2851To James Madison from Adams Herbert & Company, 30 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to enclose you a letter from Messr. J. Howard Maront Co. Merchants Madeira accompg; a pipe old wine shipped to our Care for your excellency by request Col. McPherson Consull of the U. States at that place, We have entered the wine at the Custom House secured the duties & paid the account & Charges of which together with original Cost, and difference of Exch we annex an acct;...
2852To James Madison from Americanus, 30 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
“If the system already devised, has not produced all the effects which were expected from it, new experiments ought to be made, when every effort to introduce among them (the Indian savages) ideas of exclusive property in things real as well as personal shall fail, let intermarriages between them and the white be encouraged by the government. This cannot fail to preserve the race, with the...
2853To James Madison from William S. Radcliff, 30 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I do not incautiously address you under the influence of a mortifying disappointment. The Judge advocacy for which I had recently applied is given to another, undoubtedly more capable and more deserving. I had the confidence to apply for the appointment, which I had the mortification to regret, because I have been unsuccessful. I am not one of those who enjoy the right of asking for a...
2854To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 29 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose for your signature the Blank Commissions and Warrants herewith. With great respect, &c. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ).
2855To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 28 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to accept my cordial thanks for the inquiries you have made as to an engineer for this state. I am obliged to Mr. Latrobe for the information he has given it is very satisfactory and will be useful. Before I wrote to you I took the liberty to enclose to the Secretary of State a letter to Mr. Adams, and to request the Secretary to have inquiries made through our ministers, as to the...
2856To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to wait on you with Messrs Murdoch Y. W. & Cos. letter of advise of the shipment of the two pipes of their fine Madeira Wine you have been good enough to favor me with an order for, & which is just arrived per Schr. Mary & Francis. Also with their draft on you for the same for £157.18—Stg. which you will please to accept exchange @ 19 pCt. premium being the current rate & return to...
2857To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Staff for the Southern division of the Army of the United States: Robert Butler, Adjutant General. Charles J. Nourse } Assistant Adjutant Generals. Clinton Wright Arthur P. Hayne, Inspector General. Henry Lee, jr. } Assistant Inspector Generals. John M. Davis George Gibson, Qr. M. General. Benjamin Gardner }...
2858To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Staff for the northern division of the Army of the United States: Charles K. Gardner Adjutant General. R. M. Kirby } Assistant Adjutant Generals. J. B. T. Romayne John E. Wool Inspector General. F. S. Belton } Assistant Inspector Generals. William McDonald James R. Mullany Quarter Master General. Milo Mason }...
2859To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
An Act having passed for abolishing the Board of Commissioners of the Public buildings—I beg leave to express to you my grateful feelings, for the notice which you were pleased to take of me in the selection of persons to fill that commission. I have the conscious satisfaction of knowing that I have faithfully assiduously and I trust not unusefully devoted myself to the execution of the duties...
2860To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have just received a letter from Mr. Francis Corbin whom you well know, he professes & I believe sincerely feels the highest personal respect for you. You probably know as well as I do, that he is a gentleman of very large property. He begs me to suggest to the President, that he would be pleased to be nominated one of the Commissioners to receive the subscriptions to the Bank of the U....
2861To James Madison from James Monroe, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the House, a statement of the number of Impressed American Seamen confined in Dartmoor Prison, the number surrendered, given up, or taken from on board British Vessels, Captured during the late war; together with their places of residence...
2862To James Madison from Americanus, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
“If the system already devised, has not produced all the effects which were expected from it, new experiments ought to be made, when every effort to introduce among them (the Indian savages) ideas of exclusive property in things real as well as personal shall fail, let intermarriages between them and the whites be encouraged by the government. This cannot fail to preserve the race, with the...
2863To James Madison from George Graham, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you a list of promotions for the Ordnance Department. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 27 Apr. 1816 JM forwarded the list of six promotions in the Ordnance Department to the Senate ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). The Senate approved the nominations on 29 Apr. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
2864To James Madison from Henry Jackson, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have yielded to the solicitations of the author of the enclosed address, to forward it to you. His reputation as a man of talents and of mechanical invention stands very high here and he is desirous of passing to the United States to render his acquisitions as extensively useful as possible. During the short interval of Buonaparte’s return, the minister of the Interior, the celebrated...
2865To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson and Others, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that Col Lane is an applicant for the Appointmt of Commissioner to Superintend the Public Buildings we feel great pleasure in having it in our power to say that from the character of Col Lane, we believe him in every respect well qualified for the faithfull discharge of the dutys of that station. He is a man of good moral character of great personal integrity & industry, of...
2866To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Col: Saml. Lane late of the United States Army having expressed a desire to be appointed the Commissioner to Superintend the Public Buildings under a late Law of Congress, I beg leave to testify to his Merit. I have long known Col: Lane & believe him to be a gentleman of strict integrity & honor. And should he succeed in his application for the office in question I have no doubt he will...
2867To James Madison from the Dey of Algiers, 24 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
With the aid and assistance of Divinity and in the Reign of our Sovereign, the asylum of the world, powerful and great monarchy transactor of all good actions, the best of men, the shadow of God, Director of the Good Order, King of Kings, Supreme Ruler of the World, Emperor of the Earth; Emulator of Alexander the Great, Possessor of Great Forces, Sovereign of the two worlds and of the Seas,...
2868To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 24 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have too much confidence in your candor & justice to believe that you will be offended at the statement & request which it is the object of this letter to make to You. I will therefore without further preface appeal to You in this most critical moment of my life, upon which its whole future course appears to depend. I have been engaged as Surveyor to the Capitol under the Commissioners since...
2869To James Madison from John P. Van Ness, 24 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Give me leave to state to you that Doctor Wheaton, whom I had the honor of presenting to you a day or two since, is the Son of a Gentleman highly respectable, both professionally (as a Physician) & otherwise, in Rhode Island, with whom I was formirly acquainted. This young Gentleman is the brother in Law of Mr. Henry Wheaton the Reporter. The family generally, which is a numerous one to the...
2870To James Madison from Jean David, 22 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de vous adresser dans le mois de Decembre dernier, mes reflexions Sur les Banques des Etats unis, ecrites en mauvais Anglais; j’aurois pu Sans doute vous les transmettre en francais. Je viens aujourd’hui vous communiquer dans cette derniére langue un ecrit Sur le même Sujet. Je le crois utile á votre patrie et desire beaucoup qu’il obtienne votre Suffrage. J’ai l’honneur...
2871To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 21 April 1816] (Madison Papers)
The Revd. John H. Rice called on me today, with a view that I might present him to you. He is on his way to New York, to attend a general meeting of the bible societies of the UStates, and the object of his call was, to solicit such countenance to them, as yourself & the others, in the principal offices of the govt., might be disposed to give, not as members of the govt., but individuals...
2872To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 19 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose, herewith, Nominations for the promotions and appointments required by the Naval Service of the United States. I have the honour to be, &c. Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). JM forwarded the nominations, listing forty-nine names, in two messages to the Senate on 20 Apr. 1816 ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations,...
2873To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 19 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Last Washington mail brought me the enclosed letter (returned) from Gen. John Smith of New York. Mr. Astor has never spoken to me on the subject. It would please me that he should be gratified in that respect. It will promote the filling of subcriptions, and he has a fair claim to that honorific distinction. In April 1813, when the federalists of New York refused to subscribe to the 16...
2874To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 12th reached me only the day before yesterday, and not willing to make a hasty decision, I have delayed an answer till to day. I feel very grateful for your kind offer, which I know to have been equally owing to your friendship for me and to your views of public utility. I decline it with some reluctance because I think that I would be more useful at home than abroad and I...
2875To James Madison from John Glendy, 18 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Mr. N. Andrews purposes setting off to-morrow for Washington City, in hope of obtaining the office of Chaplain, on board of a frigate or seventy four Gun Ship, in the service of the U.S. If ministerial talents, and literary acquisitions—If loyalty to the Government of this Country, and ardent zeal in the cause of pure Republicanism—If heroism in days of peril, and courageous...
2876To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 18 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I wrote thee, some time since, concerning an Essay of mine, which I proposed to have sent to thee for examination, before I should publish it: & I am now to explain why that Paper was not sent to thee as I intended. Presuming thy time would be all occupied at that time, I sent it to thy friend Jefferson to read, requesting him to return it to thee, as soon as might be convenient, & to favor me...
2877To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives, requesting the President to cause to be laid before that House information relative to the duties laid on Articles imported from the United States into the British Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick; relative to the Duties on Articles exported to the United States from the said...
2878To James Madison from the Tennessee Congressional Delegation, 17 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned consider it their duty to draw the attention of the Executive to the situation of the State of Tennessee, which they have the honor to represent, in regard to the Indian claim still existing to lands within its chartered limits. The western section of the State embracing its whole width from North to South; and from the Mississippi to the Tennessee river, and towards the...
2879To James Madison from Americanus, 16 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
“If the system already devised, has not produced all the effects which were expected from it, new experiments ought to be made, when every effort to introduce among them (the Indian savages) ideas of exclusive property in things real as well as personal shall fail, let intermarriages between them and the whites be encouraged by the government. This cannot fail to preserve the race, with the...
2880To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 16 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having a good opportunity to write to England, I will gladly avail myself of it, to make such enquiries, as might conduce to promote the object of the Governor of Virginia, in procuring a Professional Man of character & eminence to direct the improvement of the State by roads & Canals. It would however be necessary, perhaps, that I should mention the terms likely to be granted to the Principal...
2881To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 15 April 1816] (Madison Papers)
Major Thompson belongd to a Pena. brigade in the revolutionary war, when I knew him. He was I think a subaltern. I have seen him often, since I came here, & apparently in indigent circumstances. I have always thought well of him, without any minute knowledge of him. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML). Enclosure is John Thompson to Monroe, 15 Apr. 1816 (1 p.), seeking any appointment that...
2882To James Madison from Thomas Williamson, 15 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The very polite attention of Mr Jackson, Your Envoy at this Court, and the highly liberal manner wherein he has been pleased to afford me information, relative to a variety of matters interesting to those purposing to settle in the United States, induce me to take advantage of his kind offer to transmit this address. I was intended for the Engineer Branch of the Army, but prefer’d the...
2883To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed from Genl. Ripley, was intended for my own inspection only; but as it is interesting in many views, and especially as his objects can be effected only by your being acquainted with them & his reason, in their favor, and your se[e]ing it, can do no harm to him or any other person, I send it to you. I send also Mr Bagots reply to my note respecting the British Commissrs. for the...
2884To James Madison from Americanus, 13 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
“If the system already devised, has not produced all the effects which were expected from it, new experiments ought to be made, when every effort to introduce among them (the Indian savages) ideas of exclusive property in things real as well as personal shall fail, let intermarriages between them and the whites be encouraged by the government. This cannot fail to preserve the race, with the...
2885To James Madison from Henry Wheaton, 13 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
This letter will be handed you by Dr Walter V. Wheaton my brother in law and late a Hospital Surgeon in the army. He is a candidate to be retained under the new law, and I take the very great liberty of commending him to your notice and protection. His reputation in the service and the strong testimonials he has received from those who were witnesses of his zeal and labours enables me to say...
2886To James Madison from Lafayette, 12 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I Have taken the liberty Some time Ago to Mention to You the Eager Wishes of a friend of Mine, Charles de perron, Who Being a Stranger to the Business of dynasties, But Rather partial to the National flag, the only one He Has Served Under, Would be Happy to Be admitted to a few Campaigns, as a Volonteer in the Navy of the U.S. I Made Him the Representations Which I Never fail to offer to all...
2887To James Madison from Americanus, 10 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Sir —When you were first elected president of the union, the republican party had great hopes that under your administration, with the examples of your predecessors before you, as practical beacons to point out the courses to be avoided or pursued, little reason would have been found for republican reprehension. In good truth we have not much to complain of. You have enabled us to answer with...
2888To James Madison from William Lackey and Samuel C. Roundey, 10 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
hear is a Nomber of Semen that Surved thar tim On Board of the Flotilla in Newyork Station in the Care of Commerdore Jacorb Lewis kind sir we Surved Our tim Out till Pease took place we Surved. Duren the War the was a number Recevid Bounty 48 Dollars But the purser george S Wise Refuesed paying Ours Witch was due to us Kind Sir we Thought to Reply to you to grant the Same if you please Sir we...
2889To James Madison from William H. Winder, 10 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
It is not without considerable difficulty that I persuade myself to intrude upon your time. The interest I feel on the subject will I hope apologize for what may perhaps be deemed a departure from the ordinary & regular course. A Bill to increase the staff of the army is depending before congress which if passed into a law will add another judge advocate to those already appointed—& should...
2890To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 9 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor most respectfully to address you in behalf of Doctor Walter V. Wheaton, who visits the seat of government with the view of soliciting a personal interview, in the hope of thus attracting the more favorably your notice & attention to the claims set forth in the recommendatory letters & representations of his friends, who have urged his appointment as Hospital-Surgeon upon the...
2891To James Madison from James Monroe, 9 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Col: Hawkins, will accept the offer as of agent, for the boundary under Porter, and there is reason to think that they are on a very good footing. His name is “Samuel.” He had better be sent in to day, and it will be fortunate if he & Col: Austin go together. Consuls, I. C. Barnett for Paris of Jersey Septimius Tyler of Connecticut for Bayonne. Joseph Ficklin, Kentucky, for St Bartholomews....
2892To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 8 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
As it is not my intention to pass another winter in Washington, I think it a duty to give you an opportunity, to select a successor for the office of Secretary of the Treasury, during the present session of Congress. I will chearfully remain, however, if you desire it, to put the National Bank into motion; presuming that this object can be effected before the 1t. of October next. Permit me,...
2893To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 8 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
In reflecting on the subject on which you did me the honor to converse with me this morning, the appointment of a principal Engineer to direct the improvement of the State of Virginia by Roads & Canals, under the Establishment lately formed for that patriotic purpose, I have thought that I may venture, so far to intrude upon your time, as to offer to you, & through You, to the Government of...
2894To James Madison from Elizabeth Parke Custis, 6 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
In this quiet place where I came to attend the sickbed of a relation, I address once more my Dear & Honrd friend Mr. Madison with almost ruin’d health, & a mind long harass’d by deep affliction, few causes could induce me to intrude upon your time, but friendships sacred claims impel me to do so, & I trust to your oft experienced kindness for my excuse. You possess the enviable power to serve...
2895To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of Cap. John Hazelton is respectfully submitted to the President. The authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to remit fines, penalties, and forfietures, is confined to cases, in which there is neither wilful negligence, nor an intentional fraud. The statement of the District Judge presents a case of wilful negligence, at least. But the President can pardon the offence, and...
2896To James Madison from Benjamin Aydelott, 5 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
James Madison in A/c with Benjn Aydelott To 2 yds cloth 48/- $16.00 2 9/11 Do cotton cassia 3/9 1.75 3 Do Shirting 3/- 1.50 ¼ Do Mull 9/- 37½ ½ Do Buckram 3/- 25 3 Skeins Silk & twist 37½ 1 Doz Buttons 12½ 1 Hkfs 4/6- 75
2897To James Madison from Samuel Hawkins, 5 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I understand William S. Radcliffe Esquire intends to apply for the Office of justice of the Peace; and also for that of Notary Public. It affords me pleasure to say for Major Radcliffe, that his Integrity and talents qualify him to perform the duties of the offices he desires to obtain. Shortly after he was admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, the Governor and...
2898To James Madison from the Merchants and Traders of Philadelphia, 5 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of the Subscribers, a Committee of the Merchants and Trade⟨rs⟩ of the City of Philadelphia, respectfully represents, That Your Memorialists are impelled to address you by the interest which they feel, in common with many others of their fellow citizens, in a subject which they deem worthy of the attentio⟨n⟩ of their Government. During the warfare, which has been of so long...
2899To James Madison from James Wilkinson, 5 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
My Pen is occupied on a narrative, intended for posterity, in which I am desirous to incorporate, every act & incident of my publick Life, which may denote Zeal, & demonstrate Patriotism. Pending my last most unrighteous & fatal Persecution, my solicitude to contribute my humble services, to the common defense, impelled me to petition you, for a prompt trial, agreably to the provisions of the...
2900To James Madison from Francis Corbin, 3 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Orders, it is said, have been issued to the Collectors of the Federal Taxes and Excise to receive none but Virginia Notes, although more than one half of the people, in this central part of the State, sold their Crops, previous to such orders, for the Bank Notes of the Chartered Banks of the District of Columbia, from a belief that, as those Banks were established by Congress, and are under...