1To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 1 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses report [not found] on American trade with Portugal from 1 Jan. to 30 June and copies of letters received from U.S. consuls in Tangier and Tripoli on North African relations and the arrival of Commodore Dale’s squadron. He himself stands ready to offer squadron all possible assistance. Acknowledges receipt of triplicate of JM’s 21 May letter. States that the brig...
2To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you by the Ship Thomas Chalkeley which sailed yesterday for Philadelphia giving you every informatn. in my power relative to the situation of this Country. Mr. Sarmento (Mr. Pinto’s first Secretary) arrived in town yesterday & was soon after followed by two messengers for the Prince. The Juiz do Povo (a little something like that of a Lord Mayor) waited on the Prince...
3To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports that presence in Lisbon of ten thousand Gallican laborers requiring protection creates local crisis. News from the frontiers is suppressed. The British have granted Portugal a subsidy of £300,000, and a fleet is now fitting out at Cádiz. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley; docketed by Wagner....
4To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since the last I had the honor of writing you nothing has transpired here on which dependance can be placed. Every o ne appears in the most anxious suspence for the fate of this Country and its expected a very few days will determine. ’Tis said the First Consul has positively refused to ratify the treaty with Portugal which carries with it some probability of truth as french troops are daily...
5To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces retreat of Portuguese forces and preparation of strong Spanish naval force with troops. Postscript notes rumor that an express has just arrived with account of cessation of hostilities between Portugal and Spain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked Philadelphia, 4 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Aug. A full...
6To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports peace has been announced in Madrid, and hostilities have ceased despite private reports of Lucien Bonaparte’s protests. Discusses purported terms of settlement and indications of its unraveling. A British fleet arrived the day before to blockade Cádiz; Alexandria reportedly is besieged. Encloses newspaper announcing the death of prince of Beira. RC ( DNA : RG 59,...
7To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his letters of 20 and 22 Apr. , as well as nine numbered enclosures. Hostilities have begun on the frontiers; refers to Smith’s letter by same conveyance. Has delivered copies of O’Brien’s circular letter to captains traveling to northern Europe. The Atlas is still detained in Lisbon, and flour continues to be scarce. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
8To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Lisbon. Has just received the enclosed letter from Portuguese minister of foreign affairs relating to the departure of Smith. Reports sharp increase in military impressment and meetings on 21 and 23 Sept. of a council of war. The French army at Zamora [Spain] may be preparing to move on Portugal. Its destination is unknown, but it is believed that France insists on gaining...
9To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 14 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I embrace this conveyance the Ship Perseverance Captn. Coggeshall bound to New York (on board which goes Col Humphreys his wife my sister passengers taking with him a valuable acquisition to our Country of 100 Sheep of the famous Spanish breed as to quantity & quality of wool they produce)—To hand you the list of the trade to Porto to compleat the whole up to the 31 december last. Those...
10To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1802, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his dispatches of 2 Feb. and an original letter that should have been sent that day. Has received a letter dated 4 Dec. from Capt. Daniel Savage at Pernambuco reporting the “unjust capture & detention” of the schooner Samuel . Is forwarding the letter to Boston owners so that they can send it to JM with documents in support of their claim, which...
11To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1801, Lisbon. Announces arrival the day before of Sarmento, Pinto’s first secretary. Pinto is expected 8 July. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private and “via New York”; postmarked New York, 13 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 18 Aug. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
12To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of what I had the honor to write you the 20th. & 22nd. April. I have now to enclose you No. 1. The public Edict whereby the Prince exempts from the payment of the Port Charges all Vessels laden with Grain to the end of July translated. No. 2. My Petition to the Prince in consequence of the embarrassments of the Officers charged with the recovered not chusing to exempt...
13To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose 3 Documents N 1. 2. 3. consistg. of my Correspondence with this Government on the subject of a Quarantine laid on all vessels coming from the United States; the ans wer N 3 will inform you of their disposition in this respect. The two vessels mentioned in N 2, were a few days after admitted to practic by reckoning 40 days from their sailing from the United States,...
14To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 4 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Neptune being detained longer than expected (by which have already had the honor of writing you inclosing the original dispatch from this Go vernment to the United States) gives me the opportunity of informing you that Peace between Portugal & France w as concluded between Cyprianno Ribeiro Freire late Minister near the U.S. & Lucien Boanaparte at Madrid on the night of the 30 Ulto....
15To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 19 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 October 1801, Lisbon. Reports that a British frigate arrived the previous day with “the pleasing intelligence of the Peace between England & France being signed” on 1 Oct. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
16To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Herewith I transmit a parcell containg the state of trade with this Kingdom for the Ports of Lisbon, St. Uber & Figueira. The one for Porto is not yet come to hand. As soon as it does will forward it. I am sorry to mention our citizens have lately suffered extreemly in their speculations to Portugal owing to the sudden peace & the very large importations from the Mediterranean & Baltic. I must...
17To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a petition made in the Name of the Captains of eight American vessels arrived the 3 Inst: with its translation, done in order to aleveate the Quarantine & which you will see notwithstanding the very favorable information given has no effect in aleveating the oppressive detention. I shall however in a few days renew my solicitation in hopes of better success & have...
18To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
183. 769. 790. 394. 1410. 769. 1338. 771. 1054. 153 Notwithstanding the rigour of the Decree No. 6 it has n ot been put in execution against the Spanish Subjects. There a re at least ten thousand Gallicians in this City, who are the labouring people. They demanded their Passports, but were answered to remain quietly, that they would not be molested; were this people to leave us, it would put a...
19To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses copy of his correspondence with Don Rodrigo on the subject of the schooner Hope detained at Faro by the collector of customs who demanded full duties on cargo of salt fish. Release of vessel has been delayed by customs department attorney’s demand for more papers. Has little doubt of a favorable decision and believes “it will establish a precedent whereby such...
20To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 8 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses copy of peace treaty between Spain and Portugal concluded at Badajoz 6 June and received 7 Aug. by post. Reports that British packets enter port under flags of truce and no order has yet been issued prohibiting this. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Oct. Enclosure 6 pp.; in Spanish; docketed by...
21To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Industry of Boston, Sylvanus Snow Master, bound to Baltimore by which I intend myself the honor to send you this, serves to enclose you copy of my last Letter dated 27th. Ulto. which accompanied several documents as therein mentioned; and have further to inclose The Register of the Union of Boston, William Lacky Master The Register & Sea Letter of the Patty & Julia of New York,...
22To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 9 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 October 1801, Lisbon. Appends a copy of a circular from the U.S. consul at Leghorn forwarded by the consul at Barcelona. Copies will be sent to Tangier and Gibraltar. Hopes this will overtake the Neptune as it sails; if not, will send it by next conveyance. Report of peace between Portugal and France “gains credit and seems beyond a doubt certain.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2...
23To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, Lisbon. Transmits this with preceding letter by the brig Schuylkill for Norfolk. Has received news from American consul at London that Tripoli has declared war on the U.S. Stoppage of mail through Spain delays confirmation. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; in a clerk’s hand, unsigned. Text from copy sent with Bulkeley to JM, 7 June 1801 . A full transcription of...
24To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses three documents—his correspondence with Portuguese government regarding the quarantine imposed on all U.S. vessels. Has just received news from Belém of the arrival of four ships from the U.S. Will notify JM of how their quarantine was handled. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley. Enclosures are...
25To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 14 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 April 1802, Lisbon. “I embrace this conveyance the Ship Perseverance … bound to New York (on board which goes Col Humphreys his wife my sister passengers taking with him a valuable acquisition to our Country of 100 Sheep of the famous Spanish breed as to quantity & quality of wool they produce)—To hand you the list of the trade to Porto to compleat the whole up to the 31 december last.… The...
26To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Schuylkill bound to Norfolk, Virginia gives me an opportunity of transmitting the preceeding Copy of my last letter to you dated 20th. Inst. & to advise you, Our Consul at London mentions in his letter to me dated 18th. March “You will have heard that the Dey of Tripoli has declared War against the United States.” Our communication by Post being stopped, prevents our getting the...
27To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 19 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
My last was by the Neptune Captn: Coleman bound to Alexandria handing you the answer of Recredance of Mr. Smith & informing you the Peace with Portugal was concluded & which now have the pleasure to confirm. Also to give you the pleasing intelligence of the Peace between England & France being signed between Mr. Otto & Lord Hawksbury the 1st. this month & which is confirmd by the Arrival here...
28To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 6 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of what I had the honor to address you the 5th. Inst. An Armistice is said to be concluded between Portugal an d France. The report is given out at the Palace, and appears almost certain. The Portuguese army stationed at Abran tes has orders to be ready for marching. Part of them are to be qu ar tered at Coimbra, and part at Luria and Pombal. The Duke of Alafoens has...
29To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is now most creditably assured that Peace has taken Place between this Country Spain & France. It is said, it is to be Publickly announced to morrow & 3 nights eluminations are to be in consequence of the event. The terms are not known but its m ore than probable are very disadvantageous to this Country. My next will I hope be able to give y ou further particulars. I have the honor to...
30To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed copy of a letter from Mr. Charles Fredk. Knise, our deputy Consul at Faro, will relate the unfortunate circumstance that has happened to one of our vessels, stranded on that coast. I have written by this conveyance to the Collector of the Customs at Boston enclosing him the abstract of said Letter requesting he will cause the same to be made public, in order to discover the...