131851To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recommended to Capt. Lewis, the use of a statistical Table , in which to set down his Astronomical observations, in the course of his intended expedition; as an expedient that would save a great deal of time, and be productive of many other obvious advantages. I had proposed to draw him out a sketch of such a table, but an unusual hurry of business prevented me, while he was in the city—I...
131852To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Purviance, 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the Honor to receive your note of the 14 Instant, enclosing a Letter for Mr. Lee, no opportunity by an American Vessel has offer’d for any Port in France, nor do I know of any will offer shortly. This being the case, I have taken the liberty to deliver it this day to Cap. Dalton Williams of the Ship Nancy belonging to this Port and bound for Corunna, to whom I have given particular...
131853From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment recieve from mr Madison a communication of your letter of the 17th. proposing that Capt Morris shall come home in the Adams whose crew have served their time instead of the New York which has still some time to serve. the reasons are entirely good and I concur with you in the change. Affectionate salutations. PrC ( DLC ); partially dated. Recorded in SJL with notation “Morris.”...
131854From Thomas Jefferson to James Taylor, Jr., 18 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having recieved an account of the cyder recieved the last winter, I have guessed at it’s amount, and included it in the inclosed check on the bank at Norfolk for seven hundred and sixty six dollars, meant to pay for the two pipes of wine recieved in March, and to cover the cyder also. the small variation which may be between this conjectural and the real sum may be settled either now on...
131855To James Madison from James Monroe, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
We have recd. yr. communications of the 18. and 20. of April & after due consideration deem it most adviseable that I shod. proceed immediately to England. The departure of Mr. King from that country at the commencment of a war between it & France, without nominating a chargé des affaires may expose our commercial concerns to much embarrassment if there is no one there soon to take charge of...
131856To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1803, Paris . Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 9 Apr. and his commission as commercial agent at Le Havre, which he accepts “with gratitude.” Proposes to delegate his present powers to John Mitchell; will leave for his post as soon as he receives his exequatur. Believes Mitchell is “the most suitable person” to continue the duties, since he “now holds the office under a temporary...
131857To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1803, Washington . Questions whether the case of the master of the imperial vessel captured off Malta “January last” and left at Gibraltar may not “involve questions which will affect the honor and the interest of the United States.” The master’s effects, and those of his mate, were brought to the U.S. in the Chesapeake , yet “it is acceded that Tripoli was not blockaded at the time of...
131858To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured yesterday with your letter of the 9th. of April accompanying my Commission for the Commercial Agency of the United States at Havre which I accept with gratitude and will endeavour to acquit myself well of its duties. During the exercise of those I am entrusted with here, I propose to delegate my powers to Mr. John Mitchell in the manner I have bestowed them on Mr. Robertson at...
131859To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The master of the imperial vessel, caputred off Ma lta by order of Commodore Morris in January last, was by his order brought to Gibraltar and there left. Such of said master’s effects found onboard the prize, as were not left in sequestration with his vessel at Malta, are brought forward to the United States in the Chesapeak as also the personal effects of his mate; viz. their chests and...
131860From Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 14th. came to hand last night. I am glad you are all well so far, but having terrible apprehensions of the Hundred after the warm weather sets in, I should have been better pleased to learn you would go to Monticello immediately from whence you could make your trip to the Louisa springs if necessary at your convenience. groceries & other necessaries for summer use at Monticello...
131861To Thomas Jefferson from Charles W. Goldsborough, 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Navy has instructed me to submit to you the propriety of the enclosed Letter to Mr David Vallanzino , who, being considered a Tripolitan Subject and found on board the Vessel recently captured by Lieut Sterett, of the cargo of which he is part owner, was sent to this country in the frigate Chesapeake as a prisoner of war. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ). Enclosure: probably...
131862From Thomas Jefferson to Bishop James Madison, 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 13th. with regard to the papers which respect the claim of Maryland to the South branch of Potomak, whose titles are particularly mentioned by you as extracted from the Notes on Virginia. I can say no more than is there said. the source from whence the papers are to be obtained is always stated there when known to myself. I think the Commissioners should...
131863To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, Jr., 19 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now take the liberty of informing you that we have in this place but one Commissioner for Bankrupts Mr. Richd E. Lee having been elected to represent the Borough of Norfolk in the legislature is under the necessity of given up his commission or vacating his seat the former of which he prefers, and also of recommending for Commissioners Messrs Richard Henry Lee and John E Holt —Mr. Lee is a...
131864Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 20 June 1803 (Adams Papers)
William Shaw I presume has given You the reason why you have not received a Letter in reply to Your last. I have been in danger of loosing my Life, by a fall Backwards down a steep flight of Stairs: I was much bruised, and inwardly hurt, for many days quite helpless; that I rose without broken Bones is a wonder considering the force of the fall. by immediate bleading, and applications of...
131865From James Madison to Alexander Spotswood, 20 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of your letter of the 15th. inst. I enclose a certified copy of your military land Warrant. The surveyor will of course know of the interference of any surveys, to which the law has given a priority, and of its amount: any certificate therefore from me concerning that fact is unnecessary, nor is the information on which it could be grounded within the official knowledge of this...
131866To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 20 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your Letter of the 4th. April with its inclosure from Monsr. Pichon to the Colonial Prefect of Louisiana reached me on the 4th. Inst. and was handed immediately to him according to your desire. It is a fortunate circumstance that the affair of the deposit was settled without any interposition on his part, as he would not have failed to make a bad use of it, if we may judge either from his...
131867To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 20 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1803, Leghorn . No. 6. “Since the date of the enclosed communications to our Consuls in Barbary nothing has transpired either to confirm or to contradict the report” of Smith’s capture. Hopes it “may turn out to be a similar one to that of Mc:Niels engagement.” Has heard nothing “official from our squadron.” It is reported that “some powder caught fire by accident” on board the New...
131868To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 20 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since the date of the enclosed communications to our Consuls in Barbary nothing has transpired either to confirm or to contradict the report therein contain’d of the capture of Mr. Smith, which I most sincerely hope may turn out to be a similar one to that of McNiels engagement, neither have I heard any thing official from our squadron. It is however here reported that on board the Newyork...
131869IV. Instructions for Meriwether Lewis, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
To Meriwether Lewis esquire, Captain of the 1st Regiment of infantry of the United States of America. Your situation as Secretary of the President of the United States has made you acquainted with the objects of my confidential message of Jan. 18. 1803. to the legislature: you have seen the act they passed, which, tho’ expressed in general terms, was meant to sanction those objects, and you...
131870To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Ferris, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to the directions of Isaac Briggs I have completed a Clock for thee. he informed me that it was not in any degree for ornamental purposes and particularly requested that it might be made plain; The workmanship is good, and the regulation nearly perfected. I had the rod of the pendulum made of well seasoned Wood, it being less affected by the changes of the weather than either Brass or...
131871From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Tiffin, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The resolution of the Genl. Assembly of Ohio expressing their satisfaction with the measures adopted by the National legislature, at their last session, in relation to the navigation of the Missisipi is a just tribute to the wisdom of those measures. it is worthy also the sound discernment with which that state disregarded the seductive suggestions of a supposed separate interest; and...
131872From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Tingey, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Capt Tingey, and having little acquaintance among the directors of the bank , asks the favor of him to consider the inclosed letter proposed to be written to the President, as to the mode of keeping his account, should he open one with them on the departure of mr Barnes who has hitherto been his banker. if there be anything in it, which Capt Tingey...
131873To Thomas Jefferson from John Vinall, 20 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It may appear presumption for an individual citizen, to take the freedom of addressing the first Majestrate of the United States, elevated to that exalted Station by the suffrages of a free and enlightned People. But your well known candor, respectable Sir, I trust will excuse the liberty which I have taken. I address you, as the Patriot and framer of the glorious declaration of American...
131874Daniel Ludlow to Alexander Hamilton and Nicholas Low, 21 June 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
A. Hamilton } Esqrs. N. Low Your favor of the 17th inst. I this day only received and have to assure you that the Settlement of the trust you mention committed to our joint care and under my particular management has been an object I have long had seriously at heart and nothing has prevented the completion thereof on my part but the want of time. The accounts are in hands and nearly arranged,...
131875To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 21 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the earliest opportunity to inform You, that I this morning have engaged my passage to Europe in a Vessel for Bordeaux, belonging to this City, and which will infallibly sail on the 1st or 2d. of July next. The circumstance of the British Packets having no surgeon on board, added to the still encreasing reports of renewed troubles on the old continent, have at last prevailed on me to...
131876To James Madison from Gabriel Duvall, 21 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The communication from the Department of State of the 17th instant has been received and considered. The construction of the law of the United States to regulate the collection of duties on imports & tonnage by Mr. Murray, Consul at Glasgow, as expressed in his letter of the 26th of August last, is conceived to be erroneous. The construction which you have adopted in your letter dated the...
131877To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letter from the Collector of Presque Isle seems to render the organization of the district of Niagara , which is authorized by the last paragraph of the 5th Sect. of the Collection Law , (Vol. 4. page 288), necessary. A collector at Niagara & a surveyor on Buffaloe will be necessary. But the place is so remote that it is difficult to obtain recommendations. Oliver Phelps is the...
131878To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the Commissioner of the revenue respecting Mr Gordon’s claim: as he gave a memorandum in writing, Mr G. should produce it.—also recommendations from Messrs. Bacon & Varnum in favor of Francis Carr for the office of Naval officer at Newbury port. The present incumbent is Jonathan Titcomb of whom I know nothing—also a letter from Tench Coxe: his suggestions of a report...
131879To Thomas Jefferson from Louis Landais, with Jefferson’s Note, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I have been advised to publish every transactions, I was by some advised to inclose your Excellency the whole, as it was known well enough that I had been very ill treated, and that Justice & Satisfaction having been refused me, I resigned on account of it; and that My Parents calling me near to them in the W. indies, for business of importance I was very Justifiable in every thing. As...
131880To John Adams from Rufus King, 22 June 1803 (Adams Papers)
On the 16th of last month the King of Great Britain sent a message to Parliament announcing the termination of the discussions with France, and calling on them to support him in his determination to employ the power & resources of the nation in opposing the spirit of ambition and encroachments of the Government of France. Letters of marque had been issued against France, and I conjecture that...
131881Circular Letter to Foreign Ministers Resident in the United States, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the I had the honor to request a blank passport for a vessel destined to sail from Norfolk with a cargo of naval stores and other articles in order to fulfil our stipulations with the Regency of Algiers: I have the honor to acknowledge its receipt some time ago. From subsequent letters from Norfolk it seems probable that another smaller vessel may be taken up to carry a balance of those...
131882From James Madison to Isaac Hite, [22 June] 1803 (Madison Papers)
… the question of war in Europe. There remains but a bare possibility of an accomodation between Eng’d & France, and consequently a commencement of hostilities may be momently expected. The crisis is no doubt favorable to our objects with both the parties. We have letters from Mr. Monroe.… His prospects were … by no means unfavorable.… The war if it takes place will be made to solve many...
131883From James Madison to John Norris, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 13 Inst. enclosing a copy of Capt. Ingersoll’s assignment of the award to you and signifying that the original is in Spain. With every respect for the truth of this representation, I regret that the forms of disbursing the public monies do not admit of paying you the amount received by Mr. Young, without the exhibition of an original assignment from Capt....
131884To James Madison from Rufus King, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I left London the 18th. and sailed from Cowes the 21st. of last month—on the 16. the King sent a message to Parliament announcing the termination of the discussions with france, the Recall of the English ambassador from Paris, and that the french ambassador had left London; and calling upon Parliament to support “him in his determination to employ the Power and Resources of the Nation in...
131885To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 22 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1803, Leghorn . No. 7. Has heard nothing of the capture of Smith by the last post from Naples, only that the Prudent , Captain Crowninshield, has departed. “From an almost uninterrupted series of misfortunes which literally commenced before I was born & seems to be assiduous in persecuting me through life I have become naturally credulous in believing reports which excite sensibility &...
131886To James Madison from William P. Gardner, 22 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1803, Philadelphia . Informs JM of his arrival in Philadelphia from the Dutch colonies on the coast of Guiana, after a quarantine of thirty days in Delaware. Waited some time in the colonies for accreditation but left after the governor refused his exequatur. As a result of “the impositions laid on the American Commerce in that Country and the Conduct of the persons at present in...
131887To James Madison from John J. Murray, 22 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1803, Glasgow . Has received a copy of the act passed by Congress on 28 Feb. concerning consuls and the protection of seamen; acted on it “immediately altho’ it did not come … through an Official channel.” Had sometime before published an extract of the same law sent to him by the treasury secretary for the information of “persons concerned in the stocks” of the U.S. and had instructed...
131888To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
By the last post from Naples, I have heard nothing relative to the capture of Mr. Smith. My correspondent merely mentions the departure of the Prudent Captn. Croningshield. From an almost uninterrupted series of misfortunes which literally commenced before I was born & seems to be assiduous in persecuting me through life I have become naturally credulous in believing reports which excite...
131889To James Madison from William P. Gardner, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I deem it proper to inform you of my Arrival here from the Dutch Colonies on the Coast of Guiana, having perform’d a Quarantine of thirty days in the State of Delaware. I waited some time in those Colonies in Expectation that the Governor wou’d accredit me in my Official Capacity: He inform’d me that not being authoriz’d to do it, the Matter rested between the two Governments. From the...
131890To James Madison from John J. Murray, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Having received some weeks ago a copy of an Act passed by Congress on the 28 feby. last entitled “an Act s upplementary to the Act concerning Consuls & Vice Consuls and for the further protection of American Seamen,” I thought it my duty to Act up on it immediately altho’ it did not come to me through an Official channel. A little before the period alluded to I had received an Extract of the...
131891From Thomas Jefferson to Justus Erich Bollmann, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 18th. is come to hand, and I am sorry you are not likely to get your affairs into the shape you have desired. I am the more so as it is not in my power to be useful to you in the way you propose. I will say to you with candour, that having two years ago purchased some land adjoining me, and extremely important to me for 6000 D. it has kept me in constant distress and remains...
131892From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter to Thornton is civil both in matter & manner, and entirely proper. I dare say Irvine will do very well as Surveyor at Buffalo. he seems so far to have conducted himself well as Indian agent. I do not know Oliver Phelps’s particular character, except that he has all the sagacity of a Connecticut man, and is attached to the little band . but I do not see that his recommendation need...
131893From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Coxe may be informed with truth that the information he says he has recieved is entirely without foundation, no such resolution as he alludes to having ever been formed, and mr Madison & Capt Lewis too guarded to have ever spoken of it, had it been formed. but in truth a pretended rumor of removal is the common ground for application for an office. With respect to Hays the Marshal of West...
131894To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a sketch of the conditions on which it seems that the Salt springs near the Wabash, lately ceded by the Indians, may be offered on lease.— The object, in conformity to your instructions, is, besides a moderate rent in salt intended for the use of the Indians, to let the springs to the person who shall engage to manufacture the largest quantity...
131895To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Letter, which I have the Honor to transmit To The President, was under cover directed to me, with the request that I should forward it—The Letters which The President was pleasd to direct to my care , and which were to be forwarded to different ports in Europe have been sent on, by what I deemd safe conveyances. I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect Sir Your Most Obedt...
131896From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As possibly an authentic copy of the decree against Henderson may be wanted at the hearing of his & Peyton’s applications for an order of court for a mill, I have procured one from Richmond & inclose it to you. you will observe the level to which it restores & confirms my right is that at which the water stood at the confines between Henderson & myself , before the erection of his dam. that is...
131897Statement of Account with James Cheetham, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
His Excellency Thomas Jefferson 1802 To the American Citizen Dr. Apr 26th } To Cash paid postage 37 June 10 To Adams’s Administration 2 – " News to May last 1 Year 8 – " pamphlets 1.
131898To James Madison from Ebenezer Potter, 23 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I received a letter from Major Hite some time past mentioning the time you expected to be in Orange, I wrote in answer my determination respecting the Mill , but hearing the other day that, you were still in Washington, I think it necessary to inform you I have declined purchasing under the present circumstances, as I fancy no arrangement could be made respecting the small shares which, would...
131899To James Madison from James Maury, 23 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1803, Liverpool . Has received JM’s 9 Apr. circular, “to which every attention shall be paid.” “No mention being made in it relative to the masters of our Vessels furnishing the Consuls with the information” necessary for making up the required semiannual trade reports, “I request your instructions whether, in case of refusal, I shall be warranted in Compelling compliance by...
131900To James Madison from Aaron Vail, 23 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1803, Lorient . Acknowledges receipt “yesterday” of a commission as “commercial agent at this port and neighbouring ones.” Will pay “strict attention” to JM’s circulars of 1 Aug. 1801 and 9 Apr. 1803, as well as to his “general instructions” to U.S. consuls. Has also received a copy of the laws enacted by the first session of the Seventh Congress; wishes to receive a copy of those...