1451To James Madison from James Yard, 19 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope you do me the Justice to believe that I participate cordially in the general satisfaction occasioned by your Appointment to an office of high Trust & Importance. It is however probable that I Should have been less forward in expressing to you this Sentiment, were I not urged by Motives of Friendship to Dr. Stevens to make an early Communication to you on his Subject. In doing this I...
1452To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
The extract of a letter to Bishop Carroll I have inclosed to Genl. Dearborne. I return you judge Davies’s letter. If we meddle in the case at all, should it not be by sending the letter to the Attorney General who will know best how to prevent a conflict of jurisdictions. I inclose you the copy of a letter from Genl. Smith to mr Gallatin, communicated by the General to P. Carr & by him to me....
1453To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 11 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 May 1801, New York. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 4 May [not found] concerning next shipment of cargo for Tunisian order. Reports almost all lumber on hand; expects naval agent to furnish required cannon and carriages. Waits for powder. Will watch for vessel to ship these stores. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner as received 14 May.
1454To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 30 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
In discharge of the duty injoined in the 3d. Section of the Acts further providing for the government of the district of Louisiana, I have the honor of enclosing, for the information of the President, copies of three Laws passed since the 30th. Sepr. last. They will form a part of the next half yearly report of the Secretary. I have the honor to be &c.. MoSHi .
1455To James Madison from Benjamin F. Timothy, 12 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1802, Charleston. Encloses his account for publishing the laws of the U.S. passed during the second session of the Sixth Congress. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,519). RC 1 p. In the enclosed account (1 p.; signed by JM and dated 24 June 1802 at the auditor’s office), the amount of $47.50 has been supplied.
1456To James Madison from Seth Botts Wigginton, 4 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
¶ From Seth Botts Wigginton. Letter not found. 4 August 1805. Acknowledged in JM to Wigginton, 10 Aug. 1805 , where it is described as requesting a copy of William Lee’s dispatch to the State Department concerning the ship Easter and its papers.
1457To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 6 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 March 1804, Leghorn. No. 3. Encloses “a copy of my correspondence with Comodore Preble & others, since my last of the 1st: of February.” “I have not heard from Colonel Lear since I parted with him! but my anxiety has been in some measure reliev’d by Come. Preble’s letters, as the[y] inform me that he has receiv’d the sundry communications which I forwarded to him in the United States brig...
1458To James Madison from Maurice Rogers, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you transcripts of the arrivals of American Vessels in this port, from the first of July last untill the 31st. day of December inclusive, also of Vessells sailing from this port for the United States with their Cargoes & estimation thereof, all of which is respectfully submitted With perfect consideration I have the Honor to remain Your very obt. Servt. DNA : RG...
1459To James Madison from Caspar Wistar, Jr., 15 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 October 1801. Calendared as a three-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2). Wistar, professor of chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania, was a vice president of the American Philosophical Society at the time.
1460To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
As it appeared by what occurred in my interview with Mr Fox on the 28. ulto. that some weeks at least would elapse before I could hope to bring our business to any conclusion I thought it proper to make a formal application to him on the 31. for an order to Suspend the Seizure and condemnation of our vessels on the principle of the late decrees. I had not requested this in explicit terms...
1461To James Madison from John Wentworth, 18 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed Dispatch, directed to you, lately arrived here, and was brought to me, that I might have the pleasure to transmit it, with the intire and unqualified security always due from civilised society to Diplomatic Correspondance. Permit me to be availed of this occasion to present my respectful salutations, and to have the honour to be Sir your most obedient humble Servant DNA : RG...
1462To 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...
1463To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 28 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 28 January 1803, Cartagena. Mentioned in Pinckney to JM, 22 and 28 Feb. 1803 , as a private letter informing JM of his return from Leghorn to Spain in a Spanish squadron.
1464To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
The king has been several weeks and still continues to be dangerously ill. The report of his phisicians has been latterly favorable to his recovery, but the result by those who pretend to be best informed considered doubtful. No communication on the subject has been made to Parliament, nor will be while it can be avoided. It is said that the house of commons has been well attended lately in...
1465To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 4 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having found an assistant I am enabled by this Post to forward the enclosed letter, and my answer to and from Mr: Nissen at Tripoli with my answer to his letter of the 8th: of July. I refer you to my dispatch No: 12. of last year dated September the 27th. 1801, for the reason which induced the Danish Comodore to adopt this pusillanimous conduct, he thinks he has effected a great deal by...
1466To James Madison from John McKinney, 13 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Office of Surveyor of this port having become vacant by the Death of Mr. Hugh West, I have applyed for the appointment & trust I shall be excus’d for respectfully requesting your Aid in the application. I beg leave to state that I have acted in the capacity of Weigher & Measurer of this port for three years & venture to assert that the duties of those appointments have been faithfully...
1467To James Madison from James Monroe, 28 January 1806 (Madison Papers)
I informed you lately in a short note by Mr. Clark who sailed in the Remitance, of the death of Mr. Pitt which took place last week. The King hath since resolved to commit the administration to the opposition as we are informed by all the gazettes of this day. It is said that he announc’d this to Lord Grenville yesterday and authorised him in conjuncion with Mr. Fox to form a new ministry from...
1468To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of No. 39. also translation of the Ministers answer to the Letter written him on the 25th. April by the Swedish Consul and myself on subject of His Majestys desire of sending Wheat to Tripoly, by which you will see he submits the propriety of that measure to the Letter of the Treaties of Sweden and the United States, with this Country. Unfortunately...
1469To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Within a few days past I have received your letters of the 29. of July, the first addressed to Mr. Livingston & myself, the second to me singly, with seperate letters to him & Mr. Pinckney, & also your letter to me of the 29. of september. These are the only communications that I have recd. from you since my arrival in this country. The letters to Mr. Livingston & Mr. Pinckney shall be...
1470To James Madison from Henry Hill, 23 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the recpt. o f your letter of 18th. currt. with a new certificate of my a ppointment, and to enclose herewith the one I had before recd. You have conferrd upon me Sir, i ncreased honors, and strengthened my obligations to the E xecutive and my country; I hope and trust I s hall acquit myself however, in my new duties, t o the sattisfaction of the president and...
1471To James Madison from St. Mary’s Seminary, 7 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
James Madisson Pour le compte de J. P. Todd 90 218.63 MdBS .
1472To James Madison from St. Mary’s Seminary, 7 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
James Madison $225.62 7 Pour le cte. de J. P Todd détaillé en folio ....133... 225.62 MdBS .
1473To James Madison from Andrew Marschalk, 20 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Andrew Marschalk. 20 August 1806. “Be pleased to pay to Mr. William E. Barnes, or Order eighty one Dollars, 50 cts. for printing in the Mississippi Herald the laws passed at the first Session of the ninth Congress of the United States.” RC ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 18944). 1 p.
1474To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
The late struggle in the parliament has produc’d the appointment of Mr. Pitt to the place of Mr. Addington, of Ld. Harrowby to that of Ld. Hawkesbury, the latter being removd to the home department from wh. Mr. Yorke retired, and Lord Melville to the head of the admiralty, in the room of Ld. St. Vincent. Not many other changes are made, the present ministry being formed principally of Mr. Pitt...
1475To James Madison from William Willis, 27 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From William Willis. Letter not found. 27 June 1806. Acknowledged in JM to Willis, 1 July 1806 , as having to do with a claim on the Spanish government.
1476To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 22 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1801, Philadelphia. Encloses the passports JM requested on 18 June [letter not found] for Charles Pinckney and his secretary John Graham. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). 1 p.; written in Spanish; in a clerk’s hand; docketed by Wagner as received 26 June.
1477To James Madison from William Mumford, 25 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 September 1802, Virginia. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Mumford, 6 Oct. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as an inquiry about land patents. Brent replied in JM’s absence that “the original or a certified copy of the will of Colo. Byrd should be sent hither, in order to [ sic ] his legal Representatives obtaining Patents for the land in question, and you will of course advise...
1478To James Madison from Joshua Lewis, 12 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joshua Lewis. 12 August 1805, Lexington . “I acknowledge the receipt of a commission appointing me Commr to the Eastern District of the New-Orlean territory from the President of the U. States. With gratitude I accept of it, and assure you that my best endeavours shall be used to discharge the same with fidelity.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 7). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as...
1479To James Madison from Gibson & Jefferson, 5 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is bill of loading for 1454 bs. Coal shipped on board the Sally Ann Capn. P: Hardy, who leaves this to day. Your ob Servts. 1454 bushs. 17 cts: $247.18 Shipping Chas. 2.90 $250.8 DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1480To James Madison from Josiah Hook, 22 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 September 1802, Collector’s Office, District of Penobscot. Encloses “the Register of American Seamen in the District of Penobscot for the quarter ending June 30th 1802 [not found].” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs regarding Impressed Seamen, box 12). 1 p.
1481To James Madison from David Gelston, 12 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 April 1802, Collector’s Office, New York. “Your letter for Mr. King, was this morning recd., and handed to the Post-Master, half an hour before closing the mail by the British Packet.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1482To James Madison from David Meade Randolph, 27 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 September 1803, Richmond . “Shall I hope to be excused for again using the liberty of committing to your care, a letter for France? The impossibility of an opportunity from this place, and the high respect for your character, it is hoped, will be accepted as the apology of your obliged friend and Hume. Sert.” RC ( DLC ).
1483To James Madison from William DuBourg, 14 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor of transmitting you Master Payne Todd’s account with College. This young gentleman enjoys a perfect health & continues to give satisfaction. With the greatest respect I remain Hond. Sir, Your most hum. servt. NHi .
1484To James Madison from Mr. Montgomery, 24 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Montgomery presents his compliments to Mr. Madison, and would be thankful to be informed wether a letter to Mr. Pinkney inclosed in an envelope directed to Mr. Madison was received in April last, or perhaps May, to be forwarded to England with dispatches from the Department of State. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
1485To James Madison from Samuel Snow, 10 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1802, Providence. Encloses a semiannual report [not found] of American ships at Canton between 31 July 1801 and 1 Jan. 1802 which he recently received from his agent there. “Nothing particular accompanied the report.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Canton, vol. 1). 1 p. Docketed by Wagner as received 20 Dec. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
1486To James Madison from Roger Griswold, 6 September 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Roger Griswold. Letter not found. 6 September 1806. Acknowledged in Jacob Wagner to Griswold, 17 Sept. 1806, as having to do with the payment of spoliations claims to a person holding a power of attorney ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15).
1487To James Madison from Carleton Walker and Timothy Bloodworth, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, Wilmington, North Carolina. “Some time since we had the honor to recommend to you, the Wilmington Gazette in aid of the promulgation of the laws of the United States.” Having received no reply, they assume JM did not receive the application, which they now resubmit. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. No earlier letter to JM from Walker and Bloodworth has been found. Almand Hall’s...
1488To James Madison from Ferdinando Fairfax, 14 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 14 July 1803 . Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
1489To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 6 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 January 1804, Leghorn. No. 1. “I have receiv’d no intelligence since my last from our Squadron or any part of Barbary; I hope the intrigues of OBrien & Davis may not prove prejudicial to our affairs in those quarters for I have always been of opinion that Mr: OBrien was not sincere when he requested his recall, & the character which Davis has assumed will make him go any length to maintain...
1490To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you Nr. 120 the 17th. January by way of Cadiz, recommended to the particular care of Mr. Richard W Meade. It handed the Accounts of the Consulate under my charge for last Year. His Imperial Majesty returned unexpectedly from Morocco, in consequence of a serious dispute between the Governour and High Priest of Fez, which had well nigh brought their partisans to...
1491To James Madison from David Gelston, 4 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed I this day received under cover from Mr. Lee. The invoice I will forward after entry, the bill of lading says-- JM. Two Hogsheads wine in double casks one tierce & one keg vinegar seven cases containing fruits in brandy, olives, capers & liqueurs All which I shall forward to you by first vessel. I am very truly and, sincerely yours, DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1492To James Madison from William Jarvis, 25 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
To day the general in charge granted the passports for the four American Vessels three of which, will sail tomorrow & the other abou t days hence. Since my last of the 14th. February, there has no thing worthy of notice transferred. With perfect Respect I have the honou r to be Sir, Yr most obedie nt Servt DNA : RG 59--CD--Consular Despatches, Lisbon.
1493From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Tunisian Ambassador put into my hands the packet now sent, & at his request I promised it should be safely returned to him before he went away, as it contains the originals of letters. it presents a chronological view of the Bey’s correspondence with our officers, with explanatory statements of facts connecting them. I found the whole worth reading, tho’ I had read the letters hastily...
1494To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 28 October 1806, Tangier. No. 118. “I had the honour of addressing you No 116 on the 2d this Month in triplicate by way of Cadiz and Gibraltar. No 117 served to advise a draft for twelve hundred dollars on Account of Contingent Expences. I have not since been honoured with any of your Commands. “A Brig having touched here to land some Goods and Passengers from Leghorn and...
1495To James Madison from Stephen Girard, 5 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to enclose here Mr. Titon Greland’s letter of Naturalization and to request as a particular favour that you will grant him a passport and will be so good to forward the same to me as soon as convenient. I am well acquainted with Mr Titon Greland That gentleman is a native of the Island of Hispaniola aged about twenty one years resided in the United States since 1793 and has been one...
1496To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 6 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the collector of Boston respecting the complaint of the notaries public of that place. I do not find that there has ever been any provision made by law or instructions respecting the manner of certifying sea letters or any of the other custom house documents specified by the complainants. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir...
1497To James Madison from William Riggin, 1 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Riggin. 1 September 1805 . “I have the honor to inclose you a copy of my respects of the 1st. July. “The public opinion is now general that a war between this Country and France is inevitable; the army is now on the war establishment, and if credit can be given to common report hostilities may be daily expected to commence.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Trieste, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a...
1498To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau, 30 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Louis-Marie Turreau. 30 October 1806. “Will do himself the honor to Go at office for Visiting Monsieur de Madison. But hi cannot to be there Before twelve oclock of thin [ sic ] day.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; dated “Thurday 30 8ber.” Year assigned based on the fact that during Turreau’s 1804–11 tenure as French minister to the United States, 1806 was the only year when 30 Oct. fell on a...
1499To James Madison from William Jarvis, 11 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
11th: Novr. 1807 This day has arrived Admiral Sinamens Squadron in 42 days from Corfu consisting of 9 sail of the line & two frigates. They were bound to Russia but they put in here in consequence of Winds & tempestuous weather. Two of the Men of War are in distress. The r eport of the Spaniard having declared w ar seems to be losing ground & that of the confinement of the Prince more ge...
1500To James Madison from John Stevens, 15 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 April 1803. Mentioned in William Thornton to Stevens, 29 Apr. 1803 (listed in the preliminary volume of Calendar of the Stevens Family Papers [Newark, N.J., 1940], item 244), as dealing with Stevens’s boiler invention. In 1996 the New Jersey Historical Society was unable to locate Thornton’s letter. On 11 Apr. 1803 a patent for “a new and useful improvement In producing...