10101From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
a free use of their harbors & waters, the means of refitting & refreshment, of succour to their sick & suffering have at all times and on equal principles, been extended to all; and this too while the officers of one of the belligerents recd. among us were in a continued course of insubordination to the laws, of violence to the persons of our Citizens, and of trespasses on their property....
10102To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Briggs, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to thee the bearer, Joseph Dunbar, a respectable citizen of the Mississippi Territory. The family of which he is a member and his connexions are extensive and respectable. He is now on his way home, expressed a desire to see thee, and will think himself honored and obliged by any commands thou mayst have to that Territory. I duly received, at Brookville, thy note of the...
10103To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment receive yr. letter which Mr. Patton sent after me. I am so much fatigued that I cannot ride all night by the mail; but I will be with you on Wednesday about 2 or 3 o’clock afternoon— With respectful attachment Your obt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
10104To Thomas Jefferson from John Keehmle, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
After I had read the information of the outrageous attack on the Chesapeake, I felt as every true American should feel—Indignation and resentment at the Brittish. This unexpected attack on one of our National Vessels, has realized my anticipations and fears of the Hostile disposition of the Brittish Goverment toward us. They have now cast the die, and struck the blow; it rests with you as the...
10105To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
a free use of their harbors & waters, the means of refitting, & refreshment, of succour to their sick & suffering have at all times and on equal principles, been extended to all; and this too while the officers of one of the belligerents recd. among us were in a continued course of insubordination to the laws, of violence to the persons of our Citizens and of trespasses on their property....
10106To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander McRae, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In very great haste I this morning enclosed you (by Colo. Duane) a copy of the Resolutions adopted at a meeting of sundry Citizens at the Capitol on Saturday last. Upon examination this evening I find that the copy sent was in some parts misprinted—I therefore now do myself the honor of enclosing to you a correct copy of those proceedings.— With the highest respect and esteem I am Dear Sir Yr....
10107To Thomas Jefferson from George Morgan, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
My Son, John, conceiving it to be indispensibly necessary that he should attend to his Family, & Business, during the Adjournment of the Court to call the Venire from Wood and the adjacent Counties, he proposes to make a short Halt at the federal City, to pay his Respects to you, & to Mr Maddison; & to communicate certain Matters to you; or to the Attorney General, which I think, as he does,...
10108To Thomas Jefferson from John Mullowny, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The indignation and resentment I feel for the insult given my native country, by Britannic Tyranny, amounts I believe to pure Patriotism, and if my capacity can render a service against this all powerful foe, it is only to command me, If it may please your Excellency, a personal conversation may lead you to know, what station to place me in, in time of necessity, any call will meet with due...
10109To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patton, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that Mr. Gallatin had left New York before your letter was received in that City—He arrived here last evening & set off this morning in the stage, for Washington City, in the early stage. I am Sir With the greatest respect Your Humble Servt. P.S. I have this moment had your letter returned to me from New York. I will enclose it, under cover to the Post Master at H De...
10110To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 29 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The late outrage by the British on the chesapeake, has produced every where, within our range of Intelligence at this place, a degree of Emotion bordering on rage—I revere the Honourable impulse but fear its Effects—Measures taken with deliberation will be best sustained, and our National dignity cannot be so well supported, as by those regular & orderly proceedings, which are sanctioned by...