5251To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 12 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1803, Antwerp. Takes advantage of the first direct conveyance since the opening of navigation to send a copy of his November dispatch and the articles mentioned in it. Received JM’s 12 Nov. letter on 24 Jan. and answered immediately. Is anxious to learn if his reply arrived in time. Compares the benefits and disadvantages of the consulates at Antwerp and Le Havre. Sales at Antwerp do...
5252To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 12 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1803, New Orleans. “I have learned from the Secretary of the Province Dn Andres Lopez Armesto that the Letters received by the Schooner Cordelia from Monsr. Pichon contained a very strong recommendation to place matters respecting the Deposit on the former footing, but no alteration will be made, till advices are received from Court, as it is always the Custom here when any measure is...
5253To James Madison from Jones & Clark, 12 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 March 1803, Philadelphia. Acknowledged in Wagner to Jones & Clark, 19 Mar. 1803 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as including an account totaling $921.21 due them by the U.S. In his reply, Wagner conveyed JM’s request “to sell the articles on hand at public sale.”
5254To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 12 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I profit of the first direct conveyance since our Navigation is open to transmit copy of my respects of November and forward the articles therein mentioned which I hope will be acceptable. Your kind Letter of the 12 November, which reached me on the 24 January, I had the honour of answering immediately, and forwarded several copies by the way of England, Havre and Bordeaux. I shall be anxious...
5255To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 12 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last I have learned from the Secretary of the Province Dn. Andres Lopez Armesto that the Letters received by the Schooner Cordelia from Monsr. Pichon contained a very strong recommendation to place matters respecting the Deposit on the former footing, but no alteration will be made, till advices are received from Court, as it is always the Custom here when any measure is adopted and...
5256To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 13 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed decree has been rendered upon some few of the points, on which I have been consulted by you. I have sent a copy to Mr. Wm. Madison. Mr. Rose has commenced a suit, in which he employs a great scope of demand. I have yet received no information from Mr. Wm. M. concerning it; tho’ it will be time enough, when the bill is filed. I am dear sir always Yr. friend RC ( DLC ). Docketed by...
5257To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Cape Town. Last wrote on 3 Feb. enclosing a semiannual list of vessels reporting at his office. Transmits a copy. The British frigate Concord arrived 19 Feb. with a second dispatch from the British government to Lieutenant General Dundas, ordering delivery of the cape to the Batavian government. The Batavian flag was hoisted 21 Feb. “On the 1st. of this month His Excellency...
5258To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Washington. Responds to questions contained in a letter from Governor Harrison to JM which he received from the president. Finds it difficult to understand why Harrison doubts that Detroit was considered outside the limits of the Northwest Territory while it was in British possession. The resolve of 20 June 1788 confirms titles and possession of the described lands to...
5259To James Madison from John J. Murray, 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Glasgow. Encloses documents relating to the detention of the American ship Young Eagle at Leith, which may justify Murray’s 2 Mar. appointment of John Cassels of South Carolina as vice-consul at Leith and Edinburgh. Believes if an agent had been on the spot, “the inconveniencies & Vexations” complained of would have been prevented. The intelligence contained in the enclosed...
5260To James Madison from John Elmslie, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of writing to you of date 3rd. Feby. enclosing semiannual List of vessels which have reported at my Office, (copy of which I now enclose) I have to acquaint Government of the arrival of a second dispatch from the British Government to Lieut. General Dundas ⅌ the Concord Frigate with Orders to deliver over the Cape to the Batavian Government. The Concord arrived here 19th....
5261To James Madison from John J. Murray, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you sundry documents which relate to the detention of the American Ship Young Eagle Henry Fanning Master at the Port of Leith. I am the more inclined to lay these papers before you as they will serve to justify the appointment that I made on the 2d. Inst. to wit, John Cassels Es qr., native of Georgetown So. Carolina, Agent & Vice Consul of the United States...
5262To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Fredericksburg. Returns the enclosed commission [not found] because acceptance would render him ineligible for a state Senate seat for which he is again a candidate. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Brooke had been appointed as a commissioner of bankruptcy (see Jefferson’s list of appointments, n.d. [ DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Jefferson”]).
5263To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803 , “ Chesapeake at Sea .” No. 2. Encloses a journal of events which have taken place since his last dispatch. Enclosure A contains the latest information from Tripoli, and enclosure B is his last letter to Nissen. Hopes Eaton will be able to efface the suspicion he is under at present of misapplication of public money and “thereby, eradicate, unfavourable impressions, prejudicial...
5264To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Has been requested to forward the enclosed petition from the Mississippi Territory House of Representatives [not found] regarding “the free Navigation of certain Navigable Rivers, ‘falling into the Bay of Mexico, from the Territories of the United States, and passing thro’ the Dominions of his Catholic Majesty’”; asks that it be laid before the president. On...
5265To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Havana. Refers JM to his 8 Mar. letter on the subject of the arrival of the packet. Has since been informed that the ship was sent solely to convey dispatches relating to New Orleans. The marqués de Casa Calvo, former governor of Louisiana, has been appointed to deliver Louisiana to the French and will leave “in about six days.” The French squadron is expected “hourly” at...
5266To James Madison from William Jarvis, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Lisbon. Notes that his previous letter was sent by the Eunice to Alexandria and enclosed copies of his correspondence with Almeida, the last semiannual list, Lisbon and Belém port charges, and his account. Since part of the charges in the account are probably not provided for by law, submits them entirely to the government’s discretion. Received “this day” a duplicate of JM’s 14...
5267To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed with this, I have the honor to transmit, for the information of Government, a Journal of events, which has taken place since my last. Enclosure A, contains, the latest information, we have received from Tripoli, and B, is my last communications to Mr. Nissen. The suspicion which Mr. Eaton is at present under, of having, misapplied Public money, I most sincerely hope he may be able to...
5268To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 8th. instant I addressed you on the sub je ct of the arrival of the Packet at this Port in the manner th erein stated, to which I will refer you. Since which time we h ave been informed that the said Packet was dispatched for the sole purpose of conveying the dispatches relative to New- Or leans; and that the Marques de Casa Calvo, late Gover nor of that place, hath been appointed, and...
5269To James Madison from William Jarvis, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to address You by the Brig Eunice, Capn. McCobb via Alexandria inclosing a duplicate of my letter by Captn. Gardner via New York, a triplicate of His Excellency’s letter, of the 7th. Ulto. a Copy of my answer, a duplicate of His Excellency’s Note, of the 8th. and a copy of my reply, also the list of the last half Year, the Lisbon & Bellem Port Charges, and my account against...
5270To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Antwerp. News was received on 13 Mar. of recent British measures indicating a renewal of war. “This news and the double levy of conscripts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants.” Prices of foreign goods “rose immediately, very considerably,” and will probably continue at elevated prices in Batavian ports “for some time.”...
5271To James Madison from William Bass, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Bordeaux. Forwards a letter received at the consulate “a few days ago” from Cathalan and informs JM that “Mr. Lee who has been confined near two months with a severe illness is on the recovery.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 1). 1 p. Docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
5272To James Madison from Rufus King, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, London. No. 84. “Couriers last evening arrived at the french Ambassadors from Paris, and at the same Time a Messenger from Lord Whitworth: they left Paris after the communication of the Kings Message to Parliament of the 8th. instant had been received there. General Andreossi and the Dutch Ambassador both told me to day that for the purpose of taking away the pretext for War (as...
5273To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Málaga. Encloses copies of his 25 Jan., 1 Feb., and 8 Mar. [not found] dispatches. Writes chiefly to enclose copies of O’Brien’s 30 Jan. and 2 Feb. letters, the latter with a 21 Feb. postscript. Presumes JM was advised from Madrid of the new health regulations requiring a twenty-day quarantine for ships arriving from the U.S. with bills of health certified by the Spanish consul...
5274To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
We received here on the 13th. instant, the advice of the recent measures in England indicative of the renewal of War. This news and the double levy of consc r ipts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants. Foreign produce rose immediately, very considerably, and in any event will, in my opinion continue at elevated prices for some time,...
5275To James Madison from William Bass, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose you a letter which was received at this office a few days ago from Mr. Cathalan at Marseilles, and to inform you that Mr. Lee who has been confined near two months with a severe illness is on the recovery. I am Sir very respectfully your Mo. Obt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James...
5276To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor of transmitting herewith Copies of the last Letters addressed you under date of 25 January 1 february & 8 Inst. Since then little of Consequence has occured, and I therefore have chiefly to inclose duplicates of Mr. OBrien’s Letters to me of 30 January & 2 February With Postscript of 21 do. I presume you will have been advised from Madrid of the new Regulations of the Supreme...
5277To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 10th. is recieved and I now inclose a letter to the Secretary of the navy, which be pleased to seal & deliver after perusal. I think not a moment should be lost in forwarding the stores to Algiers, as it is of im⟨po⟩rtance to keep those powers quiet. Might it not be useful to propose to the Dey with a year’s annuity in stores to recieve another year’s in money? The answer from...
5278To James Madison from Rufus King, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
War seems more and more probable, indeed it appears to me inevitable: Holland will be involved, and Spain and Portugal must obey the commands of France. The day after the Kings Message to Parliament was communicated to the French Government, Bonaparte delivered to Lord Whitworth a paper (a copy of which I have seen) stating: 1. That the Expedition preparing in the Dutch Ports, was, as all the...
5279To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, Gibraltar. No. 117. “I referr to my last No. 116 [8 Mar. 1803] and have now to inform you that two days ago arrived the Crew for the Moorish Ship in question about 40 Men among them the Tripolin who formerly Commanded the Brig and laterly the said Ship they report are going for A[r]zev to load wheat for Tunis, the Ship is ready and Expect will sail in 6 or 8 days; the Adams...
5280To James Madison from John Leonard, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, “Evans’s Hotel,” Baltimore. The brig Hope of Baltimore, in which he intends to embark, will sail “on Thursday” for Oporto in Portugal. Immediately after arrival he will proceed to Madrid. Offers to be the bearer of “any commands you may have for that country.” Asks for a letter of introduction to Pinckney. Offers his compliments “to Mrs Madison & Miss Pain.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD...