1401To James Madison from George W. Erving, 10 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address you last on the 6th March, since when a great pressure of business consequent upon the ⟨r⟩eassembling of the Board has prevented my writing to you upon ordinary occurrences; When the commissioners reassumed their ⟨f⟩unctions the state in which the cases ⟨b⟩efore them were found seemed to have ⟨r⟩esulted from an Expectation that no adjustment with this government upon...
1402To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 10 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1802, Marseilles. Mentions that he will soon send a statement of the American ships that entered and left the ports of his district between 1 Jan. and 30 June 1802. Refers to a packet he forwarded to JM on 31 May—under cover of William Lee at Bordeaux—from James Leander Cathcart at Leghorn, including Cathcart’s letter of 21 May. “I have now the honor of inclosing you one from Wm. Eaton...
1403To James Madison from Rufus King, 10 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1802, London. No. 69. Acknowledges JM’s public letter of 7 Apr. “communicating the Presidents approbation of the Convention respecting the 6 & 7 articles of the Treaty of 1794”; by “private accounts of a later date” has learned of the Senate’s consent. Has no news as to countervailing duties; “their continuance or repeal is a question submitted to the decision of Congress.” Does not...
1404To James Madison from O’Brien Smith, 10 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1802, Charleston. Writes at the request of several merchants of Charleston who wish to have John O’Hara appointed consul at Kingston, Jamaica. “He is a native of this city but has lived at Kingston sever[a]l years as a Merchant, from my Knowledge of him I am sure He will fill the appointment with propriety.” Adds in a postscript, “There is a Mr. Savage who has Acted as agent these two...
1405To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received yr favor, the wine shall be sent as you desire, of the same Cargo. I have just arived a few pipes of best quality of Brasil wine, I beleive superior to any we have yet had, if you or friends should want I shall be happy to supply you or them the quality you have had we also keep. With best wishes for your health &c I am respectfully Yr. Obt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Letter not found.
1406To James Madison from George W. Erving, 12 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last unofficial letter was dated March 6th; not having had the pleasure of hearing from you, & always supposing that my communications may have been found deficient in interest, it is not without apprehension that I again address you: To write too much however is an Error on the right side as long as our correspondent has the priviledge of burning; I conclude too that this may find you at...
1407To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 12 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1802, Hamburg. “I have the honor to hand you enclosed a note from the Regency of Wertheim which explains that property lays there for the claim of heirs now in America. By a letter to Mr Randolph dated the 31 January 1795 from William Hendel Jur. at Tulpehoon, it seems he had discovered the family asked after—& since then nothing further has been done. The Regency desires that you will...
1408To James Madison from Benjamin F. Timothy, 12 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1802, Charleston. Encloses his account for publishing the laws of the U.S. passed during the second session of the Sixth Congress. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,519). RC 1 p. In the enclosed account (1 p.; signed by JM and dated 24 June 1802 at the auditor’s office), the amount of $47.50 has been supplied.
1409To James Madison from Thomas Sumter, 13 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
When at the seat of Governt. I mentioned to the Govr. of So. Caroa. that I had made his request known to you in regard of an authentid. coppy he Wanted, of the first return made of the Numr. of the Inhabitce. of Said State—that you had politely assured me one Should be Prepaired accordingly—but at the Same time remarked the press of business in your office was Excessive. He has lately informd...
1410To James Madison from Charles Simms, 14 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have receivd a letter from Mr. Danl Brent requesting me to give you information respecting the conviction of Elihu Marchant. I was not present at his Trial nor have I ever seen the Information or Indictment against him, and therefore cannot precisely state his offence—but I beleive the charge against him was in substance, for clandestinely and fraudulently runing away with the Brig Ranger a...
1411To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 14 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1802, Algiers. Describes two Tripolitan corsairs that arrived on 10 June and departed “this morning … in Search of Americans and Swedes.” “They Say they are about 20 days from Tripoli Sailed with 3 others, and those 2 has Coasted it down the Barbary Shore to Algiers. They report that the Swede and American frigts. Cruises a long way of[f] and durst not approach on account of the Gun...
1412To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1802, Tangier. No. 41. Presumes that no. 40 [5 June 1802], which was forwarded to Gibraltar on 10 June, is still there and that “this will go from thence with it.” On 13 June the governor informed him that “since Passports could not be granted for the two Cargoes Wheat he wished to send to Tripoly, His Majesty had directed the Vessels should go to Tunis; which I was happy to hear, as...
1413To James Madison from John Gavino, 15 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 89. Reports “no Novelty here regarding Tripoly. Comodor Morris is in the Bay, & the Essex sails this day for the U. S.” With regard to the emperor of Morocco, refers to “the sundry dispatches from Consul Simpson which goes by this Conveyance.” Notes arrival on 14 June of Wyk, the Swedish consul at Tangier, who was expelled for noncompliance with the demands of the...
1414To James Madison from Rufus King, 16 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 June 1802, London. Acknowledges JM’s private letter of 7 Apr. conveying the president’s permission to visit France and neighboring countries. Has no plans at the moment; might spend a few weeks at Paris in July or August. His secretary, John Pickering, returned home several months earlier; “I have expected as his successor my Nephew Mr. H. Southgate, who will probably arrive in the course...
1415To James Madison from Thomas Paine, 16 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 June 1802. Calendared as a three-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2). Also calendared by JM in his list of letters from Thomas Paine, 1795–1807 (DLC).
1416To James Madison from Thomas Stockton, 16 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 June 1802. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Stockton, 28 June 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14). Encloses his account as clerk of the U.S. district court of Delaware. In his reply Brent challenged the charge of $25 for “searching the Dockets of the Circuit Court for the District of Delaware,” because it was already covered by a charge for transcribing the records of that...
1417To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 17 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Public Papers having announced your arrival in the City; I take the liberty to address you upon a little business I have there which I beg the favor of you to negociate. By a Contract with the Post Master General I am to receive $476 dollars per Ann. for carrying the Mail at quarterly payments; the first quarter will end the last of June; I enclose an order for the Money; which you will...
1418To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 17 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor, in compliance with your request, to submit to your consideration, my ideas respecting the case of the schooner Peggy. This vessel, if the information I have been able to collect, abroad, is correct, for it does not appear from the papers I am furnished with, was captured in the neig[h]bourhood of a west India Island, and so near the shore, and so destitute of arms, as to...
1419To James Madison from Arthur St. Clair, 17 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
In a conversation with the Secretary of the Navy, a day or two ago, on the subject of the fees which it has been said have been demanded and received by me, for which there was not warrant by Law—I asserted to him, as I had done in my general Vindication, that no fees had ever been received by me that were not expressly granted by Law, and the Laws authorising the fees for Tavern Licenses and...
1420To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Its with great concern I am under the necessity of acquainting you, that either the information given the Swedish Consul and myself on Sunday last, respecting His Imperial Majesty having consented to allow his Wheat Vessels to go to Tunis, was extremely fallacious on the part of the Governour of Tangier, or the Emperour must have very speedily repented of having taken that resolution. This...
1421To James Madison from Lange and Bourne, 17 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 June 1802, Amsterdam. “By the request of our friend and Partner Mr. Sylvs. Bourne, we have the honor to send you hereby some Leyden newspapers up to the 15 Instt. which we hope will meet you in a perfect State of health! We are Sorry to mention at same time that Mr B: is since some time unwell of a nervous fever in Consequence of his Lady’s Sickness.… This has induced him as his...
1422To James Madison from John P. Van Ness, 17 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 June 1802. “The Gentlemen whose names I wish you to mention to the President for the Office of Commissioners of Bankruptcy for the State of N. York under the late Act are, in the City of Hudson David Laurence; in the City of N. York William P. Van Ness & William Paulding. The two latter, altho’ not immediately within my District, I have heretofore taken the liberty to suggest to the...
1423To James Madison from John Mathieu, 18 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1802, Naples. Takes the opportunity by the frigate Boston , Captain McNeill, which is about to sail, to enclose a statement of all American ships that arrived at Naples, Messina, and Palermo between 1 January and 30 June 1802. Has heard from Captain McNeill that Morocco declared war on the U.S. and has informed all U.S. consuls in the Mediterranean. Adds in a postscript that he just...
1424To James Madison from James Maury, 18 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1802, Liverpool. “I had the Honor of presenting you with the State of this market for American produce on the 5th ulto. In this you have the prices of the day for the same, as well as of other articles of import from the United States.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 2). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Maury. Enclosure (1 p.; docketed by Brent) is a printed...
1425To James Madison from Josiah Tattnall, Jr., 18 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1802, Executive Department, Louisville, Georgia. Encloses an act of Georgia, passed 16 June, ratifying the articles of agreement between the commissioners of Georgia and the U.S. concluded 24 Apr. 1802. Tr and Tr of enclosure, two copies ( DNA : RG 46, President’s Messages, 7A-E1; and DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 7A-D1); letterbook copy ( G-Ar : Executive Department Minutes). Tr...
1426To James Madison from William Madison, 19 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr Taylor, having had the Measles, could not draw the Bill & Answers ’till lately since which I have been indisposed myself. All the Answers are made out, except Nelly’s, & hers will be ready in a few days. You, Myself & the grand children are Dfts. and answer seperately. Mr Taylor has drawn the Bill very full & I trust will bring the case fully before the Chancellor. If Council shd. be...
1427To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 19 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Le citoyen Pichon à [ sic ] l’honneur de présenter Ses respects à Monsieur Madison et de lui adresser copie. 1e. d’une lettre qu’il vient de recevoir de l’ordonnateur en chef (quarter Master general) de l’armée de la République française à St. Domingue qui répond, comme le verra Monsieur Madison, à diverses lettres écrites à l’administration de St Domingue par le Cen. Pichon au Sujet des...
1428To James Madison from John Steele, 20 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
It is with much reluctance I prevail on myself, so far to intrude upon you, as to request your attention to a subject which concerns myself only. Having gone nearly through a term of twenty one years in various public employments, without the colour of censure , cast upon my integrity or honour, and being desirous to preserve the small share of fame, I might thereby be entitled to, I wrote to...
1429To James Madison from John Gavino, 20 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 90. Encloses copies of letters from Simpson of 17 and 18 June. The emperor of Morocco “not only renews his Demands for Pasports for to send wheat to Tripoly, but wants to take out the Tripolin Ship blocaded here under his Flag, for particulars of which referr to Comodor Morris & Consul Simpsons Dispatches which the former Gentn will forward.” Morris will go to...
1430To James Madison from Rufus King, 20 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1802, London. No. 70. Has received the duplicate of JM’s letter of 1 May ; as soon as the original arrives, will take “immediate measures to complete the Convention by exchanging the Ratifications.” The commission under article 7 is proceeding satisfactorily; more than fifty cases have been decided since it recommenced its business, and once the exchange of ratifications is made,...
1431To James Madison from Dabney Carr, 21 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I intended to have waited on you, at your Office, today, on the subject of the enclosed letter; but unluckily deferred my walk, till I found, that you had returned to your own house. I am obliged to leave the City this evening, & have therefore thought it best, to communicate with you on the subject in this mode. If in doing this, I make a faux pas , it will, I trust, be attributed to my...
1432To James Madison from John Steele, 21 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 June 1802. Encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to the secretary of the treasury for JM’s perusal and asks JM to return it when convenient. “It would be agreeable … that the President shd. see it; but … the Secry. of the Treasy. may perhaps have shown to him the original.” RC ( Nc-Ar : Steele Papers). 1 p. Printed in Wagstaff, Papers of John Steele , 1:283. Steele’s letter to Gallatin, 4...
1433To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 22 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received your favor the wine similar & of the same cargo was shipped & expect with you before it came to hand. The Brasil wine I think superior & price $350 dollars little of such wine is imported; the President has had some of the quality, but most here, give a preferance to the last importation; what is sent, if it gets to hand as shipped, I have no doubt will please; I have some of the...
1434To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 22 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1802, New Orleans. Informs JM of the state of affairs in Louisiana “in compliance with your direction, to point out such objects as would require the interference of our Government, with this of Spain, to ascertain our rights, and procure redress, and at the same time to have your instructions to regulate my own conduct.” Notes that JM is already aware of “the disagreable predicament...
1435To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 22 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1802, Walnut Tree Farm. In compliance with Brent’s request, transmits to JM “copies of my correspondence with General Leclerc concerning Captain Rogers and Captain Davidson, which you will find enclosed under Nos. 1. 2 & 3.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cap Haitien, vol. 4). RC 1 p. The enclosures, numbered by Lear and docketed by Brent, relate to the imprisonment in...
1436To James Madison from George Hay, 23 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have just now finished a letter of this date, addressed to you as the Secretary of State, announcing my refusal of the office of commissioner of bankruptcy, on account of my professional pursuits. It will, probably, appear to you, somewhat singular, that I should assign as a reason for not accepting the office, the circumstance which had perhaps, most influence in producing the appointment....
1437To James Madison from Rufus King, 23 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday recd. by the foreign mail the enclosed letter from Leghorn. As I have no information relative to the extraordinary project of the Consul at Tunis, except what is contained in this Despatch, I can form no very precise notion of the Propriety of the means by wh. Peace is expected to be restored with Tripoli. Whether the president has in any shape authorised the measures wh. are in...
1438To James Madison from Arthur St. Clair, 23 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have been honored with your Letter of this day. It cannot be, Sir, that it should not pain me, that any part of my conduct in the Government of the western territory should have drawn forth the animadversions of the Presidt. In the affair of the Fees I believed myself acting agreeably to Law, and in that of my Son, I was very sensible at th⟨e tim⟩e, that the extraordinary tenure was...
1439To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 25 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I forwarded you the papers respecting the schooner Peggy, Mr Pichon has furnished me with the opinion of the supreme Court, on which, their decree was founded, and which, connects their decision with the treaty. Had I have seen this opinion before, I should [have] given my own, in defference to it, with less confidence, but still differing from it. Our convictions depend on the views, we...
1440To James Madison from Benjamin Grayson Orr, 25 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am greatly surprized at Mr. Merewether Jones’s application to you about Plato. I know not how true his accot. may be, but this I know most perfectly that one of the Gentlemen to whom he says the mortgage was given was present when the sale was made to me & when I recd. him. They both saw me very frequently about that time & the servant in my possession. Mr Skelton Jones has been often at my...
1441To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 25 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1802, Amsterdam. Reports that his health is better and he is again performing his official duties. “But the Doctor strongly advises me to try to pass the seas to America before Winter with my family—as in his opinion being the best possible remedy to benefit the state of Mrs Bs mind & to give strength to my nerves. Should I resolve on this measure I shall claim & hope for the...
1442To James Madison from Joseph Forman, 25 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1802, Baltimore. Encloses a return of American ships that arrived in the port of Rotterdam between 1 Jan. and 1 Aug. 1801. Return for the second half of 1801 will be forwarded as soon as it is sent by Lawson Alexander, who is acting as consul in his absence. Encloses also his account with the U.S. with vouchers [not found]. Requests that the amount due him be placed to his credit with...
1443To James Madison from Patrick Mullony, 26 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1802, Cadiz. Forwards a packet just received from Barcelona. “I avail of the present opportunity to offer a few lines in my own behalf.… In the month of July 1797. Mr. Joseph Yznardi … appointed me to act as Vice Consul at the Port of Algeciras under an allowance of Sixty dollars pr. month: to which I agreed. After two months had expired this small Stipend was suppressed....
1444To James Madison from James Simpson, 26 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 43. Transmits a copy of his dispatch no. 42 [17 June 1802]. Is “extremely sorry” to report that he was “compelled by the Governour of Tangier to retire from thence on thursday Evening, in consequence of positive orders from His Imperial Majesty to that effect, received on the evening of the 22d, accompanied with advice of his having declared War against the United...
1445To James Madison from Benjamin Grayson Orr, 28 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter from Mr Walter Jones is the result of my consultation with him on the subject of the negro Plato. I beg you to consult your own convenience entirely in your determination in this business—except a voluntary surrender of the property to the present Claimant, I am willing to do any thing that you will suggest. With great esteem I am Dr Sir Yr. mo Obedt Servt RC ( DLC )....
1446To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 28 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Parmi les affaires de prises demeurées pendantes Se trouve celle de la Diane, bâtiment de la République armé et commissionné à la Guadeloupe; Monsieur le Sécrétaire de la Trésorerie a differé de la regler, afin d’éclaireir la nature de quelques réclamations dont cette prise fait l’objet. Les Recherches ont fait connaitre que des Sujets Britanniques, habitans de l’isle de Nevis, ont présenté...
1447To James Madison from Thomas Aborn, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Providence. Informs JM that he left Cayenne on 9 Apr. “On my arrival at that Port which was on the 5th. Feby 1802 I waited upon the Governor Victor Hugues and acquainted him of my appointment as Vice Commercial Agent of the United States.… The Governor observed to me that he was not authorised to receive an Agent from the United States, as he conceived the American Government had...
1448To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Gibraltar. No. 92. Informs JM that “the faltering hopes given us the 22d: Inst: by Consul Simpson & Communicated to you in mine of 24th. No: 91 [not found] respecting our affairs with Morrocco are Vanishd.” Simpson arrived at Gibraltar 25 June, “fresh orders having reachd Tanger the 24th: Currt: for his quiting the Country immediately. He tells me the Empr: had mentiond in...
1449To James Madison from Anthony Haswell, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Bennington. Has published the laws of the last session of Congress, according to JM’s order, as well as “a resolution relative to Capt. Sterritt” and the treaties between the U.S. and the Choctaw and the Chickasaw. RC ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,611). 2 pp. RC written below Has-well’s account; Brent added a note dated 12 July, “The foregoing account is...
1450To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Georgetown. Has received JM’s letter on the subject of Captain Davidson and will transmit the contents to General Leclerc. Draws JM’s attention to several cases about which he has received no response. The first is the affair of the corvette Cassius , a French property, long contested by the U.S., formally delivered to Adet, and abandoned by him long after the disagreement....