1111James Cornick to James Madison, 27 January 1832 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of making a few enquires of you relative to a claim it is believed our family have for the revolutionary services of my father Lemuel Cornick, who from all the information to be gathered upon that subject, was one of those active partisans who got on board the French fleet off Cape Henry, near his residence and Piloted them into and up the Cheasapeak and from that place to...
1112To James Madison from James Monroe, 9 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
We arrived here yesterday in 29. days from the Hook. The voyage was as favorable in other respects as it was in point of dispatch, having experienc’d no storm or other unpleasant incident in it, the sea sickness of my family excepted. To avoid the expence of entering the port with the ship, the Captn. had contracted to land us from the road which he proposed doing in his own boat, but as there...
1113To James Madison from James Gamble, 24 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Understanding, that the general government may possibly have Occasion to employ Merchant Vessels, for the covenience of foreign correspondence during the continuance of the embargo, I am induced to recommend to your Attention, the Ship Susquehanna. On this Subject, I would respectfully solicit an answer that I might know whether it will be necessary to lay before you the terms of charter. She...
1114James Maury to James Madison, 14 February 1832 (Madison Papers)
It is indeed with real concern that we have so frequently heard of your being harrassed with rheumatism; I do nevertheless hope for a more favorable report, which will be highly gratifying to my daughter and myself. This has been a winter of stronger extremes than I have experienced the last forty five years: the Thermometer having, on two occasions, been at and under Zero: and on two others,...
1115To James Madison from James P. Watson, 8 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 November 1804, New York. “I take the Liberty of inclosing You a list [not found] of Seamen to whom I gave a protection to prevent their being pressed on Board of English Men of War, and to explain to You the Cause which made me take that Liberty of acting as a Consul without having an appointment by the United States. As my Motive had nothing else in View, than to prevent Good American...
1116To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
Two dispatches have been lately receivd from Mr. Rush, communicating a proposition from Mr Canning, confidentially made to him, of cooperation between our two governments, in opposing, by reciprocal declaration, in the first instance, a project which he thinks exists, of the holy alliance, to invade the So. american states, as soon as the business with Spain is settled, & which he intimates...
1117To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 August 1822 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a copy of a report of the Committee of the Senate on the nominations respecting which a difference of opinion took place between that body & me, in the manner shewn by its votes in the sequel of the document. The Senate confirmed the nominations in the rank, that is, the grades to which each officer was designated, but rejected the dates from which it was proposed that their...
1118To James Madison from James Maury, 9 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 November 1804, Liverpool. Refers to his 19 Sept. dispatch. Now transmits a price current for U.S. exports. “Wheat of fine quality has even been sold from 1/ a 1/6 ⅌ 70 lbs higher than the highest quotation in this paper, but many still are of opinion there is no fair foundation for these enormous prices. “In consequence of the disease and other inconveniences our people had been subjected to...
1119To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 15 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1802, Leghorn. No. 9. Cannot find “words expressive of my feelings” about the capture of the brig Franklin by the Tripolitans. “It proves that we cannot evade the depredations of the most insignificant cruisers of the most insignificant Barbary State. What? after the pains that had been taken to defeat the projects of the Bashaw of Tripoli … had been attended with success … & we were...
1120To James Madison from James Linsey, 13 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1812, Washington. Informs JM about his petition before the Committee of Claims relating to land purchased at public sales to discharge the taxes imposed during the Adams administration. These lands “Proved to belong to diferent owners from those they ware taxed to,” and he believes the government “has Sold Property that do not belong to them.” Declares that his petition contains “Such...
1121To James Madison from James B. Church, 18 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having remained to this Time without the Honour ⟨of⟩ receiving any Communication from your Excellency’s Government, I feel it encumbent on me to state to your Excellency the Degree of Libertinism, Desertion & remarkable ⟨ill?⟩ness I observe (of late) at this port amongst the Seamen of the United States, the result of which propensity has caused within a short Time a multitude of quite unusual...
1122To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a project of a letter to adml. Cochrane, in reply to his, which I lately sent you. The subject is in every view of it a very delicate one. You will suggest any changes, you may think proper, on the enclosed project. In my report to the Senate, I intimate that further investigation will be made to place this subject in its true light. Does the expression of regret that an appeal...
1123To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed from Mr Rush, which you will return at your leisure, gives the latest intelligence from England, except what is containd in a statment from Mr Maury, of the gradual augmentation of our shipping, beyond that of G. B., in the trade between this country & G. B. I send you a copy of the documents relating to our affrs. with Spain, from a distant date to the last session inclusive....
1124To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I must mention to you in confidence that Judge anderson is willing to accept the office of Contractor, to be appointed at the close of the session. As there is no one from the western country, & he has been so long in the Senate, & was a revolutionary Soldier of merit, I think his claim very strong. The more I have reflected on the principal subject of our conversation yesterday, the more am I...
1125To James Madison from James Maury, 5 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of writing to you on the 10 th. Ulto. In this I enclose the prices of the articles of the Produce of o ur Country. The immensely unprecedented Imports of Cotton, and p articularly from Georgia, Carolina & the Mississippi, have already re duced the prices of the less valuable sorts rather below a peace medium. Grain & flour seem daily on the decline. I have the Honor to be with...
1126To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 [May 1811] (Madison Papers)
Mr Madison will be so kind as to inform me whether he went yesterday to the Fair, & if he did not, whether he intends to go this evening, as in that event he will go with him—and meet him at such time as he will appoint, at the door. If he went yesterday, he will inform him, whether it was attended with any charge. RC ( NN : Monroe Papers [microfilm ed.], Misc. Papers and Undated Letters, reel...
1127To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Richard H. Lee, a grand son of the revolutionary character of that name, will have the pleasure to present to you this letter. He has been employed in writing the biography of his ancestor, and has thought, as you were an active party to many of the great events of that important epoch, & well acquainted with all, that you might be able, & would give him, very useful information, in...
1128To James Madison from James McKinney, 6 January 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yours this Morning & Observe the contents. I will call & See you as Soon as I can Which I hope will be Soon. Mr. Fray goes to Fredericksburg in the Morning & will be gone nearly all the week. We cannot both leave the place at the Same time. I beg you to Accept My Sincere respects RC ( DLC ). Addressed by McKinney to JM, and marked “Zachary.” JM to McKinney, 3 Jan. 1823 . John Fray...
1129To James Madison from James Monroe, 28 February 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have wish’d to partake with you fully in our mohawk purchase, & with that view have endeavor’d to dispose of property elsewhere, but without effect. As so small a portion therefore is no object with me and the possession of the whole, will make it a more important one with you, if it suited shod. be glad you wod. take it yrself. This disposition wod. suit my arrangments in other respects...
1130To James Madison from James Maury, 9 April 1793 (Madison Papers)
I have sometimes been drawn into Letters of Recommendation to you, not with my own intire aprobation, for which I beg your pardon. ’Tis tho’ by no means so on this Occasion. The Bearer the Revd Mr Toulmin goes to our Country on an Errand wherein we are so much interested, that I come forward with all my Heart & intirely of my own accord to request you particularly to favor him with your good...
1131To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have been so much pressd by various duties since the meeting of Congress that I have scarcely had a moment for my friends. The body increases and the number of new members, has added its share to my burdens. The only material fact, that has come to our knowledge since my last to you, relating to the views of the allied powers on So. Am: amounts to this, that the presumption that they would...
1132To James Madison from James Ross, 3 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 March 1803, Washington. Encloses a consular act relative to the capture of the schooner Good Hope of Boston, “which may be Useful, if hereafter an Arrangement should be made with spain for payment of Spoliations of this description.” The act also confirms the statement of Joseph Dunlap and others sent to JM from Pittsburgh “last Summer.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 76, Spain, Treaty of 1819,...
1133To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 26 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
To the Multitude of Addresses, which you will, no Doubt, receive in Consequence of the Death of Judge Griffin, I feel great Reluctance in making an Addition; but, persuaded as I am that your Selection of a Successor will be guided by no other Consideration, than the relative Fitness of the different Characters, which may pass in Review before you, I take the Liberty of mentioning, that Judge...
1134To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 9 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 July 1804, Leghorn. No. 8. “Conceiving it my duty to give you what information I collect in those parts give me leave to forward for your perusal the enclosed extract of a letter from Algiers which I have no time to translate: since I have seen a letter from a person in Office at Algiers which informs us that a British Ship of War arrived there with the Consul for Tripoli on board and has...
1135To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 25 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 April 1802, Leghorn. No. 4. “The enclosed extracts from my correspondence & Mr. Eatons dispatches will inform you of our actual position, every thing seems to be in a train to promise apparently a satisfactory conclusion to this war which I assure you envolves serious consequences ’tho visibly it is of little moment. I have before observed that Tunis and Algiers have their eyes fix’d on...
1136To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1802, Tangier. No. 41. Presumes that no. 40 [5 June 1802], which was forwarded to Gibraltar on 10 June, is still there and that “this will go from thence with it.” On 13 June the governor informed him that “since Passports could not be granted for the two Cargoes Wheat he wished to send to Tripoly, His Majesty had directed the Vessels should go to Tunis; which I was happy to hear, as...
1137To James Madison from James A. Bayard, 14 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
In conformity to Your desire I have availed myself of the most fit occasion which has presented itself to intimate to Mr. Rodney Your disposition and views respecting him in relation to the vacant place of Judge of this District. I requested him at the time not to give me an immediate answer but to allow his determination to be the result of consideration on the subject. He has since come to...
1138To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer, Mr. Wm. Taylor, is the Gentleman who was appointed by Mr. Skipwith to reside at St. Domingo, as the agent of the United States. As he proposes to pass thro’ Orange County, on his way to New Orleans, and is desirous of seeing you, I take the liberty of giving him this letter, to make him known to you, especially as he may be able to make some interesting details to you in relation...
1139To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 121 dated 6th. this Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Cadiz and Gibraltar. I have now the honor to advise that the deliverys at the late Festival of the Greater Bairam having expended almost all the Articles remained at the end of last Year for gratifications to persons considered useful, it has become necessary to provide a further supply. For this Service I have under this date...
1140To James Madison from James Monroe, 19 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
I returnd here on friday last, the 15., much improvd in my health, & propose setting out on monday or tuesday for your house, from whence I shall proceed by Loudoun, for Washington, at such time, as it shall appear to you adviseable for me to be there. My whole family accompany me, tho’ I fear, as mr Clay & his, form a part of it, that we shall subject mrs. Madison to some inconvinence. We...
1141To James Madison from James Ogilvie, 9 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 March 1804, Richmond. “Confidence in your philanthropy, rather than any claim to your consideration founded on private intercourse or friendship, emboldens me to request, for a moment, your attention to a circumstance which altho’ of a personal nature, may not perhaps in your estimation, be altogether unimportant to society. You have probably read or heard some account of the University...
1142To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1802, Tangier. No. 50. “I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill on you to order of Mr Edward Humphry, payable thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars, on Account of Sallary; which request you will be pleased to direct being paid. Including this Bill, I have since my appointment to this Consulate, drawn for Ten thousand dollars in all, on Account of...
1143To James Madison from James Taylor, 12 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Taylor. 12 November 1805, Jefferson County, Kentucky. “This by Doctr. Nicholas a Respective Young Gentn. out of My Neighbourhood, Who Can Inform you of our Connections in this Neighbourhood of their Healths &c We have had the greatest drouth this Summer I ever Saw, but Still there Will be good Crops of Corn Where the land was Tolerable Well Tended I think I Shall Make about 400...
1144To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 30 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1811, Madeira. Has heard that Jarvis has resigned the Lisbon consulate and wishes to be considered for the post in the event of a vacancy. “The Consulate at Madeira is a paltry situation the emoluments trifling, not near sufficient to maintain my family.” All trade is engrossed by a few houses, there is no commission business, and he has been vegetating “in the same dull annual...
1145To James Madison from Colin and James Ross, 19 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
The writers indisposition prevented us writing you respecting the Seven Hhds Tobo. ship’d to London pr. the Magistrate and consign’d to C. Ross. What we advanced to Mr. Macon & the charges in this place, Richmond & Norfolk amounts to £109..19. VCy. In looking over the prices of Tobo. at the time of shipping find that Richmond was about 30/— ⅌ 100 ℔s. but as we are in hopes yours will neat...
1146To James Madison from James Taylor, 22 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Taylor. 22 September 1806. “I Wrote you a few lines by Wm. D. S. Taylor in Which I recommended you to him for the News of this Country, Since he Went away I Understand he Wished to get Some Appointment into the Service of the U. N. States if there Should be any Vacant Either by Sea or Land Which he Would Except of I am Sure he Would give Satisfaction he has a Very good Education...
1147To James Madison from James Simpson, 31 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 January 1803, Tangier. No. 54. Continuing westerly winds and severe weather all through January having prevented the Constellation from passing the straits, encloses his no. 53 [24 Dec. 1802] with this letter. Also encloses a report of U.S. vessels that have visited Moroccan ports during the past year [not found]. Commercial intercourse between the U.S. and Mogador has materially increased,...
1148To James Madison from James R. Black, 3 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 June 1812, New Castle. Encloses “resolutions declaratory of the sentiments of the Republicans of Newcastle County.” Feels certain that “the expression of their determination to support those measures … adopted for the redress of our Country’s wrongs, will not be unacceptable.” Also adds a personal expression of his respect for JM and his “approbation of the course of policy that has...
1149To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 December 1797 (Madison Papers)
You were so kind as intimate some time since you cod. accomodate me with a draft for two or three hundred dolrs. at Phil. At that time I thought I cod. get along without it, but the excessive charges attending the transportation of my furniture, far exceeding the real value inclines me to accept the draft if you can now furnish it with perfect convenience to yrself. I have read the speech &...
1150To James Madison from James Anderson, 10 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Anderson. 10 June 1806, Bordeaux. “I received Yesterday a letter from Mr. Leonard, our Consul at Barcelona, which I have taken the liberty to inclose to Your Excellency, considering its contents to be of importance to the Commercial interest of the United States. “In consequence of an invitation from Mr. Lee, I came to this City in december last, and I am sorry to be obliged to...
1151To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 8 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1801, Leghorn. No. 9. Encloses dispatches received 4 Aug. from Eaton with copies of other papers. Awaits notification of arrival of American squadron, which he expects to receive from the commodore himself. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tripoli, vol. 2); FC ( NN : Cathcart Papers). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. Enclosures include copies of an appraisal of items of jewelry by...
1152James Maury to James Madison, 31 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
Before committing myself as I did in my letter of the 29 of January, I ought to have been better informed than I now find I had been, when I wrote it. And must correct as soon as I can a mis-statement, lest you, under the sanction of perhaps, the oldest Tobacco merchant in Europe , should quote him: therefore, instead of "for the purpose of imparting flavor to their flavorless Trash" be so...
1153To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 [April 1815] (Madison Papers)
I send you a sketch of a letter, of instructions to our commissrs to treat with the Dey of Algiers, & a project of a letter from you to the Dey; to be used, if they find it expedient so to do. I send a blank paper for your signature, to be substituted to that sent, should you deem alterations in it necessary. I send you also a copy of two letters to genl. Pinckney respecting the slaves which...
1154To James Madison from James Monroe, 12 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a letter from mr Changuyon, in reply to one I wrote him shortly after your departure, in which I stated your willingness to enter into a new treaty with his govt., to make the old one the basis, and referr’d to the late act of Congress, for abolishing all discriminating duties, on the condition stated, as an evidence of the good disposition of this govt. to meet other powers in...
1155To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 15 June] 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have not seen Mr. Tazewell & therefore can add nothing to what I have already said respecting genl. Taylor. I am under a strong impression that Winder, Howard & Taylor ought if possible to be appointed. Perhaps, if there should be any difficulty in the business, it may be well, to send in only a part of the nominations to day. By the above, I do not mean, that Parkers pretentions ought to be...
1156To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Tangier . No. 65. Has drawn a bill on JM for $1,000 payable at thirty days’ sight “to order of John Gavino Esqr on Account of Sallary,” as is “fully explained” in his “general Letter of this days date.” Requests that JM pay this bill “accordingly.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 2). 1 p.; marked “Triplicate”; docketed by Wagner. Simpson next wrote JM on 8 Oct. 1803 . A...
1157To James Madison from James McCann, 25 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Confirming what I had the honor to address you Pr the Ship United States Capt. Harding bound for Boston, I have now the Satisfaction to inform you Sir that according to le tters received from my Patron Mr. Joseph Yznardy from Sevilla, he has every expectation of obtaining the liberation of the Americans detained at Algeciras, allthough the Consignors had ed the business. Per the Ship...
1158To James Madison from James Blake, 28 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 21st. instant, which I had the honor to receive only last evening, I beg leave to assure you, I wish to proceed to my department in France, as soon as possible: but that, in consequence of claims, amounting to eleven or twelve thousand dollars, being brought against the estate of my wife, on account of debts contracted by her father in the beginning of the...
1159To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 15 October 1806, Tangier. No. 117. “I have the honour to advise that the money in hand at close of last year for defraying the Contingent Expences of this Consulate being some time expended and a farther sum disbursed, I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill of Exchange on you, payable to the order of Mr. John Gavino for One thousand two hundred dollars for...
1160To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to advise that this day the Lieut. Governour has announced to the Consuls resident here His Majesty Mulley Solimans intention of visiting t h is place. The Troops of Tetuan, Tangier and Larach are ordered to be at a certain rendezvous a few hours from hence towards Tetuan on Wednesday next, under Command of Sidy Muhammed Selawy Alayde Hashash and our Lieut. Governour, to...