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...
147431To Thomas Jefferson from James Taylor, 3 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I must solicit your pardon for addressing you on the subject of a successor to Charles Kilgore Esquire decd. late Register of the land Office at Cincinnati, whose death has no doubt been announced at the City before this. George Gordon esquire of Cincinnati has written to me on this subject and has solicited my aid to procure the appointment. I consider Mr. Gordon a very worthy man & well...
147432From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 4 November 1807 (Adams Papers)
Last Evening I had the pleasure of receiving your favour of 25th: ulto: which contained the first information we had received from you or from our children since we left Boston—and for which we began to be very anxious. I am glad to hear that George is so well satisfied with his situation and promises so well—If the french Gentleman will allow him to chatter with him according to his own...
147433To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 4 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
As I find by retaining the Office of Marshal of the Dist. of Columbia, that I must necessarily be almost entirely absent from my family; (one half of whom are young daughters) for the fees are not sufficient to enable me to keep them here, I feel it incumbent on me not only from interest, but the sacred duties I owe to them to resign the Office. I must therefore request you to state to the...
147434From James Madison to Pierre Landais, 4 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letters of the 6th. of March last, & the 2 d. instant, I have the honor to observe that if the subject you propose to present anew to Congress, should require any further communications from the Department of State, it will be agreeable to the usual & proper course, that it should appear so to them, and that the communications should be made in conformity to a resolution...
147435To James Madison from Robert Were Fox, 4 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I think it proper to send thee inclosed a Note of sundry Vessels belonging to the U S of America brought into this district of late, with some remarks. Several have already been liberate d and I hope the others will soon be at liberty. I believe some of the Vessels were detain’d, in consequence of the Captors expecting there wou’d have been an order issued to detain American Ships. These...
147436From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
As it will be necessary to decide how this question of the Batture is to be settled, we must of course take the trouble of understanding it. I therefore send you a very able opinion of Derbigny’s to be returned when read to mr Rodney. happening to have the Encyclopedia which he quotes, I have turned to it & find it able and satisfactory. mr Rodney is in possession of the opinion of the court...
147437To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your consideration & animadversion my annual report. The loose sheets in my hand writing immediately follow the part wh. is transcribed. Respectfully Your obet. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
147438To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
After dispatching the Survey &c, inclosed to You last night, Comr. Decatur called on me, in bed, and I have declined going to Carolina till the requisition of the Secy. of the Navy is complied with in the most economical way our economical resources will permit. I shall write You my Sentiments on this subject, at more leisure, & (for the present) I beg the honor of Your Communications to...
147439To Thomas Jefferson from Martin Post, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We the Governor, Council & House of Representatives of the State of Vermont, viewing with indignation and abhorence the violent and unjustifiable conduct of the cruizers of his Brittannic Majesty in the impressment and murder of American citizens & the plunder of their property upon the high seas, and even in the very entrance of our harbers, and more especially in the late hostile attack made...
147440From Thomas Boylston Adams to John Quincy Adams, 5 November 1807 (Adams Papers)
Your letter from Washington of the 27th: ult: to our dear Mother, came to hand this day; and as She was in Boston, we had the first perusal of it. We learn from it with much pleasure your Safe arrival at the end of your journey and that you and yours are in good health. In return for this intelligence I am happy to be able to acquaint you with the health of all our friends here and your...
147441To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
So much of the Presidents message as relates to our Maritime rights, and to impositions on and interdictions of our neutral trade has been referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. It is the desire of the Committee to procure all the information necessary to place those interesting and important subjects in the proper point of view. I am therefore as their organ directed to...
147442To James Madison from Charles D. Coxe, 5 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I hasten to communicate t he following intelligence, contain’d in a lette r which I received t hree days since, from Consul General Lear dated Algiers 21st October ult., by which he informs me that on the 15th. of the same month, The Dey sent for t he Drogermen (who are the official channel of communication,) of the American, Swedish, Danish, & Dutch Consulates; and or d er’d them to inform...
147443From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There seems to be a disposition to take up the classification bill. I have substituted a division of the classes into sections according to their ages instead of the Nos. from 1. to 10. which I think will have a happier effect, & produce several advantages. it is in fact Bonaparte’s plan. I inclose it for your examination & correction. It is exactly the same as the former one, except as to the...
147444To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have carefully perused your proposed Bill, for classing the Militia, and can concive of no conciderable objection that any one, even Varnum , can offer to the principles proposed as far as it goes, I think it probable that some members will be desireous of making some further provisions for the discipline of the Junier & Minor Classes, more especially for learning them Camp duty. I have...
147445From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the report with great approbation. one or two verbal changes, and, in one place, the striking out 2. or 3. lines, not affecting the sense, are all I have to suggest. the erasure is to avoid the producing an odious idea, which a few days now may shew to be unnecessary, and which, even if war takes place, may not be necessary. in the mean time the federalists would have the benefit...
147446From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved from Capt. Pike two cubs of the Grisly bear taken on the Rio Bravo. they were taken when too young to eat without being fed, have been ever since with the men on their journey, generally at large in their camp & perfectly gentle. they are now in a cage, & appear quite good humored. they are male and female. They would certainly be more in the way of extending information if...
147447From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Would it not be better to leave out of the Naval militia bill all the passage beginning ‘And in time of war either actual or imminent Etc. and ending ‘shall have the immediate command of them.’ it would be much more likely to pass if confined for the present to harbor defence, and if hereafter there should be a visible necessity of extending the duties of the Naval militia to our ships of war,...
147448To James Madison from David Montague Erskine, 6 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to you an Extract of a Letter from Captain Sir Robert Laurie Bart, respecting some British Seamen, Deserters from His Majesty’s Service, stated to be now serving on board the United States Frigate Chesapeake; and beg to request that the Government of the United States will cause such Steps to be taken as may be thought proper on the Occasion. I have the Honor to...
147449From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 6 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 16th. to the Dept. of State with the Depositions referred to came duly to hand. Immediately on the receipt of the detained letter from Adl. Berkley to Mr. Erskine, I transmitted it to the latter with an intimation of the suspicious manner in which it had been introduced, but at the same time hoping that the delay in its reaching him would not be productive of inconveniency....
147450From Thomas Jefferson to James Cheetham, 6 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your account amounting to 30. D. tho’ recieved some time ago had escaped my attention. having occasion to make a remittance to mr Gelston I have included that sum with his, & must therefore ask the favor of you to call on him for it. the time of my retirement being now not very distant, I am beginning to retire from the paper reading. I cannot begin better than with the New York Evening post,...