15631To James Madison from Gabriel Slaughter, 6 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Pursuant to the request of the general Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky I have the honor to transmit you the enclosed Address. Please to accept assurances of the high respect & consideration of Your most Obt. & humble Sert. RC ( PHi ). Cover postmarked “Frankt. Ky,” 24 Feb. Docketed by JM “Recd. Mar. 20.” Enclosed the Kentucky Legislature to JM , 4 Feb. 1817 .
15632To James Madison from Robert Goodloe Harper, 6 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Goodloe Harper. “Thursday eveng” 6 February 1817. “Genl. Harper will have the honour of attending the President of the united States at dinner on Saturday next.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
15633Thomas Jefferson to William A. Burwell, 6 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 22. came to hand last night, with the papers of mr Graham inclosed. of all mechanical machines existing, the steam engine is that which I have the least studied. the principle we all understand; and the structure of the original one I understood when at College. but have never since paid the least attention to the multiplied improvements which have changed nearly every thing...
15634Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 6 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am infinitely obliged by the kind offer of the sum mentioned in your letter, and any further one you will be able to spare: an award is given against me for between 7. & 800.D. for rent to the Hendersons , to be paid instantly. I have also to pay 1600.D. more for the 3. shares of the daughters. this, with purchase of corn, and two years failure of crops embarrasses me beyond my expectations....
15635From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 5 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
Mr Sargent who arrived in London, about ten days ago, delivered to me your Letter of 6. December; and I am now in daily expectation of receiving your annual account, and your final arrangement for making the second payment upon the Bank Shares. Your anticipation that the price of the Script would fall, as the day to make the payment drew near, was so well founded, that I hope you did not wait...
15636To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secy of the Treasury presents his respects to the President & informs that no effort will be made to prevent the injustice to the State of Georgia unless it is brought before Congress by executive message—the inclosed Statement of the case is believed to be Sufficcient to shew the injustice of the act in question. It is supposed that a message would not be so full in stating the case....
15637To James Madison from James Monroe, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom has been referred the resolution of the Senate of the 28th. of last month, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the Senate such information as he may possess touching the execution of so much of the first article of the late Treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America as relates to the restitution of...
15638To James Madison from Robert Young and Christopher Neale, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, Justices of the Peace for the Town & County of Alexandria, beg leave to represent, that the death of William Newton and the removal of Col: John McKenney to the Western Country, has lessened the number of Magistrates for this Town, while the increased Population requires an augmentation thereof. They therefore beg leave respectfully, to offer for the consideration of the...
15639To James Madison from John Marshall, 5 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Marshall. 5 February 1817. “Mr. Marshall accepts with pleasure the invitation of Mr & Mrs Madison to dine with them on Saturday next at four.” Tr (owned by Joseph Z. Willner, Chicago, Ill., 1961). 1 p.
15640From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 4 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
Your worthy son, William, in a kind letter of the 2d. has asked my opinion of “Pownall’s Administration of the Collonies, and of its auther.” It is nearly forty years since I read the Work, and I cannot read it again; but I would advise Mr Tudor to read it, and his Memorial to the Sovereigns of the United States Europe, and another to his own Sovereign, and a third to the Sovereigns of the...
15641From James Madison to William Harris Crawford, [4 February 1817] (Madison Papers)
The letter & papers returned Feby. 4 with the following note. The arrangement communicated by the Presidt. of the U.S. Bank is So important an advance towards a universal return of specie circulation, that the Treasury sanction to it render existing circumstances evidently proper. Serious difficulties will notwithstanding remain to be encountered, if the pr[i]ncipal Banks in every State do not...
15642To James Madison from David Holmes, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
When I was in Washington city last winter, I informed you, that it was my intention to resign the Office of Governor of this Territory, in the course of the succeeding summer. It afterwards occurred to me that a just regard for the Interests of the Militia who served in the field in the late war, required that I should remain in office, until the arrearages due to them should be paid, or at...
15643To James Madison from the Kentucky Legislature, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Legislature of Kentucky present you with an expression, of their feelings, and sentiments at the close of your Administration. We know that the approbation of Republican Citizens is the noblest Reward that can be confered on their chief Majistrate, and your approaching retirement, will soon exhibit you on a level with other private citizens, distinguished by your Virtues and past...
15644Hutchins G. Burton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was informed by Mrs. Eppes , that you wished an annual supply of Scoupernong Wine,—I am in the habit of purchasing for the use of my own family, and will with much pleasure undertake the Commission, as it will be no additional trouble.— Be good enough to inform me, whether it would be more convenient for you that the wine be sent to Petersburg , Richmond , or to M r John W. Eppes ’s, as I...
15645Alden Partridge to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor duly to receive your letter of the 3 d of January 1816 —Containing your Calculation of the Altitudes of the Peaks of Otter — for which, and for your observations relative to the Barometer be pleased, Sir, to accept my unfeigned acknowledgements. I now take the liberty, Sir, to enclose you for your examination the Copy of a letter I wrote about five years ago , to Genl Williams...
15646Enclosure: Alden Partridge to Jonathan Williams, 19 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Reflecting a few days ago upon the manner of ascertaining the initial velocities of Military projectiles, by means of the ballistic pendulum, it struck my mind that this method is not altogether accurate. I take the liberty therefore to state to you what appears objectionable in it, requesting if I am in an error you will have the goodness to rectify it. The method above alluded to seems to be...
15647Enclosure: Alden Partridge’s Notes on Projectile Velocities, February 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
A Table Containing the results of some experiments made at the Military Academy at West Point , for the purpose of ascertaining the velocities of cannon balls fired with different charges of powder. February 1815 . Calibre of the Gun Height above the ground in feet Charge in powder N o of shots fired Greatest distance before the ball struck in feet— Least distance in ft. Mean distance in ft....
15648From James Madison to Congress, 3 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Government of Great Britain, induced by the posture of the relations with the United States which succeeded the conclusion of the recent commercial convention, issued an order on the 17th day of August 1815, discontinuing the discriminating duties payable in British ports on American vessels and their Cargoes. It was not until the 22d December following, that a corresponding discontinuance...
15649To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [3 February 1817] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed papers are Submitted to the Consideration of the President. If the recommendation of the board of delegates Should be accepted, the difficulties of the treasury and of the Collection of the revenue are at an end. RC ( DLC ). Undated; date supplied from JM ’s docket “Feby. 3. 1817.” On the cover JM wrote: “arrangements for resuming specie payments” and “To be put with Mr. Crawfords...
15650To James Madison from John W. Taylor, 3 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for the perusal of the President of the United States a letter from Gov. Tompkins relative to the employment of the State Prisoners of New York in the construction of certain military roads on the terms therein mentioned. Very respectfully Your Mo. obedt RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , T-45:10); draft of RC ( NHi : John W. Taylor Papers). For enclosure, see...
15651From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
In our good old English language of Gratitude, I owe you and give you a thousand thanks, for Tracy’s Review of Montesquieu which Mr Dufief has sent me by your Order. I have read an hundred pages, and will read the rest. He is a Sensible Man and is easily understood. He is not an abstruse misterious incomprehensi Condorcet. Though I have Banished the Subject from my thoughts for many Years, yet...
15652To John Adams from William Tudor, Jr., 2 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
An attack of rhumatism which has confined me to my room & kept me in such a feverish, irritable state as to be almost incapable of any thing, has alone prevented my writing to return my thanks for the few hints on the subject of the Jesuits; I hope Sir, you will be willing to continue the subject which has long appeared to me one of the most interesting in modern history. The peice you sent...
15653John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In our good old English language of Gratitude, I owe you and give you a thousand thanks, for Tracy ’s Review of Montesquieu which M r Dufief has Sent me by your order. I have read an hu n dred pages, and will read the rest. He is a Sensible Man and is easily understood. He is not an abstruse misterious incomprehensi ble Condorcet . Though I have banished the Subject from my thoughts for many...
15654Francis Adrian Van der Kemp to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Although it is not mÿ power—to make this Letter in any manner interesting, yet your courtesy and kindness towards me would prompt me to answer your favour of Nov. 24 —with which I was honoured. I Should have acquitted myself of this duty at a more early period, had I not been a martyr of a wounded leg, imprudently neglected, during three months. The pains being So acute, that I was not...
15655John Wood to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
From there being little prospect of the survey of the state of Virginia , being prosecuted farther than those contracts, which the Executive had entered into previous to the meeting of the Legislature; I have opened a seminary in this place, with the intention of completing the remainder of the rivers for which I had engaged during my vacation in summer. I would have resumed my establishment...
15656From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 1 February 1817 (Adams Papers)
Mr J. Sergeant, arrived in London last week, and delivered to me Letters from you, my father and my brother. Your’s is of 5. December—At that time, you observe, the Season with you, had become very cold—Most fortunately for this Country, there has been no cold weather this Winter, and scarcely any Snow. The verdure of the fields in this neighborhood, is like that of May—There are several...
15657To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In the accompanying Letters I have used my endeavors to be perspicuous, forcible & concise, without omitting any very essential argument to ensure the establishment of a national currency, an all important desideratum which I should rejoice to see effected before you close your political Career. I have never intruded but for public useful purposes. When it was proposed to make Treasury notes...
15658To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Accept the accompanying Letters on a most important subject in which I have endeavored to introduce whatever remains to me of force & perspicuity in expressing of my sentiments. I wished & endeavored to obtain the great desideratum by every persuasion & entreaty, without claiming attention, but in vain, reluctantly therefore I have attempted to assail the Goliah Prejudice, with my sling &...
15659Thomas Dawes to James Monroe, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a copy of a Memorial from the Massachusetts Peace Society which from civility due to the President of the United States ought to have been transmitted to him when the Original was presented to Congress. The Society very much regret the unintentional omission, and now request you would do them the honor of submitting to him as soon as convenient, the inclosed copy for his...
15660William Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of inclosing under cover to you, a letter to M rs Marks , and a Copy of a letter and statement of the publication of Lewis & Clarks Journal & c from M r N. Biddle , which I latterly received, The population of this Territory is rapidly increasing and very widely extending itself, The Lands on the Missouri having greatly the advantage as respects fertility of soil &...