104441To James Madison from Nathaniel Massie, [ca. 12 February] 1802 (Madison Papers)
Believing that Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwestern Territory, has violated that confidence and trust reposed in him by the constituted authority of the United States in presiding over the Territory as their chief magistrate, I have thought proper to exhibit to the President such parts of his conduct which appears inconsistent with the nature of his appointment, trusting that when a...
104442To James Madison from William Pinkney, 14 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had yesterday a short interview with Mr. Alopeus, the Russian Minister, who is about to leave this Country by order of his Court, and only waits for a proper Passport to return through France. The Interview was of his own seeking. He told me that in Consequence of a Conversation with Mr. Monroe he had informed his Court that it would be acceptable to the President that immediate diplomatic...
104443To 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...
104444To James Madison from James Sullivan, 18 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Sullivan. 18 June 1806, Boston. “I feel no inclination to make interest for offices, but that of Marshall in this district must soon be vacant as General Skinner is appointed Treasurer of this state. I do not know who will apply, but there will, no doubt, be many candidates. Abraham Lincoln of Worcester who has long been a magistrate there has written to me that he wishes it. He...
104445To James Madison from Larkin Smith, 14 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 August 1801, Ricohoc, King and Queen County. Assumes after reading president’s answer to the New Haven merchants that some removals will be made on political grounds. Recommends Laurence Muse of Hobbs Hole as collector at Norfolk if vacancy occurs there, noting that Muse held office under former administration but was among the few who adhered to republicanism. RC ( DLC ). 3 pp.; docketed...
104446To James Madison from William Jarvis, 25 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor in my last private letter to acquaint you with my having shipped on board the Brig Betty of New York Captn. Morehouse, a pipe of Bucellos Wine a pipe of Lisbon & a quarter Cask of Port agreeable to your instructions. This vessel Sailed the early part of March last, was captured off the mouth of the Tagus, sent to England & there condemned vessel & Cargo, with the sole exception...
104447To James Madison from William Walton Jr., 31 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1804, Santo Domingo. “I have taken the liberty of addressing you several times respecting the nommination of an agent in this place, the necessity of which every day becomes more obvious. I am this moment claiming the ship Hope belonging to Geoe. Barnwell of New York, & the Scr. William of New Bedford captured by the States Scr. L’Amitie & carried into Mayague[z] in Porto Rico. The...
104448To James Madison from Matthew Lyon, 24 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
After writing my note to you of the 22d. I requested my friends Pope & Holland to wait on you to explain my views, with an intention that they should be able to inform me if there were any Reasons appertaining to State policy against my going to England at this time. They haveing led me to consider there is none and informed me that there was a part of The Ship that was not taken up for the...
104449To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 July 1805, New Orleans. “In obedience to the Law providing for the further Government of the Territory of Orleans, I have laid out the Same into convenient Election Districts, and apportioned the representatives to the number of twenty five among the several Counties. A Copy of my Proclamation upon this Subject and of my circular Letter to the Officers named...
104450John S. Barbour to James Madison, 9 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
While in Richmond last fall I enclosed to you my note for 100$ payable four months after date at the U. States branch Bank in this City. I took no memo. of its date & have none with me. But I am quite confident that it was dated anteriour to the third day of Novr. and consequently that it woud become due before the third day of March. I gave you a very strong assurance for its punctual...