3991To James Madison from Nathan Sanford, 25 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 21st. instant this morning with the extract inclosed. I have in the course of the day made inquiry into the facts therein stated, and have seen Captain White of the Union and Captain Alley of the Don Quixotte and have conversed with them fully on the subject. Captain White states that the two privateers off Jeremie fired upon him upon which he...
3992To James Madison from George Lee Turberville, 27 [29] October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Henry has this Day brought in his firebrand which I fear we can scarcely withstand. Tomorrow— tis a fearfull day . Corbin has today almost given up the cause of federalism. Richd Bland Lee—Mr. Z. Johnson & myself—opposed to the formidable band of Antifederals who were most conspicuous in the Convention. “Whereas (say the Resolutions) the Convention of Delegates of the People of Virginia...
3993To James Madison from Thomas Clayton, 20 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have seen the statement of judge Fisher in the case of Mrs. Dauphine, and I should be highly gratified if you would be pleased to remit the forfeiture. I know nothing of the case further than is contained in that statement. But Mrs. Dauphine is a very worthy woman, and if the decree of the court is carried into execution, she and her children, will be left destitute of the means of support....
3994To James Madison from William MacCreery, 20 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
It being understood that it is the intention of Government to Send a Vessel to Europe once a month, during the continuance of the present embargo; and that the despatches of Government shall be under the special care of one of our citizens, I take the liberty of mentioning Mr. J. C. Neilson, of this place, a friend of mine, who has Some business in England, as a person who wou’d, I think, pay...
3995To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 February 1806, New Orleans. “Captain Ross returned to this City on this morning—and I now enclose for your perusal, a copy of his Report to me.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 8). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Claiborne; docketed by Wagner. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure (3 pp.; docketed by Wagner; printed in Carter,...
3996To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 2 March 1792 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 21st. last month and thank you for the communications it contains. Unquestionably the Secretary of State would have been a preferable arrangemt. to the one provided for by the act in case of a vacancy in the Executive office—whatever may be said in favor of the pro. tem. president of the Senate or Speaker of the H. R. as Officers (and it will be difficult to...
3997To James Madison from John Francis Gaullier, 2 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1801, Fredericksburg. Mentions that he taught dancing to Miss Nelly Madison and to Francis Madison’s children and once met JM at Orange Court House. Says the president promised in April to inquire about a post for him in the Navy or War Department, but he suspects his subsequent letters to Jefferson have miscarried. Relates his desperate circumstances, requests JM to inquire if...
3998To James Madison from Samuel Harrison Smith, 12 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
Wm. Ward, Collector of the Revenue for the 10th. dist. of Massa. having forwarded his resignation on the very day of your departure I lost no time in writing to Mr. Gerry, who had been previously consulted, at your instance, on the vacation of the office by the rejection of Mr. Gordon by the Senate. Having this morning received Mr. Gerry’s reply, recommending Levi Thaxter, I have the honor to...
3999To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Vincennes and Vicinity, 9 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 July 1812. “Resolved that we do highly approve of the declaration of War against Great Britain, and pledge ourselves that we will exert all the means in our power in Support of a measure So Just and honorable. “Resolved that we have entire Confidence in the Executive and Congress of the United States.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Indiana). 1 p. Signed by John Gibson, chairman, and Will Jones,...
4000From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the perusal of the two letters which are now inclosed. I would also have inclosed Fenno’s two last papers but that Mr. Randolph, who has them, has rode out. If he returns in time they shall be sent you by the bearer. They contain nothing material but the Secretary’s progress in paying the national debt, and attacks and defences relating to it. The simple question appears to me...
4001To James Madison from Charles Willson Peale, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
The other two Polygraphs for Tripoli I have this Day put on board the Schooner Caroline commanded by Captn. Fisher, the Bill of Lading enclosed. The Captn. tels me that he intends to sail on tomorrow. I hope that which went by he way of appoquinomy has arrived in good condition. It was by accident I heard of the present conveyance, for I was led to believe that I could not find a passage by...
4002To James Madison from William Sharpe, 5 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Soon after parting with you at Philadelphia in October 1781 I applied myself to the study and afterward to the practice of the Law. I have lately, in a great measure, declined public business. I observe that by the sixty second Chapter of the first session of the sixth Congress, the President of the United States is authorised to defray the expence of holding a treaty or treaties with the...
4003To James Madison from Nicholas Newell, 18 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Nicholas Newell. 18 July 1806, Savannah. “I have this day been directed by the Collector of this Port to take charge of the Revenue Cutter, Thomas Jefferson, until the pleasure of the President of the United States be known: I take the liberty of enclosing a copy of the Collector’s temporary appointment, and at the same time to request, that you will do me the honor of laying the Same...
4004To James Madison from Isaac A. Coles, 30 November 1827 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 25th. inst: came duly to hand, and the Opportunity which it presents of rendering an acceptable service to Mrs. Madison & yourself has been most gratifying to me. I immediately called on Mr. Todd and offered every assistance in my power to enable him to comply with your wishes, & I am happy to inform you that he has promised to accompany me to Virginia when I go, which I hope will...
4005To James Madison from Jonathan Russell, 21 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is a copy of a letter which I received several months since from Mr. Wichelhausen. I have not hitherto communicated it to you from a repugnance to impeach an old acquaintance & fellow labourer in the public service at a time when it appeared no longer in his power, from a change of circumstances to abuse his official information or influence. Having however recently learnt that Mr...
4006To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 27 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 April 1804, Georgetown. Encloses an extract of a dispatch from Laussat. If Laussat’s account of the facts is correct, Pichon is confident that the U.S. government will hasten to give to the French government satisfaction for the lack of respect that the commanding officers of the two forts showed the French flag. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , France, vol. 1); Tr and Tr of enclosure...
4007To James Madison from Jonathan Bull, 19 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I receiv’d your favour of the 6th. Instant with its inclosure. I feel very sensible of the respect paid me by the President of the United States, in being selected to be one of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy for the District of Connecticut, and beg through you, to return him my gratefull acknowledgments. I should most cheerfully have accepted the appointment had I not been particularly...
4008To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Pittsfield, Vermont, [4 July] 1809 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of a part of the Inhabitants of the Town of Pittsfield in the County of Rutland & state of Vermont, July 4th. 1809. to commemorate the Independence of the United States of America; said Inhabitants then agreed & voted to offer the following Address to the President of sd. states, & also directed who should sign the same. Dear sir. While you stand encircled with merited honours,...
4009From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 20. & 21. were recieved yesterday. I have sent on the letter to Turreau without alteration. it was as little as either the stile or matter of his letter deserved. I shall be with you probably on Wednesday. mr Barlow stays with us till then, & returns at the same time. The bearer is mr Chisolm the bricklayer who wished to see you before your departure. Dinsmore has suggested a...
4010To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1804, New Orleans. “The citizens of Louisiana passing by water to the United States or to Europe, have requested of me passports or letters of protection. No instructions having been given me on this subject, I have acted with some reluctance; but upon the exercise of my best judgment I thought the request was reasonable, and have given to such applicant an instrument of writing,...
4011To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
The death of my much valued friend & relation George Jefferson will doubtless produce many competitors for the office of Consul at Lisbon. Among these a neighbor of mine, mr David Higginbotham wishes to be considered. He is a merchant of Milton, of very fair character, steady application to business, sound in his circumstances, and perfectly correct in all his conduct. He is a native of this...
4012To James Madison from Moses Porter, 26 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to reccommed to your notice for the appointment of Surgeon in the army, Doctor John Carpenter of this City; As Surgeon of Sea Fencibles during the late War, and as Acting Surgeon of a Post since the peace, he has by his zeal and assiduity in the discharge of his duty, by the Skill and Success of his practice together with his Uniformly correct and exemplary Deportment merited and...
4013To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 24 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1810, Charleston. Criticizes the decision of the Jefferson administration to reduce the naturalization period for foreigners to four years. “Experience teaches us daily, that there is but little confidence to be placed in them.” Argues that foreigners may be “received among us” and permitted to hold land and conduct business, but they should “never … be permited to vote at...
4014To James Madison from Daniel Carroll, 24 July 1791 (Madison Papers)
Yr. favor from N. York gave me pleasure, as every token of yr. remembrance of me allways will. Finding that you relinquish yr. tour to the East, I presume this will meet you in Philada. where you will hear all matters respecting the federal City &ca. Cou’d I have foreseen all the anxiety this business has given me from its commencement in Congress to its present Stage, I shou’d have shrunk...
4015To James Madison from William Turpin, 29 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
The 11.000.000 Loan not being fully Subscribed, I apprehend (at 6 Pr Cent) is owing to its not being Protected by Law from State & City Taxation, which we calculate as a deduction of one Pr Ct, consiquently would Subscribe as soon to a 6 Pr Cent Loan protected from Taxation, as to 7 Pr Cent not protected, so that its the United States that pays the Tax to the individual States, & Cities, and...
4016To James Madison from Samuel Wilds, [28 March] 1796 (Madison Papers)
Your Patriotic attempts to arrest & unfold any thing that bears the face of oppression or injustice, has endeared your name to all who are enemies to such practices, & has implanted such a confidence in me of your readiness to support any thing which may clearly appear for the good of your country, that I make bold to throw my sentiments into your hands as if you were an intimate & proven...
4017To James Madison from George Graham, 21 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Acting Secretary of War to whom has been referred the resolution of the Senate of the 8th. of this month “requesting that the President cause to be laid before the Senate the Amount of Money paid by the government of the UStates for the Services of militia during the late War, stating the amount to each respective state, and Distinguishing, as far as possible what has been paid for militia...
4018To James Madison from Thomas B. Barton, 18 December 1819 (Madison Papers)
My Report in the case of Madison vs Strode &c has been completed & the deft Berkley Ward is found indebted for rents received by him in the sum of $173:60 with Int. from 1st Jany 1820 on $140. My fee for Report is $8:69 which is charged to the plaintiff & the receipt of which will be promptly acknowledged by Yr respectfull & obt St RC ( DLC ). A copy of Barton’s report, dated 13 Dec. 1819, can...
4019To James Madison from the Mother Superior of the Ursuline Convent, 11 March 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 March 1809, New Orleans. Congratulates JM upon his inauguration and asks for the same “Solicitude paternelle” for the convent’s work in educating the young as was enjoyed during the Jefferson administration. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp. Written in French and signed: “ Sr. de St. Xavier farjon / Superieure des Religieuses ursuline .” Docketed by JM. Enclosed in W. C. C. Claiborne to JM, 20 Mar. 1809 .
4020To James Madison from John Strode, 9 March 1792 (Madison Papers)
The Winter setting in so early prevented those Interested in the intended road leading thro’ this County to the Fedral City, from making the Survey at the time they Otherwise intended, & the continuation of the Deep Snow has hereto had Similar effects, even at this Time altho’ the Snow is gone, the Roads through “the Froggeaten-Country” from the abundance of wet is altogether impassible, to so...