147401To Thomas Jefferson from James Pemberton, 31 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Thou mayest judge it strange, that a Person in a private capacity, shoud address thee on business of a public nature; but knowing that, the Federal Government has given a favorable countenance, to the feeble endeavours of our Religious Society, (called Quakers), for promoting the civilization of the Indian Inhabitants on the borders of the United States, and beleiving it right, that our Rulers...
147402From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sumter, Sr., 31 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We are in want of a judge for the District of Orleans in the room of mr Sprigg who has resigned. mr Waddy Thompson of your state has been named to me as a suitable character to be appointed. will you be so kind as to favor me with your opinion on that subject? I need not add that I shall consider it as entirely confidential. I salute you with great friendship & respect. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
147403To Thomas Jefferson from Navy Department, 31 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
State of the Gun Boats at New orleans, & of those in the Western Country.— No. 11 at N. orleans. } Are equipped for service. See D. Leonard’s letters of Sepr. 1. & 10. 1807. 12
147404To James Madison from John Shee, November 1807 to March 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have hitherto delayed a settlement of the Accts: of Messrs: Pierce & Hudson, (the Witnesses who attended the Trial of Captn: Whitby) not having obtained the necessary Vouchers by which I might as certain what Sums were paid to them in England by Mr: Munroe. To this Gentleman I some time since addressed a letter upon the subject, and he informs me that what Money the Witnesses required in...
147405Notes on Jeffersons Tripoli Message, November 1807 (Madison Papers)
There appears only in a journalized acct. of the transact ions by Mr. Lear a passage under date of June 3, intimating that he sd. be disposed to give time rather than suffer the business to be broken off, & our countrymen left in slavery, with a succeeding intimation that he had consented to the condition, of allowing time for the delivery of the family of the Ex Bashaw. This consent however...
147406To James Madison from Tench Coxe, November 1807 (Madison Papers)
This letter goes to you as a citizen. I have no copy of it, or the paper it encloses. If that paper seems to you (as a citizen, who loves his country and has a goodwill for the writer) likely to do good, it may take any course, altered or unaltered, as may seem best. My information is imperfect, my views of course limited, & liable to be incorrect, and I may feel too much. Our Country does not...
147407To James Madison from Benjamin Tasker Dulany, November 1807 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Moss who acted under Mr. Daniel Brent as deputy Marshal for the County of Alexandria, I can say with truth and impartiality, has behaved like an honest, and well disposed man as an Officer, (his manners mild and firm). I think Mr. Moss well qualified as a Marshal. He is a good Accomptant, and very industrious, and acts with independence like a true American. I respectfully ask your...
147408To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 1 November 1807 (Adams Papers)
Much time has elapsed indeed, Since you have favoured me with your last Letters—and more, Since I dropt to you my last line—I do not plead another excuse than my particular Situation—Tho at times I was not in want of leisure, to acquit meself of an incumbent duty, but then mÿ mind was not often enough composed, and a numerous correspondence within and without this continent imposed imperiously...
147409To James Madison from Christopher Greenup, 1 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I am informed that Mr. Charles Kilgore the Register at Cincinnatti is deceased, and that Robert Stubbs esqr. will be mentioned as a proper person to fill the Vacancy. I have been acquainted with Mr. Stubbs about twenty three or four years and can assure you that he is a Gentleman of great abilities and integrity. He not only possesses a very general knowledge Scientific and Classic; but of the...
147410From Thomas Jefferson to William H. Cabell, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your late letters have been regularly referred to the Secretary at War, who has already answered their several enquiries, or will do it immediately. I am inclined to believe that the departure of the British vessels from our waters must be in consequence of orders from England to respect the authorities of the country. within about a fortnight we think we may expect answers from England which...
147411From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I find that the window weights will be so small & long that the small degree of warping which happens in their cooling will probably render them useless; I have therefore this day ordered 1000. lb. of pig lead from Philada, which I observe costs but ¾ of the price of bar-lead, to wit, 10 cents, and I presume is as good for our purpose. you may expect it at Richmond in 3. weeks from this time....
147412From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter & a pamphlet from the court of Chatham county in Georgia against Edward White Inspector of the port of Savanna. he happens to be also a clerk of that court. he & his court have differed in opinion about their rights & duties. the lawyers, as they always do, have given contrary opinions; the Governor has taken side with the clerk, & the court want us to take side with...
147413From Thomas Jefferson to Jones & Howell, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I must ask the favor of you to procure & forward to Richmond ten hundred weight of pig lead. I take the liberty of troubling you sometimes with commissions out of your line because I have no other established correspondence in Philadelphia. it would give me great pleasure if you would charge a commission in those cases, because it would encourage me to make a freer appeal to your friendly...
147414From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Oct. 7. was recieved on the 11th. and remains as you desired, within my own breast. I had a considerable time before proposed the place to Colo. L. Smith, & recieved his acceptance by the same post which brought your letter. I acknolege at the same time that I should have had some qualms of conscience excited by my attachment to the college on one side, & to yourself on the other.—we...
147415From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Cary Randolph, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to learn from you how the Tuberoses Etc. do, & particularly to have a list from you of the roots & seeds you have saved that I may know what supplies to ask from McMahon for the next spring. when Davy comes I shall send some Alpine strawberry roots, and some tussocks of a grass, of a perfume equal to Vanilla, called the Sweet-scented Vernal grass, or Anthoxanthum odoratum. these I must...
147416To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Sr., 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your note of yesterday, asking my opinion, respecting the fitness, of Judge Thompson, of the State of So Carolina, to Supply the place, of the Late Judge Sprigg, in the district of Orleans—on this point Sir, my personal acquaintance With Mr. Thompson, is not Such, as to Authorise me, to Speak decisively, but I am warrented, and augt to Say his General Character is Good, That...
147417From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Williams, 1 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of Aug. 25 in which you express a wish that the letters recieved from you may be acknoleged, in order to ascertain their safe transmission. those recieved the present year have been of Mar. 14. May. 11. 30. June 8. July 3. Aug. 12. and 25. they have not been before acknoleged in conformity with a practice which the constant pressure of business has forced me to...
147418From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 2 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to request that you cause a warrant to be issued in favor of James Davidson for five thousand dollars, payable out of the appropriations for Barbary purposes. The said James Davidson, being the holder of the enclosed bill of Exchange of Tobias Lear, Consul General of the United States at Algiers, on the Secretary of State, for that amount, and dated the 12th. of February last....
147419To James Madison from William Pinkney, 2 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit enclosed a Communication which General Lyman has made to me relative to the recent Decisions of Sir William Scott in American Prize Causes. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect and Consideration Sir, Your Most Obedient humble Servant DNA : RG 59--DD-Diplomatic Despatches, Great Britain.
147420To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The two vacant offices are Surveyor of the port of Pittsburgh Do do of Cincinnati The first may be filled by enquiring from Hoge & Smith of Pennsa.—It is in Smith’s district, but much nearer to Hoge. Perhaps the list of candidates for Register may supply a name for the Cincinnati Surveyor. Old Goforth might do; it is a sinecure of 150 dollars. It seems to me that Symmes stands first for...
147421To Thomas Jefferson from Stanley Griswold, 2 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In the recess of Congress, you thought proper to appoint James Abbott, Esqr. , to the office of Receiver of public monies for the Land Office at Detroit. He of course acts, agreeably to a law of Congress passed the last Session, as one of the Commissioners to adjust the title to lands in this district,—an employment of great consequence to the interests of the people of this Territory, as well...
147422To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 2 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment from Lynhaven Inlet, which I thought it proper to visit before I set out to the Southward; & it may be well (if any thing to say to me) to address to Newbern with duplicate to Norfolk: I shall certainly volunteer it there if circumstances require it, for no misfortune shall suffer fame to recognize an inconsistency in a life which has been perpetually oppressed, & persecuted,...
147423To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 2 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the other side is a copy of the Constitution of the United States Military Philosophical Society, which has undergone some amendments, found essential in practice: you will discover them by comparing this copy with that sent to you with the notice of your election. William Popham, Esq. Treasurer of the Society, will receive all communications during the winter, (there being then no stated...
147424From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Mary Smith Cranch, 3 November 1807 (Adams Papers)
Having at length recover’d from the fatigue of a very unpleasant journey I take the liberty my dear Aunt of writing to solicit the favour of your correspondence although I know your avocations to be so numerous I almost fear to trespass upon your time— It was with the greatest regret I found myself obliged to leave Boston without seeing you as I wished much to converse with you concerning John...
147425From James Madison to Thomas Blount, 3 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the request stated in your letter of the 5th. instant, I have the honor to communicate the several documents numbered from 1. to 6. relative to aggressions committed by foreign armed Vessels within the ports & waters of the United States--also document No. 7, relating to the outrage committed by the British Ship of War Leopard, on the American Frigate Chesapeake. To the...
147426From James Madison to Richard Lee, Jr., 3 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Erskine having requested the interference of the Executive towards obtaining such aids as may be necessary in an attempt about to be renewed for getting afloat the Schooner Zenobia run aground to the Southard of Cape Henry, the President considers the nature of the case as entitled to the indulgence. You will therefore please to let it be known to such persons as may be willing to afford...
147427To James Madison from Robert Williams, 3 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
During my absence last year, a project was conceived, and set on foot to supplant me in the office of Governor. The situation and vanity of Mr Mead the then Secretary pointed him out as a fit instrument to be used on the occasion, being not only related to the family of Mr West but about to form a further connexion by marrying a near Relation of Mr West and Colonel Claiborne, which has taken...
147428To James Madison from George W. Erving, 3 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I sent I left Madrid it the gala days of the as is sooner if . My public letter acquainted you the state of affairs between France & Portugal. It was serious stated when Mr De Beauharnois re cd a courier (the 30th. at Night) announcing to him that the Emperor had declared war against the Prince Regent, ordered his legation to quit Pa ris in 24 hours: on the 31st. Count D’Ega the Po rtuguese...
147429From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 3 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Are not the following officers wanting? Jeffersonville. Register Reciever. Ohio. Register. I know not for what place, perhaps Marietta. I see Wm. McKennan named for it.
147430To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There are two land offices lately established for which Registers & Receivers must be appointed this winter. A proclamation announcing the sale of lands will also be necessary. I expect to have the papers ready for you about beginning of December. One office is to be at Jeffersonville, & for that you had concluded to appoint Taylor & Gwathney. The other office is to be opened at a...