1To James Madison from George Davis, 2 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I arrived at this place on the 7th. ultimo, and on the 10th. communicated to the Minister of Foreign affairs, Sidi Dghies, my orders relative to the Execution of the 3d. article of the treaty. He expressed some surprise at the demand and instantly handed me the secret article (of which I have the honor to enclose you a copy) and promised to take an early opportunity of acquainting the Bashaw....
2To James Madison from George Davis, 13 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 23d. ulto. I received letters from the Ex-Bashaw (via Tunis) under date of the 8. December, 11th. February, and 30th. March last, enclosing the two copies of the convention, which I had forwarded for his approbation, and a power to dispose of his landed property in Tripoli. His answer to my letter of the 26th. December is a scrutiny of the different articles of the Convention, to all of...
3To James Madison from George Davis, 14 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 January 1805, Tunis. No. 23. “The last which I had the honor to address to You, was under date of the 9th. December, informing You of the visit of Capt. Campbell, and its object; as also of the result of my remonstrance against the Rais, who plundered Capt. Egery—under the same date, and by return of frigate, I stated to the Consul Genl., and Commodore Barron, the Bey’s expectations...
4To James Madison from George Davis (Abstract), 9 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
9 May 1805, Tunis . “I have the honor to enclose for your information a Copy of a letter which I this day forward by an express to Col Lear; and by which you will learn, the situation of affairs with the Regency of Tripoli—no doubt should be entertained of his Excellency the Bey’s being fully empowered to conclude the peace—but I very much doubt that this will ever be effected, without some...
5To James Madison from George Davis, 25 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Several communications from the Ex-Bashaw whose contents nearly correspond with the copy of his letter alluded to in No. 8, have reached me since the date of that dispatch; together with a letter from Mr. Barker enclosing a transcript of an official communication from the Navy Department directing the discontinuance of Sidi Ahmet’s pension as soon as he Should learn that provision had been...
6To James Madison from George Davis, 8 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 April 1804, Tunis. “On the evening of the 3d. Inst. anchored in the road of the Gouletta, the U. States Frigate Constitution Commodore Preble, in company with the U. S. Brig Syren; in the morning, while at the Gouletta, I recd. a note from the Commodore, informing, that it was not his intention to make any delay at Tunis; the sole object of his visit, being to learn how our affairs stood...
7To James Madison from George Davis, 20 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 August 1804, Tunis. “I have the honor to inform You that a Courier has this moment arrived from Sphax [Sfax], which gives me the pleasing intelligence of our Squadron’s having made a Powerful and successful attack on the Town and Harbour of Tripoli; and profit of this early occasion for Malta to forward you a Copy of the Dispatch received from Commodore Preble. The affair has not yet been...
8To James Madison from George Davis, 13 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Under other circumstances than those in which I actually find myself, the unaccountable delay in the return of the Hornet (as promised by Capt. Campbell) would prove to me a source of much uneasiness. The Bashaw has been pleased to honor me with a considerable portion of his confidence, and I feel no doubt of being able to maintain the respectable and friendly footing on which I am placed....
9To James Madison from George Davis, 31 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
The friendly and intimate footing which I have maintained near the person of the Bashaw has enabled me to Keep constantly in his view the Situation of his brother; and, notwithstanding the versatile disposition of Sidi Ahmet, a combination of circumstances has at length placed within his grasp the means of securing all the pretensions to which he aspired but which I ever considered too great...
10To James Madison from George Davis, 27 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
The letter with which I was charged, for Mr: Nissen H: D: M: late Consul at Tripoli, was yesterday delivered in person; his being in quarantine prevented an unrestrained communication. Mr: Nissen informs me that there exists a Secret Article Singned by the Commissioner stating, "that we shall not have the right to demand the fulfillment ( on his part ) of the 3d. Article of the treaty untill...