that he should not remain indefinitely in this Country in his public Character. It can hardly be supposed that he is left...
15From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 3 January 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly favored with yours of the 31. Decr. The latitude taken by the Marquis d’Yrujo under the indulgence concurred in towards him by the arrangement at Madrid, and the continuance of his disposition to visit Washington, make it necessary that he should explicitly understand it to be the desire of the President that he should desist from such a visit. Will you be so obliging...
16From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Alexander J. Dallas. 29 March 1806, Department of State. “I have caused the second section of the ‘Act in addition to the Act, entitled “an Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States,’” as printed by Duane & Smith, to be compared with the roll, which is found to agree exactly with it.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p. For the 14 July 1798 Sedition...
17Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 18 November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 18 November 1815, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “On the accompanying representation of Giles Holt, Keeper of the Gull Island Light House, I have the honor to state, for the information of the President, that he now receives four hundred and thirty three dollars 33/100 , which is as large as any allowance made to a Keeper. “The peculiar...
18Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Abner Lowell, Keeper of the Plumb-Island Light House, having died, Lewis Lowell appears, from the enclosed letter, to be properly qualified as his successor. I am, very respectfully, RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). In a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith. On verso is Dallas’s docket: “Respectfully submitted to The President. A. J. Dallas, 16 Feb. 1816.” and JM ’s note: “The...
19Thomas Holden to Alexander J. Dallas, 28 March 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Thomas Holden to Alexander J. Dallas. 28 March 1816, Boston. Has been imprisoned in Boston for a debt to the United States of $400 and $21.05 in costs, which he cannot pay. Has been deprived of his property and has a wife and several dependent children. Prays that the “Honble. Secretary” will inquire into his circumstances with a view to discharging him from prison. RC ( DNA : RG 59,...
20From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 9 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of yesterday communicating your purpose, of resigning the Department of the Treasury. I need not express to you the regret at such an event, which will be inspired by my recollection of the distinguished ability and unwearied zeal, with which you have filled a station, at all times deeply responsible in its duties, through a period rendering them peculiarly arduous...