2851To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 9 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1801, Cap Français. No. 10. Understands that Roume accepted Lear’s refusal to intercede in his problem with Toussaint over official documents. Roume has since sailed for New York under an assumed name after Lear obtained a false passport from government of Saint-Domingue to protect him from British cruisers. M. Nogérée, who delivers this dispatch, is a member of the central...
2852To James Madison from Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, 9 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 September 1801. Mentioned in Daveiss to JM, 4 Nov. 1801 , as unanswered and in JM to Daveiss, 26 Nov. 1801 , as not received. Reports on Madison family land claims on Panther Creek in Kentucky.
2853To 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...
2854To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, “ On board the United States Ship President, road of Tunis. ” Reports that President is in port for repair of fore-topmast. Believes the U.S. government has “very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States,” whose rulers regard courtesy as cowardice, moderation as diffidence, and civility as submission. States that the kindness of a Danish commander to his enemy the...
2855To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Falmouth. Has nothing in particular to report since his letter of 8 Aug. Harvest is good and prices are falling fast. Flour is fifty to fifty-eight shillings per barrel; rice, twenty-two to twenty-six. Attributes fall in price of latter to plentiful harvest and quantity anticipated from East Indies. States that American shipping is sought for cargoes to Mediterranean ports...
2856To James Madison from Rufus King, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, London. No. 34. Based on a slight acquaintance, has a favorable opinion of the author of the enclosed memoir, which may be of use to southerners. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 9); letterbook copy and English translation of enclosure ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 54). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by King; docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (8...
2857To James Madison from Daniel Murgatroyd, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Philadelphia. Encloses papers pertaining to detention of brig Sally mentioned in Thomas Eldred’s letter to JM of 1 June 1801 [not found]. Was with Eldred in Madrid in 1799 and knows the trouble he experienced from the detention of his property. Requests JM to acknowledge receipt of this information and advise him on need for further documentation to settle matter. RC ( DNA :...
2858To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have no letter from you by the mail, whence I conclude I may possibly recieve something by private conveyance. A letter from miss Paine to Virginia Randolph saying nothing of your health makes me hope it is reestablished. I inclose you a letter from Genl. Saml. Smith with Barney’s letter to him. It contains matters worthy of some attention. I do not believe that Murray would endeavor to...
2859To James Madison from Thomas Doughty, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Philadelphia. Has received JM’s letter of 10 June 1801 regarding the Wilmington Packet . Would prefer that JM draw the money to America and place it in the Bank of the United States or invest it in U.S. funds so it will earn interest. Requests JM’s answer “before my departure from this City to the Eastward.” RC ( DNA : RG 76, Netherlands, Misc. Claims, ca. 1793–1847). 1 p....
2860To James Madison from George Stacey, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Ile de France. Reports that several American ships recently arrived following opening of trade between U.S. and France. Copies of only articles 4 and 17 of the convention [of Mortfontaine] have arrived. Believes it is his duty to convey all such information until officially removed from office. Governor-General Magallon appears desirous of promoting U.S. trade with island;...
2861To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of yesterday was delivered by your express about 5. aclock in the evening. My occupations for the departing post have prevented my answering instantly. No commission, nor letter of credence was signed for mr. Livingston before we left Washington. I think the Boston has not yet left Boston for New York. I presume therefore that we can sign those papers in time after our return to...
2862To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 12 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I very much regret the accident, which retarded the dispatches from France. Upon the enquiry I made, after the receipt of your favor of the 4th. it appeared that they had been detained in the Georgetown Post office, from the monday on which they should have been forwarded to the succeeding friday, by the mistake of the Postmaster. All the letters and packets I made up for the mail on the...
2863To James Madison from John Montgomery, 12 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1801, Alicante. Has learned from consul at Tunis that two of the U.S. frigates have blockaded Tripoli. Encloses his account against the U.S. and substantiating vouchers for $2,238.15 Spanish milled dollars, balanced by his 8 Sept. draft on the secretary of the treasury for that amount. RC and one enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, Consular Accounts and Returns). RC 2 pp.; signed by John...
2864To James Madison from Thomas Parker, 12 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1801, Charleston, South Carolina. Transmits statements of federal circuit court docket, delayed by the absence of clerk owing to ill health and the long indisposition of his deputy. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Parker was district attorney for South Carolina ( PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (2 vols. to date;...
2865To James Madison from Aedanus Burke, 13 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I remember, it was about the last fortnight that we served together in Congress, in 1791. I one day called You aside, and mentioned the name of Mr. Phillip Freneau to You, as one I knew You esteemed, and then lay strugling under difficulties, with his family. My memory brings to my recollection, that You mentioned the Matter to the Secretary of State, Mr. Jefferson. Freneau was invited from N....
2866To James Madison from Walter Jones, 13 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your directions brought me Safely to this Place, where I met a Letter from Mr. Wormiley, So pressing for a rejunction of our Party, that I have sent a message of notification & Excuse to the Bishop, especially as I have settled my business here, & can get 10 miles on this day. It certainly is of no great Importance, but I write this principally on account of the Extract following of Mr. W....
2867To James Madison from William Loughton Smith, 13 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1801, Lisbon. No. 54. Obtained an audience of leave on 9 Sept. after “a pressing renewal of my application”; encloses a copy of his address. Plans to depart for Falmouth within a day or two. Has settled his accounts with Bulkeley, whom he has introduced to João de Almeida, the minister of foreign affairs, as the agent of communications from the U.S. Transmits a letter from the...
2868To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 14 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Je prends la liberté de vous communiquer une gazette de New York du 9. de 7bre. qui m’est parvenue le 12. Suivant. Cette gazette donne l’extrait d’un discours attribué à un Ministre du Connecticut et dans une note de ce discours qui m’est, comme vous le verrez, relative, il est dit que j’ai publié des propositions tendant à donner une nouvelle édition des œuvres de Godwin. L’assertion ainsi...
2869To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 14 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
In addition to my dispatch of Tuesday on the subject of the intelligence from Egypt & differences respecting the Elector of Cologne I am now to inform You that Menou has rejected all offers to capitulate & seems determined either to resist until he is relieved, if that should be practicable, or bury himself & his Garrison under the ruins of Alexandria & that notwithstanding all the...
2870To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 14 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the morning of saturday last Mr. Brent set out for Dumfries, with a collection of papers addressed to you, respecting the mission of Chancellor Livingston. At Dumfries he was to meet Mr. Graham, who was to proceed to your seat and arrive this evening. Enclosed are the weekly dispatches, a private letter for yourself and another for Miss Payne. In the course of the week I received two or...
2871To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 14 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 15 Aug. and 1 Sept. , for which he extends his thanks. Expresses gratitude for the limited permission to perform his official duties that the president has granted him, but since the president is returning to Washington so soon, Blicherolsen may not need to use this authorization. Should he do so, it will be with the...
2872To James Madison from John Gavino, 14 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1801, Gibraltar. No. 71. Encloses duplicates of his 8 Aug. letters to Barron and commends Barron’s blockade of Tripolitan cruisers, which has caused fresh desertions from their crews. Tripolitan vessels have struck sails and are in the mole with only about twenty seamen left. The Tripolitan admiral and eight others have sailed as passengers to Malta. At Cathcart’s request, encloses...
2873To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, Lisbon. Reports that an express from Paris has presented Portuguese government with an ultimatum: accept peace on harsh terms or face invasion. Believes Portugal may be able to avoid the latter. In spite of the treaty’s having been published, British ships, both merchant and naval, continue to arrive and depart. The Spanish army has received orders to withdraw but may not...
2874To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, Cap Français. No. 11. Has nothing further to report since his last letter. Dandridge has arrived from Aux Cayes with news that all is tranquil there and a good harvest is expected. Recommends Dandridge to succeed Ritchie at Port Républicain or to succeed Lear at the cape if government moves to Port Républicain. RC , FC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cap Haitien, vol. 3). RC 1 p....
2875To James Madison from David Lenox, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, London. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s July letter. Encloses in response a recapitulation of all abstracts he has transmitted to State Department. Asserts the impossibility of discriminating between natural-born and naturalized American citizens. No one will admit to foreign birth as that would require proof of residence in America prior to 1783, which is not always possible...
2876To James Madison from William Savage, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 25 June and 6 July. Has transmitted their enclosures to Lord Hugh Seymour, except those relating to Thomas Saunders, delivery of which was prevented by Seymour’s death. Further action awaits arrival of Seymour’s successor, Admiral Montagu, who is now at sea and not expected for several weeks. Hopes Montagu’s...
2877To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 16 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I write to you in haste from the post Office where I have this moment recd your favor of the 4th. I have been much embarrassed since the ar[r]ival of the Maryland, as to the steps I was to persue, I knew that the treaty was not ratified, & as my departure seemed to depend on that event, I was at a loss to determine whether the president might not find it necessary to call the Senate before I...
2878To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 September 1801, Knoxville. Reports that arrangements for his descent of the Mississippi are nearly completed; expects to leave the first week of October. Has received information from the Mississippi Territory that “the public Mind is tranquil,” party spirit has considerably subsided, population is increasing, and relations with the Spanish and the Indians are harmonious. Requests regular...
2879To James Madison from Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard, 17 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 September 1801, Amsterdam. Since their last letter of 7 July the firm has received through Charles Pinckney JM’s letter of 19 June [not found] authorizing Pinckney to draw on them for his salary and contingent expenses. They repeat their earlier request that a remittance be made “to reimburse Our actual large advance, and to meet all the future and probable Exigencies of the Ministers and...
2880To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 16th by post & 17th by mr. Davis have been duly rec⟨eived.⟩ He has not yet opened himself to me; but I shall assure him that nothing can ⟨be⟩ said here on the subject, nor determined on but when we shall be together at Washington. I have a letter from mr. Gallatin whose only doubt is whether Rogers should be removed. If he is, he seems clear Davis had better have the...