151To James Madison from James Fenner, 13 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1810, Providence. Reports that Justice William Cushing will resign from the Supreme Court and suggests Barnabas Bidwell be nominated as his replacement. Bidwell’s appointment would “gratify our friends in New England, and afford no cause for censure to our Enemies.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Bidwell”). 1 p. Fenner was the Republican governor of Rhode Island, 1807–11.
152To 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.
153To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 12 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to confirm the news of the arrival of the Blanchy from Algiers, which brought out a Horse for Doctr. Thornton, and 8 Sheep, 20 Bushls. of Wheat, a Basket of seeds and a Cask of Grape vine Cuttgs. for you. These very articles with the addition of several others including two Jack Asses, I not only requested Coln. Lear to send me; but I sent a Yellow man in the Brig with...
154To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [6 October] 1810 (Madison Papers)
On the rect. of your respected favor, I prevailed on Mr. Eno to go to Alexa. and examine the Merino Sheep addressed to Mr. Hoe. Mr. H was not at home, nor expected ’till the sale, which would have been too late for those Advertised by Mr. Barry; and having a little business of my own here, I concluded it would be best to come on and bring Mr. Eno with me to take both chances; I therefore...
155To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Washington. Proposes that he should go to Florida, posing as an ordinary tourist, seek information on the sympathies of the people, and prepare a secret report. Speaks of acquaintances already in Florida. “My plan would be, to hear and observe all that might be passing, & without expressing any opinion of my own.” Also suggests a method of passing on his information to Captain...
156To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 July 1810. Calendared as a two-page letter in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
157To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 27 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 August 1810. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
158To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 14 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Bill was left with me a day or two ago by Mr. Whetcroft, with a request that I would forward it to you. Altho’ I took no Copy of the hurried Note I wrote you by the last Mail, I have an impression, that I pushed the idea, of part of the articles brought by the Blanchy being for me, to an extent not fully warranted by circumstances, or by delicacy, neither of which, I would...
159To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 15 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Having but this moment returned from Marlbro’ where I went on Saturday even’g on a visit to my family, I have only time to offer my best thanks for your esteemed favor of the 9th inst, and to assure you that, I most cordially acquiesce in the plan which you recommend to be pursued in the case to which I refered in my letter of the 6th. inst. I am happy to learn that the National Intelligencer...
160To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 7 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 July 1810. Described as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
161To James Madison from William Foster, Jr., 21 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1810, Boston. Solicits an appointment in Spain, Portugal, Italy, or South America on the basis of his knowledge of French and Spanish and his acquaintance with several New England political figures. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Foster”). 2 pp. The folder containing Foster’s letter also has an undated sheet bearing JM’s notation: “Wm. Foster jr. was named by Mr....
162To James Madison from Robert Fulton, January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
January 1810. In January 1809 at Kalorama, Joel Barlow’s District of Columbia estate, Fulton demonstrated his torpedo to JM, Jefferson, and members of Congress. Favorable response encourages him to present details of his experiments in France and England, which have enabled him to correct the torpedo’s past defects. Asserts that his invention will prevent the necessity of an expensive naval...
163To James Madison from Samuel Fulton, 20 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
On my quittal of the Service in the year Eighteen hundred and three I had the Honour of addressing you on the Subject of my quitting a foreign Service, and offring it to my Native Country. Some Short time after I had the Honour of receiving from you an answer Informing me that nothing Could be Done at that moment nor untill a new organization would take place. About five years past I became a...
164To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 29 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
It having been understood last autumn that a number of intruders had settled on the public lands in Madison County (Bend of Tennessee) Mississippi Territory Mr Thomas Freeman was instructed by direction of the President to notify those persons that unless they signed declarations that they had no claim to the land & obtained permissions to remain as tenants at will, they would be removed by...
165To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 26 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr Harrison states that the swords purchased by Mr Livingston for the State of Virginia cost 257 dollars & 22/100. In order to close the business, the easiest mode would be that you should write to Govr. Tyler to remit that sum to the Treasurer of the United States on account of Mr Livingston; which paymt. being passed to his credit will balance that item in his accounts. Govr. Tyler may, I...
166To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
On enquiring respecting a proper situation in a mercantile house for your nephew, and after consulting with some friends, I find that in order to make a proper selection, some information is wanted as to his particular object and as to his acquirements. Exclusively of retailers, West India & coasting traders &ca., there are two distinct species of Merchants on a large scale vizt. importers of...
167Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 23 November] 1809 (Madison Papers)
President’s message 3d Paragraph. If in any instance &a.—The generality of the expression may encourage the idea that the renewal of the non-intercourse may not have been legal, or suggest that the want of strict legal authority was felt in other & more important points than that which alone we had considered as doubtful. I would therefore prefer to say—“If in permitting British vessels to...
168To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have received the papers for Mr Poinsett and delivered them to him. We have found a vessel which will sail for Rio Janeiro in two or three weeks; it is the only one bound to Brasils & there is none for La Plata even if it was advisable to go directly there. Every circumstance corroborates the opinion that England will try to govern the Spanish colonies through a nominal Spanish regency, and...
169To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, ca. 2 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 2 October 1809. Offered for sale in Parke-Bernet Catalogue No. 1516 (1954), item 274, which describes the letter as a ten-line note regarding the “claim of Govr. Harrison for an annual compensation … respectfully submitted to the President,” docketed at the top “Vincennes, August 30th, 1809,” and endorsed by JM, “Approved.” Also mentioned in Gallatin to William Henry...
170To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 5 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
At Mr Astor’s request I enclose a letter which he read to me. I gave him no opinion on the contents. But he desired me to request that if it was not thought proper to give to the person he means to send a recommendatory letter for Mr Adams, the enclosed might be considered as private and not be sent to the Department of State. I have not yet received the papers for Mr Poinsett; but there...
171To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1810, Treasury Department. Transmits “copies of the instructions issued at several times by this Department with respect to foreign armed Ships or vessels within the waters of the United States” in response to the 18 Jan. resolution of the House of Representatives. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. Enclosures 15...
172To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 2 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Senate having rejected the nominations of Hickman & Wilkinson, I beg leave to submit the following in their stead vizt. Samuel Abbott of Michigan to be Collector of the district of Michillimakinac & Inspector of the revenue for the port of Michillimakinac Denison Darling of Mississippi territory (whose nomination you had withdrawn & sent in its place that of Wilkinson) to be Collector of...
173To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [3 May] 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of an Act for the relief of Arthur St. Clair, and a letter from the Comptroller of the Treasury on the same subject. The phraseology of the Act being different from that adopted in other similar cases, the authority of the President is necessary in order that the money may be paid: and the whole or part will be paid in conformity with his decision. RC ( DLC...
174To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 22 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
In obedience to the Resolution of the Senate of the Sixteenth instant, the Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the President of the United States That exports to and imports from the ports of France have not been nor are now permitted in the execution of the Act “to interdict the commercial intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France and their dependencies...
175To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 15 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
The instructions for the person to be sent to Buenos Ayres, having been filled with the name of Gelston instead of being left blank, and he having refused to go, they are now returned in order that you may direct other copies to be made and to be returned to me as early as possible, as I have found a gentleman who appears to me peculiarly fitted in every respect for the undertaking. It is Mr...
176To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 22 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
Hearing that Mr J. Kilty Smith has been appointed Navy Agent at New Orleans, I think it my duty to state that he was formerly a collector of the internal duties under his uncle Mr Kilty late Supervisor for the district of Maryland; that when he left that office & became a clerk in the Navy department, he was, as appears by the Supervisor’s accounts, debtor to the United States in bonds & cash...
177To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 16 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
It appears that a depreciation of the paper currency of Norway has taken place which requires, for the purpose of calculating the duties, the interference of the President. I enclose for that purpose an Act for your signature; which, if you approve, please to return under cover to Mr Duvall, as I expect to leave this for New York to morrow. I also enclose for your approbation a recommendation...
178To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 16 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I forgot to mention in my letter of yesterday, that in addition to the letter designating the agent to Buenos Ayres as commercial agent of the U. States for that place, a passport in the usual form appears necessary. If this also designates him as commercial agent, the usual description of the person might be omitted. Will you have the goodness to give also directions to that effect. You have...
179To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 16 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Statement transmitted by the Collector of Boston, in relation to the ship Arno which entered Tonningen with a forged Sea Letter. Exclusively of the cases respecting forged marine papers which have from time to time been communicated by the Department of State, one only has come to the knowledge of the Treasury, the particulars of which are explained by the...
180Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 24 November] 1809 (Madison Papers)
The sums which had been previously accumulated in the Treasury, together with the receipts during the year ending on the 30th day of Septr. last (& amounting to more than nine millions of dollars) have enabled us to fulfill all our engagements and to defray the current expences of Government without recurring to any loan. But the insecurity of our commerce and the consequent diminution of the...