129501From James Madison to James Monroe, 8 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. De Neuville arrived here on Saturday and sets out this morning on his return. I inclose his letter of Credence with a note of the date of its delivery. Be so good as to have an answer to the K. of the Netherlands sent to me for signature. That to the K. of Wertemburg is returned. Friendly respects The inclosed letters [ sic ] from I. B. may be worth attention in estimating and comparing...
129502To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 8 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Act of the 30. of April 1816 appropriates 250,000 Dollars for Custom-House establishments. It will, probably, be a sum sufficient for the five principal commercial Cities; but I have not received satisfactory information from any Collector, but the Collector of Boston, upon whose report I now transmit to you an official statement, which you will be so good as to return with your directions...
129503To James Madison from Josiah Meigs, 8 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inclose, with this, a Sketch copied from a Vignette which it is proposed to cause to be impressed on the Patents for Bounty Lands to the Soldiers of the late army. I do not think myself authorised to annex this ornament to the Patent without your approbation. The Vignette is engraved by the celebrated Anderson of New-York —it will not increase at all the expence of the...
129504To James Madison from James Monroe, 8 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The business with Mr Bagot being suspended, & that with Algiers on acct of the Deys letter which I have sent first to New York, & in case of failure there, to Mr Crowninshield for translation, & that with Russia in the same state, till I get an answer from Mr Ingersol, I shall take a trip for a few days to Loudoun, to look to my harvest, & to my health. Mr Hughes has returnd. His communication...
129505To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 9 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Nothing has been heard from Genl Meriwether or Mr Franklin, upon the subject of their appointments to treat with the Chickasaws. Should either of them decline it will be necessary to make another selection immediately. I would respectfully recommend Mr Sharpe to fill the vacancy Should the [ sic ] happen. It seems that he did not receive his appointment to treat with the Indians on the Wabash...
129506To James Madison from Roger Strong, 9 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
It is understood that there are many applications for the Office of Marshall, for the Southern District of NewYork, become vacant by the death of Genl. Smith, nevertheless I beg leave to say that if a Commission be given me for the purpose, I will assume the Duties of that Office, and use my best Endeavours to perform them faithfully and satisfactorily. At the same time Sir, I do not wish to...
129507From James Madison to Richard Rush, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 29. Ult: with the remarks on Mr. Wirt’s letter came duly to hand. The latter were communicated to Mr. W., with an intimation, that if he had any further observations to make on the subject, they might go in the first instance to the Treasury Dept. It is more than probable that your view of the subject will be satisfactory. I inclose for your perusal a letter from Judge...
129508To James Madison from José Francisco Corrêa da Serra, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
You know too well my respectful, and I beg leave to say friendly sentiments towards you, and my personal feelings towards the Nation of which you are the head, to be persuaded without difficulty, that of all the diplomatic missions in which my Sovereign would employ me, none would have such allurements to me, as that near the United States. You have Long ago known my nomination to it, and I...
129509To James Madison from James Taylor, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed by Leut Jos: P. Taylor son of our worthy connection Col. Richard. I take gr[e]at pleasure in assureing you that he is a fine young Man & one who did great credit to the service in the late War. Should both himself & Major Zachary be induced to accept the appointm[e]nts recently offered to him, I assure you I think they will be an acquisition to the service. I have the...
129510To James Madison from James Taylor, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
A Letter was shewn me a day or two ago from the adjutant Genl of the southern Department to the following purport dircted to Cap R D Richardson Comdr of this place “The opinion of the Hon the Secy of War has been asked as to the propriety of continuing NewPort as a Military Post & Depot” as soon as his wishes are known you shall be advised. Now sir all those who have heard the thing mentioned...
129511Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Ebenezer Otis, late Keeper of the whitehead Light House, having died, Charles Haskell appears, from the enclosed letter, to be properly qualified as his successor. I am, very respectfully RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). Docketed by Dallas: “Respectfully submitted to the President” on 13 July 1816; and by JM : “The appt. of Chs. Haskell approvd.” Enclosure not found.
129512From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 7th. and return the communications from Mr. Adams. The arrangement of the fisheries is a delicate subject, as it relates to the public sensibility; to its intrinsic merits; and to the peculiar importance attached to it by respectable names. It will be better to do nothing, than to surrender the point of right, or to accept what may be of small value, with an actual...
129513To James Madison from Edward Coles, 11 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have just had the pleasure to receive your letter of the 7th, and hasten, agreeably to your request, to inform you of my decision in relation to the proposed trip to St. Petersburg. Having nothing at this time to engage my attention at home, and being desirous of seeing Europe, I have no objection to availing myself of this occasion to do so; and am ready to set out as soon as I may receive...
129514To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 11 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of the 4. instant; and shall alter the Circular on the currency, in the way which you suggest. The receipt of several additional reccommendations for the Loan Office in New-Hampshire, induces me to suspend an application for the Commission in favor of Mr. Plumer, until you have seen the doccuments now sent. I do not anticipate, however, a change in your instructions....
129515From James Madison to Samuel Lane, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday yours of the 5th. Having full confidence in the judgment of Mr. Hassler, I take for granted that the scite chosen by him for an Observatory is well adapted to it. In comparing it however with others, it is necessary to attend to the difference in the degree of fitness, and in the cost of ground and of conveniency to the public. Mr. Munroe Superintendant of the City will...
129516From James Madison to Thomas Munroe, [12 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
Mr. H. Who is to survey the Coasts, has selected for the scite of an Observy. a square north of the Captl. including the House formerly Gen: Washington; an entire square being necessary for the purpose. In comparing this scite with others, it will be necessary to know the cost to the pub: of the ground, as well as to take into view the inconvenecy of alienating from all other uses, the square...
129517From James Madison to Richard Rush, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Col: Lane informs me that Mr. Hassler has selected for the scite of an Observatory which will have relation to the survey of the Coasts, the square North of the Capitol, which includes the spot on which the House formerly Gen. Washington’s stood; and that Mr. H. considers it necessary that the entire square should be exclusively appropriated to the object. I can have no doubt of the intrinsic...
129518To James Madison from Samuel Denton, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Being informed that the office of Consul at Bordeaux will soon become vacant in consequence of the determination of Mr Lee to leave France, & whose arrival here is daily expected—Many of my Republican Friends have recommended it to me to apply to the Government for the Office in case there should be a Vacancy. I therefore beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate for this office in such an...
129519To James Madison from Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Je crains de n’avoir rendu que très imparfaitement dans une langue qui ne m’est point familière les sentimens dont je suis pénétré je prie votre excellence de vouloir bien me permettre de lui en réitérer l’impression en la remerciant de l’accueil qu’elle a bien voulu me faire à sa campagne. Je regarde en effet Monsieur le Président les Etats Unis comme une seconde patrie et c’est à mon...
129520To James Madison from Perrin Willis, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have been informed that the Government intend building an observatory in this place. Though the commission on the Sum to erect such a building would be nec[e]ssarily Small, I am desirous to be appointed agent to purchase the ground and erect the building. The performance of the duty with that fidelity which I purpose will develop to the Government my talent for business and thereby render me...
129521From James Madison to James Monroe, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Herewith are the papers recd. from Mr. Hughs. He seems to have been no wise sparing of diplomatic politeness to the Spanish Govr. You will of course express the satisfaction afforded by the successful execution of his commission in reference to our Captive Citizens with an approbation of the interest taken in behalf of the English & French Captives; and forward the documents to Mr. Erving,...
129522To James Madison from John Graham, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
As Mr Monroe has not yet returned from Loudoun, and may not be here today as it is raining, I have thought that I should do right in sending you the enclosed Copy of a Letter received from Mr Bagot, since Mr Monroe left this, as he will doubtless wish to know your opinion upon the subject to which it relates before he answers it. I also send some Papers in spanish which have been given to us...
129523To James Madison from John Sidell, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Office of Marshal of the Southern distt of New York having become vacant, by the much lamented death of Genl John Smith, and having been appointed and discharged the duties of Deputy Marshal under that Gentleman, and which duties being many, and arduous during the late War, there being no regulars deposit for prisoners nearly until the close, recurrence were necessary and frequent to the...
129524To James Madison from William Simmons, 13 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter from Captain Samuel Perkins who for many years acted in the Quarter Master Department at West Point in the State of New York, and has been charged with the disbursement of large sums of public Money at that post, as well as in this City, and at other places, all of which he has to my knowledge honourably and faithfully accounted for, and has always borne the reputation of a...
129525To James Madison from John Rhea, 14 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
This morning I received a letter from John McKee Esqr. agent &c—informing me that he had received a letter from the United States Factor of that agency, informing him that he, (the Factor) will not be able to furnish goods necessary for the treaty untill he sends to New-Orleans to purchase them and that Bread stuffs cannot be procured untill the new Crops are fit for use. From information...
129526To James Madison from Richard Rush, 14 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I had before observed, in the newspapers, some account of the affair of which Judge Tucker’s letter speaks more particularly. I doubt, from the state of the facts which he exhibits, if the case can be reached with any effect unless under the act of June 5. 1794. There may be difficulties even under this act. The pamphlet which I beg leave to enclose, will serve to show the footing upon which...
129527From James Madison to José Francisco Corrêa da Serra, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your favor of the 10th. inst: Altho’ I hope the return of your health will have enabled you to leave Philada. I will not suppress an assurance of the pleasure with which I shall receive your promised visit. The sentiments both national and personal which you express on occasion of the appointment which makes you a link between our two Countries, coincide too much with my...
129528From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your several letters of the 5. 7. 8. & 11th. Your Statement in the case of Mr. Hassler, was sanctioned & sent to the Treasy; as was the proposed purchase of a Custom-House at Boston. Be so good as to have issued a Commission for Mr. Plumer, as Loan Officer for N.H. The recommendations of Mr. Wentworth are very weighty; but being local, justify the preference of Mr. P. who is...
129529From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I rcd. from Mr. Graham during your trip to Loudon the inclosed letter from Mr. Bagot. The subject of it is delicate. The first remark is that it belongs to Congress, not to the Ex. unless provided for by conventional arrangement explanatory or supplemental. The 2d. remark is that it has the aspect of equity, and may have been countenanced by the conversations of our Minister at London. 3d. But...
129530To James Madison from George Graham, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
As it is the request of Capt. Hamilton, I forward to you the enclosed Letters. Capt. Hamilton is the officer who was discharged from the British service, in consequence of his refusal to do duty when the British forces landed in Louisiana, on the ground of his being a Native American. With sentiments of the greatest respect yr. obt. sert. RC and enclosures ( DLC ). RC docketed by JM . For...
129531To James Madison from John Graham, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
As the enclosed Letters from Mr Wirt and Mr Mitchell relate to a subject of some delicasy and importance I have deemed it proper to transmit them to you, more particularly as it is doubtful, from the present appearance of the weather, when Mr Monroe will get back from Virginia. The Papers alluded to by Mr Wirt as having been forwarded by Judge Tucker, have I presume been sent directly to you....
129532To James Madison from Henry Brockholst Livingston, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I understand that Mr. Dill is an applicant for the office of Marshal of this district, which is now vacant by the death of the late incumbent. The pretensions of this gentleman will not, I am persuaded, suffer by a comparison with those of any of the other candidates. He has for a long time acted as deputy-marshal not only to the entire satisfaction of his principals, but to that of the Court...
129533To James Madison from Richard Smith, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In payment of the compensation allowed you, the Secretary of the Treasury gave me a dft on Philadelphia for $6.250 to cover the months of march, april & may last, & advised me to apply to you for information, how to dispose of it—it will readily sell for a premium of 4 to 4½ pct. in notes of this District, & if you have no call for money in Phila. at this time, the proceeds of the dft. at that...
129534To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the death of our respected friend and fellow citizen Genl. John Smith, late Marshall of this district, many applications are said to be making for the Office, some of whom may be considered as improper candidates. In this State the Republican party has been torn to pieces by factions, principally arising from having improper persons appointed to Office, men whose views have...
129535To James Madison from Newton E. Westfall, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In my Communication of the 22d Ultimo requesting the restoration of sund[r]y Letters transmitted for your perusal it was not my intention to include the one addressed to your Excellency by the Civil and Military Officers of this (Suffolk) County. Since the return of said Letters I have consulted several of my friends who advice and urge its retransmission as a document to which the President...
129536Edward Hempstead to Return Jonathan Meigs Jr., 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I wish through you to have it Stated that there has been no person authorized to act as Governor in this Territory for Several Weeks. The term for which Governor Clark was appointed expired Some weeks Since, and if re appointed the Commission has not reached here: or if not re-appointed, I presume it has been over looked: as no one here doubts the disposition of the Government to continue him...
129537To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
your esteemed favor found me at Salem & with much regret & chagrin, that I had not paid you the visit that I promised you, & from which I expected so much pleasure, and I assure you that I have not abandoned the expectation; but at some other period mean to have the honor. The gratuity which was paid by me to the Boatmen of Come Chauncys Barge, was on your account, as you wished it ; the...
129538To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I trouble you with a draft of the agreement with Mr. Hassler relative to the survey of the coast. The work is an important one, and must require both time and money to complete it. I am confident that Mr. Hassler is the only person equal in all respects to the undertaking, within the reach of the government. The circular to the banks is prepared for issuing, and the prospect of an accumulation...
129539To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, [ca. 16–22 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
Upon reflection, I think it best to proceed with the Circular to the State Banks, and to issue the Notice, for the payment of the Treasury Notes, which are due in New-York. I ought not to anticipate a failure in the revenue, by the delinquency of the merchants; nor can I perceive any power in the Treasury Department to interfere for their relief. The case is not at all, like the case of a...
129540To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I returnd last night and receivd your letters of 7th & 8th. The letter of the Dey of Algiers, is sent to Mr Crowninshield at Salem, for an experiment, to obtain a translation of it, there, & at Boston, to be made under his auspices. It could not be translated at New York, or Phila., and I fear, that we shall have no better success, to the East. I have recd. no answer to the enquiry respecting...
129541To James Madison from Daniel Parker, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Lieut Colonel Croghan arrived here yesterday on furlough from New Orleans by General Jackson, when I gave him a Copy of the Division order, making him a member of the Court for the trial of General Bissell & Colonel Nicholas. If the Lieut Colonel, is obliged to go to Nashville under this order, he states, he shall not have time to settle his accounts or visit his friends. He also states, that...
129542From James Madison to Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 12th. overrates the hospitality for which your visit afforded me, the agreeable opportunity: if otherwise, it would have been overpaid by the sentiments which it has led you to express. It is very gratifying to be assured from such a source, that not only your monarch, inheriting the virtues of a brother, whose generous policy was allied to the early fortunes of our Country,...
129543From James Madison to James Monroe, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter from Mr. Wirt, and the letter & paper from Mr. Mitchell. You cannot do better than pursue the result of your consultation with Mr. Rush on the subject. He is acquainted with what passed between me & Judge Tucker & Mr. Wirt. It seems proper that Mr. Mitchell be instructed to send if he be permitted the persons under his care, to the U.S. We are bound by respect to the laws,...
129544To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, [ca. 17 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
I inclose Mr. Hassler’s letter, respecting a site for the Observatory. The reccommendation of the ground selected, is very strong; but it requires consideration, whether the authority is sufficient, for purchasing that portion of it, which does not belong to the public? The appropriation is adequate, regarding it as an incident to the survey of the coast. I have requested from Mr. Munroe and...
129545To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I had an interview with Mr de Kantzow yesterday, whose object in it was, to present a copy of his power to form a commercial treaty, which is sent to you. I inform’d him that Mr Russell was instructed on the subject; he seemed to be aware that there would be some impropriety in acting on it, till we heard from Stockholm. He said he should return to day to Phila., where he would receive my...
129546To James Madison from LeRoy Pope and Clement C. Clay, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your fellow-Citizens, the People of Madison County in the Mississippi Territory, assembled in general meeting, beg leave respectfully to address you on some subjects which they deem of the first importance to themselves, and not without interest, as it seems to them, to the Union at large. Entertaining, as we do, the highest respect for your character, your talents, & your long & eminent...
129547To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Charles Radcliff, is very desirous of obtaining admission into the military Academy at West point. He is the son of the respectable Mayor of this city & possesses attainments of the first order for his age. He is, moreover, extremely ardent in pursuit of military science and fame. I beg leave to speak with confidence of the character and qualifications of the candidate & to express the...
129548From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 18 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the inclosing Mr. Hasslers letter on the subject of the Observatory. I had previously recd. one from Col: Lane, informing me of the selection made by Mr. H. for its site. Altho’ I had no doubt of the fitness of any spot preferred by Mr. H. taken in the abstract, it occurred that as the whole square would be required, the expence to the public might be very...
129549To James Madison from George Adams and Randall Tarrier, [ca. 18 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
The Petition of George Adams and Randall Tarrier, humbly sheweth, That your Petitioners are now lying in the jail of Washington County in the District of Columbia under sentence of death upon conviction of the crime of Highway Robbery. Of this crime your Petitioners solemnly declare that they are innocent: but confess, that they are guilty of having defrauded the person on whose testimony they...
129550To James Madison from James H. Blake, 18 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of transmiting you a Resolution of the board of Aldermen and board of Common Council of this City, to which they respectfully solicit your approbation. The object of this resolution, if carried into effect, will be a small alteration of the plan of the Canal, so as to form a Basin on a small part of the unappropriated public Ground, on the North of the Tiber, which at this...