1To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to send you with this, a pacquet containing the “ Moniteur ” from October th. to this day—being the continuation of those formerly sent, and for which General Armstrong has desired me to renew the Subscription for account of Government. I hope the collection of that paper, sent by Doct: Dorsey, got Safe to Washington. Mr. Maclure and myself accompanied Col. Mercer & Mr....
2To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet (Abstract), 12 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
12 March 1805, “Rue de Varenne No. 648,” Paris . “The last letters I had the honor of addressing you were relative to the settlement of the late Board’s Accompt and my own as one of the Commissioners. “The object of this is merely to accompany the succeeding Numbers of the Moniteur (which I have continued to forward since the 1st. of September last.) and to say that General Armstrong having...
3To James Madison from John Mercer, Isaac Cox Barnet, and William Maclure, 26 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1803, Paris. “We send you inclosed Copies of certain Letters which have passed between the Minister of the United States & ourselves.” RC and enclosures, two copies ( DNA : RG 76, Preliminary Inventory 177, entry 119, France, Convention of 1803 [Spoliation], Correspondence); letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures (ibid.); letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures...
4To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 29 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 September 1804, Paris , “ Rue de Varenne No. 463. ” “I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt, (on the 26th. inst.,) of your favour of the 18th. of July and Send herewith the Duplicates of my letters of the 31st. Ulto. and 1st. instant with the Succeeding numbers of the Moniteur to the end of the Year 12 of the french Calender. “The Master of the Ship Active having changed his Voyage...
5To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 26 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1803, Paris. “I received a few days ago your favor of the 30th. Septr. in which you are pleased to submit once more to my choice, the Commercial Agency of Antwerp or Havre. “The circumstances of the War—a proper view of the probable trade of the United States to both places and a due regard to my own Situation on the score of Commercial competition leave no longer any doubts on my...
6To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured on the 5th. instant, with your letter of the 22d. June accompanying my Commission of Commercial Agent for Antwerp, and several inclosures. Their duplicates have reached me since. I am preparing to leave this and expect to be at my post by the beginning of October. Your Instructions, Sir, and our Laws shall be my only guide in the fulfillment of the important and honourable trust...
7To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 14 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosing Copy of my last account with Vouchers—I have taken the Liberty to send you a Pamphlet on the Fête of the 18th. Brumaire, in celebration of Peace. Permit me Sir, to congratulate you upon the happy effects it may produce in our Country, among which may be anticipated that of Consolidating our republican System, and of re-uniting all our Citizens in one Common cause—and in one common...
8To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Bordeaux. Has received JM’s letter of 22 June [not found] enclosing his commission as commercial agent for Antwerp. “I am preparing to leave this and expect to be at my post by the beginning of October.… The post assigned me equals my highest wishes.” Will sign the necessary bonds and transmit them to his uncle, Dr. Barnet of New Jersey, for the signatures of his sureties....
9To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 23 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 23 April 1806, Paris. “With my respects of the 26th. Ulto. I had the honor to transmit copies of papers relative to a personal insult passed upon me by Michael O’mealy—as I was coming out of General Armstrong’s House on the 13th. of march last —and of the utter refusal of this Minister to Shew me that countenance and Support to which as an officer of the United States...
10To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 24 April 1806, Havre. “I have the honor to transmit to your Department in obedience to your ‘Standing’ and Subsequent instructions to Consuls of the U:S.—a report of the Vessels of the U: States which have entered and cleared at the port of Cherbourg during the last Six months of 1805—together with the accompts relative to receipts and Expenditures for seamen at the...
11To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1801, Bordeaux. Transmits duplicate of 2 June letter. Reports that nearly all seamen mentioned therein have since obtained passages or employment, five on a vessel at Ile de Ré, nine at Le Havre. Exception is Capt. John Percevele of Barnstable, Massachusetts, because of age and infirmity, to whom Barnet’s agent at La Rochelle gave money; no American captain would give him passage. Has...
12To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 30 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1801, Bordeaux. Transmits duplicate of last dispatch with packet from Cathalan. Decision of minister of marine on seamen at Rochefort and Saumur still unknown. Three at Rochefort deserted from the Eagle , and report of one seaman is enclosed. Has received no reply from Murray on the Lloyd family, whom he continues to support. Local commissary has referred Burley case to ministers of...
13To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 21 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Referring to my respects from Havre of the 11th. of which a copy pr ecedes, I have the Satisfaction to add that the Schooner Hope pu t to Sea with a fair wind, on Monday the 12th. Inst: at 3 O’Clock. Her Safe arrival in the U. S. will, I trust, precede this in full numerical course. Confidential This morning a Gentleman who left Madrid on the 27th. July handed me the two accompanying packets...
14To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 5 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 August 1801, Bordeaux. Transmits letters from Murray and Dawson about exchange of ratifications. Hopes enclosed copies of his correspondence on the Burley affair will justify his actions. Also sends statement “concerning a momentary difficulty with a Mr. Andrews.” Believes these details will show necessity of defining consular rank, duties, and powers. Is preparing statement of vessels in...
15To James Madison from John Mercer, Isaac Cox Barnet, and William Maclure, 13 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to transmit you herewith the whole number of Claims which we have declared to be embraced by the Convention of the 30th. of April, 1803, and for the Liquidation of which we have sent Certificates to the French Offices as directed by the 8th. Article. These Claims are arranged under two denominations—the first being those which appear upon the Conjectural Note; the second,...
16To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 December 1804, Paris. “In conformity to the Letter from the Board of this date, I have drawn upon your Department at 30 Days Sight, the four following Bills, being for the ballance due me for Salary as Commissr. under the Convention of April 30th. 1803—agreeably to the Statement enclosed—Viz: $.1984.— Draft to the Order of Malletfreres & Co. " 2000. " to my Order— " 1500. " Ditto...
17To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 5 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
Referring to my respects of the 25th. & 26th. of October which were intended to go by the Revenge, but were sent to Bordeaux (Doctr. Bullus not having offered to take charge of my packet nor notified his departure), I have now the honor of transmitting to you herewith the Copy of an Accompt furnished by me to our Minister, General Armstrong, for the advances of my Deputy at Cherbourg for the...
18To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 16 April 1806, Paris. “The enclosed Mémoire containing Some information in its nature Connected with the interest of American Claimants upon France I beg your Acceptance thereof.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Paris, vol. 2). RC 1 p. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure (46 pp.; printed in French; docketed by Wagner) is a copy of a memoir of the suit of Boston...
19To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 30 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 October 1801, Bordeaux. Drew fl. 410 on U.S. bankers at Amsterdam on 21 Oct., the balance of his account for supplying American seamen, for which he encloses accounts and vouchers. Also encloses statement of U.S. vessels in port from 10 Apr. to 21 Oct. [not found], after which William Lee assumed consular duties. Requests that JM lay his previous letters, requesting compensation as agent...
20To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 14 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 December 1801, Bordeaux. Encloses a copy of his last account with vouchers and also sends a pamphlet on the fete of 18 Brumaire in celebration of peace. Offers congratulations on the anticipated effects of peace in U.S., including the consolidation of the republican system and the reunion of Americans in one common cause. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 1). 1 p. Filed with the RC is a...
21To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, post–16 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. Post-16 October 1806, Paris. “I have the honor to transmit to you—here enclosed, an authentic copy of a letter written by a Mr. Stackpole of Boston (a person in whose company I have once been) exhibiting the disposition to impose upon the Executive by means of bribery and calumny. The original of this Instrument came to my hands on fryday the third instant—from the...
22To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 17 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
In one of my former Letters I took the liberty of suggesting the Oeconomy of addressing large packets under Cover to Some person at the ports of arrival. In the latter part of November, a Packet from your Department which I judged to be the Laws of the last Session of Congress (and have Since been confirmed in by a Similar one received & opened inadvertently by Mr. Skipwith who by doing so was...
23To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Antwerp. News was received on 13 Mar. of recent British measures indicating a renewal of war. “This news and the double levy of conscripts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants.” Prices of foreign goods “rose immediately, very considerably,” and will probably continue at elevated prices in Batavian ports “for some time.”...
24To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1803, Antwerp. Has “this instant” received a duplicate of JM’s 12 Nov. 1802 letter by the Philadelphia . Finds it impossible to express “with what lively emotions” he received “this new mark of the President’s favour.” However important Antwerp may become, does not hesitate to accept the appointment to Le Havre, where his acquaintance with the French will make him more useful to the...
25To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 30 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you on the 8th. August enclosing from Mr. Dawson, to which and mine of 5th: Same Month I beg leave to refer. I have drawn under date of the 21st. inst. on the Bankers of the United States at Amsterdam for four hundred & ten florins Banco , ballance of my account for Supplying American Seamen, account & vouchers for which, accompany this. I also enclose a Statement...
26To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 17 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 17 January 1806, Paris. “The various reports I heard last summer relative to Vessels in the name of John Newell Junr. have induced me to make a record of Mr. O’mealy’s declarations on that Subject as related in the enclosed copys thereof. It was in consequence of his assertions that I directed the papers of the Ship Martha to be sent to me from Cherbourg, but as the...
27To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 25 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 25 September 1806, Paris. “I had the honor to write to you on the 26 March, 23 & 24 April—29 May & 24 July last which I hope have been received. I have now that of transmitting a report of the Vessels of the United States which have entered and cleared at the port of Cherbourg since the 31st. December 1805 to the 1st. of July last exclusively [not found]. The account...
28To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The duplicate of your Letter of the 12 Novr. was this instant sent to me. It came by the Ship Philada. arrived at Flushing. It is impossible for me to express to you Sir, with what lively emotions I received this new mark of the Presidents favour, and my gratitude for your kind conveyance of it equals my desire to make myself ever deserving of his confidence. However important this Situation...
29To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 12 July 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1811, Paris. “For nearly fourteen years I held the appointment of Consul for the United States in this Country.” Believes his impartiality and integrity in the discharge of his duties are beyond suspicion. Encloses a letter exhibiting the sentiments of those who can judge his conduct. Also appeals to the testimony of “Mr. Monroe and Mr. Bowdoin late Ministers plenipotentiary to France...
30To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 30 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1802, Bordeaux. Addresses JM “on the subject of various claims mentioned in my former letters from 25th September 1800 to 24 December 1801 , to none of which I have yet received an answer.” Requests JM’s attention to the accompanying accounts and vouchers. “I have presumed upon the validity and justice of these claims, by drawing on the Department of State for my reimbursement in the...
31To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured yesterday with your letter of the 9th. of April accompanying my Commission for the Commercial Agency of the United States at Havre which I accept with gratitude and will endeavour to acquit myself well of its duties. During the exercise of those I am entrusted with here, I propose to delegate my powers to Mr. John Mitchell in the manner I have bestowed them on Mr. Robertson at...
32To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 6 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 6 January 1806, Paris. No. 140. “I am almost ashamed to Entreat your attention to a subject of So personal a Nature, as the one alluded to, in the enclosed Extract of a Letter from Mr Joseph Fenwick to my Clerk, but as the former person has acquired a certain estimation in this Country, and is honored with the Correspondance of a Man, (Genl. Mason) whose Character as a...
33To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 20 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1801, Bordeaux. Encloses correspondence of his agent M. Pelletreau at Rochefort on sailors tried and sentenced there to twenty-four years in chains; adds copies of protests and his letter to naval minister on the subject and reply. Unlike ships of other nations, American vessels neither come to consular office on arrival, deposit ship’s papers there, nor report clearance on departure....
34To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1801, Bordeaux. Has sent by V. Dupont a duplicate of his 30 Oct. dispatch with his final account and a few lines dated 14 Dec. Expresses regret that he has not heard from State Department since 31 Mar. 1800. Refers to his past services as well as to his family and financial obligations. Public service has diverted his attention from his commercial affairs, and he is still in...
35To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 16 April 1806, Paris. “I have the honor to transmit to your Department herewith, letters and papers I have received from Mr. Borel, Deputy Commercial agent of the United States at La Tremblade—together with copy of my answer to that gentleman, out of all which I have thought some useful deductions might be drawn for future Stipulations in our treaties with France—which...
36To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 11 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
By Mr. Baker, I sent the Succeeding numbers of the Bulletins I transmitted by Lieutt. Lewis in the Osage which, with the Letter I then had the honor of addressing to you, I hope went Safe to hand. Mr. Skipwith has been so good as to take charge of the last number. It contains, among other things, some new views upon Canalling that may not be uninteresting at the present time. Should these...
37To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 2 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1801, Bordeaux. Refers JM to enclosures in his 20 Mar. letter related to sentencing of three U.S. sailors to twenty-four years in chains. Reports sentence has been upheld; encloses copy of letter from minister of marine [not found]. Suggests matter must be negotiated by future U.S. minister to France. Sentence has not been executed yet; men remain in prison. In duplicate of previous...
38To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet (Abstract), 17 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
17 February 1805, Paris . “The Minister of the united States, General Armstrong, having issued an order in my favour on Messrs. Willink & VanStaphorst of Amsterdam for $.4185.21 1/3 cents—the Nett proceeds of which, as per the Bankers accot. enclosed —being 21,889 francs—or in Livres Fl. 22.162.. ₶ 12. which exceeds the Sum of my three Drafts of the 19th. Decr. last 1 to my own order for $...
39To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
We received here on the 13th. instant, the advice of the recent measures in England indicative of the renewal of War. This news and the double levy of consc r ipts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants. Foreign produce rose immediately, very considerably, and in any event will, in my opinion continue at elevated prices for some time,...
40To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1804, Paris. “In addition to the Subjects of my Letter of the 31st. Ulto. and 4th. instant, of which I have now the honour to enclose a Duplicate, with that of the 1st.—I beg leave to State that the Ship Mac Still remains out of the reach of her pretended purchasers—and unmolested (except by the worms—the weather and expences of Storage & Keeper) in the Basin of Antwerp—waiting...
41To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 25 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you herewith, A Report of the Vessels of the United States which have entered and cleared at the port of Cherbourg from the first day of July 1806 to the 30th. of June inclusive, together with the accots. of monies received and paid there in pursuance of Law from the first of January 1806 to the 30th. of June 1807 inclusively, and the Accompt of my Deputy at...
42To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1803, Paris . Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 9 Apr. and his commission as commercial agent at Le Havre, which he accepts “with gratitude.” Proposes to delegate his present powers to John Mitchell; will leave for his post as soon as he receives his exequatur. Believes Mitchell is “the most suitable person” to continue the duties, since he “now holds the office under a temporary...
43To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 24 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 November 1802, Antwerp. Notes that in his letter of 10 Sept. he acknowledged receipt of JM’s 22 June letter enclosing his commission. Had expected to be in Antwerp by October but had difficulties disposing of his house and moving his family. Left Bordeaux on 9 Oct. and did not reach Antwerp until 11 Nov. owing to family illness. Has been well received by the prefect, d’Herbouville, as well...
44To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 19 October 1805, Paris. “I have the honour to transmit to you herewith, a list of the Vessels of the United States which have entered the port of Cherbourg Since the 1st. of January last [not found] and a note furnished me by my Agent there of the State & prospect of the American Trade to that port—to this I have to add the following from his last letter dated on the...
45To James Madison from John Mercer, Isaac Cox Barnet, and William Maclure, 28 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
On the 26th. Decer. we had the honor of transmitting to your Department a Report of the State of the Business before this Commission on that day, together with Copies of sundry Letters which had passed between the Minister of the United States & ourselves. We now send Duplicates of these Papers with Copies of other Letters which have for their object the means of defraying the necessary &...
46To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 20 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have not had an opportunity of addressing you since the Portland sailed from here in December. With reference to some of the particulars of the letter I had then the honour of addressing you—I beg leave now to Submit to your perusal the Correspondence herewith, (No. 1), of my Agent, Mr. Pelletreau, at Rochefort, on the subject of the unfortunate Sailors tried there and condemned to twenty...
47To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 30 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
The peculiar hardship of my Situation obliges me to address you on the subject of various claims mentioned in my former letters from 25th September 1800 to 24 December 1801, to none of which I have yet received an answer. The accounts and vouchers which accompany this, I beg your attention to. I have presumed upon the validity and justice of these claims, by drawing on the Department of State...
48To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 2 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Refering to my last respects of 20th of March, by the ship Benjn. Franklin from Havre. I have the honour to adress you a statement of occurences since that time in whatever relates to the Commerce & interests of our Country. My former inclosures (No. 1), related to the situation of three American sailors condemned to twenty four Years chains. I am sorry to say that this sentence has since been...
49To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you on the 1st. 2d. & 3d inst., by the Ship Philadelphia and Brig Betsey from Antwerp. The Ministers plenipotentiary of the United States near this Government having honoured me with the appointment of Commissioner under the late Convention with france, I left Antwerp on the 29th. Ultimo. and my Powers with my Secretary Mr. John Robertson a Native of Gravelines who,...
50To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 26 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 26 March 1806, Paris. “The enclosed papers will inform you of the particulars of a personal insult which has been passed upon me while in the discharge of my official duties. As a man I could have resented it without application to the aid of my Government: but believing as I did, that the independence of my office was affected, I made haste to Shelter its dignity...