251To James Madison from William Lyman, 11 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour at this time herewith to transmit by the Osage No. 1 of the Account Current of myself with the United States for the four last quarters, viz: from the 1st. of April 1807. to the 31st. of March last inclusively; also No. 1 of the Return or List of American Ships or Vessels entered at the ports of this District from 1st. of July to the 31st. of December 1807; together with No....
252To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 16 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1802, Copenhagen. Last wrote on 15 Aug. since when Denmark has acceded to treaty between Great Britain and Russia. Danish and British officials have been sent to West Indies to arrange transfer of islands. Acknowledges JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter and notes its instructions regarding ships bought in his district by U.S. citizens; has not hitherto thought himself authorized to grant...
253To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 15 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Foregoing is a Copy of my last respects to you, Since which I have been honoured with Mr. B. Smith’s Letter of the 16th: october ul timo transmitting to me proofs of the Citizensh ip & your ord ers for my application for the release, of Thomas Williams, an american Seaman, who had been taken on board of a british vessel, and was detained in the prison Ship: I am happy to have it in my...
254To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 13 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
With this I forward the supplementary Statement suggested in my letter of the 30th: Ulto., in relation to Prisoners. I also enclose a Duplicate of the Account, lately furnished Genl. Armstrong of my appropriations of the sums advanced by him on Account of Government, for the objects therein stated, and already mentioned in my former letters to you. I hope you will approve this Acct., & that it...
255To James Madison from Henry Warren, 6 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr: George Morton Junr. of this town is engaged with a company for the errection of salt works have made contracts for the suitable lumber necessary for this purpose at Portland. He wishes to be permitted to proceed to that place for this specific object: I can only say, that I believe his intentions to be pure & correct in this business, & that his gen[e]ral character is that of integrity &...
256To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, [13 May] 1793 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 5th. covering an open letter to Colo. Monroe. Since that I have received yours of Apr. 29. We are going on here in the same spirit still. The Anglophobia has seised violently on three members of our council. This sets almost every day on questions of neutrality. H. produced the other day the draught of a letter from himself to the Collectors of the customs, giving them in...
257To James Madison from David Jones, 28 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
I came here last friday in a Steam Boat from albany. I have been fit for Duty very little of this Campaign my complaints were the Diarrhea & asthma. I went to Ballston & Saratoga Springs. I am releived from the Diarrhea, but still affected with the asthma, I am using medicines, which I hope will finally releive me. I found myself unable to go to general Brown, therefore I came here, if...
258To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 4 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 December 1804, Hamburg. Forwards copies of his 26 Nov. dispatch and his letter to David Gelston regarding Thomas Clifton. “It is with pain that I have to announce that, notwithstanding all the pains I took to get this man to Tonningen in time for The Eliza, Capt. Wood, this Ship had Sailed when he arrived there and the only two American Ships now in the Eyder, The Lydia of New York and The...
259To James Madison from James Monroe, 6 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
Since my letter of the 30th. ulto. some facts have come to my knowledge which it may be of advantage to you to know. I have been told that mister T—D has replied when pres[s]ed to aid the negotiation at Madrid that it could not be expected of him as a project of a very different character countenanced by our agent meaning mister L—N was before our government—this fact is unquestionable, as I...
260To James Madison from the Citizens of Maury County, Tennessee, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812. “Whereas the two great contending powers of Europe seem determined to involve the civilized world in their quarrels, and to destroy the peace and prosperity of neutral and independant Nations, and have for years past been practicing upon us a system of rapine and plunder, which according to the common course of human events, ought only to be leveled against each other. “Whereas...
261To James Madison from George Joy, 2 February 1822 (Madison Papers)
I purchased, some three years ago, the first volume of the Histoire de l’Esprit revolutionaire des nobles en France, and left an Order with my french Bookseller here to send me the second as soon as it should arrive; intending after perusal to pass them to you. To various enquiries since, I have received various answers—the last of which was that they did not believe it would be published at...
262To James Madison from William Jarvis, 28 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing is a copy of my last, which I hope will reach yo u by a vessel going from Spain. Th is I forward by a Gentleman going to the south of Spain who may have some opportunity of sending it. Here the situation daily grows more critical. The french Govmt. themselves seem to be alarmed. Within four days part of the troops have been taken from the for ts to increase the guards in the City...
263To James Madison from John Gavino, 9 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
After referring to my last dispatch No: 69 have now to crave your refference to the inclosed Copy of mine to Capn. Barron of yesterdays date ⅌ Boats hird on purpose to go in quest of him to East and West. I this day learnd he was off Malaga two days ago; the two Vessels with the Tripolin Crews are now under way for Tetuan Convoyd by an English Kings Lugger of 16 Guns and not the admirals ship...
264To James Madison from John R. Bedford, 26 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Annexed hereto is the copy of another letter from Mr. William Barrow of West Florida. You will remark the frank expression of concern and solicitude and unpleasant suspense about their political situation. And I beleive he expresses genuinely the feelings, in common with his own, of all the most reputable people in West Florida. I inclosed you a copy of his first letter, dated 4th. June, which...
265To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 4 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de reçevoir Votre lettre du 30 de Decembr. derr. et quoique probablement je ne serai pas dans le cas de pouvoir profiter de la permission-y-donnée pour expédier un ou deux batiments en lest, fretes exprèssement pour transmettre la Correspondence accoutumée, dont la voie ordinaire se trouve anéantie par la mesure dernièrement prise par le Congrès en mettant en embargo tous les...
266To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 9 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 9 July 1806, Cádiz. “Being still under the same care and uneasiness for the want of being informed, if you accept or disapprove the various points on which I have officially represented; the object of the present will serve to communicate ⟨to⟩ you, that in consequence of complaints coming to my hearings against Mr. Anthony Terry, I have thought proper to suspend him from...
267To James Madison from David Humphreys, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The information contained in the Post-script of my letter, of the 1st. instant from St. Ildefonso, that Grand Cairo had surrendered to the English and Turkish armies, has been confirmed. As this letter may possibly have a speedy conveyance by a Vessel which is ready to sail for the United States from Bilbao, I enclose a French Gazette, containing the capitulation, and likewise the Treaty...
268To James Madison from George Joy, 31 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is long since I had the honor of addressing you; much longer since I had that of receiving a Line from you; the last being of the date of Janry 1811. I have very sudden notice of Mr: Carroll’s arrival and Departure; and write this in the Coffee House with him, without any opportunity of referring to or enclosing any papers save the printed section of the Pamphleteer No 8. which, if the...
269To James Madison from Michael Walton, 24 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1805, Baltimore. “Inclosed is a letter I receiv’d from my Brother by the Ship Serpent a few days ago; the letters from Genl. Ferrand to Genl. Turreau I presented myself, wherein he requests pointedly the nomination of my Brother William Walton Junr. as A: C: des E. U in the City of St. Domingo. I must refer you to Genl. Turreau, really believe he wont refuse to acknowledge him, if...
270To James Madison from George Armroyd & Co., 17 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George Armroyd & Co. 17 August 1805, Philadelphia . “We avail ourselves of your being at this moment in Philada. to address you upon a disastrous Occurrence to us as Merchants of this place trading to the Island of St Croix. It is such as induces us to solicit the interference of the Executive in our behalf, and we flatter ourselves that thro’ your Kindness this interference may be...
271To James Madison from George Joy, 5 February 1823 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 30th Ult: to take the first Conveyance from London or Liverpool; and I now find my Letter will go by the Packet of the 8th Inst. from the latter port, for which this may possibly be in time. I ought to have added, as I had here no Copy of my Letter to Captn. Pott, that my Instructions to him were to change the direction of the parcel from his name to yours and either send it...
272To James Madison from George Michael Troup, 18 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr Troup’s Complts to the Secty of State. Will thank him to do him the favor to forward by the first opportunity the enclosed letter The bold and unadvised measure of the Legislature of Georgia to which the operation of the Embargo gave rise is not to be considered an evidence of the popular sentiment in relation to the East. It was not so designed, and the returning election will probably at...
273To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you some newspapers and two memoirs relating to Prize Causes, and am, Sir, with great respect, Your very obedt and very humble Sert RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Enclosures not found.
274To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 2 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Cn Pichon with his respects forward Mr. Madison the inclosed extract of his dispatches from Cayenne, which proves that the government of that place are eager to execute the instructions they received from france as soon as the Treaty was signed at Paris. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , France, vol. 1). Enclosure 3 pp., in French. The enclosed extract of the 15 May letter from the French...
275To James Madison from James Sullivan, 16 August 1806 (Madison Papers)
I imagine that by this time you will be willing to receive, at the Seat the Soul of government, a correct statement of the facts attached to the death of Charles Austin who was lately shot in State in Boston, by one Thomas Oliver Selfridge a Lawyer. I give you a Statement on which you may rely. The republicans in Boston for four years past have obtained, from the select men, the use of fannuil...
276To James Madison from George W. Erving, 31 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1801, American Consulate, London. No. 4. Dawson’s delayed departure and return to London a second time allow transmission of the enclosed statements. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 8). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 13 Jan. The enclosures include lists of awards made by the Board of Commissioners payable on 5 July 1798 and 1 May 1799 and received by...
277Henry Northup to James Madison, 13 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have long Anxiously sought information relative to the family of the Revd Samuil Findley President of Princetown Collidge and who diparted this life in 1766 his family At that time living in Princetown. I recently saw a publication in A News paper relative to the Revd. Nathan Perkins which stated that he Graduated at Princetown in 1769. I immediately wrote him And yesterday received his...
278To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 27 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 May 1804, Washington. Described as a one-page autograph letter signed of about fifty-five words in the American Art Association Anderson Galleries Catalogue No. 4143 (1935), item 286.
279To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Biddeford, District of Maine, 27 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1812. “The Freeholders & other Inhabitants of the Town of Biddeford, in the District of Maine, in legal Town Meeting assembled, having seen your Manifesto, the Act of Congress declaring War against the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, and your Proclamation of the same, feel in Duty bound respectfully to state some of our Ideas respecting this subject; Some of us bore a heavy...
280To James Madison from Nathan Sanford, 28 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1804, New York. “I have this day had the honor to receive your letter of the 19th. instant inclosing an extract of a letter from the British Minister. I have in the course of the day made inquiry relative to the irregularity alleged to have been committed by the French Frigates, but have not been able to obtain any information tending to establish the truth of the allegation....
281To James Madison from William Pinkney, 11 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
I am not able to judge whether my Reply to Mr. Canning’s Letter (enclosed in my public Dispatch) will be approved by the President. I need not say that I hope it will. At any Rate it can do no Harm, as it is simply my act. What will be its Reception here I know not. If ill received, as perhaps it may be although perfectly polite, it can affect only myself. This last Reflection suggests...
282To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 6 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. John Jordan, one of the most respectable merchants of this town, who has been very much engaged in the exporting trade from this Country, he also expects to make arrangements while at Philadelphia to encrease the business, unless the situation of the trade of the Mississippi frobids [ sic ] it—any information you may receive from him may be strictly relied on, and...
283To James Madison from Joseph Milligan, [ca. 28 November 1820] (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to enclose a letter for Mrs Madison also to send through the post office a small book for her subscription it is addressed to you when it comes to hand please be so good as to hand it to her. I have had the misfortune to be under the Necessity of selling of[f] my stock for the benefit of my creditors so that my business has been suspended for 18 months past I am now...
284To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 8 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1810, Philadelphia. Warns JM to expect “ill treatement” after the return of Francis James Jackson to Great Britain. Offers advice on preparations for war. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , A-22:5). 1 p. Signed “A friend of this country.” Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 12 Feb. 1810.
285To James Madison from John B. Prevost, 8 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
The success of our friend Mr Munroe in the late popular negociation has determined many of our Citizens to become inhabitants of the new territory and peculiar circumstances induce me also to think of a change of residence provided an appointment could be obtained not less honorable than the one I at present hold. I have therefore taken the liberty to mention the subject to you and if it...
286To James Madison from John Gavino, 4 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 4 October 1806. “The restraint on Tobacco from the United States continues at this port and has overset several voyages, by which our merchants in America will be considerable sufferers.” Printed extract ( National Intelligencer , 19 Dec. 1806).
287To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 28 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I now avail myself of your obliging permission, to transmit through you to Mr: Randolph the request for his certificate that the amount of the outfit allowed me on my mission to Holland, in the year 1794. was paid me in the manner I stated to you, when I had last the honour of seeing you at your office. This request is supported by all the documents I have been able to collect, and you will...
288To James Madison from John J. Murray, 12 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1804, Glasgow. “I have now the honor to transmit you a Report of the Trade of the United States ⟨wi⟩thin my district commencing 1 Jany & ending 30 June last. “Not having had the honor of an answer from you to my letter of the 22 June 1803 and those of subsequent dates I am at a loss to know in what light Government views the property of the Vessels that I have at different times...
289To James Madison from Thomas Lawton, 22 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I address you upon a subject, which I claim no right to, except that of humanity and of the public benefice. As our Country is now involved in War and the mite of every one is highly requisite to extirpate that foe who has thought proper to excite our indignation, I think that every means within our limits, to strengthen our Armies; ought to be resorted to. In the US. Army, there are many...
290To James Madison from John Drayton, 3 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to present you, Memoirs of the American Revolution, lately written and published by me here: hoping they may bring to your notice, some events, which have not been publickly known of a Revolution, in which you bore so honorable a part. Hoping that you may live many years, to enjoy the honors you have received, and the good wishes of your fellow Citizens, I am Sir With...
291To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 1 June 1810. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
292To James Madison from William Jones, 25 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
Circumstances over which I have no controul having coerced a determination on my part to retire from the honorable station in which your confidence and good will had placed me, it is proper that I should apprise you of my intention in anticipation of that event though I shall not intimate my design to others. I shall endeavour to remain at my post if possible until the next meeting of Congress...
293To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 30 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor to hand you the check of Jas. L. McKenna Cashr. of Bank of Alexa. on Cashr. of bank of Columbia this date in my favor which I endorse to yours for $428.75 being for the followg. parcels of your Merino Wool 170 lb Full blood $1.25 $212.50 85 . ¾ do $1 — 85— 150 . ½ do .87½ 131.25 100 together $428.75 You will observe that the weights are the same as stated in...
294To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812, Pittsburgh. Has arrived in Pittsburgh on his way home. “I have this moment understood that Capt. Butler Lnt. McGree, & Ensign Irvine & their volunteer Company had tendered their services to you more than six weeks ago, and that no answer has yet been rcd. I can inform you that this day I have seen the officers & company mustered all in uniform. They are very fine men to look at &...
295To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 28 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
Towards the End of last Month I received an Application from Mr. Wagner requesting me to grant a Passport to General Armstrong going to Paris as Minister from the United States to the French Republic. I received Yesterday another Application from the same Gentleman, of a more important Nature, requesting a Passport for an American Ship which he has stated to be loaded with a Cargo of military...
296To James Madison from James Monroe, 24 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1812, War Department. Proposes for JM’s approval various “Promotions in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. Monroe’s suggestions for promotions in the Fifth and Seventh Infantry Regiments were recommended to the Senate by JM on 31 Dec. ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of...
297To James Madison from Walter Jones, 27 July 1799 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Ogilvie, intending Soon to pass thro yr Part of the Country, is desirous of the acquaintance of a Person, whose Character he respects as much as yours—it is with pleasure I facilitate his wishes by this Introduction—he is a most ardent Lover of Science and republicanism, and is most assiduously employed in imparting the Principles of both to a respectable & increasing School of promising...
298To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 4 August 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). No docket or cover. The last post brot. me a Letter from the Treasurer which determines my visit to Congress. He informs me he has bills to the amount of upwards of twelve hundred pounds on Philadelphia which he wishes to apply to the use of the Delegation and had written to you and also to me informing us of it, that our Correspondents, and those of the other...
299To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 26 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 August 1810. Calendared as a two-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2). Foronda had been chargé d’affaires ad interim for Spain in Philadelphia until September 1809.
300To James Madison from John Sidell, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Office of Marshal of the Southern distt of New York having become vacant, by the much lamented death of Genl John Smith, and having been appointed and discharged the duties of Deputy Marshal under that Gentleman, and which duties being many, and arduous during the late War, there being no regulars deposit for prisoners nearly until the close, recurrence were necessary and frequent to the...