16651To James Madison from William Willis, 18 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 July 1801, Boston. Seeks clarification on his account, which was not accompanied by vouchers. Obtaining such papers is difficult, and the sums involved were often trivial. The whole amount is only about $500 for maintaining a consulate five years in Barcelona. Few U.S. ships touched there until his arrival—now about eighty come each year. When Tripoli declared war on the U.S. he tried to...
16652To James Madison from John Gavino, 18 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Deprived of any of your honord favours since my last Dispatch No. 66 which is still detaind for want of Conveyance, and goes with this. I have not heard from Commodor Dale since his Departure on the 13. Inst: I received a few lines from Consul Eaton of Tunis in ansr. to mine of 17h. May last Inclosing one for Capn. Laughton of the ship Grand Turk accompanying the Bey of Tunis Passport for his...
16653To James Madison from William Willis, 18 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have Rec’d a letter from the secretary of the treasury; informing me, that my account was referred, to the accounting officers of the treasury, but that the allowing it depended on their having authority from you, Sir. I have therefore to request the favor of you Sir, to inform me whether it is agreeable to you to give directions for their allowing me those small accounts. It seems the...
16654To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 17 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I arrived here on the 4th. instant, after a passage of 21 days from the Capes. We met with no Cruisers, and saw but three or four Vessels of any kind on our passage. On my arrival I delivered your letter to Dr. Stevens, and received from him every mark of polite attention. He went with me to General Toussaint Louverture, to whom he introduced me as the...
16655To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, [17 July] 1801 (Madison Papers)
Le Citoyen Pichon a l’honneur de présenter Ses respects à Mr. Madison et de lui envoyer l’extrait ci Joint de la lettre qu’il a écrite au Cen. Giraud Commissaire de la République à Boston, au Sujet de L’arrestation qui S’est faite à bord du Berceau par un Constable d’un matelot français. Les principes que le Cen. Pichon a consignés dans cette lettre Sont ceux dans les quels il avait eu...
16656To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 17 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ as I stated in conversation before I left Washington, I was convinced the public mind here would be excited, by the extraordinary manner in which the appointment of Marshall was obtained, as well as by the appointment of the person himself, yet I did not suppose the impression would have been So deep and so general. It has turned out on enquiry as I apprehended when I saw you, that not...
16657To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 17 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Patterson, who applies for the Consulat⟨e⟩ at Nantz, is the son of the former Collector (under the King) of Philada. He Adhered to the Brittish. The son is much of an Englishman & Connected by Marriage & Commerce with the English House of Nicklin & Griffith of Philada. He is a Clever Young Man, but Certainly ought not to have an Appointment. He & all his Connexions are Anglo Federal . Mr....
16658To James Madison from John E. Caldwell, 17 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 July 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 27 June letter [not found] with commission as commercial agent for city of Santo Domingo and accompanying instructions. Encloses required bond and will proceed without delay to Santo Domingo. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cap Haitien, vol. 3). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 21 July. Enclosure not found. A full transcription of this...
16659To James Madison from Griffith Evans, 17 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 July 1801, Philadelphia. Encloses statement of claims presented to Jay treaty commissioners, “arranged in Classes, distinguishing at one view the principal divisions of the debts whereon they are founded with their amount.” The statement is as precise as possible, given the “loose and irregular manner in which the Claims were exhibitted.” Notes that where necessary he has supplied figures...
16660To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 17 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 July 1801, Georgetown. Since returning to the capital he has called at the Treasury Department in order to follow up on JM’s letter of 12 June . Understands second paragraph of that note officially released funds belonging to French citizens deposited earlier in French consular offices and then seized by U.S. during undeclared war. In his letter of 18 May he had requested such release in...
16661To James Madison from John E. Caldwell, 17 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th. ult. inclosing a commission from the President of the United States appointing me commercial Agent for the City of Sto. Domingo, also the instructions accompanying the same. I herewith transmit the Bond required, with sureties, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of said office, which I presume will be...
16662To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 16 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the 20th. Apl. I wrote you a few lines respecting Mr John Pintard —be pleased to distinguish between John Pintard and John M. Pintard. Since that date He (J. P.) has returned from New Orleans, where he has passed some Months. He will probably be able to give you better accounts of that Country that [ sic ] any person with whom you will have an opportunity to converse with. He must be...
16663To James Madison from James Adamson, 16 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1801, Ostend. Notes service as U.S. consul in Ostend prior to the outbreak of the undeclared naval war with France. He was arrested, later released, and carried on consular duties. Has learned through French newspapers of several recent consular nominations and asks for an appointment in Ostend “or any other place” where his services would be useful to U.S. Mentions favorable...
16664To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Ellicott presents his most respectful compliments to his friend Mr. Madison, and requests, (if it should not be improper,) the favour of having for two, or three days, the report, and chart of our eastern boundary as returned by the commissioners. Mr. Ellicott was informed by Mr. Pickering, that the report contains some very important observations, for the determination of the source, and...
16665Memorandum from Thomas Jefferson, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Whether prizes & the proceeds of them taken after the date of the treaty with France can be restored by the Executive, or need an act of the legislature? The constitution has authorised the ordinary legislature alone to declare war against any foreign nation. If they may enact a perfect, they may a qualified war, as was done against France. In this state of things they may modify the acts of...
16666To James Madison from William Vans Murray, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
From a conversation which I had two days since with one of the French Ministers, I understand that they are deliberating upon the choice of one of the two following modes of ratification: To ratify on condition of reciprocal abandonment of pretentions under the 2d. article; or, To ratify on our terms, but with a declaration incorporated in the language that they consider the Suppression of...
16667To James Madison from Chandler Price, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to hand to you herewith the papers in two cases of late capture of American vessels and property by the British. If the British have a right by Treaty to carry in American property on suspicion for adjudication, It is against the monstrous abuse of that privilege and the cost of expenses they throw upon the captured, even in cases where the vessels and property are cleared as pure &...
16668To James Madison from A. C. Thomas, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your request of yesterday I herewith transmit, a List of French armed Vessels & property on board them captured by the public armed Vessels of the United States, and sold with out any regular proceedings for condemnation in the Co[u]rts of the United States. I am sir so far as the same can now be ascertained. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Letters to Secretary of State). For...
16669To James Madison from William Eaton, 15 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1801, Tunis. Gives account of his audience with bey where he protested the insult American consul Cathcart received during his voyage from Algiers to Leghorn. Bey rejected the protest, insisting Cathcart was a troublemaker, but the next day bey became conciliatory. Encloses letter of protest to bey. All is tranquil for the moment. Believes he has new evidence that the Algerine...
16670To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 15 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1801, Kentucky. Renews his request for appointment as U.S. marshal for Kentucky; mentions his 21 June letter with its enclosure, a letter from Judge Innes to the president supporting him. Hopes that letter has not miscarried, for the office he seeks “is profitable & not difficu[l]t.” Will obtain another letter from Judge Innes if necessary. RC ( ViU : McGregor Library). 2 pp.;...
16671To James Madison from William Eaton, 15 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
After the 28th. ult. on copy to be filed: “ Copy of Letter A ” . nothing Occurred until the 3rd. inst. when I presented my self at the Palace to demand Satisfaction for an Insult offered our Nation in the person of their Agent on his Passage from Tripoli to Leghorn by a Corsaire of this regency. The Bey not only refused the Satisfaction I demanded but Said he would never consent that Mr....
16672To James Madison from Rufus King, 14 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the Evening of the Eleventh a Cutter arrived from Petersburgh, with a Copy of the Convention concluded on the 17th. ulto. between Lord St. Helens and Count Panin, by which the misunderstanding between England and Russia is amicably adjusted. The northern Confederacy, as you will recollect, aimed at the establishment of two Principles of Maritime Law: one that free Ships make free Goods; the...
16673To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 14 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is with much satisfaction that I find myself able to inclose to you Invoices of the George Washingtons Cargo; No. 1 Contains what I presume is on account of the Annuity, No. 2 the articles Mr. OBrien wished to have to present to influential Officers of the Government and No. 3 the articles which had been purchased, as I suppose for the Bankers or Brokers. It would have been impossible...
16674To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 14 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 July 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses letter from comptroller on the subject of JM’s letters of 24 June and 2 July . Does not object to the comptroller’s proposal. Requests that JM designate on each requisition the persons to whom payable, the amount to be paid, and the object to which the sum applies. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 2 pp. In the enclosed 13 July 1801 letter,...
16675To James Madison from William Loughton Smith, 14 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 July 1801, Lisbon. No. 51. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 21 May and reports that he has notified Portuguese foreign ministry of impending arrival of U.S. naval force in Mediterranean. Discusses peace negotiations between Portugal and Spain and likelihood that Britain will be forced to surrender its influence with Portuguese. Understands “from good authority” that Anthony Merry’s mission to...
16676To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 13 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The George Washington drew off into the stream on saturday. Captain shaw has got about twenty of his Crew on board and expects to have the remainder today. The Powder and a few other Articles which he prefered receiving after he left the Wharff, are yet to go on board, but will be sent to him the Moment he is ready to receive them, he was unable to take all the timber that was ready, and since...
16677To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 13 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 July 1801, Bremen. Congratulates JM on his appointment; praises Jefferson. Encloses list of U.S. vessels arrived in and departed from port in last six months. Prussian troops have withdrawn from the city. Has received acts of first session of Sixth Congress through Pitcairn. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bremen, vol. 1). 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Oct. Enclosure not found. A full...
16678To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 13 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to acquit myself of my duty, in congratulating you, upon your appointment to the honourable charge of Secretary of State, of the United States of America, and which I do with so much the more Satisfaction, our new worthy President having fixed his choice, upon a Man, who has already for a long time so laudably employed his abilities in the service of his Country; I do at the same...
16679To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The abuse complained of by the Collector of Norfolk in the enclosed letter, which I have the honor to return, may be corrected by an altera⟨tion⟩ in the circular instructions to Collectors dated July ⟨19,⟩ 1796, a copy of which is also enclosed. This alterat⟨ion⟩ must however be made by order of the President. For the law having not ascertained what proof of citizenship should be necessary, it...
16680To James Madison from James Ogilvie, 12 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I write on the spur of occasion & have only time to request, that you will have the goodness to send me by Captn. Winston a List of such political Essays & publications as shed the clearest light on the sources of public opinion relative to the adoption & construction of the Federal Government & the leading measures of the late Administration. Should any apology be necessary for the Liberty I...
16681To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses documents related to an inquiry into the conduct of William Watson, collector at Plymouth, Massachusetts, clearing him of suspicion of fraud and misconduct and condemning a relative (with same surname) who has been dismissed from service as deputy. Requests that JM convey copies of report and documents to Rufus King, who first reported complaint. Tr...
16682To James Madison from Wade Hampton, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Columbia, South Carolina. Mentions James Miller, of the Charleston firm of Miller and Robertson, as possible candidate for consulship at Bordeaux. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
16683To James Madison from Rufus King, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, London. No. 25. Relays details of peace negotiations between Britain and members of northern league. Lord Hawkesbury seeks a restoration of good will and amity, but Denmark declines to discuss principles of armed neutrality, while Prussia refuses to evacuate Hanover. Sweden remains hostile, and the British continue to “depend upon the success of the mission of Lord St. Helens”...
16684To James Madison from John Minor, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Fredericksburg. Encloses letter for John Dawson, to be forwarded. Has received word from Colonel Newton that he is sending JM a box of cigars “of very superior quality,” brought from Havana by a Captain Dutton. RC ( NN ). 1 p.
16685To 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.
16686To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 11 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1801, Milton, Massachusetts. Relates circumstances of his appointment under Jay treaty provisions for liquidating claims. After serving in London nearly four years he returned to America when the board’s operations were suspended. Since he provided a substitute, no inconvenience to U.S. was expected, but after two years of suspended operations he is concerned about his salary and...
16687To James Madison from George Davis, 11 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1801, New York. Renews request for consulship at Algiers. Thanks JM for courtesies shown him in Washington. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
16688To James Madison from Denis Fitzhugh, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am now on my way to Kentucky. Will you be so good as to forward to Fredricksburgh the Deeds from you to Majr William Croghan & Col: Taylor as pr. the decrees handed you Sometime ago, with a letter to your neice requesting her signature. I shall leave Fredricksburgh on Tuesday next. The deeds can come inclosed to me there on that day, if put in the office Monday evening, Any commands that you...
16689To James Madison from Meriwether Jones, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to request your aid in procuring an appointment for one of my particular friends. As he differs from me in political sentiment, I should not make the request; but I know that his influence will not be increased by the appointment. Doctor John K Read of Norfolk, has laid himself out in the Drug line, for supplying every species of medicine chest &c., either for the...
16690To James Madison from Rufus King, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The day before yesterday I received the Duplicate of your letter of May 21. and am persuaded that the appearance of Commodore Dale in the Mediterranean must have a favourable influence upon our affairs in that quarter. My No. 20 will have apprized you of the Sentiments of this Government in respect to this Squadron, upon the Supposition that it was destined to the Mediterranean: these friendly...
16691To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Cn. Pichon returns the Secretary of State, with his best compliments, the inclosed papers which were communicated for Citizen Pichon’s examination. It is Cn. Pichon’s opinion that the cases of American captures by french West-india cruisers described in those papers, all, except the case No. 1. of the Brig Betzy of Norwich captured January 1797 and adjuged on the 14th come within the...
16692To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Amsterdam. Has unofficial letters from Paris stating that exchange of ratifications had not taken place but was expected shortly. Reports affairs of Egypt uncertain. Portugal has come to terms with Spain, but final action depends on Napoleon’s assent; problems also exist in relations between pope and Napoleon. Although British settlement with North Sea powers is in progress,...
16693To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Cape Town, Good Hope. Letter of 4 Aug. 1800 with his instructions did not arrive until 22 Apr. Has signed bond and forwarded it to Philadelphia. Encloses list of vessels [not found] arrived from March 1800 until June 1801. One vessel, the Alnomac of Massachusetts, “came in here— Trading contrary to the Laws of the U. States .” Several captains did not contact him, although...
16694To James Madison from James Simpson, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Tangier. No. 34. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 21 May dispatch transmitted by Gavino. Three American frigates arrived at Gibraltar on 1 July; the Enterprize had anchored there on 26 June. Gavino informs him that the squadron proceeded into the Mediterranean on 4 July, a circumstance likely to produce the best consequences in negotiations with Barbary powers. Has received positive...
16695To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, New York. Reminds JM that the Peace and Plenty is loaded and prepared to sail for Tunis. Awaits return of papers sent to State Department 24 June. “This Shipment nearly completes the Stores demanded by the Tunisian powers.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.
16696To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Bristol. Since his dispatch of 12 May, has received no letters from State Department. Encloses accounts of imports and exports by U.S. vessels in his district for first half of 1801, newspapers, and London prices current. Anticipates an abundant harvest; despite this prospect, prices are now advancing after recent fall. Owing to ill health, he must travel to Bath frequently and...
16697To James Madison from John Mathieu, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 July 1801. Mentioned in Mathieu to JM, 2 Sept. 1801 (DNA: RG 59, CD, Naples, vol. 1). Encloses list of U.S. ships in port and at Messina and Palermo from 1 Jan. to 30 June.
16698To James Madison from Aedanus Burke, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I gave to an English Gentleman, Mr. Brown, a Letter of introduction to You, as a man that has seen the world much, and is, I think, respectable for polite manners and information. I introduced him also to Genl. Dear-borne, in the Character I mentioned to You; I believe I was strictly correct in it. Since I wrote, it has been lately mentioned to me, that he is a candidate for some employment...
16699To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have some letters by last post from Paris (tho’ not Official) which mention that an Exchange of the Ratification of the Treaty had not then taken place but was expected to be done Shortly. The affairs of Egypt yet remain in a very uncertain State & we have no very late Accounts from thence which can be relied on as authentic. Portugal it seems has come to an arrangement with Spain but it is...
16700To James Madison from John Elmslie, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the Honor of receiving your favor of 4th. Augt. 1800 which did not reach me till 22nd. of Aprl. last containing my Instructions, accompany’d with Duplicate of my Commission & Blank Bonds; The Bond I have signed & forwarded it to Mr. John Evans of Philada. my security who will sign the same & forward it to your office. I have had no opportunity either via England or direct to...