9641To James Madison from Thomas McKean, 3 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Henry Pratt Esquire, an eminent merchant of this city, as my friend, and with whom I have a near family connexion: he is wealthy and a very benovelent [ sic ] citizen, and deservedly esteemed here. Mr; Pratt escorts Miss Elisa Pratt, his daughter, and Sophia Dorothea McKean, my daughter and only child in my family, to pay their respects to Mrs;...
9642To James Madison from John R. Smith, 3 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Robert Smith one of the Directors of the Bank of the United States who will hand this letter to you, is one of a Committee appointed by the Bank to proceed to the Seat of Government on the Subject of the renewal of their Charter. He wishes Sir to pay his personal respects to you, & to communicate his sentiments freely on a Subject much involving the financial interests of the United States...
9643To James Madison from the Democratic Meeting of Muskingum County, Ohio, 5 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1810, Zanesville. Resolutions express regret at “accumulated aggressions and insults from the Government of Great Britain” in the face of JM’s “forbearance and pacific overtures.” Meeting approves of president’s action regarding Francis James Jackson and declares “fullest confidence in the wisdom and integrity of the constituted authorities of our general Government (the government...
9644To James Madison from William Woods, 6 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
William Woods Grocer of Baltimore having some time since had the pleasure of Presenting a cheese made in the place where the Noted Mammoth cheese was made to that great and good Man Thos. Jefferson Esqr. late president of the U. S. and also the honour of his Acceptance thereof Now presents his best respects to James Maddison President of the United States of America and begs he will please...
9645To James Madison from Samuel Kercheval, 7 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of encloseing to your care, a subscription for the purpose of raising money to enable the Trustees at this place to proceed with the buildings already began. I am aware Sir, that you are probably too frequently applied to on subjects of this nature, and that such multitudes of applications are disagreeable and even irksome to you . I however flatter my self, that you...
9646To James Madison from William Short, 7 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
The present is merely to acknowlege the reciept & thank you for the kind expressions of your letter of Dec. 3. I shall add nothing more to this letter hoping very soon to have the satisfaction of renewing to you in person the assurance of my sentiments. I informed the sec. of State last summer on receiving his letter that I should return this spring. If there had not been an hope of some...
9647To James Madison from John Strode, 7 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
In dayly expectation (since the rect. of your favourable Letter of the 26th. of October last) of seeing here the manager of Your Orange Estates (Mr. Gideon Gooch) in order that He and I might have made the proposed Arangements for the debt wherewith You have so long indulged me; but as Yet not having seen or heard from him, have lost all hopes. Otherwise should not have presumed at this...
9648To James Madison from John Wayles Eppes, 8 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1810, Washington. Upon learning that Mr. Graham has declined the governor’s post in Louisiana has decided to suggest Col. Benjamin Howard as “peculiarly well calculated for a station where military as well as civil Talents may be important.” The suggestion is made without Howard’s knowledge, but that officer’s name came to mind since Louisiana is “a station … surrounded by hordes of...
9649To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 8 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1810, Philadelphia. Warns JM to expect “ill treatement” after the return of Francis James Jackson to Great Britain. Offers advice on preparations for war. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , A-22:5). 1 p. Signed “A friend of this country.” Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 12 Feb. 1810.
9650To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 9 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
An observation has occured to me, on the subject of Mr. Macon’s Bill, that I do not recollect having seen, in the debates of Congress, or elsewhere. As, in my opinion, it involves the dearest Interests of our Country, I would consider myself extremely reprehensible, were I to neglect stating it, to Your Excellcy. You will therefore have the goodness, to excuse the liberty I have taken, in...
9651To James Madison from Robert Brent, 9 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1810, Washington. Recommends two lieutenants for appointment as military district or regimental paymasters, in accordance with the peace establishment act of 1802. Has consulted secretary of war concerning the vacancies and asks JM “to signify your assent at the foot of this letter” if he approves the nominations. RC ( NjP : Crane Collection). 3 pp. Endorsed by JM, “The appts....
9652To James Madison from “Leontius,” No. 1, 9 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1810. No. 1. Warns JM of the dangers of being too mild-mannered and virtuous for his own good. Refers JM to a letter “which bears the mark of genius” and begs him not to disregard its contents as “the raving of one stung with disappointment and brooding over the extinction of ambitious hopes.” The letter “contains facts which speak with a force not to be resisted.… The character of...
9653To James Madison from Thomas B. Johnson, 11 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 February 1810, New Orleans. Thanks JM for his “flattering sanction given to the recommendation of my friends” who have urged his reappointment as postmaster at New Orleans. Expresses gratitude for “this mark of your personal approbation.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Johnson was John Quincy Adams’s brother-in-law ( PJM-PS Robert A. Rutland et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Presidential Series...
9654To James Madison from James Campbell and Others, 12 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
In the Year 1807 the General Assembly of Tennessee established a College in the Vicinity of this Place and at the same time endowed it with the profits arising from the proceeds of the Sale of one half of the Land appropriated by an Act of Congress of the United States for the Support of Two Colleges one in East and the other in West Tennessee. If East Tennessee College had the Necessary...
9655To James Madison from John Wayles Eppes, ca. 12 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 12 February 1810. Informs JM that “Colo: Howard will accept the appointment.” Suggests that unless the public interest requires an immediate nomination, a delay would be prudent, since Howard is reluctant to deprive his constituents of his vote on important matters still pending before the House. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Dated “Monday Morning.” Conjectural date assigned here on the basis that 12...
9656To James Madison from George Harris, 12 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 February 1810, Philadelphia. Offers to furnish a plan to fortify and defend the coast at “Small Expence and in a Very Short time.” Admits that his understanding of the subject is based on experience in South Carolina and that he has no personal knowledge of ports east of New York. Assumes in New York the requirements of his plan would be more than double what they would be anywhere else....
9657To James Madison from Walter Jones, [ca. 14 February] 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Roxas has this moment delivered the inclosed, and proposes waiting upon the president this Evening—he goes in the Carriage with Mrs. La Trobe, and as W. Jones may not be at hand to present him, he conceives he cannot better fulfill the Civility injoined upon him by the Letter of doctor Rush, than by forwarding with his Compliments, the Letter beforehand. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC dated...
9658To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 14 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Thomas L. Preston, my son in law, being Edmonia’s husband, purposes to visit Washington. I take the opportunity of renewing to you by him my perfect assurances of being ever Your affectionate friend RC ( DLC ). Thomas L. Preston (d. 1812) represented Rockbridge County in the Virginia House of Delegates, 1806–11 (Richmond Enquirer , 18 Aug. 1812; Swem and Williams, Register Earl G. Swem and...
9659To James Madison from Robert Smith, 14 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 February 1810, Department of State. Relays to JM for transmittal to House of Representatives copies of various documents related to the House resolution of 5 Feb. requesting the orders and decrees of France and Great Britain “violating the lawful Commerce and Neutral Rights of the United States, except such parts, as may, in his Judgment, require secrecy.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233,...
9660To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 15 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to call your attention to certain Strictures contained in the 2d & 3d columns of the second page in the inclosed news paper. To you Sir the Nation has a right to look for an honest upright man at the head of the Treasury department. The People of the United States have not only a right to expect Sir, that the high officer to whom you entrust the management of all the...
9661To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 16 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Statement transmitted by the Collector of Boston, in relation to the ship Arno which entered Tonningen with a forged Sea Letter. Exclusively of the cases respecting forged marine papers which have from time to time been communicated by the Department of State, one only has come to the knowledge of the Treasury, the particulars of which are explained by the...
9662To James Madison from John Barker, 17 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to send herewith an address and resolutions which were Unanimously adobted by some thousands of the Citizens of the first Congressional District of pensya. in Genaral meeting assembled at the State house yard on the 14th inst. I have particular Satisfaction in embracing this opportunity to tender to you my Sincere and respectfull good wishes for the prosperity of your...
9663To James Madison from John Francis Mercer, 18 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
When in Baltimore a few days since, a French Emigrant of distinction gave me some details relative to a conspicuous personage lately arriv’d there from Spain, apparently in the capacity of Captain & Owner of a Privateer but who I beleive holds the Commission of General in the service of Joseph Buonaparte—his Vessell is gone but he remains, having landed some Spaniards & Frenchmen who are...
9664To James Madison from Landon Carter, 19 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Altho the subject of this Letter interests me individually, it yet involves public convenience enough to apologise in some sort for my intrusion, at this time of your deepest engagements. The present period points the attention of high commissioned characters to domestic structures, to such a degree, that I entertain a hope you will afford me your influencial patronage. I was indeed preparing...
9665To James Madison from William Jarvis, 19 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address you the 20th. Ultimo and in that letter begged that you would do me the favour to accept of a Marino Ram & Ewe. They are warranted of the best breed in Spain & a Certificate of their being such will be inclosed to Nicholas Gilman Esqr. I shall however take the liberty to inclose you the best of all vouchers, a sample of the wool I took from their backs, which I found...
9666To James Madison from William Lambert, 19 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose for your perusal, the last letter I have received from bishop Madison, by which you will perceive the strong interest that truly valuable man takes in the object and completion of my undertaking to fix a first meridian for the U. S. Other communications having a similar tendency, are now before the Select Committee of Congress to whom my papers have been referred....
9667To James Madison from George Logan, 19 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival here, I have had a conversation with Mr Jackson. Whilst he regrets, his being dismissed; he assures me, that he does not consider it will be a cause of rupture with his Government; and that his representations to his Court have been to allay, not increase the present unhappy difficulties between the two countries. Whilst in Philadelphia he had an opportunity of seeing the...
9668To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Washington. Recommends John Monroe of Lexington for nomination as a territorial judge in Mississippi in the event that the position is created. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Monroe”). 1 p. Richard M. Johnson was a Republican representative from Kentucky, 1807–19. He recommended John Monroe again to JM—for nomination as U.S. attorney in Ohio—on 24 Oct. 1810...
9669To James Madison from J. Aaron Emanuel Vonhalle, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Fort McHenry. Informs JM that in the “greatest Distress” he enlisted five months ago as a soldier in Capt. George Armistead’s company but now seeks a discharge. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , V-7:5). 1 p. A second letter from Vonhalle to JM, 20 Feb. 1810 (ibid.; 1 p.), adding that his family wished him to return to his native Prussia, is docketed by a War Department clerk as...
9670To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 20 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1810, New Haven. Advocates the establishment of “ privileged corps ” of engineers to defend the seacoast from attack by armed vessels in lieu of the volunteers called for by JM. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , A-26:5). 1 p. Signed “A Native American.” Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 26 Feb. 1810. The House committee that acted on JM’s 3 Jan. 1810 message calling for “a...