157981James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [9 March 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
As the Intelligencer will not publish the Message & documents just laid before Cong s for the present Mail, I send you a copy of the former. It is justified by the Documents, among which are the original credential & in s tructions from the Gov r
157982James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The President will communicate to day to the Congress , the discovery which has been lately made to the government, of an attempt of the British gov t , thro’ the gov r gen l of Canada [or at least by him, with the subsequent approbation of that gov t
157983William Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Bacon was Stating to me me C last Cort that it was Contrary to your orders for Joseph to plate aney more trees without your orders, he Requssted Requested me when ever I sent to send
157984Charles Christian to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to offer the enclosed for your patronage. Nothing is left after discharging the demands on M r Cheetham’s estate for his children. your name Sir woud be a host and a passport to the benevolence of the Republicans of this City, It would prevent the Sins of the father being visited on the children, for however, unfortunately, a concurrence of circumstances, and strong passions,...
157985Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
My Son has enclosed to me your letter of the 20 th ult o and informs me that he had sent your letter to the man it was intended for, and requested him to send the machine to his care at Boston and he, my Son , would ship it to Richmond .—
157986Donald Fraser to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 10 March 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
As the tender Ivy , when boreas blows, naturally, entwines the Sturdy Oak for Support, So, poor literary wights, like my self, must, occasionally, look up to their Superiors in Station & influence. Having, in the course of last year, lost by Robbery & mis-placed confidence, in depraved men, most of the fruits of many year’s arduous industry, both in School & at the desk—I am now, at Sixty...
157987Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Correa , an interesting and learned Portuguese, who has lately arrived in the Constitution & is recommended to us by Barlow , Humboldt & a , has requested me to transmit to you the enclosed letter and work. He intends to pay you his respects in person this summer. You have seen from your retreat that our hopes and endeavours to preserve peace during the present European contest have at...
157988From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 11 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
The tumultuous Crowd of Thoughts that rushed into my head as I read your Letter of Yesterday, would appear as gross a Chaos and as wild an Anarchy, if it could be described in Writing; as the Politicks of our Commonwealth appear to you, as described in your Letter. If I hint at Some of them, I shall Study no Tacticks to marshall them in order. 1. In the first place, I absolutely forbid that...
157989To James Madison from James Monroe, [11 March] 1812 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the enclosed on my return home. Be so good as read it, & return it by the bearer. I am convinc’d that it would be impolitick to raise difficulties at this time. I expect to see Ct. Crillon in a few minutes, having written to him to call. RC and enclosure ( DLC : John Henry Papers). Undated; date assigned here on the basis of the enclosure (see n. 1). Monroe’s enclosure was very likely...
157990From James Madison to James Monroe, [11 March] 1812 (Madison Papers)
It has so happened that the above &c did not come to my knowledge till the arrival of the bearer. I return them with regret for the hurry. Mr. P. did not come to dinner with me owing as I presume to the late hour of our separation. I concur in the idea you express. RC ( DLC : John Henry Papers). Undated; in JM’s hand, written at the foot of Monroe to JM, 11 Mar. 1812 . Date assigned here on...
157991To James Madison from William Eustis, 11 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 March 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the companies of rangers to be raised for the protection of the frontiers according to the act of 2 Jan. 1812. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 11 Mar. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of...
157992Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Having at length succeeded in getting your Tobacco reviewed I shall now give you my opinion of it corroborated by the judgement of some of my friends who are more in the habit of purchasing and shipping— N os 2593 & 2032 bright-col r good order & well flav d worth about 6 ½ $ 〃 2031 dark 〃 mix’d & tolerably well flav d 〃
157993Thomas Jefferson to Matthew Wills, 11 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding from mr Randolph & others that you are disposed to undertake to carry flour from Richm the Shadwell mills to Richmond at half a dollar a barrel, I send the bearer with this letter to inform you that I have at those mills about 234. barrels of flour, 120. of which are now ready, about 60. will be ready by the return of the boats from the 1 st trip, and the residue not till after...
157994From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 12 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
I have already acknowledged the receipt of your Letter by Captain Bainbridge received three weeks Since and Stated that 4 Numbers were missing. Yesterday we received from new york a Letter for your Brother No 25 dated Nov’br 6th which arrived in the Ship Phenix Capt. Freeman 60 Days from Gottenburgh, in which vessel came mr Loring Austin by whom you write that you Sent a Letter for me, which I...
157995To James Madison from William Pinkney, [12 March] 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have received from Mr. Brougham, with whose high Character you are acquainted, the enclosed Letters for you and for myself. Mr Bentham sent me a parcel, which I will deliver in a few Days. Business requires my absence at Baltimore for a short Time—and as the Court is about to a[d]journ I intend to leave Washington Tomorrow. During my Absence I shall hold myself in Readiness to attend to any...
157996To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 12 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you the inclosed copies of letters, relating to my employment as agent of Prize cases. The minister—Mr. Barlow—has applied to the Duke of Bassano, to obtain for me free access to the Prize-Court, which is of great importance to the interests of american Citizens. The Duke has submitted his demand to the Emperor, whose decision is not yet known. As there is...
157997From James Madison to the Senate, 12 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1812. Transmits a report of the secretary of state in compliance with the Senate resolution of 10 Mar. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E3). RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosure, see n. 1. On 9 Mar. 1812 James Lloyd of Massachusetts moved that the president lay before the Senate “any information which may be in his possession,...
157998To James Madison from William Eustis, 12 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1812, War Department. Proposes two alterations in the lists before the Senate of candidates for appointment, one in the infantry from New York, the other in the rangers from Kentucky. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 13 Mar. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
157999From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Abigail Smith Adams, 13 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
By your Letter I was glad to find it was only the agitation occasioned by extraordinary, & unexpected events which prevented your usual kindness of writing, & not your own; or family’s Sickness—We were brought almost to the depths of dispair respecting Peace, & the sudden assurance of it, was like the blaze of meridian day, without the twilight— My fears now are that, like Jeshuran we shall...
158000From James Madison to Congress, 13 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1812. Transmits a letter from the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Great Britain to the secretary of state. RC and enclosure, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E3). Each RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosure (printed in ASP American State Papers: Documents, Legislative...
158001To James Madison from William Eustis, 13 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1812, War Department. Proposes, for JM’s approval, alterations and corrections in the lists of candidates submitted to the Senate. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 16 Mar. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States...
158002To James Madison from James Linsey, 13 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1812, Washington. Informs JM about his petition before the Committee of Claims relating to land purchased at public sales to discharge the taxes imposed during the Adams administration. These lands “Proved to belong to diferent owners from those they ware taxed to,” and he believes the government “has Sold Property that do not belong to them.” Declares that his petition contains “Such...
158003Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
your Dft in favor of Brown & C o pay e the 1 st of next Month for $600. has appeard & wishing it Should be Honor’d have accepted it, & Shall pay it at maturity. If you have intended this Dft as a part of the last payment for the Land, (which from its having been made payable at the Same time it would Seem that you have) I here inform you that I do not expect to make that payment untill the...
158004From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Thomas Boylston Adams, 14 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
Often in this Vale of Tears, My Dear Nephew, & Niece, are we called to sympathize with each other, under the bereaving Dispensations of Heaven—It is the pleasing melancholly Office of Humanity, Friendship, & Affection. Yes! in affliction, I have experienced how grateful is the benign, interested aspect—how soothing to the swoln Heart, is the soft Eye of Pity, & the calm, gentle voice, of kind...
158005From Elizabeth Smith to Abigail Smith Adams, 14 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
It would be injustice in me not to return an immediate Answer to your letter, and its important Contents.—Your Opinion upon every Subject I have ever highly respected, but pardon me if I say upon this One you have err’d.—The Gentleman mentioned I esteem for his own personal Merit,—and as the chosen friend of my much lov’d Cousin I shall Continue to regard him.—And I fervently wish his future...
158006John Jacob Astor to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced to take the liberty of addressing you, from a belief that it will afford you some satisfaction to be informed of the progress which has been made in carrying on a trade with the Indians, which at it’s commencement was favoured with your approbation. Since I had the pleasure of speaking to you first at Washington concerning it, my constant study has been to attain the object; and...
158007To John Adams from William Cranch, 15 March 1812 (Adams Papers)
Upon the representations of Mr. Quincy, I made, through him, to Mr. Elwyn, the agent of Lewis Brotherson Verchild, an offer of 2000 Dollars for the title of the Verchilds to that part of the estate which was holden by my father. He has declined accepting it, and I am not sorry, because I am satisfied, that the claim of the Verchilds is good for nothing. I understand that Lewis B. Verchild...
158008Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 15 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Having several small sums to pay in George town , in order to spare Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson the embarrasment of making so many fractional remittances, I have taken the liberty of desiring them to include the whole in a round sum of 200.D. and inclose it to you, presuming on your usual goodness that you will make the distribution for me, to wit to Henry Foxall 55. 46½ Richard Barry 70. 52
158009Thomas Jefferson to John Brockenbrough, 15 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved duly your favor of the 3 d and about the same time one from mr Harvie of the same purport with your’s respecting his bond for 176.90 D now due . I now inclose you the bond, the amount of which, if paid to mess rs Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond , will be the same as if paid to myself, and will give you the least trouble. I cannot pass over this occasion of writing to you, without...
158010Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Mary Daingerfield and Nathaniel H. Hooe, [before 15 March 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
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