1401To James Madison from Richard M. Lawrence and Others, 28 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 April 1801, Guadeloupe. Since Franco-American trade has been resumed, recommends island merchant Marc Solier as consul for French West Indies. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFC , vol. 1). 2 pp.; signed by Lawrence and six others; postmarked Baltimore, 18 May; docketed by Wagner as received 24 May.
1402To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 19 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I last Evening, recd. your polite Letter of the 10th. instant, accompanying the President’s Commission to me, as Minister plenipotentiary for the united States, at the Court of his Catholic Majesty: Whilst I feel gratitude to the President for this pub[l]ic mark of his confidence & favour, I am to thank you, Sir, for the polite manner, in which you have acquainted me with the appointment....
1403To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Mount Pleasant, near Philadelphia. Informs JM of the exchange of ratifications of the treaty of peace between Spain and Russia. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). 1 p.; in Spanish; in a clerk’s hand, except for Yrujo’s complimentary close and signature.
1404To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 19 May 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Forrest. Letter not found. 19 May 1806, Baltimore. Offered for sale in Robert K. Black Catalogue 104, [1965], item 89, where it is described as a one-page autograph letter signed reading in part: “The Ship in which Mr. Pinkney has taken his passage has not yet weighed anchor. … He is very desirous to obtain the Travels of Captains Clarke & Lewis so far as they have been...
1405To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Baltimore. Presents Mr. O’Mealy, whom Smith has mentioned as possible commercial agent at Le Havre and whom JM believed a likely appointment at Hamburg [see M. O’Mealy to JM, 29 May 1801 (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9)]. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1406To James Madison from William Herbert, 18 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1803, Alexandria. Acknowledges JM’s 16 Mar. letter [not found]. “The Money Directed to be remited to me by Mr. Munroe, is, I presume, Intended to meet the Discounts on his Notes, in this Bank, as they may be renewed. I have no Claim Against him. Any Sum that you may be pleased to remit me for his Account, Shall be Carried to his Credit, on the Bank Books.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. See Monroe...
1407To 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...
1408To James Madison from Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux, 12 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
J’ose prendre la liberté de vous remettre cy inclus un paquet de Lettres pour Mr Skipwith Et vous Serai infiniment obligé de voulloir bien me rendre le Service de m’adresser aux Sweet Springs celles que vous pouriés recevoir pour moi. J’ai L’honneur d’etre Dans les Sentiments du plus profond respect Monsieur Votre trés humble et trés obeissant Serviteur DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
1409To James Madison from Stevens Thomson Mason, 8 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 May 1802. Recommends the bearer, Lund Washington, “as a person desirous and capable of filling the office of a Clerke in your Department should any vacancy occur.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. This was probably the Lund Washington (b. 1767) who was the son of Robert Washington and Alice Strother Washington of Green Hill, Virginia (Abbot, Papers of Washington: Presidential Series , 1:369 n. 1).
1410To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 16 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Le General Turreau a l’honneur de renvoyer a Monsieur Madison le Moniteur qu’il a eu la bonté de lui Communiquer, en le priant D’agréer Ses Remerciments. ViU .
1411To James Madison from James Monroe, 27 January 1805 (Madison Papers)
To morrow our project will be presented to Mr. Cevallos. To prepare it and the letter which accom[pa]nies it required sometime, and to have the whole translated into French still more, which will explain why it has not yet been presented. Tho’ indeed not one moment has been lost, considering the extent and importance of the subject. Having been shut up exclusively engaged in this business, I...
1412To James Madison from Marmaduke Williams, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I last evening recd. a letter from Mr. Lockhart informing me, that he will not accept of his appointment as Marshal for North Carolina. This circumstance has been made known to the President by a letter to Mr. Alston, but I have thought proper to enclose to you Mr. Lockharts letter agreeable to his request, so that some other person may be appointed to fill that office. I am Sir with due...
1413To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 5 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
I forward to you copies of five notes which I have had occasion to write (since the date of my last dispatch) to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Marine, in relation to certain abuses which have been practised by functionaries of France against our Commerce &c. To neither of those Notes have I yet received an answer. With very high Consideration, Sir, I am Your Most obedient & very humble...
1414To James Madison from Robert Carter Nicholas, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Lexington, Kentucky . Received JM’s letter with his commission on 27 July. “Suffer me through you to return my warmest thanks to the President of the United States, with the positive assurances of every exertion that I am equal to, shall be made to discharge the duties of the Office confided in me, with Integrity, Diligence & Discretion.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed...
1415To James Madison from George Joy, 18 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Enclosing lest you should not have recd it before the decision of Judge Mackintosh; I am, Dr Sir, Yr: friend & Servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1416To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
I had an interview with Lord Mulgrave yesterday on the late seizure of ⟨ou⟩;r vessels, which I am sorry to observe presented the prospect of a less favorable ⟨r⟩;esult than I had anticipated from the preceeding one. He asserted the principle ⟨i⟩;n the fullest extent, that a neutral power had no right to a commerce, with the colonies of an enemy in time of war, which it had not in time of...
1417To James Madison from Samuel Nye, 20 August 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Samuel Nye. Letter not found. 20 August 1806. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Nye, 27 Aug. 1806, addressed to Nye at Salisbury, Massachusetts, as “enclosing proof of the Citizenship of Joseph Gould, an american Seaman, impressed into a British Ship of War on the Halifax station” ( DNA : RG 59, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs regarding Impressed Seamen, box 12).
1418To James Madison from Thomson Mason, 26 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Doctor James H. Blake has resided in Fairfax County in this State for about eight years past, during which time I have been intimately acquainted with him, and take pleasure in stating that I consider him a Man of Integrity and much Merit. With respect to his political character, he has been throughout my acquaintance with him a firm and decided Republican and a zealous Advocate of the...
1419To James Madison from Zepheniah Woods, 20 January 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Zephaniah Woods. Letter not found. 20 January 1806. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Woods, 23 Jan. 1806 ( DNA : RG 59, Records on Impressed Seamen, 1794–1815, Misc. Correspondence, box 11), as regarding his son Thomas Woods. Brent informed Woods that the documents concerning his son had been sent to William Lyman with instructions to do all he could to obtain Thomas’s release. Addressed...
1420To James Madison from John Walker, 26 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From John Walker. Letter not found. 26 June 1806. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, container 2).
1421To James Madison from William Pinkney, 27 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I have t his day had an audience of the King and presented m y credentials. My reception was particularly kind and gr acious; and it is my duty to say that every ev idence, which such an occasion could admit, w as afforded, of a desire on the part of the King to continue in friendship with us. I have the Honor to be, with perfect esteem and consideration,...
1422To James Madison from John Dawson, 23 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Dawson. 23 April 1806. “I call’d to see you on this morning, but you were engag’d. I am much push’d for some money to clear out and if you can lend me one hundred dollars it Shall be returnd with many thank [ sic ] on the day I arrive at Fredericksburg.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1423To James Madison from Gurdon S. Mumford, 26 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Gurdon S Mumford presents his Respects to Mr. Madison & will thank him to cause the proper Enquiry to be made respecting the request of Messrs. Henry & W & L Phillips of NewYork agreably to the inclosed Letter, & when the answer is made, G S M will be glad to have their Letter returned DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
1424To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 60 dated 28th. last Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Gibraltar. The two Ships have sailed from Larach and Sallé on their Cruize, and the two Galleys built last year at Tetuan have been by great exertions got over the Bar of that River, now nearly dry; they are daily expected here to compleat their equipment when they will be employed in and about the Straits, as such Vessels...
1425To James Madison from United States Congress, 28 November 1808 to 28 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
It will be very agreeable to us that Mr. Granger should be advanced to one of the Cabinet Departments under the next Administration. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1426To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Two incidents occurr’d in the course of the last session of our Assembly which are worthy some attention. These were, the attack on the Executive respecting the disbursements of the publick money, and the meetings which took place in the Capitol towards the close of the session of some of the members from the western counties for the purpose of promoting a dismemberment of the State. The first...
1427To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 12 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that I have this day drawn upon you, in favor of John Gavino Esqr. at 30 days sight, for ten thousand dollars, on account of the U. States of America, for their Barbary Affairs. With the highest respect & consideration I have the honor to be, Sir, your mo. ob. St. Privately owned.
1428To James Madison from William Bainbridge, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, U.S. Frigate Essex, Quarantine Ground, Staten Island. Informs JM that “Samuel Helsdon, an impressed American Seaman, was discharged at Gibraltar on the 14t. June last, from His Brittainick Majesty Ship Triumph; and returned to this place in the United States Frigate Essex under my command.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Records of Impressed Seamen, 1794–1815). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as...
1429To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 26 July 1806 (Madison Papers)
Your Favr. of the 17t. is considered as a Proof of that Friendship upon which I have ever placed a perfect Reliance. It would certainly be injudicious to hesitate in the Prosecution of a well-concerted Plan of Business, upon a Prospect of Success, so very uncertain. Indeed, I would not have made the Proposition, had I been acquainted with the Circumstances, which you mention. It is true, I am...
1430To James Madison from M. Randolph, 3 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I am compelled to trouble you on a subject of a very trifling nature. A bonnet was lately sent me as a present from London. It was to have been brought by a Lady who declined coming just as the Ship was about to sail. It was therefore sent to the custom house here; as it is one of the articles prohibited, the Collector is unwilling to interfere in it, and has advised me to apply to you to...
1431To James Madison from William Jones, 6 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1801, Philadelphia. Introduces Robert Ritchie, U.S. consul at Port Républicain, whose private concerns have caused him to return briefly to Philadelphia. RC ( ViU ). 1 p. Cover marked by Jones: “Mr. Ritchie.”
1432To James Madison from James Simpson, 9 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 58 dated 8th. last Month was forwarded (original & duplicate) by Mr. Gavino from Gibraltar. On the 29th. past I had the honour of receiving triplicate of your 26th. March with P S of 6th. April, authorising me to draw Bills on the Minister of the United States in London for four thousand dollars, as a fund for providing the One hundred Gun Carriages intended the Emperour of Morocco; this...
1433To James Madison from Gurdon S. Mumford, 23 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 November 1803. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Mumford, 28 Nov. 1803, as containing proof of the citizenship and a description of James Wilson (DNA: RG 59, Inventory 15, entry 928, Letters Received regarding Impressed Seamen, 1794–1815, box 11). Brent noted that the James Wilson in question was from Maryland, not New York, and that therefore Mumford’s information would be...
1434To James Madison from Samuel Snow, 14 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose to you a semi–annual Report of Vessels entered at Canton between the last day of December 1800 and the first day of July 1801, received from my Agent there by a late arrival. No special communications accompanied this report. I have the honour to be with great Respect Sir, your most obedient, and very humble servant The preceding is the full transcription of a...
1435To James Madison from Benjamin Weld, 6 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 6 January 1804. Described in Daniel Brent to Stephen Smith, 9 Feb. 1804 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as enclosing the protest of Benjamin Brown, master of the brig Laurel of Boston, against the impressment from his ship of John Hynn of Machias by the British at Barbados on 17 Oct. 1803.
1436To James Madison from William Pinkney, 3 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Othello not having yet sailed I hasten to send you enclosed a Newspaper of this Morning, announcing, what had been foreseen by many, a Rupture between Russia and England. I have the Honor to be with sincere Attachment Dear Sir, Your most Obed. Humble Serv PU .
1437To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of addressing No. 55 to you on the 28th. March forwarded (original & duplicate) by way of Gibraltar and Lisbon. I have not since been honoured with any commands from you. Rear Admiral Cederstrom anchored in this Bay on the 19th. Ulto. for the purpose of Investing Mr. Wyk with the Order of Wasa, which having done he sailed the following day on his return to Sweden, his Squadron...
1438To James Madison from Wade Hampton, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Charleston. “I take the liberty of introducing to your notice, a friend of mine, Mr. Read. He has some business at the seat of Government which I have had no opportunity of judging of, but if you should find it convenient & proper to render him any services, I can only say I shall be very grateful for them.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1439To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 31 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
This day Governor Claiborne has drawn on you in my favor for one hundred and fifty dollars, founded on the inclosed a/c and voucher. The Governor is led to exhibit the demand to the Department of State, from the nature of the case, and because the appropriation by the U. S. for this Territory is otherwise expended. Printed Source--Dunbar Rowland, ed. Official Letter Books of W. C. C....
1440To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 July 1803 . Invites “Mr. Madison & family […] at half after […].” “Many thanks to mrs. Madison for the trouble she has been so good as to take.” RC (owned by Charles M. Storey, Boston, Mass., 1961). 1 p.; torn and blotted so as to be nearly indecipherable. Dated “Wednesday”; since Jefferson left Washington on 19 July, this invitation could have been dated 6 or 13 July. Below this line, in...
1441To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 October 1803, Tangier . No. 67. Sent his letter dated 8 Oct. (no. 66) by way of Gavino. Will write at length by the New York , which will “touch here in a few days.” Informs JM that Preble left Tangier “yesterday for Gibraltar, after happily all differences being accommodated with this Country.” He and Preble had a conference “Monday last” with the emperor: “he expressed a strong desire of...
1442To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last Callendar has been twice with me. He called in the morning on friday last and appeared so agitated that I requested him to call again, hoping he might be more composed. He returnd in the evening in the same temper, so that I thought it best to hear what he had to say, that our communication might be concluded on the subject of the interview. He complained that no positive order...
1443To James Madison from Augustus Woodward, 7 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
Finding the conduct of the party, in the recent application for an habeas corpus, to be extremely reprehensible; I deemed it more reasonable to require his attendance here. If the least curiosity should exist as to his case the enclosed papers will elucidate it. I have the honor, Sir, to enclose copies of a letter to me from Genl. Hull, and of my reply; and have the happiness to be, Sir with...
1444To James Madison from John Mason, 28 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 March 1804, Georgetown. “I find your note for 1200$ falls due on Wednesday next, and therefore, to be renewed, must be offered for, tomorrow—agreably to your request, I sent you by one of my asisstants [ sic ] a note ready drawn for your Signature—the rest I will take care to have done.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM.
1445To James Madison from Samuel Emery, 11 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
¶ From Samuel Emery. Letter not found. 11 October 1805. Described in Wagner to Emery, 23 Oct. 1805, as inquiring about Thomas Appleton’s account ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). In his letter, addressed to Emery at Philadelphia, Wagner enclosed a statement from the Treasury Department showing $219.73 due to Appleton.
1446To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 23 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 August 1804, New York. “I esteem it my duty to transmit to you the enclosed documents which go to establish a continuance of misconduct on the part of British Vessels of War in relation to the commerce and navigation of this City.” Letterbook copy ( NNC ). 1 p. Written below the letterbook copy is a note: “9 Affidavits numbered from one upwards and all taken before me.” The enclosures have...
1447To James Madison from O’Brien Smith, 10 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1802, Charleston. Writes at the request of several merchants of Charleston who wish to have John O’Hara appointed consul at Kingston, Jamaica. “He is a native of this city but has lived at Kingston sever[a]l years as a Merchant, from my Knowledge of him I am sure He will fill the appointment with propriety.” Adds in a postscript, “There is a Mr. Savage who has Acted as agent these two...
1448To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 4 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I embrace an oppy. by a foreign Vessel to forward to you Some papers highly interesting to our Country at this Crisis, but it is not certain whether they will get Safe to hand. I have the Honor to be Sir, Very respectfully, Your Mo. Ob Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Havana.
1449To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 27 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor, to transmit for consideration and final settlement accompts & vouchers for disbursements made by me, since I have been in public service, they are properly arranged under separate heads of expenditure and carried down to the date thereof in such a manner, that the whole may be comprized under one point of view, which will considerably facilitate their Settlement, Mr. John...
1450To James Madison from John Barber, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 September 1802, Albany. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Barber, 20 Sept. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a request for payment for publishing the laws of the last session of Congress in the Albany Register . Brent replied in JM’s absence that $94.50 would be remitted “after the account shall have been liquidated and passed.”