2851To 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.
2852To 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.
2853To 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...
2854To 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...
2855I. Irvine Hitchcock & Co. to James Madison, 20 October 1830 (Madison Papers)
Permit us to call your attention to the little bill below, and to ask its discharge as soon as Convenient. We should be happy Sir to receive your order to send you the Amer. Farmer either in sheet, or bound according to your directions. We are, Sir, Your Obdt Servts [bill] For subscription to American Farmer , One year, from March 1828 to March 1829 ......... $4.00 Baltimore, Oct. 20. 1830. RC...
2856To 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.
2857To 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...
2858To James Madison from William Eustis, 10 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RCs ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copies ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Each RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 11 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington,...
2859To 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.”
2860To 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...
2861To 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....
2862To 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.
2863To 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 .
2864To 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.
2865To James Madison from Thomas Rowland, 16 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of the appointment, of Marshal, of the United States in and for the Territory of Michigan, which is thankfully accepted. I have the honour to be sir with high respect Your Obt. Svt. Printed copy ( Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections 36 [1908]: 339).
2866To James Madison from Hezekiah Niles, 6 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a letter from Mr. Cutts, I herewith forward the Weekly Register from March last. It was strangely neglected; as things must sometimes be even if a man can do every thing for himself, which I cannot. I take this occasion, as a member of the republic, gratefully to offer you the homage of my respect for services rendered to my country—the homage of the heart. RC ( DLC )....
2867To 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.
2868To 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...
2869To James Madison from Oliveira & Sons, 25 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 October 1810, Norfolk. The firm has received JM’s letter of 14 Oct. and has shipped one hogshead of old Madeira wine to Fredericksburg. Requests JM to pay the charges, amounting to $192.25, with a draft from the Washington branch of the Bank of the United States. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 2 pp.; docketed by JM. Enclosure (1 p.) is a receipt from John Cooper, 24 Oct. 1810, for the wine he...
2870To 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...
2871To 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.
2872To James Madison from James Fenner, 3 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency on a subject of some importance to the Citizens of this State, as well as to others, and on which some diversity of opinion seems to exist. A few, very few, of the Republicans here, have recommended Mr. Robbins, of Newport, in this State, as Successor to the late Judge Cushing of the Supreme Court of the United States. I am told that he is...
2873To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 24 April 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 April 1810, Providence. Recommends Henry Wheaton for the position of marshal of Rhode Island. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
2874To James Madison from Benjamin Smith Barton, 20 April 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1813, Philadelphia. “By the death of Dr. Rush, there is a vacancy in the Mint. I had for a long time been anxious to for a place in that institution, & accordingly I wrote to the late president, on the subject, some years ago. Should you think me worthy of the place, I shall endeavour to discharge its duties with fidelity, and with a continuance of my unaffected attachment to my...
2875To James Madison from John Bond, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Fort Constitution, New Hampshire. Seeks a discharge from the U.S. Army for John Sandborn on the grounds that he is deranged and unfit to serve. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRUS , B-1810). 1 p. Readdressed to the Department of War by JM at Orange Court House, 17 Aug. 1810.
2876To James Madison from Samuel McKee, 3 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 March 1810, Washington. Encloses a letter from John Boyle recommending Thomas Montgomery for a judicial position in the Louisiana Territory. Forwards Boyle’s letter now in the hope that Montgomery might be appointed to a vacancy in the judiciary of the Mississippi Territory. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Montgomery”). RC 2 pp. Enclosure is John Boyle to JM, 29...
2877To James Madison from James Monroe, 12 May 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your letter of the 6th, and entirely concur in the view which you have taken of both the subjects on which it treats. The uniform conduct of the government, towards the Spanish provinces, has manifested a friendly interest in their favor, without taking a single step, with which the Spanish government had a right to complain, from the commencement of their...
2878To 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...
2879To 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...
2880To James Madison from James Linsey, 29 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1812. Regrets that he should ever express dissatisfaction at the proceedings of the U.S. government: “but Injured feeling constrains me to Express my Self diferent from what I Shuld have don.” Relates the details of his purchase from William Scott of a tract of land that had been conveyed to Scott by the U.S. marshal for Virginia. “As the Land was Sold for the purpose of raising money...
2881To James Madison from David Gelston, 5 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1810, New York. Has received JM’s letter of 1 Mar. [not found] with its enclosure. Encloses the receipt. Has directed that the paper be discontinued. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p. Enclosure (1 p.) is a receipt dated 4 Mar. 1810 for $10, “being the amount of the Years subscription to the American Citizen Sent to the President of the United states to the present date,” signed by...
2882To James Madison from James V. S. Ryley, 16 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will not think it presumption in me, in addressing you in the following manner— Often have I meditated upon the subjects on which I am about to address your Excellency; especially since the decliration of the present war, which I think a necessary one, I say necessary, if itself, it was on no other account, but our Northwestern frontiers, inhabeted (as I well know) by a poor...
2883To James Madison from Stephen Moylan, 27 September 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 September 1797. Mentioned in Moylan to JM, 25 Apr. 1798 . Moylan refuses to continue as JM’s tenant if property taxes are added to the rent.
2884To 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...
2885To 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.
2886To 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...
2887To 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...
2888To James Madison from James Taylor, 26 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of calling your attention to the situation of the claim to Land of a Number of the Officers (and their representatives) of the Va. Cont. line. I am the agent of a number of Persons whose claim I am sure amount to at least 40,000 acres which have been located North of the Indian boundary line & south of a line to be run from the head of the Little Miami to the head of the...
2889To 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...
2890To James Madison from James Monroe, 8 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Mr Shaler return’d from norfolk yesterday & leaves this for new york to morrow. The squadron, to sail under com: Decatur, is prepard for sea & will sail, in the course of next week, as is understood. I hope to receive your ideas respecting instructions to the commissrs., by to morrow’s mail. Peace without tribute is the principal object. The commissn. sent for your signature, includes Mr....
2891To James Madison from Nicholas Gilman, 7 June 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 June 1813. “Mr. Gilman will do himself the honor to wait on the President on Thursday next.” RC ( MdHi : Dennis Autograph Collection).
2892To 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...
2893To 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...
2894To 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...
2895To 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...
2896To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 5 June 1811 (Madison Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President—returns Mr. Barbour’s letter, and informs the President that he has established an office at Barboursville, and directed the horse mail to be delivered there weekly. He has also directed the contractor to furnish the President, while at his Seat, with Intelligence & lines of Correspondence on the arrangement of last Summer. RC ( DLC )....
2897To 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 .
2898To 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 .
2899To 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.
2900To James Madison from J. B. Espie, 15 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
¶ From J. B. Espie. Letter not found. 15 January 1816. Summarized as follows in Parke-Bernet Catalogue No. 2078 (16 Jan. 1962), item 156: “He writes effusively, sending copies of his poem on old age and various other samples of his writings, and implores the President for an immigration permit for himself and his large family.”