104521To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 28 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
G. Granger presents his compliments to the President, and informs him that it is not contemplated to continue the route mentiond by Mr Verdier after the 1st of next month. Expresses will be sent when the president wishes it; but it will be much the most convenient to have the Agent here. G. Granger has written to Mr Verdier to this effect, and he returns the letter. RC ( DLC ). See Paul...
104522H. R. Jennings to James Madison, 6 December 1829 (Madison Papers)
Will Sire be so good as to return some Answer to the Letter that I handed You some time since from my father Ro C Jennings as I shall go to Norfolk tomorrow, & it will be a great gratification to hime to receive some Answer from You by me as Sincerely wishing that I may receive it this Evening if it will not trouble You too Much to give the Letter to Mr. Duval, that I may get it tonight as the...
104523To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, ca. 12 May 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 12 May 1792. In his letter to JM of 8 May , Taylor wrote, “I shall have another opportunity of writing you again soon and inclosing you the Constitution,” in that of 17 May, “I wrote you a few days past and inclosed you our Constitution.” Taylor’s enclosure was A Constitution or Form of Governmen [ t ] for the State of Kentucky (Lexington, 1792; Evans Charles Evans, ed.,...
104524To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
Will you give the inclosed a serious perusal, and make such corrections in matter & manner as it needs, & that without reserve, & with as little delay as possible, as I mean to submit it in like manner to the other gentlemen, singly first, & then together. The part respecting the treasury department is not yet prepared. A concluding paragraph is also to be added, when we see if any other...
104525To James Madison from William Jones, 8 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
Will you be pleased to name the three 74s now building one of which is to be launched on the 20 Instant at Charlestown Massts. and the other two are in great forwardness. I am very respectfully your Obdt Servt RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). RC docketed by JM . JM inserted an asterisk here and wrote below Jones’s signature: “*1. Independence / 2. Union / 3. Franklin (the...
104526To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 March 1806, New Orleans. “On the 24. instant, the House of Assembly formed a Quorum; and on the following day I delivered to them an Address, of which the inclosed is a Copy. “I am anxious to learn the real state of affairs between the United States, and foreign nations—and particularly so, as it relates to Spain. The free navigation of the Mobile, by...
104527To James Madison from Richard Peters, 1 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have been much engaged since the Reciept of your Favour, enclosing Robinson’s Cases, & Strickland’s Observations on American Agriculture. I return you my grateful Acknowledgments for your Kindness & Attention. It was with Difficulty I prevailed on the Printer to continue the Publication of Robinson’s Cases. It is a Work much interesting to the Citizens of these United States, diplomatic,...
104528To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 2 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I received (only yesterday) your Circular of the 20 August last, and have taken due note to pay every respect to its contents. I have at this moment a seaman left with me by Capn. Dennis of the Schooner Abigail of Boston, in July last. The fellow was landed Sick, indeed almost incurable, and has cost me already above $200. I shall present the account to Mr. Pinckney and hope it will be...
104529To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 12 November 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have just committed to the press, the 2d vol. of my collection of Debates on the adoption of the Federal Constitution in 1788, which will include the Virginia deliberations on that interesting question, in which you took an active and conspicuous part: will you, therefore, have the goodness, if it meets your convenience, to transmit me, by mail a corrected copy of your remarks, for this...
104530To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 25 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
I think it my duty to Communicate to you Some circumstances, that have relation to the Embargo. Two of our Vessels only remain in Port, and they will depart about the 1. May. The Colony now begins to feel the want of Beef, Pork, Flour, Candles, Butter, Tobacco Fresh Beef, Soap. All these articles are doubled in price, Since Jany. By July the want will be very manifest as the Great quantities...
104531To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 14 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 December 1811, Alexandria. “I have the honor to inform you that, to my great astonishment your messenger Ths. McGraw called on me this afternoon to inform me that owing to being disappointed by the Skipper of the packet, who promised him to go up yesterday afternoon, & again today,… he was still here. As it realy appears that the blame lays entirely with the packet man, who it seems has no...
104532To James Madison from John Graham, 8 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Packets addressed to you were handed to me this Morning by Mr Thomson who has, as they will inform you, a Diplomatic appointment from the govt of Buenos Ayres. He does not intimate any expectation of being received in that Character at present, but he intimated an intention of waiting here until an answer was received from you. He also said that he was charged with the delivery to...
104533To James Madison from Thomas H. Williams, 14 June 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1809, Washington, Mississippi Territory. Forwards petition from Seth Lewis and twelve other attorneys who recommend Drury W. Breazeale for the vacancy in Madison County, Mississippi Territory, if Congress will pass a law establishing a judicial district there. Takes this action as acting territorial governor and suggests the petition should go to the secretary of state, but “in giving...
104534To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 19 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Reports that he received JM’s 29 Nov. 1802 letter with its enclosures on 10 Jan. and forwarded the letter to Hũlings by hired express. “I presume it has by this time reached him.” “At the date of the last advices from New Orleans, that post continues shut to the American deposit, and it was not understood that the Intendant was likely to revoke his decree. I...
104535To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 28 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I wrote to you a few days agoe stating the nature of the Trade carried on between Amelia & the southern states & how highly advantageous to Great Britain the present nonintercourse act was in enabling her to pour her manufactures in upon us, free of duty , to bring them in her own Ships & carry away in them , all our produce that she wants at her own prices. I did not know whether this state...
104536To James Madison from Oliver W. Ogden, 11 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the reception this day, of the Presidents commission, of Marshal of the New Jersey District. I shall immidiately repair to the District Judge, give security and take the Official Oaths, with a determination to discharge the duties of Marshal, with integrity and diligence. I have the honor to be very respectfully Your most Obt. Very Humble Servt. DNA : RG...
104537To James Madison from Joel Barlow, 13 May 1806 (Madison Papers)
I think you will pardon my solicitude if I offer a few words more on Barbary affairs before I leave this place. There are several reasons which would induce me to advise freighting a private ship rather than sending a public one to Tunis with the presents & the Ambassador. 1. It is cheaper by many thousand dollars. 2. She might be fitted away much sooner; as I understand that it is impossible,...
104538To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 8 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
In conformity with your request I now acknowledge the receipt of Your favour & the inclosures. Instructions Commission Letter of Credence, cypher Passports & Letters to Messieurs Willink Staphorst & Hubbard. As I shall take at least two thirds of my Outfit in Europe You will my dear sir oblige me by writing to them soon to answer my Drafts for as much of the Outfit as I choose to draw for on...
104539To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 12th: June I had last the honor of writing to you, wherewith I informed you of the French troops having taken possession of the Electorate of Hannover; since which much apprehension was still entertained, that on the shores of the Elbe, it might nevertheless come to bloody actions, the Hannoverian troops rejecting to comply with the demands of the French to lay down their arms upon...
104540To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter for mr. Jay being of a private nature, I have thought it better to put it under your cover lest it might be opened by some of his clerks in the case of his absence. But I inclose a press copy of it for yourself, as you will perceive the subject of it referred to you as well as to him. I ask your aid in it so far as you think right, and to have done what you think right. If...
104541To James Madison from William Pinkney, [12 March] 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have received from Mr. Brougham, with whose high Character you are acquainted, the enclosed Letters for you and for myself. Mr Bentham sent me a parcel, which I will deliver in a few Days. Business requires my absence at Baltimore for a short Time—and as the Court is about to a[d]journ I intend to leave Washington Tomorrow. During my Absence I shall hold myself in Readiness to attend to any...
104542To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
Our troubles with Spain are not ended, nor is it possible to say when they will be. It was hoped and presumed that this minister would have been authorisd to settle every difficulty, but it appears that he came, simply, to ask explanations, and report those given to his government, to amuse, and procrastinate as his predecessor had done. He admits that he is personally satisfied, as to the...
104543Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 20 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your kind favor of the 12th (post-mark-14th) was received on the 17th, & I wished to answer it by return of post, but found it impossible. I wrote, however, by that mail to Mr Clay, saying that, provided the duties were such as I felt competent to, the office would be very acceptable; and that my determination would be communicated the moment I could receive the necessary information on the...
104544To James Madison from Prettyman Merry, 17 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have a Son Doc Samuel Merry that hath been in A loe state of health for some time past, And he wishes to spend this winter in some of the Mediterranean islands for his health. And he wishes to get the appointment of Surgon or Surgons mate in Our fleet whis is stationed in that quarter. I can only informe you that the Doc. hath had for several years (before his ilness) an extencive practice...
104545To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 24 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 August 1802, Cowes. “Our Crop of Corn is half saved in these parts & in exceeding good order from our having had no rain for these three weeks & we only want a Continuance of favorable weather to secure abundance. Our prices are now nominal, there being little grain of any Sort at market.… Every thing goes on as usual. I pay due attention to your Circular of 1st Augt 1801 & the papers it...
104546To James Madison from James Maury, 19 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Since the conclusion of the peace at Ghent I have had the honor to address you by several opportunities, expressing my wish to be continued in the situation I have, for so many years, filled at this place & requesting to be so continued. By the National Intelligencer of 7th Ulto I have the satisfaction to find you have had the goodness to anticipate my wishes, for which I present you my...
104547To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 21 June 1791 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here on Sunday evening. Yesterday I sent your note to Lieper who immediately called & paid the 200 Dollars, which I have exchanged for a post note & now inclose. I mentioned to the Atty. Gen. that I had a note on him, & afterwards sent it to him, saying nothing as to time. I inclose you also a post note for 35. Dollars to make up my deficit of expences (25.94 D.) to pay mr. Elsworth...
104548To James Madison from Bolling Hall, 8 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
It is with sincere regret that I address you in the language of complaint. But when I reflect on the Continued scenes of disaster and disgrace, which have attended Our arms, in the attempt to Conquor upper Canada—when I call to mind the surrender of Hull, the masacre at French Town, our loss at Queenston at Fort Meiggs and the recent surrender of two Genl a Colo and the loss of more than six...
104549To James Madison from John Murray & Sons and Others, 31 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1811, New York. The subscribers recommend John Gilmour, who is a respectable and intelligent gentleman and a fit person for a consulship. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Gilmour”). 2 pp. Signed by Murray & Sons and twelve others, including Henry Remsen. Docketed by Monroe as a “recommdn of a Consul for Glasgow.” Probably enclosed in Gilmour to Monroe, 2 Dec. 1811...
104550To James Madison from Benjamin Pond, 20 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1812, Washington. Recommends William P. Van Ness “as a person of high respectability … who is well versed in legal knowledge.” Believes him suitable for appointment to a district judgeship in New York. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Van Ness”). 1 p. Benjamin Pond (1768–1814) was a Republican representative from a northern New York district in the Twelfth Congress. JM was...
104551Benjamin Romaine to James Madison, 30 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to send to you three pamphlets on the controversy between the late President Adams, and H. G. Otis and Company. Their Appeal having been made "to the people of the United States," as a member of this community, therefore, I have rendered my decision, as a Juror in the case; and as Stated in those pamphlets, Subscribed—An old Citizen of New York. You will recollect that I...
104552To James Madison from Henry Rutgers, 14 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance the Bearer hereof Mr Robert White an intimate friend of mine, & one of the Directors of the Manhattan Co: who is going to Washington on special business. Your accustomary attention, shewn to him I shall ever consider as given to myself, and on all occasions shall be happy to acknowledge it. I remain Dear Sir with unfeigned [e]steem Your most Obedient...
104553To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1797 (Madison Papers)
I was informed on my arrival here that Genl. Pinckney’s dispatches had on their first receipt excited in the administration a great deal of passion: that councils were held from day to day, and their ill temper fixed at length in war; that under this impression Congress was called: that the tone of the party in general became high, and so continued till the news of the failure of the bank of...
104554To James Madison from Thomas H. Williams, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas H. Williams. 2 June 1806, Washington, Missouri Territory. “On this day I received under cover from the Department of State a duplicate commission for Cowles Meade esqr. who has been appointed my Successor as Secretary of the Mississippi Territory; I have at the same moment the satisfaction to learn that he has arrived at Natchez, and that I shall have the pleasure of seeing him...
104555To James Madison from William Jones, 7 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
From day to day have I been in expectation of receiving something, at least from the Lakes of Sufficient Importance to communicate to you but my last from Chauncey is of the 20th and from Perry of the 21st. ulto. It appears by the papers that Com Chauncey must have left Sacketts Harbour again with the addition of his New Schooner last Sunday Week and it is also said that the British fleet are...
104556To James Madison from John C. Calhoun, 13 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
The writer of the enclosed was formerly a professor of Mathematicks in the College of Georgetown, and has the reputation, I believe deservedly, of being among the best mathematicians and Scholars in our country. While I was in the Department of War, he was appointed one of the visitors to West Point; and he evinced on the occasion, so much proficiency in the various branches of Sciences taught...
104557To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my publick letter of the 16. I have recd. yr. private one of July 30th. with the originals of those of the 29th. They were sent from Paris by Mr. Livingston who expressed his satisfaction to find that our conduct had been approved in the great outline and surprise at the intimation it conveyed of a wish that the money intended for France had been so applied. He had not then (28. octr.)...
104558Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 11 January 1833 (Madison Papers)
On christmas morning, In attempting to rise, I found myself completely nullified , and almost as stiff as a statue, in the body. I had for some days felt a slight pain in the back, which had now almost impreceptibly ripened into quite a severe acute rheumatism, that rendered every attempt at motion excessively painful. In the course of 36 hours, the stiffness disappeared; but I had to confine...
104559To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 9 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pedersen has the Honor to present his Compliments to the Secretary of State, and to acknowledge the receipt of his Note of the 4th. instant enclosing a Letter from the President of the United States to His Majesty the King of Denmark and Norway, and also a Copy of the Same for His Excellency the Minister of foreign affairs. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Denmark.
104560To James Madison from James Monroe, 6 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
We were sorry you cod. not make it convenient to call on us; hope you have arrivd be fore this safe. An agreeable journey cannot be calculated on. I must trouble you with some small commissions that I fear you will find little leasure to attend to provided the States are assembled—but you will postpone any attention to these to give preference to affrs. of more consequence. The day before I...
104561To James Madison from James Taylor, 7 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that we reachd this place on the 6th. inst in good Spirits & health generally. We have been so unfortunate as to have all our public stores taken by the British with I think four officers & Twenty three non commissioned officers & Privates and a great lot of our private baggage. The Genl. was so desirous that we should arrive at this place that he did not...
104562To James Madison from Rufus King, 17 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1802, London. No. 67. Reports strong support for the definitive treaty in Parliament despite Lord Grenville’s speech against it. Will send a copy of the debates as soon as published. Encloses a copy of the convention and additional articles between Great Britain and Russia, together with the acts of accession of Denmark and Sweden. The article concerning trade with the colonies and Lord...
104563Robert Miller to James Madison, 8 December 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the Libberty of this Confidential Communication on a Subject Pregnant with Good or Evil to the Human family, and of vital importance to this Union. Lucretius calls it (truly) the origin of things; it being that Science by which the Ancients invented, and yet concealed the Machinery, this Airy Camœra Contains the patterns of all things, its value but one Talent, here numbers, Letters and...
104564To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 15th. came to hand yesterday. I am very thankful for the discretion you have exercised over the letter. That has happened to be the case which I knew to be possible, that the honest expressions of my feelings towards mr. A. might be rendered mal-a-propos from circumstances existing & known at the seat of government, but not seen by me in my retired situation. Mr. A. & myself were...
104565To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 20 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 November 1802. Gives a brief history of the origin of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais’s claim against the U.S. beginning with French cash advances to the U.S. and shipment of military supplies in 1776 and 1777. Encloses several documents illustrating the facts on which the treasury decision against Beaumarchais was based. Lists facts that are not in dispute by either party and states...
104566To James Madison from Andrew Glassell, 28 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have wished much for to have Seen you & your family, but I have been some times this Summer afflicted in bodey, but all in mercy, I have been delt with: my dear sir how Glad I am that you have put an end to a distructive war, I hope you & me will never see aney more of it our land, for it is shurley a havey Judgement to aney land where it is, & I looked upon it as a scurge upon us for we...
104567To James Madison from John Fowler and Others, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Fowler and Others. 28 March 1806, Washington. “Understanding that an appointment for the Consulate of Tunis is under consideration of the executive we beg leave to recommend to your notice Doctor Wm. C. Smith as a Character well calculated to fill that important Station.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Smith”). 1 p.; signed by John Fowler, Leonard Covington, Abram...
104568To James Madison from John Baptiste Sartori, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Explains that private business has required his return to the U.S. Before his departure, he appointed his father vice-consul in Rome and Stefano Desplas vice-consul at Civitavecchia, “the principal Port in the Roman Territory.” Requests that his absence be excused. Has today received a letter from Desplas of 10 Mar. reporting Tripoli’s threat of a declaration of war...
104569To James Madison from Zebulon Hollingsworth (Abstract), 26 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 February 1805, Warton, Kent County, Maryland . “Having received an appointment in the Judiciary of this State which I have concluded to accept I take the liberty to request you to communicate to the President of the United States the resignation of my office of Attorney of the Maryland District and at the same time to transmit to him my sincere expressions of an affectionate veneration and...
104570To James Madison from Zachariah Lewis, 7 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 January 1804, New York. “Your letter of the 30th. ult. directed to E. Belden & Co. together with a copy of the first laws of the present Congress, were received this day. As you request an immediate answer, I improve this moment to inform you, that I have lately purchased the establishment (of the Commercial Advertiser & the Spectator) of E. Belden & Co.—they having relinquished this kind of...