121To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 April 1801, Gibraltar. No. 62. Transmits copy of his dispatch no. 61 and encloses copies of 2 Jan. letter from Cathcart to O’Brien and O’Brien’s 21 Jan. and 8 Feb. letters to Gavino. Reports arrival of convoy from Great Britain. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol. 2). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 15 June. Enclosures are: Cathcart to O’Brien and Eaton, 2 Jan....
122To James Madison from James C. Mountflorence, 15 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 April 1801, Paris. Mentioned and partially quoted in JM to Rufus King, 24 July 1801 .
123To James Madison from Joseph Fenwick, 16 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was removed from the Consulate of Bordeaux by Mr. Pickering without being conscious of having given sufficient cause—unless indeed my politics were considered a sufficient one. I own I openly expressed, & in an independent, tho’ measured tone, a decided disapprobation to some measures persued & patronized by the Administration in 1797 & ’98— yet without contraveneing their orders, or losing...
124To James Madison from John Hunter, 16 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me from the Privite, & Domestick walks of Life, to Congratulate you, on your appointment to the office of Secratery of State—an office that has been in Mourning, Ever since the Resignation of it, by the Present Chife Magistrate. With what Hearts of Joy & Gratitude, ough⟨t⟩ Every frend of America, to Felicetate there Country, on the Happy Chainge. The Days of Terror is Ended, & thos of...
125To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 16 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter from the author of the former letters, would to me be too flattering, not to be read with the greatest complacency. I forward it with pleasure to the man, who deservedly commands, the affection, and the esteem of a Dickinson. The Pamphlet, which accompanies, on the agriculture of the United States, was sent to the office by Mr Williams, at the direction of Mr King. Two...
126To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 16 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10t. Inst. Mess[r]s. Pettit & Bayard had sold a part of the Bills; what they had remaining I purchased agreeably to your instructions, I am not acquainted with the first indorsers but Mr. Bell is a person of undoubted Credit, I have enclosed the first & Second setts with an account stating the amount which you will be pleased to...
127To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I shall be with you on the 25th. unless health or weather prevent. But if you propose leaving home sooner for Washington, do not let my coming prevent you. Only, in that case, if convenient, lodge word at Gordon’s, or write me by next post, that you will be gone; as I should then wish to lengthen my day’s journey. I have not been able to look yet into my newspapers, but I presume yours contain...
128To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 17 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1801, Washington. Forwards a letter addressed to the secretary of state which, when opened, was actually meant for Mrs. Madison. Asks that Mrs. Madison pardon the impropriety and assures JM he is “perfectly ignorant of the contents.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM.
129To James Madison from James C. Mountflorence, 17 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1801, Paris. Has received from Cathalan copy of enclosed circular letter brought by ship Anna Maria , which left Tunis on 24 Mar. Cathalan has forwarded by Bordeaux two large packets for State Department, one from Tripoli and the other from Tunis. Mountflorence is transmitting copies of the circular to North Sea ports and Great Britain. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Paris, vol....
130To James Madison from William Vans Murray, 17 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1801, The Hague. No. 131. Encloses Leiden newspapers on battle of Copenhagen. Speculates on early end to hostilities and notes scant help offered Danes. Believes Danes and Prussians only ostensibly neutral, citing “chicanery” connected with capture of Hamburg, Lübeck, and Hanover. Relays newspaper evidence that Alexander of Russia plans to style his reign after that of his grandmother...