21From Alexander Hamilton to Louis André Pichon, 12 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Washington, August 12, 1802. The endorsement on Hamilton to Pichon, August 6, 1802 , reads: “Repue Le 12.” Letter not found. ]
22From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 10 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State having laid before the President the communication made by Mr. Pichon of the establishment of a definitive Peace between the french Republic and its allies on one, and Great Britain on the other, is charged to repeat those sentiments of friendship and congratulation which were expressed on the conclusion of the preliminary treaty which led to this happy event. The United...
23From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 18 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has communicated to the President the letter from Mr. Pichon of the 17th. Inst., accompanied by a designation of the Flag adopted by the Italian Republic. The Interest which the French Government takes in what is due to this national symbol, and to those who sail under it will strengthen the motives felt by the President, in causing it to be respected by the Officers and...
24From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 30 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have received and laid before the President your note communicating the evacuation of certain foreign territories by the french troops, and the two Senatus Consulta, one proclaiming the suffrage by which the chief Consul is appointed for life, the other organizing the constitution of the Republic. The President placing a just value on this mark of a disposition in the French Government...
25From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 2 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose the observations of the Secretary of the Treasury serving as an answer to your letter of October 14. relative to an item of one million of livres in the account of the late Mr. Beaumarchais with the United States. Those observations are so full, and so exact, as to leave no room for addition to them. With respect to the claim of land of Mr Raneval which is the...
26From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 9 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter, intimating that the Corvette Cassius ought to be considered as that sort of property belonging to the French Republic, which ought to be restored, I have the honor to state, that after her abandonment in 1795 by Mr. Adet to the Government of the United States and after her acquittal by the Federal Court she was sold at public Auction by order of the Secretary of State...
27From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 21 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 December 1802, Department of State. Encloses an “account [not found] stated at the Navy Department of monies paid to individuals of the French Nation at the solicitation of the Agents of the French government.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
28From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 8 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
According to information which tho’ not official, deserves attention, orders have been received by the Spanish Officers at New Orleans, to deliver over that place, in pursuance of a cession in which it is included, made by Spain to the French Republic. It need not be observed to you Sir that the right of the United States cannot be in any manner whatever impaired by a transaction between two...
29From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 2 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 May 1803, Department of State. Acknowledges receipt of Pichon’s notes of 18 and 19 Apr. and informs him that “measures have been taken by order of the President, to ascertain the truth of the facts alledged in the documents therein enclosed, to the end that such ulterior steps may be pursued, as the result of the enquiry may render necessary.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
30From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 20 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
It is represented by three citizens of the United States viz Enoch Robins, Joseph Gardner, and James J. Barry, that having under the sanction of the French laws, repaired to Jackmel St Domingo in the character and the business of merchants, they have not only been subjected to loans for paying the troops, but to military service as common soldiers, and at their own charge; that justly affected...
31From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 9 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
In addition to what I had the honor formerly to communicate to you, respecting the steps taken on the complaint against the Captain of the British frigate Boston, for an outrage committed, in Hampton Roads, upon the French vessel called the Ann, I have now to observe, that the material facts of the case having been ascertained thro’ the Collector at Norfolk, a representation has been made to...
32From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 12 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State presents his respects to Mr. Pichon and has the honor to inform him, that the three citizens of the United States mentioned in the Secretary’s letter of the 20th. May as being detained at Jacmel, have been since liberated. Any further interpositions, therefore can now have for their objects nothing more than indemnity to these citizens for the wrongs committed against...
33From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 21 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon having communicated to the Secretary of State, a clause prepared to be inserted in the exchange of ratifications of the Treaty’s between the United States and the French Republic signed at Paris on the 30th. of April last, it is deemed a proper reciprocity that such a clause as the following be likewise inserted—“and the said Secretary of State declares in the name and by the order...
34From Thomas Jefferson to Louis André Pichon, 29 October 1803 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Pichon. he meant to be understood the other evening as asking the favor of him to dine here to-day with messrs Soult & Delile. he did not know till the last night that mr Pichon did not so understand him. he hopes, if he has no engagement, he will do him the favor of dining here to-day at half after three. RC (University Archives, Westport,...
35From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 31 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1803, Department of State . “The Secretary of State … requests the favor of a passport for the Schooner Citizen of Georgetown, Potomak, commanded by with a number of carriages for the Emperor of Morocco to whom the United States are under an obligation to deliver them. She is destined for Tangier, but she is to touch at L’orient to land some public dispatches, and will call at...
36From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 4 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison has laid before the President the observations in Mr. Pichon’s note of the 27th. of October. The President has given them the attention which they merit; and would have found much satisfaction in yielding accommodations which might be acceptable to the French Govt.; But considerations drawn from several sources permit him to facilitate and quicken only the exicution of the...
37From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 26 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Laussat’s proposition to sell to the United States a quantity of Artillery and other military Stores in his possession at New Orleans, having been handed to the Secretary of War, he informs me that the measures already in operation for completing our supplies of such articles prevent him from acceeding to it; more especially as the most important article the brass cannon, on account of the...
38From Thomas Jefferson to Louis André Pichon, 5 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to M. Pichon, who will recieve herewith a note asking the favor of Made. Pichon & himself to dine with him on Monday next. Th:J. has written an invitation to the same effect to M. & Made. Bonaparte , & their friends who are with them , he has used this phrase, as while it includes the Baron de Maupertuis & M. Sotin , it might also include mr Patterson &...
39From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 27 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive with your letter of this day the proces-verbal of the delivery of the possession of Louisiana, made to Citizen Laussat in his character of Commissary of the French Government by the Commissioners of His Catholic Majesty. Whilst in this document is recognized an important evidence of the friendly proceedings of the parties who concurred in the events which have...
40From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 30 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 April 1804, Department of State. Acknowledges Pichon’s note of 27 Apr. and informs him that the War Department will inquire into the circumstances that gave rise to the complaint. The harmony and trust that exist between the two governments should not allow Pichon to doubt that any proven intentional act disrespectful of the French flag will incur a censure corresponding to the nature of the...
41From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 14 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1804, Department of State. Acknowledges Pichon’s letter of 9 May . Not having access at that moment to the circumstances and proceedings of the legal action in Charleston against Mr. Sachs, limits his remarks to the information Pichon has received that the judge’s decision turned on the nature of the captured ship and not on the commission under which Sachs was authorized by the French...
42From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 15 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 May 1804, Department of State. Transmits to Pichon an extract of a letter recently received by the collector at Charleston. If the illegal armament of which this letter speaks is not stopped by the agent of the French republic at Charleston, wishes Pichon to give the necessary orders to have it discontinued forthwith. Tr ( AAE : Political Correspondence, U.S., 57:113). 1 p.; in French....
43From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 23 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1804, Department of State. Acknowledges the letter Pichon wrote him enclosing Martel’s commission for Kentucky. Nowhere in the commission is his residence indicated, but Pichon suggests that the French government would be satisfied if Martel was permitted to live and carry out his duties at Natchez. Despite the sincere desire of the president to give effect to this commission according...
44From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 16 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1804, Department of State. Acknowledges Pichon’s letter of 21 June, which states that despite the notice given by the French commercial agent in New York of the intention of the French frigates at that port to sail with the first fair wind, British warships at the same port were not detained according to the rule of twenty-four hours but immediately descended the river and anchored at...
45From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 3 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have received and laid before the President your letter of Augst. 25. accompanied by a Copy of the Senatus Consultum giving a new form to the Government of France, and a copy of a letter from the Minister of Exterior Relations to Mr Livingston with an extract of a letter to you, relating to that important event. Previous to the departure of General Armstrong appointed to succeed Mr....