5221To James Madison from Stephen Pleasonton, 27 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has directed me to submit to you the propriety of nominating to the Senate the following persons, viz Henry Wilson, of Maryland, at present the Consul at L’ Orient, to be Consul of the UStates at Nantz, vice, D. Strobel, resigned. Edward Church, of Kentucky, to be Consul at L’ Orient. John B. Frazier, of Massacts, to be Consul for the Island of Curracao. Stephen Bradley,...
5222To James Madison from John Lovett, 28 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose the Petition of Leonard Blanchard , praying for a commission in the army of the U. States. I know not the man, personally, but cannot doubt of his merit when certified by so respectable authority as the Honorable Mr. Woods, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of NewYork, and, His Excellency, Governor Tompkins. I have the honour to be Sir, with...
5223To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In the accompanying Letters I have used my endeavors to be perspicuous, forcible & concise, without omitting any very essential argument to ensure the establishment of a national currency, an all important desideratum which I should rejoice to see effected before you close your political Career. I have never intruded but for public useful purposes. When it was proposed to make Treasury notes...
5224To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Accept the accompanying Letters on a most important subject in which I have endeavored to introduce whatever remains to me of force & perspicuity in expressing of my sentiments. I wished & endeavored to obtain the great desideratum by every persuasion & entreaty, without claiming attention, but in vain, reluctantly therefore I have attempted to assail the Goliah Prejudice, with my sling &...
5225To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [3 February 1817] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed papers are Submitted to the Consideration of the President. If the recommendation of the board of delegates Should be accepted, the difficulties of the treasury and of the Collection of the revenue are at an end. RC ( DLC ). Undated; date supplied from JM ’s docket “Feby. 3. 1817.” On the cover JM wrote: “arrangements for resuming specie payments” and “To be put with Mr. Crawfords...
5226To James Madison from John W. Taylor, 3 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for the perusal of the President of the United States a letter from Gov. Tompkins relative to the employment of the State Prisoners of New York in the construction of certain military roads on the terms therein mentioned. Very respectfully Your Mo. obedt RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , T-45:10); draft of RC ( NHi : John W. Taylor Papers). For enclosure, see...
5227To James Madison from David Holmes, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
When I was in Washington city last winter, I informed you, that it was my intention to resign the Office of Governor of this Territory, in the course of the succeeding summer. It afterwards occurred to me that a just regard for the Interests of the Militia who served in the field in the late war, required that I should remain in office, until the arrearages due to them should be paid, or at...
5228To James Madison from the Kentucky Legislature, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Legislature of Kentucky present you with an expression, of their feelings, and sentiments at the close of your Administration. We know that the approbation of Republican Citizens is the noblest Reward that can be confered on their chief Majistrate, and your approaching retirement, will soon exhibit you on a level with other private citizens, distinguished by your Virtues and past...
5229To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secy of the Treasury presents his respects to the President & informs that no effort will be made to prevent the injustice to the State of Georgia unless it is brought before Congress by executive message—the inclosed Statement of the case is believed to be Sufficcient to shew the injustice of the act in question. It is supposed that a message would not be so full in stating the case....
5230To James Madison from James Monroe, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom has been referred the resolution of the Senate of the 28th. of last month, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the Senate such information as he may possess touching the execution of so much of the first article of the late Treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America as relates to the restitution of...