9601To James Madison from Joseph Pulis, 16 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
C’est par le devoir de ma charge, que je m’empresse de faire part a Votre Excellence de la quantité des batiments Nationneau, que les Corsaires Englois amenent en ce Port, dont l’etat que je vous soumets ci joint, donnera le detail circonstancié de ceux arrêtés jusques à ce jour. L’interest, que je prends en faveur de la prompte diffinition de la cause d’un châqu un de ces Navires dans cette...
9602To James Madison from William Jarvis, 15 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is rarely that such a length of time has past without my having the honor to address you; but being satisfied that you would readily dispense with a letter written merely for the sake of form, I have postponed writing from day to day, in expectation of some sort of occurrence of some interest. But the Swedish Armistice, consequent coolness, or rather misunderstanding between the Courts of...
9603To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 15 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
As the Brig Neptune is just sailing for N. York, I avail msyelf of this conveyance to inform you of the Surrender of Dantzick to the french arms; of which we have this day the official intelligence. As this event is regarded as of the highest importance, I have thought it would not be uninteresting to receive this early information. We have as yet no other details, than that the garrison...
9604To James Madison from Richard Cocke, 14 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
A few days prior to the reception of your favour of the 3rd. of May, I had received from the Secretary of the Treasury a letter inclosing a commission, appointing me one of the commissioners to ascertain the rights of persons to lands within the eastern district of the territory of Orleans. I have written to the Secretary informing him I would accept the appointment, but that I hoped my...
9605To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 14 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I feel very happy in the effect upon many well disposed men, not attached to the administration, which the letter on impressments has produced. I published it with a little introduction calculated to make it bear on the course of conduct respecting the intended Treaty. The sentence at the end of my note has reference to matters in relation to impressments as they might appear in a British...
9606To James Madison from David Montague Erskine, 13 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter of the 1st. & 9th. of June, requesting my Interposition to procure the Discharge of certain Seamen, stated to be Citizens of the United States, & to have been impressed on board His Majestys Ships, John Covel, & Phineas Le fevre on board His Majesty’s Ships, Cambrian, & Melampus Joseph West on board the Osprey, supposed to be on the...
9607To James Madison from Levett Harris, 13 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I was honored on the 20 March, 1 April by receipt of Your letter of the 20 Nov. inclosing triplicate of your dispatches of the 15 Apl. & Copy of your letter to Genl. Armstrong of the 14 Novr. Those are the only copies of those communications that have reached me. The former, I persceive, were conveyed by the same channel through England, & have I apprehend remained in that Country. The Emperor...
9608To James Madison from David M. Randolph, 12 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
The high regard which I have at all times born for you, induce me to make an application upon a subject of great moment to my future interests; and if any considerations shall render the freedom improper in your view, I pray you to believe me incapable of an improper intention. Finding that my affairs are becoming more and more imbarrassing with the increasing expences of my family, and at the...
9609To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 123 dated 3d. this Month has been forwarded in triplicate under care of Mr Meade and Mr Gavino. On the 8th. Inst. Hadge Dris d’Erhamy a distinguished Merchant of Fez, now incharged with Mulley Soliman’s mission to the Emperour Napoleon arrived here, and in a few days will proceed for Marsellies in the Brig Harriot. This Vessel is provided with a Passport from Lord Collingwood, to enter any...
9610To James Madison from George Hay, 12 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is material that I should be furnished with an authentic copy of the Presidents proclamation in relation to Burr & his confederates; or proclamations if there were more than one. The orders issued from the War & Navy Departments duly authenticated ought also to be forwarded, whether they are to be used on the trial or not. I regret that it is not in my power to give you some account of our...
9611To James Madison from David Montague Erskine, 11 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
In Compliance with your Request contained in your Letter to me of the 11th: of March last, I wrote to Admiral Berkeley Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Ships on the Halifax Station to inquire into the Facts stated in the inclosed Protest made by the Master and other Persons belonging to the Schooner Morning Star of Providence. I have just received an Answer from the Admiral informing me...
9612To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 11 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
J’eus l’honneur de vous addresser au mois de Juillet de l’année dernière une dépèche relative à la prise d’un Corsaire français La Félicité, Cape. Marc Moussan, par deux Goelettes américaines Armées, l’Eclipse et le Non Pareil, Capitaines Frazer & Bishop, appartenant aux nommés Wilson et Tenant, Négociants domiciliés à Baltimore J’avais lieu de croire, à la manière dont le Gouvernement...
9613To James Madison from Gabriel Christie, 11 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed you will recieve a Bill of Lading, for 1 Cask, and 10 Boxes, lately arrived here, from Guadaloupe. The amount of Duties, and other charges paid thereon, together with the vouchers, are also inclosed. I hope they will get safe to hand, at last. I have the Honor to be Sir, Yr Mt. Obed Servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
9614To James Madison from William Branch Giles, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I am told there is now a vacancy in the Consulate of Tunis; if so, there is an amiable intelligent young Gentleman in this Neighborhood, who would wish to fill it; provided the compensations and perquisites, would offer sufficient inducement. Will you be good enough to inform me by post in these respects? Make the address to Genito office: Be pleased to accept assurances of my very high...
9615To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Continuing without Letters & instructions from you, the object of the present will be to enclose the Bond of responsibility of my managements which is signed, although I should consider it of no use for three powerfull reasons. First, having giv en innumerable proofs of my integrity, Zeal, maturity and honorable proceedings for the space of thi rteen Years that the office is under my care,...
9616To James Madison from Marie-Adrienne-Françoise de Noailles, marquise de Lafayette, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I Have Had the pleasure to write many Letters to our Respected president and to You, Namely the 15th. November last, inclosing one of the 7th. to M. du plantier. Several Copies of a Power of Attorney Have also Been Sent to Invest You With the only Authorisation Ommitted in the former one, that of Selling Whatever Part of My Louisiana property You think fit to dispose of in that Way. No Answer...
9617To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have read & considered the case stated in your letter of the 28th: April on the subject of a Patent issued under a mistake, in consequence of a Virginia military land warrant, "located on lands, which had been previously & regularly located by others". The patent thus issued can be of no effect. It is I conceive null & void. The identical land, by the Same metes & bounds, having been...
9618To James Madison from Christopher S. Thom, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have not yet experienced much benefit for the complaint in my Eye, and think it advisable to quit the Office. Previous to leaving Washington I settled the Contingent accounts at the Treasury. Mr. Pleasonton is acquainted with the business that I was employed on, and will I presume have the goodness to superintend the settlement of the accounts for the payment of awards under the British...
9619To James Madison from Com. Isaac Chauncey, 9 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I am mortified that I am again under the necessity of complaining to you of the base treatment recieved from a people that we are at peace with and who profess a wish to continue so, yet in the very face of those professions are guilty of the most unwarrantable and insulting conduct towards the Flag and citizens of a nation whom they hypocritically pretend to respect. I had the Honor of...
9620To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 7 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing my last half year’s account with the United States and the necessary vouchers. I Am, Sir, with very high consideration Your Most Obedient & very humble Servant P. S. Mr. Armstrong would be much obliged by being informed whether his other Accounts have been regularly received & submitted to the Treasury Department for Settlement. DNA : RG 59—DD—Diplomatic...
9621To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 7 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
On the other side is copy of my respects of the 20 and 22 ultimo; After having made Several applications to the Master of the Bedford to have his Register cancelled I wrote Mr. Erving at Madrid to Know if I should Compel him to give it up for that purpose; his letter of the 29th Desires me to do so by any means in my if it c annot be obtaind otherways; but unluckily day before I received this...
9622To James Madison from Joseph Pulis, 6 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
C’est par le devoir de ma charge, qui je m’empresse de faire part à Votre Excelence de la quantité des bâtiments Nationneaux, que les Corsaires Englois aménent en ce Port, dont l’êtat, que je vous soumets cij-joint, donnera le détail circonstancié de ceux arrêtés jusques à ce jour. L’intêrest, que je prends en faveur De la prompte diffinition de la cause d’un chaqu’un de ces Navires dans cette...
9623To James Madison from Richard and Sons Mitchel, 6 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed Protest we received from Capt Jas. Bunker which we forward thee, as it relates to the business on which we and most of our Townsmen depend for a comfortable support, hoping by thy discretion the best measures will be taken not doubting but thou wilt do what appears most proper. Our vessels have often met with similar treatment greatly to the damage of their voyages The Ship Chili...
9624To James Madison from Nicholas Nissen, 5 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Although I am certain that Consul general Lear according to my request and his promiss has communicated to His Excellency the President and to You Sir my most respectful acknowlidgments for the beautiful and richly ornamented gold box I received at my arrival to this place; having previously obtained His Majestys permission for the acceptance; I nevertheless find it my duty here to repeat the...
9625To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 4 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
The moniteur of the day announces the capture of Dantzic. The capitulation was signed on the 24. and possession given on the 26. Nothing can better illustrate the superiority of the french army, & the conviction the Russians themselves have of this superiority, than the fact, that tho’ this siege & that of Niess were known to occupy nearly, if not altogether, 100,000 men, yet that no battle...
9626To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 4 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
J’ai pensé qu’en exprimant Le motif qui me dicte cette Lettre, vous en Excuseriez ment L’objet. Je Sais qu’il est Etranger a nos raports habituels, mais je sais aussi qu’il Importe au Gouvernement federal que les privileges attachés a La personne des Ministres accredités près de Luy, Soient Respectés, et qu’on ne puisse pas y porter atteinte Sans blesser Sa Justice et son pouvoir tutelaire....
9627To James Madison from Samuel Snow, 3 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honour to forward to you a letter under date of the 26th. November last with sundry Papers & a Return of American Vessels entered & cleared at the Port of Canton between the Months of January & July 1806. These enclosures came to hand from Mr. Carrington some little time since, but owing to my absence from home have lain by till now. I have not taken copies of them...
9628To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Continuing without the honour of any of your Commands since my last dispatch N: 42 under date 16t: April last to which beg leave to be referrd. The late Ambassador Melamili is still here. He Purchased a large parcell of Gun Powder which he sent four days ago for Tunis. Two Portuguese Ships of the Line is gone off that Port in quest of Algereen Cruisers Capn. Richardson who I mentiond in my...
9629To James Madison from George Davis, 3 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of serious disputes which have existed for some time between the English Consul W. W. Langford, Esqr. and the Bashaw of Tripoli, the former left this Regency on the 13th. ultimo, on board the U. S. Brig Hornet; and at their mutual request I have taken charge of the English affairs. I have the honor to enclose you a copy of a letter which I addressed to Sir Alexander Ball. Since...
9630To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 122 served purposely to advise a Bill of Sixteen hundred Dollars drawn for Contingent Expences. I have now the honour to advise that His Imperial Majesty has again removed his Court to Morocco. From thence he has made an excursion as far to the Southward as Tarzidaunt, merely to gratify curiosity, without any Political object in view; as certainly there is not a shadow of prospect of the...