1501To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 16 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1802, Lisbon. Refers to his dispatches of 2, 5, and 10 Feb. “The Schooner I mentioned to have been lost on the Coast of Faro has been claimed by James Philips & Co. of Philadelphia and delivered to them.… I have obtaind an order for the restitution of the Duties imposed on the Cargo of Fish by the Hope.… The duties were demanded on an old law which has never been revoked.” Reports that...
1502To James Madison from Rufus King, 16 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1802, London. No. 72. Reports that he exchanged ratifications of the convention on 15 July with Hawkesbury. An original copy of the British ratification and certificate of exchange will be delivered to JM in Washington by Gabriel Christie, a former U.S. representative from Maryland. RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 10); letterbook copy ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 55). RC...
1503To James Madison from James Simpson, 16 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1802, Gibraltar. No. 45. Transmits a duplicate of his no. 44 and encloses a copy of his letter to the governor of Tangier and an extract of a letter from the Danish consul at Tangier “containing substance of what the Governour encharged him to communicate by way of reply to my Letter to him.” Thought it best to wait for the Adams and instructions from JM “before I closed with the...
1504To James Madison from Charles Peale Polk, 18 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 July 1802, “near the Old Bridge,” Washington. “I take the liberty of writing a few lines soliciting your Patronage to procure a Clerkship, as Copyist, in the Office of the Treasurer .… I am told that the duties are extremely easy, and can be performed by a Common Capacity.… I have long depended on Your humanity for being placed in a Situation more permanent than Painting for my Support.” RC...
1505To James Madison from Jonathan Bull, 19 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I receiv’d your favour of the 6th. Instant with its inclosure. I feel very sensible of the respect paid me by the President of the United States, in being selected to be one of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy for the District of Connecticut, and beg through you, to return him my gratefull acknowledgments. I should most cheerfully have accepted the appointment had I not been particularly...
1506Memorandum from Thomas Jefferson, 19 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Henry Warren (of Mass) to be Collector of Marblehead v. Samuel R. Gerry. William Lyman of Massachusetts to be Collector of Newbury port, vice Dudley A. Tyng William R. Lee of Massachus: to be collector of Salem & Beverley vice Joseph Hiller Peter Muhlenburg of Pensylvania to be Collector of vice George Latimer John Page of Virginia to be Collector of Petersburg v. William Heth. Tenche Cox of...
1507To James Madison from John Steele, [19 July] 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to put into your hands the enclosed letter from General Davie recommending Mr. Barnet and Mr. Montflorence to the notice of Government. As I am not at all acquainted with the former, and but slightly with the latter, I wish to be understood as not offering an opinion concerning the pretensions of either: Indeed I would not have put you to the trouble of even reading the letter but...
1508To James Madison from John Dodd, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, Hartford. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 6 July [not found] informing him of his appointment as one of the commissioners of bankruptcy for the district of Connecticut, “but as I had no previous knowledge of any Such thing being about to take place, and having made arangements of a different kind; duty to my self and in my opinion to the Public require me to decline accepting the...
1509To James Madison from Rufus King, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, London. No. 73. Reports receipt of 25 June letter from Commodore Morris at Gibraltar announcing Morocco’s “unexpected declaration of war” on U.S. Has notified U.S. consuls in Great Britain so that American ships might be forewarned. Does not know why “this unjust Proceeding has arisen,” having “no exact information either concerning the internal condition of Morocco, or of the...
1510To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, Norfolk. “The wines & Brandy lie ready for an opty. to Fredricksbg. & will be shipped the first. The Madeira is cased as you desired & is very fine so is the brandy & Sherry having got some very old.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1511To James Madison from William Lee, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Bordeaux. “The bearer hereof Mr Kidder of Massachusetts has been Secy. to this Agency for some months. He is a young man of good abilities & strict integrity and has had the advantage of being educated at Cambridge. He will answer any questions you may please to put to him concerning the affairs of this agency and will be able to give you considerable information respecting the...
1512To James Madison from William Savage, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. States that he last wrote on 9 June , since which he has received JM’s letter of 29 Apr. “I am sorry to find my services here are not entitled to any Compensation, I will hope was the question to come before Congress they would acquiess in my Wishes.” Encloses his account up to 30 June, amounting to £366 13 s . 5 d . “I am well aware of the rigid economy that...
1513To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Mount Pleasant, near Philadelphia. Informs JM of the exchange of ratifications of the treaty of peace between Spain and Russia. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). 1 p.; in Spanish; in a clerk’s hand, except for Yrujo’s complimentary close and signature.
1514To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 21 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
The last time we had the honor to address you was on the 29th. April last by the William via New York & copy by the Juno via Philadelphia. We have by this opportunity transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury copies of our various half yearly accounts with the United States to the 30 June 1802 viz: Our Acct. with the United States, Diplomatic fund to which we have made an advance of £1000.—...
1515To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 21 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having neither the law authorizing the Commissrs. on the Georgia business to enquire into the claims of individuals, nor the compromise with Georgia, I cannot frame a satisfactory advertisement till my return which I expect to be before you shall have left the city. But as those documents are not necessary at least to enable me to convey my ideas on the subject of the letter to Gov. Claiborne;...
1516To James Madison from William Bainbridge, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, U.S. Frigate Essex, Quarantine Ground, Staten Island. Informs JM that “Samuel Helsdon, an impressed American Seaman, was discharged at Gibraltar on the 14t. June last, from His Brittainick Majesty Ship Triumph; and returned to this place in the United States Frigate Essex under my command.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Records of Impressed Seamen, 1794–1815). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as...
1517To James Madison from Joshua Carter, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, Newburyport. “Inclosed is a Commission recd. from you this day; and which I have taken the liberty to return, as it is not in my power to receive the appointment.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Carter”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson. Enclosure not found.
1518To James Madison from George W. Erving, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, American Consulate, London. Acknowledges receipt of his consular commission and returns his bond. Encloses his account as consul and as agent for the relief and protection of seamen from the time of Lenox’s resignation to 30 June. The balance due him is £186 14 s . 5½ d . sterling. King refused his application for reimbursement of this amount on the grounds that “he has no longer...
1519To James Madison from Joshua Gilpin, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, Philadelphia. Wishes to make a recommendation for the post of consul at Barcelona. “The recess of Congress prevents my addressing you thro the introduction of many of my friends who attend there.” Refers JM to his uncle George Gilpin of Alexandria and his friends William Thornton and Dolley Madison for personal references. “The application I wish to make is, for Mr Joseph...
1520To James Madison from Rufus King, 21 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1802, London. Explains an item in his contingent account relating to the publication of Robinson’s admiralty reports. Decisions of British prize courts are not published by the government. Observes that although it is a “pretty general opinion” that Great Britain “administers the Law of Nations in matters of prize with great rigour, Englishmen have uniformly asserted that these...
1521To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 22 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
A relapse of my complaint prevented me from sooner rendering my best thanks for the favor of your last and expressing my sensibility at the obliging expressions it contains. The habits I have contracted by a long employment in the Department of State and the additional attachment produced by the personal qualities of its head, made my retirement a painful event to myself: and could I...
1522To James Madison from Samuel Brown, 22 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 July 1802, Boston. Has received JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] with appointment as commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Massachusetts but declines, “as the attention to be given to my existing engagements does not admit of my devoting the portion of time which appears to be requisite.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LRD , 1789–1827, filed under “Brown”). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as received...
1523To James Madison from Jacob Crowninshield, 22 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 July 1802, Salem. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] enclosing a commission for him as a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Massachusetts. Regrets he cannot accept the office owing to pressing commercial business that would make it “ extremely inconvenient .” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Crowninshield”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson.
1524To James Madison from William Lee, 22 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 July 1802, Bordeaux. Reports that since his last dispatch he has been “obliged to leave the Consulate for six weeks owing to the failure of John Fry Junr. of London with whom the House of Perrot & Lee were closely connected.” Hopes “the necessity of the case” will excuse his absence. Calls JM’s attention again to the distressing situation of American seamen at Bordeaux. For the last three...
1525To James Madison from Littleton Waller Tazewell, 22 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 July 1802, Norfolk. Has received JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] enclosing a commission to act as a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Virginia. Declines the appointment “because the duties which it woud impose, I consider as incompatible with other avocations more important to myself.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LRD , 1789–1827, filed under “Tazewell”). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand,...
1526To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 22 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 July 1802, Cadiz. Reports that Yznardy arrived from Philadelphia on 20 July. “The Quaranteen to which American Vessels [are] here subjected & which Mr: Yznardy is now performing, imposes on me the unwelcome Duty of informing you of the Capture of the Brig Franklin of Philadelphia by a Tripolitan Corsair: the particulars … are contained in the inclosed Copy of a Letter from Mr: J: Gavino. …...
1527To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 23 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I received yesterday six blank commissions for offices of collector &a. But one has been omitted; the Collector of Marblehead should also be commissioned as inspector of the revenue for that port. The President should also have left a commission of collector for Massac in lieu of W. Chribs whose character is infamous. If he is yet in town, will you be good enough to apply for those...
1528To James Madison from Robert Smith, 23 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have received from a friend intimations which induce me to think that the son of G. Christie is not qualified for the appointment of Consul. This may be a subject of some delicacy. But to such unpleasant situations we are frequently exposed. With great Esteem I am sir, Y st. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Christie”). Docketed by Jefferson. For Gabriel Christie’s efforts to...
1529To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 23 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 July 1802, Cadiz. “I had the honor of writing you yesterday and the Vessel being still detain’d I have now to inclose you Copy of a letter I have just received from Mr. Wm. Kirkpatrick our Consul at Malaga.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Terry. Terry enclosed a copy of a circular letter from Richard O’Brien to William Kirkpatrick,...
1530To James Madison from Nathan Dane, 24 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed commission and letter have Just been handed to me—which I return to you. I doubt if [I] am the person intended. And if I am, such a commission could not induce me to change a resolution not to accept any appointment. Your obedient servant To Mr. Madison— private . I am exceedingly sorry you and the presidt. have been so misinformed as to one or two of the characters on the...
1531To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 24 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Some time since I received a Letter from Thos. Clifton, praying that I would take measures to release him from confinement in Coruña, where he had been detained a Prisoner, by the Orders of Mr Robert Montgomery of Alicante. In consequence of this Letter I wrote to Mr Montgomery to give me a statement of the transaction. I annex his answer, as also Cliftons account of the Affair, thinking it...
1532To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 24 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 July 1802, Bristol. Transmits a copy of his letter of 13 July . Despite cold, wet weather, reports of approaching harvest are “not unfavorable.” “You will no doubt before this can reach you have heard that the Emperor of Morocco has compelled Mr. Simpson the American Consul, to quit his dominions & declared War against the United States.” Forwards a letter from Rufus King and encloses...
1533To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 25 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1802, Amsterdam. “This will serve to inclose the two latest Leyden Gazettes & to confirm my decision of embarking in course of 10 days for the U States with Mrs B.… Craving the kind indulgence of Govt. for my absence I shall endeavour to make it as short as possible while in the interim I have made every proper arrangment for the affairs of the Consulate.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ,...
1534To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 25 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1802, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. Encloses a duplicate of Asa Bordwell’s note, the original of which was enclosed in his 29 Mar. dispatch. Also encloses lists of American ships that entered the ports of the Cape of Good Hope between December 1801 and June 1802. “I have had frequently to observe to Government the remissness of many Masters of Vessels in not ⟨c⟩alling on their arrival...
1535To James Madison from Moses Myers, 26 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 July 1802, Norfolk. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy. Declines the post because he is “not well calculated to fulfill the duties.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Myers”). 1 p.; docketed by Brent and Jefferson.
1536To James Madison from William Burley, 27 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1802, Beverly. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Massachusetts. Declines the appointment but recommends Daniel Kilham of Wenham for the position. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Burley”). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as received 2 Aug.
1537To James Madison from John Nicoll, 27 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1802, New Haven. Has received JM’s letter of 6 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Connecticut. Declines the appointment; “I am so frequently absent from the State, that it will be out of my Power to pay the requisite Attention to the Duties of the Office.” Recommends John H. Lynde for the position. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed...
1538To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1802, Tangier. No. 46. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 30 [20] Apr. , received from Captain Campbell of the Adams , and reports that he “landed here last Night” under a flag of truce to “more speedily and effectualy” make the communications JM charged him with for the emperor of Morocco. The governor is absent in Tetuàn, “whither I shall follow him tomorrow, and after the necessary...
1539To James Madison from Christopher Gore and William Pinkney, 28 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
The unavoidable Expences of the Board of Commissioners to which we belong make it necessary that the two Governments should from time to time be required to furnish as heretofore the means of defraying them; and as it would greatly embarrass the proceedings of the Board, and materially retard the so much to be desired Conclusion of its Labours if the arrangements which it is presumed the...
1540To James Madison from Samuel A. Otis, 28 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I take this opportunity to acknowledge the honour of an official communication from the Secretary for the department of State, with a commission from the President of the United States; And altho the more obliged by this mark of his confidence as it was unsolicited & unexpected, permit me respectfully to state my doubts as to the propriety of holding this office, together with that of Secy of...
1541To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 28 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
J’ai reçu les lettres que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’écrire Sous la date des 19 et 24. Juillet. La premiere a pour objet de me faire connaître la décision portée par Mr. le Président des Etats Unis Sur l’affaire de la Peggy. Il me reste a regretter, Monsieur, que cette décision inespérée, et, en apparence, contraire aux principes qui ont dirigé le Gouvernement des Etats Unis dans les...
1542To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 28 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 July 1802, Georgetown. Encloses a copy of a letter from the minister of foreign relations announcing the signing of the definitive peace between France and Great Britain; adds a copy of the treaty [not found] and requests that both documents be brought to the president’s attention. Would have had the pleasure of sending this interesting communication sooner had the packet that contained it...
1543To James Madison from Lewis S. Pintard, 28 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 July 1802, Madeira. Forwards copies of James Simpson’s letters. Reports that on 12 July two American ships arrived from Mogador, “which Port they had left three days before in consequence of Mr. Simpson’s letter.” He recommended that they not return to Mogador; “notwithstanding which, as they had left a considerable proportion of their property there, they resolved on returning, and sailed...
1544To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 29 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon with his respects incloses to Mr. Madison some letters under the Seal of the National institute, adressed to the President, which he found among his dispatches from france, in the package which has been so long coming from Norfolk. The inclosed extract of a dispatch of Mr. P. to the minister of foreign affairs, Mr. Pichon confidentially communicates to Mr. Madison and desires that...
1545To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, Philadelphia. “I take herewith the liberty to lay before You the enclosed seven powers , directed to an equal number of Danish Vice Consuls for the States of New-York, Pensylvania, Mary-Land, District of Columbia, North & South Carolina, and Georgia—to which I respectfully beg, You will have the goodness to cause the necessary Exequatur’s to be respectively annexed [and] … order...
1546To James Madison from George W. Erving, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, American Consulate, London. No. 9. Encloses copies of letters from Simpson and the U.S. consul at Gibraltar announcing the declaration of war against the U.S. by the emperor of Morocco. Has published the information for American citizens in Great Britain and sent word to U.S. consuls in Germany and Holland. Believes the time is “peculiarly favorable for the Extirpation of those...
1547To James Madison from Benjamin R. Morgan, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, Philadelphia. “Mr. William Dewees being desirous of obtaining the appointment of Commissioner of Bankruptcy in the place of Mr Van Cleve lately deceased has requested me to … sollicit on his behalf your friendly interference in obtaining the object of his wishes.” Dewees is a Philadelphia attorney whose family has “long been established here.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9,...
1548To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, Paris. Introduces John Jones Waldo of Massachusetts and recommends him for “one of the vacant commercial Agencys of this Country.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Waldo”). 1 p. Addressee not indicated. Skipwith wrote a similar letter to Jefferson on 30 July (ibid.).
1549To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of July 22. came to hand on the 25th. the day of my arrival here. I think the proposition to tender another 30,000. D. to Algiers a very judicious one, and have therefore written to mr. Gallatin to take measures in conjunction with yourself to make the remittance by the General Greene. I have not yet written to the emperor of Morocco; because when one has nothing to write about it is...
1550To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 30 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have recieved your dispatches ⟨& the Presidents by Mr. Du⟩pont de Ne⟨mours.⟩ I shall reply more particularly to them at the next opportunity as I am now very much engaged in preparing a lengthy memoir on the subject of the mutual interests of France & the United States relative to Louisiana by which I hope to convince them that both in a commercial & political view the possession of it would...