61To James Madison from Samuel Turner, 20 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 September 1812, Hormuz , “ His Majesty’s Ship Salvador del Mundo .” “Presumeing that you are already acquainted with the particulars of my capture, I feel it a duty incumberent on me most respectfully, to acquaint you that I have been kept a close prisoner on board His Majestys Britannic Ship Salvador del Mundo laying as a guard Ship at this Port, since the 29 of June last, never been once...
62To James Madison from Henry Warren, 6 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr: George Morton Junr. of this town is engaged with a company for the errection of salt works have made contracts for the suitable lumber necessary for this purpose at Portland. He wishes to be permitted to proceed to that place for this specific object: I can only say, that I believe his intentions to be pure & correct in this business, & that his gen[e]ral character is that of integrity &...
63To James Madison from David Jones, 28 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
I came here last friday in a Steam Boat from albany. I have been fit for Duty very little of this Campaign my complaints were the Diarrhea & asthma. I went to Ballston & Saratoga Springs. I am releived from the Diarrhea, but still affected with the asthma, I am using medicines, which I hope will finally releive me. I found myself unable to go to general Brown, therefore I came here, if...
64To James Madison from the Citizens of Maury County, Tennessee, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812. “Whereas the two great contending powers of Europe seem determined to involve the civilized world in their quarrels, and to destroy the peace and prosperity of neutral and independant Nations, and have for years past been practicing upon us a system of rapine and plunder, which according to the common course of human events, ought only to be leveled against each other. “Whereas...
65To James Madison from John R. Bedford, 26 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Annexed hereto is the copy of another letter from Mr. William Barrow of West Florida. You will remark the frank expression of concern and solicitude and unpleasant suspense about their political situation. And I beleive he expresses genuinely the feelings, in common with his own, of all the most reputable people in West Florida. I inclosed you a copy of his first letter, dated 4th. June, which...
66To James Madison from George Joy, 31 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is long since I had the honor of addressing you; much longer since I had that of receiving a Line from you; the last being of the date of Janry 1811. I have very sudden notice of Mr: Carroll’s arrival and Departure; and write this in the Coffee House with him, without any opportunity of referring to or enclosing any papers save the printed section of the Pamphleteer No 8. which, if the...
67To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you some newspapers and two memoirs relating to Prize Causes, and am, Sir, with great respect, Your very obedt and very humble Sert RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Enclosures not found.
68To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Biddeford, District of Maine, 27 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1812. “The Freeholders & other Inhabitants of the Town of Biddeford, in the District of Maine, in legal Town Meeting assembled, having seen your Manifesto, the Act of Congress declaring War against the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, and your Proclamation of the same, feel in Duty bound respectfully to state some of our Ideas respecting this subject; Some of us bore a heavy...
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.
70To James Madison from Thomas Lawton, 22 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I address you upon a subject, which I claim no right to, except that of humanity and of the public benefice. As our Country is now involved in War and the mite of every one is highly requisite to extirpate that foe who has thought proper to excite our indignation, I think that every means within our limits, to strengthen our Armies; ought to be resorted to. In the US. Army, there are many...
71To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 1 June 1810. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
72To James Madison from William Jones, 25 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
Circumstances over which I have no controul having coerced a determination on my part to retire from the honorable station in which your confidence and good will had placed me, it is proper that I should apprise you of my intention in anticipation of that event though I shall not intimate my design to others. I shall endeavour to remain at my post if possible until the next meeting of Congress...
73To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 30 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor to hand you the check of Jas. L. McKenna Cashr. of Bank of Alexa. on Cashr. of bank of Columbia this date in my favor which I endorse to yours for $428.75 being for the followg. parcels of your Merino Wool 170 lb Full blood $1.25 $212.50 85 . ¾ do $1 — 85— 150 . ½ do .87½ 131.25 100 together $428.75 You will observe that the weights are the same as stated in...
74To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812, Pittsburgh. Has arrived in Pittsburgh on his way home. “I have this moment understood that Capt. Butler Lnt. McGree, & Ensign Irvine & their volunteer Company had tendered their services to you more than six weeks ago, and that no answer has yet been rcd. I can inform you that this day I have seen the officers & company mustered all in uniform. They are very fine men to look at &...
75To James Madison from James Monroe, 24 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1812, War Department. Proposes for JM’s approval various “Promotions in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. Monroe’s suggestions for promotions in the Fifth and Seventh Infantry Regiments were recommended to the Senate by JM on 31 Dec. ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of...
76To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 26 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 August 1810. Calendared as a two-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2). Foronda had been chargé d’affaires ad interim for Spain in Philadelphia until September 1809.
77To James Madison from John Sidell, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Office of Marshal of the Southern distt of New York having become vacant, by the much lamented death of Genl John Smith, and having been appointed and discharged the duties of Deputy Marshal under that Gentleman, and which duties being many, and arduous during the late War, there being no regulars deposit for prisoners nearly until the close, recurrence were necessary and frequent to the...
78To James Madison from Charles Peale Polk, 12 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
My feelings are deeply excited by the Step which I now take in addressing a letter to you, not knowing in what light it may be viewed. But of this I am conscious that I do it with the most respectful motive. I take the liberty of enclosing several letters for Your perusal, and among them One which I had the honor of receiving from you in April 1801, in which you were pleased to say “I shall...
79To James Madison from John Scott and Others, Ca. January 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Scott and Others. Ca. January 1815. “We the undersigned members of the legislative Council and house of Representetives do recommend Bernard pratte Esquire of the Town of St Louis as a proper person to fill the office of Brigadier General of the upper or northern Brigade of the Militia of the Territory of Missouri.” RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Pratte”). Signed...
80To James Madison from Henry Clay, 14 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
The last mail brought me the letter which you did me the honor to write on the 30t. Ulto. stating your expectation of a vacancy in the Department of War, and communicating your wish that I would take upon myself the discharge of the duties of that office. Several considerations appear to me to require that I should decline accepting the honor which your favorable opinion has tendered. I regret...
81To James Madison from Peter Isaacsen, 11 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 August 1809. The war in Europe has disrupted commerce, and twenty-six American ships have been captured by privateers and brought into Christiansand and neighboring Norwegian ports. The captains and supercargoes of those vessels chose Isaacsen to represent them as a de facto consul, although he is a Danish merchant residing in Christiansand. He acted on their behalf, and of the eighteen...
82To James Madison from Irenée Amelot de Lacroix, [3 January 1814] (Madison Papers)
The many distinguished favors which I am proud of having received from your Excellency, embolden me to have recourse to you, in this, the most trying moment of my life, when I stand most in need of your high protection. Mrs. De La Croix, who will have the honor to deliver you this letter, will inform you of the unfortunate circumstances under which I am placed, and of the object of my...
83To James Madison from William Eustis, 15 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed alterations and appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in his 15 Apr. 1812 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...
84To James Madison from the Pennsylvania Legislature, 10 March 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From the Pennsylvania Legislature. 10 March 1814. “The people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, to promote the general welfare and secure the blessing of Liberty to themselves and to their posterity did ordain and solemnly adopt a constitution for the United States. “‘This government,...
85To James Madison from John Armstrong, 8 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
Your last favor of the 29th. of Sept. was received a day or two ago. I am glad to find that the state of the treasury will be such as to enable it to meet our claims upon it. To check the impulse given to the campaign at the present moment would be ruinous. The Dep. paymaster Gen. has been here and distributed the funds (70,000$) of which he was possessed. Our expences at present are great. If...
86To James Madison from William Duane, 3 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
Public motives, such as I conceive calculated to render service to the interests and honor of your administration, induce me to take the liberty of addressing you. The unhappy conflict which has arisen out of the case of Olmstead is now quieted so far as the law and the parties in that case are invol⟨ved⟩. The Militia men who under a blind opinion of obedience to their superiors have...
15 October 1809, Urbana. Demands that JM implement the principles of the report on public credit that he signed with Alexander Hamilton and Oliver Ellsworth on 18 Sept. 1783. RC ( NN ). 3 pp. Unsigned. JM’s correspondent was referring to the “Address to the States by the United States in Congress Assembled” of 26 Apr. 1783 (see PJM William T. Hutchinson et al., eds., The Papers of James...
88To James Madison from William Preston, 25 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1812, Fincastle. Declares that when the councils of the nation have decided on war, “It becomes the duty of each individual in society attached to his Government of every political denomination to yield minor considerations and rally around the national flag that the enemies of our country may be combated with unanimity and certain effect.” Refers to his “more than seven years...
89To James Madison from Jeremiah Anderson, 10 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Since my last address I have been induced to make an observation to your Excellency that an most rigid precaution is necessary to be taken with the Blacks amongst us I beg you will recollect they have an Emperor amongst them—this I pray your Excellency will particularly notice. A further explanation I can give if necessary. I beg your Excellency will recollect that I look up to you as a father...
90To James Madison from William Bentley, 16 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
My worthy friend, General Dearborne informed me, that the President of the United States would kindly accept any expression of my sincere confidence in him. The highest esteem & his distinguished reputation & virtues, as well as respect for his high station must oblige me to put all the value of myself, in my own discretion. Permit me, Sir, to say, that during the Administration of President...