19501To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 31 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me Sir, to represent to your goodness my wishes to be acquainted if my Letters & re presentations are molesting not to incomode you with repetitions; being unhappy not having the honor to be informed if those directed to you Sir the 12. 23. 25. Novr. and 6th. Decr. 1805. 24. January, Fe bruary, 4. March, 23. April, 9th. May, 2. 10. 27. June, 3. 24. 30. July, 12. 18. 25. August, 6. 13....
19502To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 24 July 1806, Cádiz. “I have the honor of enclosing you two Packets and a letter received this Post from our Chargé d’affaires Mr. G. W. Erving at Madrid, and from our Consul Mr. Montgomery at Alicante; and to advise you that orders have been received in the Department of the Navy, to put in readiness with Six months Provisions three Ships of the Line to start the moment...
19503To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 5 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1802, Cadiz. Encloses a copy of a circular received 4 Oct. from William Willis. Forwards a packet from James Simpson and the register of the American brig Glory , Capt. John Waite, sold at Cadiz, and notifies JM of his endorsement of the register of the ship Donaldson of Norfolk, Capt. Duncan McFarlane, sold in New Orleans. Lists four American ships sold at Cadiz. Encloses a copy of...
19504To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 5 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honour of addressing you on the ultimo. The purport of the present is Solely to inclose you Copy of a circu lar received yesterday from Mr. William Willis of Barcelona; a pack et from James Simpson Esqr. at Tangiers; The Register of the Am erican Brig Glory of New York Capt. John Waite sold here, to advise having endorsed the Register No. 96. of the Vessel named the...
19505To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 May 1801, Philadelphia. Refers to letters from JM’s friends and his, particularly one from Yrujo commending his conduct as consul at Cádiz. Mentions his recent attempts to meet JM and refers to Jefferson’s apparent willingness to appoint his son to Cádiz post. Hopes JM will soon turn attention to “the important Secret Business” [concerning release of American prize ships at Cádiz] that he...
19506To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint you that I went to that City, last year and Remained two Months to have the pleasure of knowing you personally, and as my Chief to pay my Respects to you, and congratulate you, in your New Office, so properly placed under your Care. I have and had with me different letters from your friends, and mine, Particularly One from Mr. Yrujo Recommending me to your...
19507To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 25 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 25 September 1806, Cádiz. “Referring to what I had the honor of addressing you on the 13th inst. [not found] ⅌ the Brig Susannah Capt. Babbidge via Newberryport; the object of the present will be to communicate that the Emperor of Russia has not thoug⟨ht⟩ proper to ratify the Peace made on the 20th. July last by his Embassad⟨or⟩ with France; notwithstanding this Contre...
19508To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1802, Cadiz. “I have just this moment receiv’d from Mr. simpson of Tangiers the agreable news of War having terminated with the Moors to entire satisfaction, as you will be informed by the within Copy of the Circular & Letter received from him.… I have only time to advise you that said Simpson’s Dispatch for you Sir, has been delivered to Capn. Silas Crowell of the Schooner Happy...
19509To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing are Duplicates of what I had the honour of addressing you via Norfolk; The purport of the present is to hand you inclosed a Packet receiv’d this day fr om Mr. William Willis of Barcelona & having nothing fur ther to add—I remain with due respect esteem & veneration Sir—Your most obt. h le. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted...
19510To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 20 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1813. “Although I have not been honoured since the commencement of the year 1810 with any official communications, I have not omitted transmitting in proper time to the Department of State, the requisite information regarding the American Vessells captured by French Privateers, and sent into Sanlucar, Rota, and Port St. Mary’s: at the same time I forwarded by Duplicates, all the...
19511To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 29 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1811, Rota. Reports developments since leaving Cadiz in February 1810 when the French closed the port. Has been refused access to the city, but has been able to communicate with Hackley. Describes the efforts he and his son have made to rescue American property and repatriate seamen when eight vessels were stranded in the Bay of Cadiz in March 1810. Met with little success. His son...
19512To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Confirming the contents of what I had the pleasure to add ress you pr the Ship Sheppardess John Doan Master I now advise you that I hav e determin’d to depart for Sevilla to try if I can obtain the liberation of the Vessels be ing detained at Algeciras, which were order’d to be freed by the Duke of Berg, as well as by the Junta at Sevilla, but afterwards suspended for reasons unknown; and as...
19513To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 15 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1804, Cádiz. “In the Letter which I had the honour of writing you on the 3d. November last ⅌ Duplicate [not found], I fully explained to you the State in which Thomas Wood was detained in the Prison of St. Lucar, and the Steps that I had taken to obtain justice done him. “I have now the honour to inform you that after the repeated Solicitations which I have made in his favour, he has...
19514To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1803, Cádiz. Last wrote on 22 Oct. and 3 Nov. “I have now to inform you that the American Ship Sally Capt. John R. Archer loaded by Government with Naval Stores for the Regency of Algiers, was lost on the 20th. ulto. on the sands of Torre dela Higuerilla within a 11. Leagues of the Barr of St. Lucar; the Vessel is entirely lost, and I am apprehensive that what has been saved of the...
19515To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 29 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
By a letter of 1st April from Mr. Smith Secretary of State I have observed with much regret that your Excellency has not thought proper to aprove the agreement which I made with Mr. Hackley, authorized to do so by Mr. Erving under the Secure Supposition that it woud have merited the approbation of your Excellency, and in favor of the mutual interests of myself & Mr. Hackley; my advantage was...
19516To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Permit me Sir to apologize for molesting your attention so frequently, but considering that I am under a precise necessity to defend myself against the machi nations of my persecutor Mr. Meade, by whose influence alone I am wrongly involved and d. The Schooner Lucana of Boston from Philadelphia to Lisbon not being permitted to enter by the British Squadron was forced to look for another Port...
19517To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 30 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the arrival at this City of Mr. George W. Erving our cha rgé d’affaires of the United States at Madrid (who has had the goodness to admit an tment in my House) which has been to me a great Satisfaction, as I have had an opportunity to acquaint him with, and prove to him the legal proceedings & transactions of this office, of which he has remained compleatly convinc’d, as also...
19518To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1802, Cadiz. “At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy; docketed by Brent. On the verso of the RC is an...
19519To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 14 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
At last I am returned from Sevilla after spending my time, being sorry to s ay to no effect, alltho’ I used the best of my endeavors to persuade the Supreme J unta the unfounded motives for not liberating the Vessels & Cargoes of the V essels carried in to Algeziras & Ceuta, which will appear by the Copies of my offices on the subject, which I transmit’d to Mr. Erving after the communication...
19520To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 October 1804, Cádiz. Refers JM to his dispatch of 12 Sept., sent in triplicate. “You have no doubt being [ sic ] acquainted that of late we have experienced here a contagious fever, which carrys off about 40. or 50 Persons daily, among the Unfortunate who have fell victims to the decease I am mortified to acquaint you … [are] John M. Goetschius appointed Consul for the Port of Genova by our...
19521To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Philadelphia. States that he was ready to embark but finds himself detained because his bailsman in the Israel case, Mr. Price, wants to be relieved of the commitment. Asks JM to protect him from his persecutors; believes he cannot stay in the U.S. without risk to his life. Has seen Dallas, who said that his opinion would have been different if he had seen the new documents...
19522To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 20 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honor of addressing you on the 10th. Ultimo, the object of the present will be to advise you of an Armistice having taken place between the French and Prussians, without being able to penetrate what will be the results; and to inform you that the United States Ship Constitution H. G. Campbell Commander arrived in this Bay from Lisbon on the 10th. I have been so...
19523To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 15 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honor to address you the 1st. 19th. & 27. ultimo, the obje ct of the present will be to acquaint you that as soon as the contents of the Ma drid Gazette of the 20th. May (forwarded you via Tangiers) was read throughout this King dom the whole nation rise proclaiming the Prince of Asturias for their King; it is calc ulated that at this moment there is under Arms near...
19524To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Document will prove the manner I have acted with Capt. Charles H. Hun t, who has brought me into troubles, as on the Eve of his sailing an order was issued by this Governor to de tain the Vessel & bring her Rudder ashore; not knowing the motives I officiated with his Excellency concern ing them; Capt. Hunt addressed me a petition claiming his property, on which I insisted; and the...
19525To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 31 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1804, Cádiz. “On the other side is Copy of what I had the honour of addressing you on the 26th. instant contents confirm in every respect. “I now have the pleasure of inclosing you Copy of a Letter just received from Mr. William Jarvis our Consul at Lisbon, by which you will be fully informed of the whole transaction respecting the foregery commited on the House of James Mackenzie &...
19526To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government. I am with due respect Sir, Your most obt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James...
19527To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 August 1802, Cadiz. Transmits duplicates of his correspondence since his arrival. Also forwards the dispatch from James Simpson mentioned in his 21 Aug. letter as having been delivered to Captain Crowell; Crowell did not sail as expected because of contrary winds. “Looking over & examining the Books of this Consulship I find that a great number of Vessels have been sold during my absence; &...
19528To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of addressing you on the 15th. ultimo, French troops to the amount of 30 thousand have entered Spain, and the Garrison of this City have marched to their destinations. The Governor of this City Marques del Socorro has been appointed to c ommand the Army of Estremadura, he has ordered under General Moreau. The Portugues gov ernment has issued a Proclamation on the 22d....
19529To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th. October ultimo, since when I have been at the Court of Madrid, from which Capital I am just returned. During my absence, advices has been given to you concerning the Quaranteen laid on American Vessels in this Port, and as Charles Pinckney Esqr. was not at Madrid during my stay there, I obtained not only to shorten the Quaranteen laid on Vessels in the...
19530To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had this honour under date of the 10th. & 13th. instant Copys of which I herewith forward you. The purport of the present is to inclose you Half of the Register of the American Ship Columbia of Glastenbury Capt. Samuel Naylor that has been Sold in this Bay; the other half the owner Mr. Elisha Hale takes with him to America; as likewise to remit you Copy of a declaration made in this Office...