130651To 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...
130652To James Madison from William Hull and Others, 19 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1803. The writers state they have claims to lands in the territory ceded to the government by Georgia and will relinquish such claims under the following conditions: first, the U.S. will set aside “five millions of the most valuable acres” of the lands ceded to the U.S. by Georgia, to be disposed of at not less than $2 per acre, and such lands are to be the first sold after those...
130653To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Lewis Harvey of this place is anxious to accompany Colo. Monroe as Secretary to the embassy to which he has been lately appointed—He has requested me to convey to you his wishes with which I the more readily comply, as I am aquainted with no man of his age whose claims are better on the ground of Talent of private worth and of principle— accept for your health & happiness my warm wishes....
130654To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Harvie, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself of that acquaintance which it is my happiness to enjoy to address to you a letter on the application which has been made to you through the agency of my friends. A sentiment of delicacy induced me in the first instance to be silent; but maturer, I hope more just reflections have determined me to explain to you my motives in requesting the post of Secretary in the mission which...
130655To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Livingston, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal the outline of a plan lately formed in this city for promoting the cultivation of the fine arts. having seen and admired the master pieces they have produced abroad I am sure it will be gratifying to your love of country that an attempt should be made to improve them at home. under this impression no apology I believe is necessary for asking...
130656To Thomas Jefferson from “A Merchant of Charleston”, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which I conceive of consequence; a certain Mr Campbell lately imported into this port a Quantity of Dry Goods from Europe and according to the custom House Rules at this place, lodged his Entry, but with false Invoices to amount of about 3 or 4 thousand pounds Sterling instead of 7 or 8 Thousand pounds with intent to defraud the Revenue of...
130657To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, with Jefferson’s Note, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Letter, to Mr Eustis is proposed in answer to a Letter received from him some time since. I have mentioned four small vessels instead of three —that if it shall be deemed proper to purchase a Zebec, the purchase may be made out of the money that may be appropriated, in pursuance of my Recommendation to Mr. Eustis— I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir,...
130658To Thomas Jefferson from Dr. John Vaughan, 19 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Mr. Jefferson be so obliging as to accept the little pamphlet on fever , per mail of the day. The importance of the subject is the best apology the writer can offer for submiting his observations to the better judgements of others. The origin & nature of the malignant disease which has afflicted various parts of our Country for some years, is a common object of interest & inquiry. Be...
130659From John Jay to Rufus King, 20 January 1803 (Jay Papers)
I ought to have written to you long ago, but a Series of Occurances have for two Years past, left me little Leisure for epistolary Correspondence— I allude to M rs . Jay’s long and painful Illness, and (when she appeared to be fast recovering) her unexpected Death— the Vicissitudes in my own Health— the Removal of my Family to this place, and the many things to be done for their Accommodation—...
130660From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed copy of a letter addressed to the President by Mr. Oliver Pollock and of the documents presented with it, will evince to you, that he has claims upon the Spanish administration at Havana, and that he sets a value upon the interpositions he supposes it in your power to make with them, on his behalf. Allow me therefore to ask your good offices in his favor, in such manner as you may...