130591To James Madison from Rufus King, 7 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 February 1803, London. No. 80. “Last Evening (Sunday) I received a Note from Mr. Bird informing me that his House would be obliged to stop payment this morning, and that the United States are Creditors for a considerable Sum. The former Consul, Mr. Williams, having casually informed me that he had lately accepted Bills for several thousand pounds payable to Bird Savage and Bird for the...
130592To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 7 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 February 1803, Bristol. Last wrote on 25 Sept. by the Cornelia , Captain Bliss. Has since received no letters from JM. Has been unable to obtain “the least satisfaction” for Messrs. Smiths, DeSaussure, and Darrell of Charleston for indigo plundered from the Commerce by the French privateer Tiger at St. Malo in May 1793. Quotes a 3 Feb. 1802 letter from Skipwith to Livingston stating that the...
130593To James Madison from David Ramsey, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 February 1803, New York. Acknowledged in Brent to Ramsey, 22 Feb. 1803 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a discussion of Ramsey’s account.
130594To James Madison from George W. Erving, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have to communicate to you the very disagreeable intelligence that Messrs: Bird Savage & Bird our Bankers in this City have to-day been obliged to stop payment. I had fortunately nearly balanced the “Spoliation” Account with them on the 31st: December, & had divided amongst the proctors the whole of the fund destined for their payment. My Consular & Seaman Agency Account not having been yet...
130595To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner by which I wrote on the 4th. instant not having sailed as was expected I have Just time by her, to inform you of the return of the Schooner from the Cape, which Sailed for hence late in December last, with the 123,000 Dollars for the Government of that Island. This arrival will procrastinate the departure of the Frigate for a few days, as she will carry up the balance of the...
130596To James Madison from William Jarvis, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have just time to communicate the inclosed which I this moment Rec’d. & to assure you Sir of my profound Respect The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison , Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information. Go to the original abstract
130597To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last respects to you were of the 25th. of Septr. ⅌ the Cornelia, Capt. Bliss, since which Period I have not been honored with any of your favors. I am very sorry to inform you that after all my endeavors, I have not as yet been able to obtain the least satisfaction for my friends Messrs. Smiths, DeSaussure & Darrell, of Charleston, for their four Casks of Indigo which were plundered from on...
130598To Thomas Jefferson from James Ash, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you, inclosed, proposals for a work , which shall be published, when money is received to pay the expence of printing. The encouragment which you are disposed to contribute, be pleased to return by next post. I have the honor to be, Sir, your mo. ob: Hble: Servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Feb. and so...
130599From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I will not look back to my letter files to see when I wrote to you or you to me , last. we are both men of business, and have not much time for any thing else. your letters are often recieved by the Secretary of state on business, which is the most important concern. we delay taking any measure respecting your office until you shall have had time enough to remove the obstacles opposed by your...
130600List of French Wines, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
A year’s stock of French wines 250. bottles white Hermitage de M. Meuse, M. de Loche. M. Berger avocat. M. Chanoine Monron. M. Gaillet. M. de Beausace. 400. do. Champagne non mousseux d’Aij de M. d’Orsay < 250. do. Clos de Vougeau or Chambertin > 250. do. Rozan-Margau from Made. de Rozan. or Medoc 250. do. Sauterne de M. Salus. brandy MS ( MHi ); entirely in TJ’s hand; undated; written at foot...