1To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 1 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses report [not found] on American trade with Portugal from 1 Jan. to 30 June and copies of letters received from U.S. consuls in Tangier and Tripoli on North African relations and the arrival of Commodore Dale’s squadron. He himself stands ready to offer squadron all possible assistance. Acknowledges receipt of triplicate of JM’s 21 May letter. States that the brig...
2To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you by the Ship Thomas Chalkeley which sailed yesterday for Philadelphia giving you every informatn. in my power relative to the situation of this Country. Mr. Sarmento (Mr. Pinto’s first Secretary) arrived in town yesterday & was soon after followed by two messengers for the Prince. The Juiz do Povo (a little something like that of a Lord Mayor) waited on the Prince...
3To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports that presence in Lisbon of ten thousand Gallican laborers requiring protection creates local crisis. News from the frontiers is suppressed. The British have granted Portugal a subsidy of £300,000, and a fleet is now fitting out at Cádiz. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley; docketed by Wagner....
4To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since the last I had the honor of writing you nothing has transpired here on which dependance can be placed. Every o ne appears in the most anxious suspence for the fate of this Country and its expected a very few days will determine. ’Tis said the First Consul has positively refused to ratify the treaty with Portugal which carries with it some probability of truth as french troops are daily...
5To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces retreat of Portuguese forces and preparation of strong Spanish naval force with troops. Postscript notes rumor that an express has just arrived with account of cessation of hostilities between Portugal and Spain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked Philadelphia, 4 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Aug. A full...
6To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports peace has been announced in Madrid, and hostilities have ceased despite private reports of Lucien Bonaparte’s protests. Discusses purported terms of settlement and indications of its unraveling. A British fleet arrived the day before to blockade Cádiz; Alexandria reportedly is besieged. Encloses newspaper announcing the death of prince of Beira. RC ( DNA : RG 59,...
7To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his letters of 20 and 22 Apr. , as well as nine numbered enclosures. Hostilities have begun on the frontiers; refers to Smith’s letter by same conveyance. Has delivered copies of O’Brien’s circular letter to captains traveling to northern Europe. The Atlas is still detained in Lisbon, and flour continues to be scarce. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
8To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Lisbon. Has just received the enclosed letter from Portuguese minister of foreign affairs relating to the departure of Smith. Reports sharp increase in military impressment and meetings on 21 and 23 Sept. of a council of war. The French army at Zamora [Spain] may be preparing to move on Portugal. Its destination is unknown, but it is believed that France insists on gaining...
9To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 14 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I embrace this conveyance the Ship Perseverance Captn. Coggeshall bound to New York (on board which goes Col Humphreys his wife my sister passengers taking with him a valuable acquisition to our Country of 100 Sheep of the famous Spanish breed as to quantity & quality of wool they produce)—To hand you the list of the trade to Porto to compleat the whole up to the 31 december last. Those...
10To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1802, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his dispatches of 2 Feb. and an original letter that should have been sent that day. Has received a letter dated 4 Dec. from Capt. Daniel Savage at Pernambuco reporting the “unjust capture & detention” of the schooner Samuel . Is forwarding the letter to Boston owners so that they can send it to JM with documents in support of their claim, which...
11To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1801, Lisbon. Announces arrival the day before of Sarmento, Pinto’s first secretary. Pinto is expected 8 July. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private and “via New York”; postmarked New York, 13 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 18 Aug. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
12To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of what I had the honor to write you the 20th. & 22nd. April. I have now to enclose you No. 1. The public Edict whereby the Prince exempts from the payment of the Port Charges all Vessels laden with Grain to the end of July translated. No. 2. My Petition to the Prince in consequence of the embarrassments of the Officers charged with the recovered not chusing to exempt...
13To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose 3 Documents N 1. 2. 3. consistg. of my Correspondence with this Government on the subject of a Quarantine laid on all vessels coming from the United States; the ans wer N 3 will inform you of their disposition in this respect. The two vessels mentioned in N 2, were a few days after admitted to practic by reckoning 40 days from their sailing from the United States,...
14To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 4 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Neptune being detained longer than expected (by which have already had the honor of writing you inclosing the original dispatch from this Go vernment to the United States) gives me the opportunity of informing you that Peace between Portugal & France w as concluded between Cyprianno Ribeiro Freire late Minister near the U.S. & Lucien Boanaparte at Madrid on the night of the 30 Ulto....
15To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 19 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 October 1801, Lisbon. Reports that a British frigate arrived the previous day with “the pleasing intelligence of the Peace between England & France being signed” on 1 Oct. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
16To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Herewith I transmit a parcell containg the state of trade with this Kingdom for the Ports of Lisbon, St. Uber & Figueira. The one for Porto is not yet come to hand. As soon as it does will forward it. I am sorry to mention our citizens have lately suffered extreemly in their speculations to Portugal owing to the sudden peace & the very large importations from the Mediterranean & Baltic. I must...
17To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a petition made in the Name of the Captains of eight American vessels arrived the 3 Inst: with its translation, done in order to aleveate the Quarantine & which you will see notwithstanding the very favorable information given has no effect in aleveating the oppressive detention. I shall however in a few days renew my solicitation in hopes of better success & have...
18To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
183. 769. 790. 394. 1410. 769. 1338. 771. 1054. 153 Notwithstanding the rigour of the Decree No. 6 it has n ot been put in execution against the Spanish Subjects. There a re at least ten thousand Gallicians in this City, who are the labouring people. They demanded their Passports, but were answered to remain quietly, that they would not be molested; were this people to leave us, it would put a...
19To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses copy of his correspondence with Don Rodrigo on the subject of the schooner Hope detained at Faro by the collector of customs who demanded full duties on cargo of salt fish. Release of vessel has been delayed by customs department attorney’s demand for more papers. Has little doubt of a favorable decision and believes “it will establish a precedent whereby such...
20To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 8 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses copy of peace treaty between Spain and Portugal concluded at Badajoz 6 June and received 7 Aug. by post. Reports that British packets enter port under flags of truce and no order has yet been issued prohibiting this. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Oct. Enclosure 6 pp.; in Spanish; docketed by...
21To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Industry of Boston, Sylvanus Snow Master, bound to Baltimore by which I intend myself the honor to send you this, serves to enclose you copy of my last Letter dated 27th. Ulto. which accompanied several documents as therein mentioned; and have further to inclose The Register of the Union of Boston, William Lacky Master The Register & Sea Letter of the Patty & Julia of New York,...
22To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 9 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 October 1801, Lisbon. Appends a copy of a circular from the U.S. consul at Leghorn forwarded by the consul at Barcelona. Copies will be sent to Tangier and Gibraltar. Hopes this will overtake the Neptune as it sails; if not, will send it by next conveyance. Report of peace between Portugal and France “gains credit and seems beyond a doubt certain.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2...
23To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, Lisbon. Transmits this with preceding letter by the brig Schuylkill for Norfolk. Has received news from American consul at London that Tripoli has declared war on the U.S. Stoppage of mail through Spain delays confirmation. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; in a clerk’s hand, unsigned. Text from copy sent with Bulkeley to JM, 7 June 1801 . A full transcription of...
24To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses three documents—his correspondence with Portuguese government regarding the quarantine imposed on all U.S. vessels. Has just received news from Belém of the arrival of four ships from the U.S. Will notify JM of how their quarantine was handled. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley. Enclosures are...
25To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 14 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 April 1802, Lisbon. “I embrace this conveyance the Ship Perseverance … bound to New York (on board which goes Col Humphreys his wife my sister passengers taking with him a valuable acquisition to our Country of 100 Sheep of the famous Spanish breed as to quantity & quality of wool they produce)—To hand you the list of the trade to Porto to compleat the whole up to the 31 december last.… The...
26To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Schuylkill bound to Norfolk, Virginia gives me an opportunity of transmitting the preceeding Copy of my last letter to you dated 20th. Inst. & to advise you, Our Consul at London mentions in his letter to me dated 18th. March “You will have heard that the Dey of Tripoli has declared War against the United States.” Our communication by Post being stopped, prevents our getting the...
27To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 19 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
My last was by the Neptune Captn: Coleman bound to Alexandria handing you the answer of Recredance of Mr. Smith & informing you the Peace with Portugal was concluded & which now have the pleasure to confirm. Also to give you the pleasing intelligence of the Peace between England & France being signed between Mr. Otto & Lord Hawksbury the 1st. this month & which is confirmd by the Arrival here...
28To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 6 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of what I had the honor to address you the 5th. Inst. An Armistice is said to be concluded between Portugal an d France. The report is given out at the Palace, and appears almost certain. The Portuguese army stationed at Abran tes has orders to be ready for marching. Part of them are to be qu ar tered at Coimbra, and part at Luria and Pombal. The Duke of Alafoens has...
29To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is now most creditably assured that Peace has taken Place between this Country Spain & France. It is said, it is to be Publickly announced to morrow & 3 nights eluminations are to be in consequence of the event. The terms are not known but its m ore than probable are very disadvantageous to this Country. My next will I hope be able to give y ou further particulars. I have the honor to...
30To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Charles Fredk. Knise, our deputy Consul at Faro, will relate the unfortunate circumstance that has happened to one of our vessels, stranded on that coast. I have written by this conveyance to the Collector of the Customs at Boston enclosing him the abstract of said Letter requesting he will cause the same to be made public, in order to discover the...
31To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses petition “made in the Name of the Captains of eight American vessels arrived the 3 Inst: with its translation, done in order to aleviate the Quarantine & which you will see notwithstanding the very favorable information given has no effect.” Will renew his solicitations in a few days. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p. Enclosure (6...
32To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his 7 June letter and enclosures. Encloses copy of letter from American consul in London to Captain Kimball informing him of the condemnation of his cargo. Although vessel was restored, verdict excluded costs of detention, and port expenses of Atlas have exceeded its value. Has not yet received requested exemption of U.S. vessels from port charges. RC...
33To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 24 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you last by the Neptune Coleman Master bound to Alexandria and Schooner Essex Storey Master bound to Newbury Port. As I understand Col. Humphreys forwards you by this Conveyance the Preliminary Articles between France & England I do not enclose them. The Peace has made a very great alteration in the sale of our produce here, particularly the Articles of Provisions for...
34To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 8 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a copy of the articles of the Treaty of Peace co ncluded at Badajoz the 6th. of June 1801 between Spain and Portugal and received here only by yesterdays Post. The British Packets have lately entered as flags of truce and it is likely they will continue to enter as such. No public order has yet been issued by the Government for the departure of the British ships, or the prohibition...
35To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 15 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you 6th. Ultimo since which nothing has transpired with respect to the Political situation of this Country on which any dependence can be placed. An express arrived last sunday from Paris thro Spain to this Court. It appears pretty evident that the answer to be sent by this Government i s reduced to the monosyllables yes or no—Peace on certain hard conditions or in...
36To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 July 1801, Lisbon. Has no certain news since last dispatch. Anticipates determination of fate of country in a few days. Napoleon has reportedly refused to ratify the treaty. Notes in postscript that since closing his letter, Bulkeley has seen an order in council directing all Portuguese commanders of men-of-war to capture Spanish vessels wherever they meet them. “The order directs the...
37To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 24 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 October 1801, Lisbon. Reports that peace has slowed the sale of American produce, “particularly the Articles of Provisions.” Has dismissed acting vice-consul Marcelino Roiz da Silva for fraudulent overcharges and collusion with customhouse officials. Roiz’s subsequent behavior toward him resulted in the police intendant-general’s threatening Roiz with banishment to Africa. Warns JM that the...
38To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 4 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 October 1801, Lisbon. Delay in departure of brig Neptune gives him the opportunity to announce that the peace treaty between France and Portugal was concluded on 30 Sept. at Madrid. An express brought the news to Lisbon on 3 Oct., and letters from Spain confirm it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the...
39To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 12 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports peace between Portugal, Spain, and France to be publicly announced the next day with three nights’ illuminations. Suspects terms will be disadvantageous to Portugal. In postscript states that British merchants have been advised to exercise caution regarding their Portuguese property. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked...
40To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing is copy of what I had the honor to write you the 15 Instant I received this morning the enclosed letter from the Secretary of State informing me it was the answer of Recredence of Mr. Smith (with a copy of the same which will forward by next Conveyance) Within these few days a very hot press has taken place all over the Country The order of every One hundred fires to produce 4...
41To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1801, Lisbon. Acknowledges receipt of State Department letters of 13 Sept. and 21 Nov.—the former regarding the capture of the brig Sea Nymph . Has learned that captors bribed mate to take false oath “declaring the Vessel & Cargo French property.” Later, mate made counterdeclaration, and the ship and cargo have been liberated. Meanwhile, Gavino has obtained court order in Gibraltar...
42To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your very much respected favors of the 13 September & 21 November last Year. The former being on the s ubject of the Capture of the Brig Sea Nymph Capt. McKever belonging to Mr. Tarascon of Philadelphia, you may rest fully assured my most unwearied exertions are always paid to the Interest of our Citizens whenever they fall under my protection and no...
43To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses a letter received by last post from consul at Tripoli announcing pasha’s declaration of war against U.S. Letters from France, Great Britain, and Spain announce approach of general peace in Europe. Believes he has performed duties well and asks to be continued in office. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; unsigned. Bulkeley’s 6 Aug. dispatch begins on...
44To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1801, Lisbon. Encloses statements on three American ships captured and taken into Lisbon. The Atlas has been detained for seven months while case is tried in London. Hostilities between Spanish and Portuguese have not begun. In consequence of his further efforts, quarantine on U.S. vessels has been raised. Offers congratulations to president on his election. Owing to shortage of wheat...
45To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 6 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1801, Lisbon. Relays a report given out at the palace that peace is concluded between Portugal and France. Details movements of Portuguese diplomats, including Pinto’s return from Badajoz and recent sudden departure of Chevalier Freire for Madrid. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp. First page written at the bottom of a copy of Bulkeley’s 5 Aug. dispatch. Docketed by Wagner...
46To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose my dispatch to His Excellcy. Dn. Rodrigo & his answer on the subject of the American Schr. Hope Asa Hooper Master, laden with salt fish detained at Faro by the Collector of the Customs there on a demand for the full duties on his Cargo. The determination on this point is left to the Conselho da fazenda or Court of Exchequer; this tribunal has ordered the...
47To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses a copy of a letter from Charles Frederick Knise, U.S. deputy consul at Faro, reporting the “unfortunate circumstance that has happened to one of our vessels, stranded on that coast.” Has written to the customs collector at Boston, enclosing an abstract of the letter to be made public in order to discover the ship’s owners. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
48To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 16 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you the 2nd. Febry by the Ship Strafford bound to Philadelphia also the 5 & 10 following which hope have been received. The Schooner I mentioned to have been lost on the Coast of Faro has been claimed by James Philips & Co. of Philadelphia and delivered to them in consequence of proper vouchers sent by one of the Partners in London. I have obtaind an order for the...
49To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, Lisbon. Reports that an express from Paris has presented Portuguese government with an ultimatum: accept peace on harsh terms or face invasion. Believes Portugal may be able to avoid the latter. In spite of the treaty’s having been published, British ships, both merchant and naval, continue to arrive and depart. The Spanish army has received orders to withdraw but may not...
50To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 1 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to enclose you the State of o ur Trade with this Kingdom from the 1st. January to the 30th. June of the present year, also copies of Letters one received from our Consul at Tangier & the other through our Consul at Leghorn from our Consul at Tripoli as they contain information relative to the Tripoline forces, & advice of the arrival o f our Squadron under Come. Dale the...