130601To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the commencement of the sessions of the Legislature of this State, my public & private engagements have prevented my paying my respects to you until now: having little to communicate, and nothing that required speed; and knowing how your time must be employed with Congress, & by visits on business and of ceremony, must constitute my appology. The last general election in Pennsylvania has...
130602To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Three Boxes, directed To The President of the United States, were imported into this District, in the Ship Pennsylvania, Captn. York, from Hamburg, in December 1801—The contents are unknown, & they have since their importation, remaind in the Custom House—Any directions the President may be pleasd to give me, with regard to them, shall be imediately complied with. I have the Honor to be with...
130603From Thomas Jefferson to John Joseph Rey, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have perused the statement of grievances and impositions which you left with me, and find they are not of the class which the constitution has placed within Executive cognisance. their redress can only be obtained from the judiciary establishments, and through the accustomary instrumentality of the Attornies at law, who would be able to point out to you the measures which the law has placed...
130604To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Savage, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my Residence in this City I have added meany Europen Paintings to the collection which you Saw in Philadelphia. Last Spring I Bought the Collection of Natural Curosities known by the Name of the Tammany Museum in this City which I Have added to the Paintings the Collection Now is Large and fills a Large Space I have taken the Liberty to Enclose to you a Discription of an non Descript...
130605To Thomas Jefferson from William Wingate, with Jefferson’s Note, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am drove unexpectedly Also through necessity for to Communicate to you the inclosed papers and Information, I wish you to begin and examine them in the following order, to Wit, paper marked No. 1. 2. & 3. These I offer as Evidence to Sattisfy You that I am Considered a true Friend to the Republican Cause— No. 4. 5 . 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. all these except No. 5 . respects Ephraim Emery who Col...
130606For the Evening Post, [8 February 1803] (Hamilton Papers)
Since the question of Independence, none has occurred more deeply interesting to the United States than the cession of Louisiana to France. This event threatens the early dismemberment of a large portion of our country: more immediately the safety of all the Southern States; and remotely the independence of the whole union. This is the portentous aspect which the affair presents to all men of...
130607From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 8 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
According to information which tho’ not official, deserves attention, orders have been received by the Spanish Officers at New Orleans, to deliver over that place, in pursuance of a cession in which it is included, made by Spain to the French Republic. It need not be observed to you Sir that the right of the United States cannot be in any manner whatever impaired by a transaction between two...
130608To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had before heard this matter spoken of, but did not suppose it seriously intended. If there be any danger of it, the Secretary at war shall be desired to give orders at Màssac̀ & Fort Adams to stop them by force. But would it not be well to write to the Govr. of Kentucky to have the perso⟨ns⟩ arrested & bound to their good behavior or the peace? RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). Filed...
130609From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, Department of State. Asks that a $200 warrant be issued in the name of Peleg Wadsworth and charged to Richard O’Brien’s salary account. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. This was presumably O’Brien’s annuity to his mother ( PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (4 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va.,...
130610To James Madison from Jacob DeWitt, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, Norwich, Connecticut. “Finding it inconvenient to attend to the duties of Commissioner of Bankruptcy,… you will be pleased to Consider this as my Resignation of that Office, excepting the finishing the Cases that I have been appointed in.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “DeWitt”). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson, “Simeon Thomas put in his place.”
130611To James Madison from William Eaton, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, Tunis. Evidence “from a variety of circumstances” having shown that the bey is resolved “to hunt our Commerce in the Atlantic,” and “all pacific means” that did not compromise U.S. rights having been ineffectual in averting this, “I have once more resorted to … refusing my Passports to his Cruisers—at the same time giving it in confidence to a courtier, who I knew would betray...
130612To James Madison from John Graham, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, Madrid. Acknowledged receipt on 1 Feb. of JM’s 25 Oct., 27 Nov., and 1 Dec. dispatches for Pinckney. Will meet Pinckney at Aranjuez with the dispatches, “sensible that not a moment ought to be lost” in obtaining a royal order countermanding that of the intendant of New Orleans, which he sees by the newspapers “has engaged the attention of Congress, & drawn a very solemn...
130613To James Madison from William E. Hũlings, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, New Orleans. Encloses a copy of the intendant’s decree respecting the entry of provisions. There is no change since he wrote on 26 Jan. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , New Orleans, vol. 1). RC 1 p. Marked “Duplicate, Original Via Natchez.” For enclosure, see n. 1. Hũlings enclosed a copy of Morales’s 5 Feb. 1803 proclamation (1 p.; in Spanish), which allowed the entry of...
130614To James Madison from William E. Hũlings, 8 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is a Copy of the Intendt’s. decree respecting the entry of Provisions. There is no change whatever since I had the honour to address you under date of 26th. Jany. by the Schooner. Capt. Danavre. I am Sir &c. 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...
130615To Thomas Jefferson from William, Benjamin, and W. L. Bakewell, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Although we are unknown to you, permit us to express our sense of the benefits resulting from your administration of the affairs of this Country; benefits the more valued, when contrasted with the state of other nations, which but for the happy example that America affords, might induce the friends of liberty, to despair of any amelioration of the political condition of mankind. To you, Sir,...
130616To Thomas Jefferson from James Brobson and John Warner, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We enclose you a recommendation signed by ourselves & a number of respectable Republican Inhabitants of this Borough in favor of Conl. Nehemiah Tilton, to which we beg leave to draw your attention; being well convinced that his appointment will give the most general satisfaction to the Republicans of this place. at the same time we believe it will meet the approbation of our fellow citizens of...
130617From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you eleven hundred and seventy dollars, and shall this day draw on you in favor of Colo. Charles L. Lewis for 200. Lilburne Lewis 400. Christopher Smith 400. Charles Smith 66.67 Joseph Moran 98. 1164.67 I expect that you have recieved for me some nail rod from Jones & Howell Phila. 4. casks of cyder from Colo. Newton, Norfolk 2. hhds of wine from Smith & Buchanan, Balt....
130618From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had before heard this matter spoken of, but did not suppose it seriously intended. if there be any danger of it, the Secretary at war will be desired to give orders at Massac & Fort Adams to stop them by force. but would it not be well to write to the Govr . of Kentucky to have the persons arrested & bound to their good behavior or the peace? RC ( DNA : RG 59, NL ); addressed “The Secretary...
130619From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of Nov. 2. I expressed a hope I might be able to pay you 1000. D. the 1st. week of this month, 1000. D. in March, & the balance in the summer. in my letter of the 20th. of Nov. I still thought it might be but suggested a possibility that the paiments might be a month later. it is with sincere concern I am obliged, by a rigorous view of my affairs, to say, not only that I cannot...
130620To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hobbes Scott, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho’ a Stranger to your person yet not so to your fame, I have taken the liberty of forwarding to Mr Paine a small pamphlet accompanied with a letter under the protection of your Excellency. I am induced to trouble you in this manner, because its being directed to him wou’d occasion the curiosity of the officers of our Government to open & stop it; tho’ it contains nothing upon politicks, this...
130621From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Smith, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day remitted to messrs. Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond 66⅔ Dollars for you, for which I now inclose you an order. Accept my best wishes & respects PrC ( MHi ); at foot of sheet: “Mr. Charles Smith”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Recorded in SJL with notation “66.67.” Enclosure: Order on Gibson & Jefferson to pay Smith $66⅔ for value received (same; pressed on same sheet as letter...
130622To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Nicholson’s letter respecting the Marine Corps I have well considered and since I had the pleasure of conversing with you upon the Subject I have had some Communication with Mr Nicholson. The result is the letter herewith sent to you for your Consideration. It is little more than a Statement of facts for the Committee to form their own Opinion. As to the insufficiency of a Captain to be the...
130623To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, Washington. Presents the claim of several Danish subjects and citizens of Hamburg, owners of the brig Hendrick of Altona, which was captured by a French cruiser, recaptured by a U.S. warship, carried into the British island of St. Kitts, “and there adjudged to pay an astonishing salvage,” as detailed in the enclosed letter from Richard Söderström, attorney for the claimants,...
130624To James Madison from George W. Erving, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, London. No. 14. Reports that since his 7 Feb. dispatch he has received from Bird, Savage, and Bird “a minit of the balances due upon our several accounts,” which shows that he had distributed among the proctors all moneys appropriated to claims and had nearly balanced the spoliation account on 31 Dec. Since then he has paid £261 16 s . 7 d . into that account. “Upon the...
130625To James Madison from William Jarvis, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, Lisbon. Last wrote on 31 Jan. “inclosing the following Papers” and forwarding two dispatches from Willis. Acknowledges JM’s 17 Dec. letter enclosing the president’s speech. In addition to its “easy, impressing, and elegant Style,” thinks “nothing could have been better adapted … to general satisfaction” than the contents, which reflect the “highest honor” on the...
130626To James Madison from Rufus King, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, London. No. 81. “As I apprehended might be the case, Bird Savage & Bird have answered my demand for the surrender of the Bills of Exchange lately remitted to them, by saying they were unable to deliver them up, as they had been discounted before their failure.” Has requested the firm to prepare and send him “their Accounts including all receipts and Payments up to the day on...
130627To James Madison from Carleton Walker and Timothy Bloodworth, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, Wilmington, North Carolina. “Some time since we had the honor to recommend to you, the Wilmington Gazette in aid of the promulgation of the laws of the United States.” Having received no reply, they assume JM did not receive the application, which they now resubmit. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. No earlier letter to JM from Walker and Bloodworth has been found. Almand Hall’s...
130628To James Madison from Edward Savage, 9 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 February 1803, New York. Acknowledged in Brent to Savage, 25 Feb. 1803 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as an inquiry about funds due him for passports he printed for the State Department (see Savage to JM, 5 June 1802 , PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (4 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1986—). , 3:279 ).
130629To James Madison from George W. Erving, 9 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last of the 7th. Instant communicated to you the very disagreeable intelligence that Messrs. Birds our Bankers had stopped payment; I have now received from them a minit of the Balances due upon our several accounts. It appears as mentioned in my last that I had distributed amongst our Proctors all the monies in their hands appropriated to the prosecution of Claims, & had balanced within a...
130630To James Madison from William Jarvis, 9 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to address you under date of the 31st. January ⅌ the Brig Drake, Captain Joseph Seaward, inclosing the following Papers. No. 1. Circular from Mr. O’Brien of the 15th. Octr. with a letter of the 20th. Decr. & an extract of the 29th. from Mr. Gavino. 2. Circular from Mr. Eaton of the 9th: Novr: and extract from Mr. Willis of the 29th: Decr:. 3. Congratulatory letter from His...
130631To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be good enough to let me see the recommendations for the enclosed nominations ? If my memory serves me right, the two last were recommended by Crowningshield. The name of the new collector of Portland I never heard before— With respect Your affecte. Servt. NB. I do not intend answering Tracy, as I think the request from a committee to a head of dept improper, but will communicate to...
130632Account with John McComb, Junior, [10 February 1803] (Hamilton Papers)
Dr. Alexander Hamilton Esquire in acct. with John McComb Junr. Cr 1802 To amt. for finishing House at Bloomingdale 1801 By Cash receiv’d on Ac⟨ct – –⟩ as p Contract $1875 July “ Cash “ ⟨–⟩ 750 days board as p. agreement 3/ 281.25 Sep 18 “ Cash ⟨–⟩ Securing Cellar floor agt. Rats 25.
130633From John Jay to Timothy Dwight, 10 February 1803 (Jay Papers)
In a Letter written you the 11 Ult. by the post, in answer to the one I had the pleasure of rec g . from you, I mentioned that in pursuance of y r . advice I sh d . send my Son to M r Davis, in the course of this month— If the Weather be fair he will set out Tomorrow, & I have directed him to wait upon you with this Letter. On this subject I can express no sentiments w h . will not occur to...
130634From John Jay to Henry Davis, 10 February 1803 (Jay Papers)
This Letter will be delivered to you by my Son W m ., whom agreable to President Dwights Recommendation and advice I commit to your Care. He has hitherto been so good a Boy as to render any Degree of Severity unnecessary,—even private and gentle admonitions have very rarely been requisite, & have in no Instance proved ineffectual. I regret that since the Death of the Rev d . M r Ellison,...
130635From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 10 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom was referred on the 17th ult, the petition of William Wilson, John Potts and David Easton, praying relief in the case of the Brig Jesse and her cargo which in the year 1793 were captured by a French Privateer and sold at Charleston (S. C.) under the authority of the French Consul resident there—has examined the same, and thereupon reports as follows: That the...
130636To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, London. The writers have not heard from JM since their letter of 7 Jan. , a copy of which they include. They have received 25 Nov. and 16 Dec. letters from Gallatin and treasurer Thomas Tudor Tucker with remittances of £12,000 and £450, which they have credited to the respective accounts according to the secretary’s directions. The bills were discounted in the customary...
130637To James Madison from John Bulkeley & Son, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, Lisbon. “We … Subjoin a Copy of what we had the Honor of writing to you on the 18th: August last & to which we are without a Reply. We beg leave to renew our Request that you will assign us a Credit for the Balance of our account with the Interest accruing, via London or Amsterdam, as the Death of our late Premier renders the Settlement of his Concerns very necessary.” There...
130638To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, Washington. After examining the case JM forwarded on 9 Feb. respecting the Heinrick [ Hendrick ], he judges many of the matters complained of are “mere circumstantial errors” or such as would have been corrected had the claimants pursued the proper remedy by appeal. “However sudden, irregular, and hard on the party, the process & the judgement, may have been, it must be...
130639To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already packed the undermentioned viz. Coffee—powdered & loaf Sugar. tea Pearl Barley and Rice.—not a Cask of good Philada porter to be had! I have therefore—⅌ last nights Mail—forwarded Money & order to my Correspondent Mr Ladd at Alexandria for 8 Casks 3 doz each, of Mr Hares best , as well 25. ℔ Jamesons Crackers to be ready to put on Board, Mr Sprogalls Vessel when called for—in a...
130640To Thomas Jefferson from John Breckinridge and Others, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The States of Kentucky, Georgia, & Tennissee, having been for some time impressed with a belief, that it would redound greatly to their mutual interests, if an easy land communication could be opened between Danville in Kentucky, & Augusta in Georgia, have made some attempts to ascertain its practicability. These attempts altho’ not very considerable, have produced full conviction that a good...
130641To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Eastburn, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the freedom to Adress thee as Sutch being pleased with thy Government I Rote thee A few lines about one year past butt did nott desire thy Condesention to Answer it I have Taken Notice of Some proposition Relative to A dry dock for the preservation of Shiping butt the vast Cost Attending as well as doubts of its utility may have Arisen to defer it. Butt as it Appears thy desire to do...
130642To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
From the want of time your last letter received a few days before I left Richmond was not acknowledged. Maria arrived here just one week before the Legislature finally adjourned . She was in good health herself but was very near loosing our little Francis on the road between Edge hill and this place. From cold or cholick or some other cause he became lifeless in an instant in the carriage and...
130643From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you Crowninshield’s and Gibaut’s letters recommending Stevens & Storer . Storer was also recommended by mr Lincoln. Illsley by Genl. Dearborne. the circumstance of exhibiting our recommendations, even to our friends, requires great consideration. recommendations, when honestly written should detail the bad as well as good qualities of the person recommended. that gentlemen may do...
130644To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
After two months session I have got home & hope you have received the Cyder, which Mr Taylor informs me he shipped to you & that it may please as it is said to be good & well racked—some was shipped agreeable to your order to Mr. Jefferson at Richmond. Our harbour is full of shipping & daily more ariving but they bring nothing new, except the dreadful situation of the French in St. Domingo, no...
130645To Thomas Jefferson from Clement Storer and Others, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Expecting that the Office of District Judge for the New-Hampshire District will soon be vacant, and sensible of the difficulty of distinguishing suitable Characters at this distance from the Seat of Government. We the undersign’d beg leave to recommend Jonathan Steele of Durham in said District Esquire to fill that Office. We believe it has been usual where the merits of the Candidates have...
130646Topics for Consultation with Heads of Departments, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Sy. War . Wafford’s settlemt . qu. if Indns. wd accept rent? instruct Meigs to bring settlemt. of Cherokee road to an end settle Wafford’s affair. Wilkinson & Dinsmore to purchase above Yazoo of Choctaws to examine our rt betw. Tombigbee , Alibama Harrison to buy of Kaskaskias of the Pioria chief
130647To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 February 1803, Gibraltar. No. 112. Has had no letters from JM since his dispatch no. 111 [not found]. “I have no late accounts of Commodor Morris, the Constellation proceeded a few days ago for the U. S.” The Adams is at Gibraltar. “The Commander of the Moorish ship in question with a Crew from Tetuan is Expected to take her away. Mr: Wyk the swedish Consul [is] now here and is to go to the...
130648To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honord with any of yours since my last Communication No. 111 to which please be referrd. I have no late accounts of Commodor Morris, the Constellation proceeded a few days ago for the U. S. The Adams now here, and the Commander of the Moorish ship in question with a Crew from Tetuan is Expected to take her away. Mr: Wyk the swedish Consul is now here and is to go to the...
130649From Thomas Jefferson to Cornplanter and Others, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter of January 18. and observe the dissatisfaction you express at the sale of lands made by your nation to the state of New York. it was the act of your nation , which the United States would not pretend to controul: they had no interest in it; yet they sent a commissioner to watch over your interests and to see that you understood the transaction, & gave free consent...
130650To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is believed, generally, that John M. Gantt , one of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy for this county, will be appointed to a Judgeship in one of the districts of Maryland. In case of this event, I beg leave to recommend as a candidate for the place of Commissioner of Bankruptcy, Nicholas King , of this city—. Presuming that you are acquainted with Mr. King’s character and pretensions, I have...