112201To Thomas Jefferson from James Maurice, 9 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 9 Sep. 1789 . In case TJ has taken steps to forward his effects to L’Orient on strength of his letter of 7th, he advises that “Captain Calizt has just told me that a Merchant of this town is to go on board of his Vessel tomorrow … to see if she will suit his purpose, and in that case she might be disposed of. But as the Captain will give me a positive answer before next Post, you had...
112202To Thomas Jefferson from James Maurice, 25 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
The honor of this present is to advise you for your future government, that the Vessel, I mentioned to you in my last addresses, sailed yesterday for Virginia, therefore no other opportunity now offers here for America but the ship Aurora Capt. Calizt for Philadelphia, and which will soon be ready to make sail.—I am indeed sorry that it has so happen’d, for it deprives me of a real pleasure,...
112203To Thomas Jefferson from James Maurice, 21 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 21 Sep. 1789 . He received TJ’s of the 16th which he communicated to Captain Calizt, who replies that he could not “put into any other Port than his destined one.” There “is a very fine Brig here well accommodated for Passages which will sail by first Wind for Norfolk … but which I never mentioned to you, because you set no choice, in your first letter, saying it was equally the same...
112204To Thomas Jefferson from James Maurice, 11 September 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 11 Sep. 1789 . Failing to sell his ship, Captain Calizt “is determined on returning to America. You may therefore be as Expeditious as possible in coming down to L’Orient.” He will render TJ every service in his power. RC ( ViWC ); 1 p.; endorsed. Recorded in SJL as received 15 Sep. 1789.
112205To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 13 September 1820 (Madison Papers)
We beg leave to inform you that by the Scipio, Capt Drummond, for Norfolk, we shipped the goods you directed should be purchased, and consigned them to Mess Moses Myers & Son, requesting them to receive Mess Mackay & Campbells instructions respecting them. We judged it best to send them to Norfolk as there may be no vessel from hence to the Rappahannoc this twelvemonth. We must apprize you...
112206To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 24 October 1820 (Madison Papers)
We beg to hand Accot sales of your Tobacco pr. scipio, with your Accot Currt. balance £35..12..5. due to you. By the next vessel for Virginia we shall ship the 10 sacks of Salt which you wish for. Mess MacKay & Campbell handed us your dft for £100. on us, & which we shall accordingly appropriate to them if such is your wish—it will in that case leave a balance of £64.7.7. against you,...
112207To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 19 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
Since we had this pleasure we have disposed of your remaining Tobacco at prices which we hope will be satisfactory & now beg to hand you Account Sales of the same leaving to your Cr. £278. 13. 5. The business done in Tobacco this month has been extensive & at ¼ a ½ advance upon prices of August—supposing however that these advices would bring forward heavy supplies we have availed ourselves of...
112208To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 1 February 1822 (Madison Papers)
Referring you to our annexed monthly report upon Tobacco &c., we may remark that there appears rather more disposition to purchase in London, by which market ours must now be regulated; about 200 Hhds. had been sold to a Dealer, 128 of which were rather under middling & brought 4½d.; there, as well as here, the want of desirable quality for Ireland & the Home demand is felt, & our highest...
112209To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 2 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
We beg to refer you to the annexed annual report upon Tobacco &c. The Sales of last month have been limitted, amounting only to about 400 Hhds. of which, 182 were Virginia leaf & 140 Strips—60 Hhds Kentucky leaf & 7 Strips—2 Hhds. Maryland, fair quality @ 7½. Holders have been pretty steady during the month; but by the last advices from Virginia received by the packet, it does appear to us...
112210To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 2 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed we beg to hand you the valuations of your Tobacco ⅌ Glide—also the account of some which have been sold—to which we may add No. 14 @ 4¾ d. The Tobacco is certainly good, but our manufacturers run now entirely upon long leafed perfect in the points &c; for such we are getting 7½ & the writer knows that your land will produce as fine as Mr Rives in Nelson. We would recommend your...
112211To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 6 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
Tobacco has been in good demand this week, particularly for the last three days & the sales are not far from 400 Hhds, chiefly Virginias, & at an advance of full ½ upon strips & ¼ upon leaf—holders are looking for a further advance of ¼ perhaps ½. & will probably be sparing sellers until then. The rise is owing to the continued accounts of short supplies this season, the expected arrival of...
112212To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 1 November 1821 (Madison Papers)
Annexed we beg to hand you your Account Current 1 shewing a balance in your favor of £21.15.2 which we hope will be found correct. Since our last letter no material alteration has taken place in our Tobacco market—holders of it continue firm at the late advance. We have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient servants Dr Jas Madison Esq in acct currt & intst to 3d March 1822 with Maury & Latham...
112213To James Madison from Maury and Latham, 27 April 1819 (Madison Papers)
Our firm had the honor to write to you on the 17th instant. We now enclose, Invoice, bill of lading, and bills of parcels, of your goods, Amounting to £32..11..3 in the Constitution, Captn Joseph Seward, bound to Norfolk, consigned to Mr Butler Maury, with directions to forward them to the Care of Mr Stone in Fredericksburg: We enclose to Mr Bell, Copies of the Invoice, bill of lading, & bills...
112214To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Maury, 21 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
the request I made you in the course last month you were good enough to tell me was at that time out of yr power to grant me—and I trust since yr arrival at the City yr finances are better and you will be so good as indulge me with the Loan of 50 or 100 Dollars—which sum will make me completely happy; and yr having to say from good authority that one of yr subjects are made happy from so small...
112215To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Maury, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having applied in Persona, and by Letter, with regard to the small sum of $100, and hearing nothing from you, am rather at a Loss to form a conclusion—but agreeable to the old proverd, I trust Your silence may be construed into consent, I must candedly paint the Situation I, at present, labour under, (Namely) the Fly, has destroyed, all my wheat, and the Frost all my corn, I have a wife and...
112216To 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...
112217To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 10 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 January 1804, New York. Requests a letter of introduction to Governor Claiborne “in favor of Mr Hugh Pollock of this place who is about to settle at New Orleans.” “Mr Pollock has been a Merchant of much respectability here for some years, he married the only Daughter of Mr Joseph Anthony late of Philada. and from a long acquaintance with him I have no hesitation in saying he is quite the...
112218To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 20 July 1790 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 4th Instant came duly to hand and I am much obliged for the information it contained. I have Shiped to the address of my Brother Six hhds Tobacco being the amount of your Crop, should you have occasion you can draw as usual. Inclosed is a Copy your account Balance due £21.10.3 which I have this day taken the Liberty to draw on you for, at 20 days sight, in favor Messrs Ludlow...
112219To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 4 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
Having good reason to suppose that the Office of Collector at Tappahanock will soon be vacant, I have taken the Liberty to request you will do any thing which may be convenient to promote the Election of Mr Laurence Muse, who has long served with much reputation as a deputy in the above office, and is in all respects perfectly Qualified to do the Public every justice. Excuse the Liberty I am...
112220Fontaine Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 18–29 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 3 rd of June your worthy Kinsman M r Geo. Jefferson , Embarked from Lisbon with M r Jonathan Pinckney , Doctor M C. Watkins and myself as Passengers in the Ship Diana for
112221To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 17 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1801, Fredericksburg. Wishes to be considered for collectorship at Alexandria; JM will receive letters from Monroe and others on his behalf. Encloses letters for John Dawson, which the emissary ordered forwarded through Department of State. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Maury had handled the Madison family business affairs in Fredericksburg ( PJM William T. Hutchinson et al., eds., The Papers of...
112222To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 18 April 1789 (Madison Papers)
I have recived your two favors with their respective Inclosures, which have been forwarded. I am happy to hear you are so near being prepared to proceed to business under the new System & I will be much obliged to you to inform me when you expect any thing will be done with respect to the General Impost, and whether or not, you suppose the Interest on Final Settlement Certificates will be...
112223To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 6 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1804, New York. “I beg you to excuse the Liberty I take in introducing to your notice Mr Destrihan, who comes strongly mentioned by my Friends at New Orleans, and I shall feel much obliged at any civilities offered him.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. On the same date, Maury wrote JM a similar letter introducing Pierre Sauvé ( DLC ; 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, except for Sauvé’s name, complimentary...
112224To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 14 June 1789 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you some time since, informing you that as exchange was higher with you, than here, that I should decline taking the Bill I applyed to you for, and that twould be most to your advantage to sell it in New York. Since this Letter, I have shiped the remaining three hhds of your Tobacco to my Brother, and you may draw as usual on them. I have today drawn on you in favor of French L. Gray...
112225Fontaine Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew James Maury of Liverpool having been charged by his Father to give you a call before his return to England , and he being now about to acco m pany my Sister Matilda to the Springs I avail myself of the opportunity of making them both known to you—with real Esteem I am RC
112226To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 1 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having a private Conveyance I take the Liberty to inclose you a Pamphlet just Published. If I can on any occassion Render my services acceptable to you at this place, where I have made an establishment in the Commission business, I shall have particular therein, being with real esteem Dear Sir Your mo He RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. The pamphlet was probably [James Cheetham], A Narrative of the...
112227To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 14 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have lately imported from England a small quantity of Talevera Wheat, which was procured by a particular friend of my Brothers, from the Farm of Sir Watkins Williams Wynne of Wynnstay Wales, who is estimated to be one of the most celebrated aggriculturist[s] in that Country; and as you, at least , have the reputation of being a Zealous promoter of that Science in this , I have taken the...
112228To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 26 May 1790 (Madison Papers)
It having been suggested to the Inhabitants of this place and Falmouth, that the people of the Lower Counties have presented a petition to Congress, praying the removal of the naval office to Urbanna, I have been solicited to request you will so far Interest yourself as to have the Business delayed, untill we can have an opportunity of forwarding from the Inhabitants of this Town a Petition,...
112229To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 25 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Having good reasons to believe that unfair, and unfounded, representations have, or will be made to the Executive, with a view to injure the reputation of my Brother James in his Official Character, I take the Liberty to address you on that Subject, and to request you to Suspend any Opinion thereon, untill time can be given for investigation, which I am persuaded will terminate honorably to...
112230To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 19 February 1801 (Madison Papers)
(A true Copy) By Express from the City of Washington to the Editor of the Times!! This Moment the Election is Decided. Morris from Vermont absented himself, so that Vermont was for Jefferson—the four Members that had voted for Burr from Maryland put in Blank Ticketts—the result was then Ten for Jefferson. I hope you will have the Cannon out to announce the News. Yours—— N.B. This was the...
112231To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 24 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1811, Georgetown. Called on JM “this Morning” but found him engaged with Secretary of State Smith. Offers himself as a candidate for the collectorship vacated by the removal of Laurence Muse. Has no testimonials ready; “I presume however that your own knowledge of me may be Sufficient to Judge in that respect.” If documents are needed he can have them in four or five days. RC ( DNA...
112232Fontaine Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately imported from England a small quantity of Talevera Wheat, which was procured by a particular Friend of my Brothers from the Farm of Sir Watkins Williams Wynne of Wynnstay, Wales , who is estimated to be one of the most celebrated aggriculturists in that Country, and as you, at least , have the reputation of being a zealous promoter of that Science, in this , I have taken the...
112233To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 20 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1805, New York. “I have been duly favored with your Letter of the 10th Instant [not found], and am much obliged by your attentions, I have also a Letter from Mr Dawson, who mentions, that he will present a petition to Congress, which I fear will be of no avail, I have however Inclosed the necessary Documents from our Custom House to him by this days Mail, and requested Mr Duval to...
112234To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 2 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1805, New York. “In the month of November last I received a Consignment of Coffee from Baltimore, the duties on which amounted to upwards $2400 dollars & Sold it for Exportation, intending to reserve for my friend the advantage of the Drawback, but not knowing that it was necessary to reenter the Same, at the Custom House here, untill too late to effect my object, as you will See by...
112235Enclosure: Observations on Talavera Wheat by an Unidentified Gentleman, 20 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations of the Gentleman who procured the Wheat (called the Talevera wheat) at Wynnstay , the residence of Sir Watkins Williams Wynne . Sep r 20. 1818 “I went over to Wynnstay while it was growing and saw a very fine Crop, although it was only put in the Ground in March, the great utility of this Corn, is that it can be sowed in the Spring after a Crop of Turnips, upon those Soils that...
112236To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 10 July 1791 (Madison Papers)
On the other side you have a State of your a/c which if found right please pay the amount to my order in favor of Messrs. Philips Cramond & Co of Philadelphia at 30 days sight. Two hhds of your Tobacco are Shiped on board the Ship Venus, Edward Flin Master, & Consigned to Mr James Maury of Liverpool. I will thank you to inform me if any thing hath been done in the business you were so good as...
112237To James Madison from James Maury, 18 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
From time to time I lately have had the honor of transmitting you the orders in Council relative to Neutrals. In this you have a price Current with the remark that the apprehension of a rupture with the U: S: A: appears rather increasing and has occasioned some advances in several articles of American produce, tho’ none in Cotton. I have the honor to be with perfect respect your Most Servant...
112238To James Madison from James Maury, 7 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I regret to find, by your letter of the 20th Feby that some of the goods sent were higher priced than you contemplated: & I can readily account for your remark so far as relates to the glasswares, the silk hose, & furniture calico: each of these being entitled to a drawback on exportation, but the expences at the excise office & custom house in stamps bonds & entry would, on such small...
112239To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 17 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I am lately arrived here and settling in the Virginia Business. In July I left Fredericksburg, not long before when I had been in Albemarle at the Election, where I saw many of your Friends. They made a good Choice, and indeed I am happy to inform you the people have generally chosen more judiciously this year than last. At least I think so, several of Mr. Madison’s most powerful opponents...
112240To James Madison from James Maury, 30 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose you a price current for this month, to which I beg leave to refer for the State of this market for imports from the U.S.A. Not having received the Acts passed between the first Session of the fourth & second session of the fifth, between the second Session of the fifth & first Session of the sixth, nor those since the last named Session, of Congress—I pray you will...
112241To James Madison from James Maury, 24 June 1822 (Madison Papers)
This is merely for the pleasure of inclosing a News paper, in which you will find that the bill for opening intercourse with the United States & the British Colonies has been passed in the Upper House also. How many things have we lived to see come to pass, which, in this country have for ages been considered next to impossible! And this one of them. I rejoice with you on this thing being in a...
112242To James Madison from James Maury, 22 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 6th. instant, and am truly mortified to inform you that Embargo breakers have continued to arrive. I now count within my district, in the whole, from the commencement of this business by the James, twenty two. Inclosed you have Copies of the reports at this Customhouse of fourteen of them as pr List annexed. As soon as I can obtain the same particulars...
112243To James Madison from James Maury, 10 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 November 1802, Liverpool. Since writing his dispatch of 28 Sept. he has received JM’s of 26 Aug. and will conform to its instructions. “I am truly concerned to have occasion again to submit to you the propriety of making known to our ship owners & Merchants the necessity of having such of their vessels as be destined for this Country navigated by a Master & three fourths of the Crew...
112244To James Madison from James Maury, 5 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 23d. July. At the commencement of the war the prospects were favorable to all articles of the produce of the United States, but the prohibitions of France & Holland to all commercial intercourse with this country, added to the Blockades of the Elbe & Weser continue these markets in a most depressed state. The crops in general throughout the United...
112245To James Madison from James Maury, 20 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Mr Joy has desired me to forward the inclosed. Wheat & Flour advanced very suddenly some days ago & the prevalent opinion is that prices are yet to be higher. I have not been able to do any thing satisfactory with the Tobaccoe you were so good as to consign me in 1810. It is all on hand. With high respect & esteem I have the honor to be your obliged friend & Servt Flour 70/ a 74/. ⅌ barrel...
112246To James Madison from James Maury, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The free shipping of Goods to the United States subsequent to the revocation of the orders in council suggested to me that some chease might not be unacceptable & I have, without order , sent you two by the Argo for Alexandria, which I hope you will recieve in good condition: to insure which they are in Lead as before. I inclose the bill of parcels. All your Tobaccoe ⅌ Adeline is on hand. I...
112247To James Madison from James Maury, 3 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to present you my congratulations on your becoming president of the United States, hoping you will experience that comfort in the office, which those, who undertake so arduous an one under the influence of such motives as your’s, so highly merit. The partial repeal of the Embargo law was indeed very unexpected in this country; but the late revocation of the orders in council has...
112248To James Madison from James Maury, 24 February 1827 (Madison Papers)
I am much indebted for your very acceptable letter of the 25 Novr, but cannot have the pleasure of answering it farther at this juncture. With this are four Liverpool Mercuries: in two of them are remarks on Negroe Slavery in Virginia, in the two others, signed Virginian, the correctness of those remarks is disputed. I request to know if Virginian be right in what he states of the early...
112249To James Madison from James Maury, 1 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 23d. past. I avail of the first opportunity to inform you that I have this morning received official notice of his Britannic Majesty having judged it expedient to establish the most rigorous Blockade at the entrance of the mouth of the Elbe & to maintain & enforce the Same in the strictest manner according to the Usages of War. I have the Honor to be...
112250To James Madison from James Maury, 16 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
Mr Joy requests me to forward the inclosed. The Murder of Mr Purceval has occasiond much consternation. A Successor is not yet appointed, but probably will be in a few days. Some speak of the Marquis of Wellesley. With high respect & esteem I am Your obliged friend & Sert RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 3). See George Joy to JM, 16 May 1812 , and n. 1.