51To James Madison from James Simpson, 31 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
I hereby Certify and declare that every Item of the foregoing Account Amounting to One thousand four hundred and Ninty three Dollars fifty two Cents were bona fide paid to the persons and for the things and Services therein stated. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Tangier this 31st. day of December 1806. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Tangiers.
52To James Madison from James Main, 9 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Please receive herewith the first six numbers of the Sunday Monitor, a paper commenced here under my direction: I trust if you find it possesses any degree of merit, that your patronage & that of your friends will be extended to our infant establishment. Venerating your talents & principles of moral & Political conduct, I have the honor to be, Sir Your Mo: Obe. Hle. Servt. DNA : RG...
53To James Madison from James Maury, 30 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1801, Liverpool. Encloses list of current commodity prices. Has not received copies of all acts passed in Congress, particularly those enacted recently. Requests that they be forwarded. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Maury. Enclosure not found. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
54To James Madison from James Maury, 6 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday four Embargo breakers, said to be from New York & American Vessels, arrived here, principally with Cotton Cargo’s. As soon as I can, I will give you further particulars. I have the honor to be with perfect Respect Your mo: obt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Liverpool.
55To James Madison from James Maury, 25 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
A Vessel under the name of Sally from Virginia for this place with more than 300 Hhds of Tobacco has put into Kinsale. I have the honor to be with perfect respect Your most obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Liverpool.
56To James Madison from James Maury, 28 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the th Instant. I now present you a Price Current for this Port. The Osage sailed from Falmouth on the 18th. Instant with Lieutenant Lewis & a Son of Mr. Pinkney on board. I have the honor to be with perfect respect Dear Sir Your Most Obedt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Liverpool.
57To James Madison from James Simpson, 19 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint you that I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill on you for Two thousand dollars, payable to the order of John Gavino Esqr., thirty days after presentation. I have to request you will be pleased to direct this Bill being paid accordingly and its Amount charged against me on Account of Salary. I have the honour to be Sir, Your Most Obedient and Most Humble...
58To James Madison from James Simpson, 25 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1802, Tangier. No. 36. Has learned from Gavino “that he could about this time negotiate some of my Bills.” Has drawn on JM for two bills totaling $2,000, which he asks JM “to direct being paid, and that sum charged to me, as a farther imposal on Account of Sallary … in arrangement sollicited in concluding paragraph of No. 35 [8 Jan. 1802].” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 1). 1...
59To James Madison from James Maury, 6 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 2d. Ulto: & now present you a Price Current, by which you will observe an additional Duty on Cotton, amounting to a penny & a fraction pr lb more in American Vessels than in British. Inclosed you have the Table of Imports & Exports for the first six months of the present year. I have the honor to be with perfect respect, Your Most Obedt. Servt. DNA : RG...
60To James Madison from James Adamson, 16 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1801, Ostend. Notes service as U.S. consul in Ostend prior to the outbreak of the undeclared naval war with France. He was arrested, later released, and carried on consular duties. Has learned through French newspapers of several recent consular nominations and asks for an appointment in Ostend “or any other place” where his services would be useful to U.S. Mentions favorable...