158901From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 18 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the 8th, my dear Friend is pleasing and it is painfull to me, in a high degree. You are not less allarmed, than I am grieved, at the opposition to the general Government in our State. But I am more allarmed and grieved at the Apologies furnished for it by that general Government in their Stupid Embargo and their wicked refusal to build a few Frigates. You will daily read more...
158902To John Adams from Samuel B. Malcom, 18 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
On my return this morning from Nyork, your two favors of May 21st. & June 17th. were received, and read, with all the sincere respect, & affectionate acknowledgment, it is in my power to express, or entertain. Although disappointed of office, I feel the consolation, that I am not thereby disgraced, for I am proud, & satisfied, to hold a place in your regards—The expectations on the score of...
158903To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, 18 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
During the revolutionary War I kept notes and preserved pamphlets with a view to write memoirs of it. From the immense difference in my facts and opinions from those that were current and popular, I was sure if I had published them they would not have been believed, and would moreover have exposed me & my posterity to persecution. I therefore burnt all my notes (the characters of the gentlemen...
158904To John Adams from Richard Rush, 18 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
I beg you will do me the honor to accept a Copy of a discourse I delivered on the 4th of July at this place. The present crisis of our country, sir, is most momentous; but it seems greatly to be feared that the powerful and intelligent state of Massachusetts will not yield her zealous cooperation to the nation in its present struggle. With constant wishes for your health and happiness allow...
158905To James Madison from James Barbour, 18 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have just learned through Colo. Coles that he has received Orders to cause the recruits of the regular Army in this State, as well those now in the Forts of Norfolk, as those hereafter to be enlisted, to repair forthwith, to Carlisle, as a place of general rendezvous. This arrangement I presume has been made after due deliberation and the wisdom thereof, it does not become me to question....
158906To James Madison from Thomas Claxton, 18 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
At the South End of the South Wing of the Capitol there is a gang way or platform which serves for the entrance of the Galleries of the Ho of Reps—this passage, Sir was at first built of perishable Materials and is now almost impassable and in times of a Crowd, very dangerous, its elevation being about twelve feet from the ground. Having learnt that you are about to cause the expenditure of...
158907To James Madison from Ebenezer Sage, 18 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
On my return to this place I found that the Citizens had assembled in a number of places, and appointed Committees to devise the most effectual means of defence, in the event of an attack from the enemy. This port lies near Gardiners Bay: the best harbor for a fleet in the United States and where the british usually wintered their fleets in the time of the revolution. On Application, some...
158908To James Madison from Hugh White, 18 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
It is hoped that your Excellency will not be offended with the freedom taken by a citizen in sending you a few of his meditations & mental discussions on subjects which in a greater or less extent have occupied the rational faculties of the human race since the origin of the world. Relaxations, intermissions and unbending of the human mind from intenseness of study may be profitable both to...
158909To James Madison from the Citizens of Darlington District, South Carolina, 18 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 July 1812. Approve the declaration of war against Great Britain and report the following resolutions, “which were unanimously adopted.” “To avenge insult, and repel injury, is characteristic of a great and magnanimous people: To Suffer them with impunity, bespeaks pusillanimity, and invites to repetition. Great Britain compelled to acknowledge us independent, has always manifested towards...
158910Richard Rush to Thomas Jefferson, 18 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
By the mail of this day, I take the liberty to send you a small pamphlet , which I have to beg you will do me the honor to accept. That you may continue to be blessed with health in your retirement, and that your illustrious life may long be spared, is the wish of one who has the honor to subscribe himself, RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Ths: Jefferson, Esquire”; endorsed by TJ as received 23...
158911From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 19 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Your delightful Letter of the 13th received Yesterday now in turn must receive my grateful Acknowledgements. Is it a dream? Or is it Biography? When I write my Life in obedience to your Commands, I ought to insert in it the Anecdote, that once upon a time I had the Pleasure and the honour, in your and your Brothers Company, and at the invitation of both, to make a visit, to your amiable...
158912To John Adams from Elkanah Watson, 19 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
In answer to your respected favr of the 15th Inst—permit ted me to Say—You are greatly mistaken—Altho’ the Spirit of party has cruelly exposed you, to the rancorous Venom of party Malignity—Your friends are consoled, with the full belief, that these angry wa t ers beat against you, as against a rock in the Midst of the Ocean—& that each Succeeding wave falls broken at your feet—they also Know...
158913To James Madison from the Citizens of Greenville District, South Carolina, 19 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1812. Submit “the following address and Resolutions,” which were drafted by a committee of thirteen and “Unanimously adopted.” “Secluded as our happy Country has been from the horrors and privations of War, Indicative of that firm & Decorous Stand, as a nuteral [ sic ] which she long since adopted, as the best policy for a Republic to persue, under which policy, the American States...
158914To James Madison from Frederick Stump, 19 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1812, Davidson County, Tennessee. “I tender you by the unanimous voice of the Company of Cavalry sixty four in Number our Services to be included in the fifty Thousand Volunteers or at your Exlency will and disposial.” Was appointed a cavalry captain by Tennessee governor John Sevier in 1808. Informs JM that his company is “in good order and well Equiped.” Adds in a postscript that he...
158915William P. Newby to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June [July] 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am extremely Sorry, that I have to inform you that by endeavouring to brake one of my young cows to the pail we have lost her. w the day being very warm and haveing to run her down, and then handling her rather ruffur than we Aught to done, as the weather was So warm, this never Ocurrd to my mind untill two late, She faught vigorously to the last moment the meat I will divide amongst the...
158916To James Madison from Anthony Morris, 20 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Among the numerous applications which you must receive for various appointments none perhaps have caus’d more difficulty on your part to decide upon, than I have found on mine to add to the number or weight of your perplexities on this Subject by mentioning my wishes for an appointment to some southern port of Europe, or South America, in which commercial advantages might be probably connected...
158917To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Brewster, Massachusetts, 20 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1812. “The Inhabitants of the town of Brewster, in the County of Barnstable & Commonwealth of Massachusetts in legal town meeting assembled, respectfully represent, that when our most valuable earthly interests are at stake we trust that it will not be considered as an act of rebellion to exercise the privilege granted to us by the Constitution of this Commonwealth, which asserts that...
158918To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Plymouth, Massachusetts, 20 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1812. Submit “the following memorial,” which “was unanimously adopted and voted to be … forwarded to the president of the United States.” “The inhabitants of the town of Plymouth in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in legal town meeting assembled, respectfully shew. “That having recently united with their fellow-citizens in the vicinity, in memorializing congress, upon the menacing...
158919Executive Pardon, 20 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1812. “Whereas it has been made to appear to me that a certain D. McKenny, a private in the Marine Corps of the United States, has been sentenced, by a Court Martial to suffer death—Now be it known, That I James Madison, President of the UStates, for divers good causes and considerations, do by these presents pardon and remit the sentence aforesaid; requiring all persons whom it may...
158920To James Madison from Anthony Morris, 20 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 20 July 1812. Mentioned in Morris to Dolley Payne Madison, 20 July 1812 (DLC: Dolley Madison Papers). Introduces Samuel Mifflin to JM and enumerates his “recommendations.”
158921David Michie to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
My grain and grass harvests are nearly finished and I feel desireous to renew my labours in the mill race. At our interview in Milton , I exhibited to you my papers. You are apprized fully of the grounds of my title; and it now remains for you to impughn it, and make out a better for yourself It is my wish that the points in Controversy may be fully & clearly unde r stood and freed as much as...
158922William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just rec d yours of the 13 th and can only assure you of my constant attention to your interest. I can not think with patience, of your having this repose, to which you are so justly entitled, interrupted, in this way and yet, rather inconsistently I am sincerely pleased at having an opportunity of being any way useful to you: for I am yours in very truth devotedly yours Tr ( MdHi :...
158923From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 21 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I was duly favored with yours of the 8th. on the subject of the B. officer arrested near Norfolk. The circumstances which attracted your notice very justly exposed him to suspicion; and it is more than possible that he had the views tho’ not the full character of a Spy. It was thought best however to commence the war with an example of liberality, and he was permitted as a mere alien Enemy to...
158924To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 21 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
It is said that the Consulship of Lisbon is vacant. If so, permit me to recommend with more than common earnestness Pemberton Hutchinson the son of my former friend Doctr. Hutchinson. The name is dear to every republican in this State both in city & country. And I am assured that the son by his talents & standing deserves the appointment. In one respect he has an advantage, that of being...
158925To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 21 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to send you a Brochure “on the principles, and laws of armed neutrality,” of which the contents, from particular circumstances, are highly interesting to the United States. The Head quarters of the Emperor of France are already Twenty leagues beyond Wilnaw. It is generally believed, that Russia will make but a feeble resistance against his immense army, supported by Austria,...
158926Theodorus Bailey to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to transmit to you, by this day’s mail a Map of the Country and waters thirty miles round the City of New York: It is the work of a young man who has been deaf from infancy—laid down from actual survey, and I beleive in all it’s material parts correct. As this portion of our Country may soon become the theatre of the war, I have presumed that a sketch of it will be...
158927Gibson & Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
We send you inclosed fifty dollars in in bills of 10 & 5 dollars, as requested in yours of the 16 th Ins t — With great respect we are P:S: An application has just been made to us on behalf of M rs Richardson the tenant of Mazzei’s tenem t to purchase that property; stating that it had been offer’d to her by our G:J: —be pleased to inform
158928George Hay to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 13 th and postscript of the 16 th inst: were received this morning.— M r Harrison I think, may rest perfectly easy as to his title. The answer meets the allegations in the bill, and completely repels them. The aid of the act of 1796 is not required: but if that act is called in, its operation is irresistible. I inclose to you four blank Commissions.—In your answer you refer...
158929Louis Philippe Gallot de Lormerie to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Depuis La Lettre dont vous m’avéz honoré dans le cours de L’an d r Jai respecté vos Occupations, et je ne prendrais pas la Liberté de vous Ecrire de nouveau, Mais une circonstance importante m’oblige de réclamer votre bienveillance aupres de M r Monroe le secretaire d’Etat, dont je n’ai nullement Lhonneur d’Etre connu. Les invitations aussi avantageuses qu’honorables de plusieurs hommes...
158930John S. Ravenscroft to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 3 d ins t on the 15 h and reply to it by return of post—sorry that I cannot do it satisfactorily—If M r Maclure had chose it, he could have informed you that the arrangements I had made with Baxter in 1809–10 have all been defeated by the incapaceity and want of integrty integrity in that person; I have however been so far succesful as to obtain Domestic spinning...
158931To James Madison from Joel Barlow, 22 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The copy of the encyclopedie in the president’s library goes no farther than the 56th. livraison inclusive. I take the liberty to enclose herewith a moniteur which will give you the present state of that work & the promise of its continuance & completion. There is no doubt but it will be when done a most complete & useful set of Dictionaries, on all the sciences. If you will please to let me...
158932To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 22 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Since my recovery from indisposition, I have had an interview with General Dearborn, who informed me that he was soon to depart from Boston; & being informed by him of the state of our Castle, I enquired what was to prevent the Enemy, if apprized of our defenceless situation, from embarking all its regular troops at Nova Scotia, in transports trusting its defence for a short period to their...
158933To James Madison from William Jones, 22 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency a Resolution of the General Assembly of this State pass’d on the 8th Inst and in conformity therewith permit me to request your Excellency to give orders to the proper officer to furnish me with two thousand stand of arms & six pair of Field peices vizt two pair of six pounders & four pair of four pounders with such quantities of ammunition &c for...
158934William F. Gordon to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I fear it will not be in my power to attend to your business with M r Michie sooner than Thursday in the next week . Orange Court commences on Monday next and is a quarterly term, where my presence is necessarily necessary to the interest of many—if it could be postponed untill thursday I should be pleased. However so sincere is my zeal to serve you that should any other day be fixed on I will...
158935Baron Karl von Moll to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
La société agronomique de la Bavière s’occupe du perfectionnement de l’agriculture pratique du Royaume & de celui des arts et metiers avec les quels celle-ci a des rapports plus immediats. Elle s’est fait un principe de suivre un plan différent de celui adopté par les sociétés savantes, et en consequence elle n’admet ni membres etrangers ni correspondants. Elle croit cependant pouvoir, sans...
158936Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Membership Diploma in the Agricultural Society of Bavaria, 13 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( MHi ); printed diploma (inscribed by lithographer Johann Michael Schramm : “in Stein von J. Schram”), with TJ’s surname, decoration surrounding it, and date filled in by hand, signed by L. Graf von Arco as president and countersigned by Baron Karl von Moll as secretary. The illustration on TJ’s membership diploma is a drawing of Charles Guillaume’s wheel plow.
158937From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 23 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
I received a very few days ago, your kind favour of 1. March last, which gave me great pleasure as a token of your remembrance, and by assurance of your restoration to health.—It contains like almost every letter from America, that I have received the last eighteen Months, tidings of affliction; but we had before been informed our brother’s misfortune in the loss of his youngest child. Your...
158938To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Barre, Massachusetts, 23 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 July 1812. “The Inhabitants of the Town of Barre in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts, beg leave to represent. “That in a government like ours, which is instituted, & established, for the protection, safety, prosperity & happiness of the People, they have a Right at all times to assemble in a peacable Maner, to consult upon the Common good, & to express their Sentiments &...
158939To James Madison from the Republican Citizens of Plymouth, Massachusetts, 23 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 July 1812. Submit the following address, which was “unanimously adopted.” “It is with the most painful emotions on the present occasion, that we feel it our duty to address the President of the United States. We should not interrupt his uniform, firm procedure in establishing & securing the rights of his Country; but we are constrained to this measure to evince to him, to the administration...
158940John Watson’s Writ to Summon a Jury regarding Land Seized by David Michie, 23 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle county to wit. Whereas Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the county aforesaid hath this day complained upon oath before me John Watson a justice of peace for the sd county that on the 23 d day of July 1812 David Michie of the said County — forcibly entered into one tenement or tract of land containing fifteen acres lying on the
158941To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I received by the last Mail a commission from the Executive of Virginia appointing me in conjunction with Genls. Porterfield & Trigg Commissioners on the part of the State of Virginia to superintend &c the line between the Virginia Military reservation, & the lands ceded to the U States by the State of Virginia. Altho’ I feel anxious to undertake the duty of that office, so important to a...
158942To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
From the communications received from & the personal application made by the officers of the detachment of militia in this state I am induced to suggest the propriety of calling into actual service at least a portion of our quota composed altogether of volunteers & men who would do honor to any cause worthy to be defended by fre[e]men. The measures of the Government have been supported with a...
158943To James Madison from the Officers of the Sixth Regiment of South Carolina Cavalry, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The officers of the 6th. regiment of South Carolina cavalry, had not intended to offer to the government our sentiments on the present situation of our country, believing that no assurance would be necessary, but that it would be taken for granted, that in a war into which we have been reluctantly forced by the injustice of our enemy, every part of the military were ready to discharge their...
158944To James Madison from Thomas Shepherd, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
In obedience to the vote of a convention composed of Republican Delegates convened at No. Hampton on the 20th. Instant from fifty one Towns in the Counties of Hampshire Franklin & Hampden (late Hampshire County), I herewith transmit you the report and resolutions adopted by that convention on the subject of the present war with Great Brittain. It is with pleasure that I do this, as this...
158945Statement of Appropriations for the Navy and Marine Corps, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Balances in the hands of the Secy of Treasury Balances in the hands of Treasurer Over Pay &c of Officers & Seamen 780 119 95 25.810 65 Provisions 289.757 6 822 52½ Medicines &c 19.000 446 37 Repairs of Vessels 2.329 24 Contingent &c 11.000 1.222 79½ Navy yards 28.000 230 68
158946To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Gerry, Massachusetts, 24 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 July 1812. “The Inhabitants of the Town of Gerry, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in legal Town-meeting assembled, beg leave respectfully to present the following … Memorial . “We have viewed, with anxious eye, the proceedings of our National Council, since the days of the retirement of our beloved and illustrious Washington . “We have endeavored to examine,...
158947To James Madison from James Jefferis, ca. 24 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 24 July 1812. Claims that in 1809 he and John Dauphin, both of the District of Delaware, put up security for James Brobson to serve as marshal. Explains that at that time there was little business for the marshal to perform, that they believed Brobson was solvent and of good character, and that Jefferis and Dauphin were both men of considerable means. “Your Memorialist however respectfully...
158948Thomas Jefferson to John L. Thomas, 24 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In the year 1804. Charles Henderson executed a deed to Craven Peyton to which you were a witness. this deed was proved in court by the two other witnesses, and has remained unrecorded ever since for want of your attestation. as I hold the land under that deed I request the favor of you to attend our next court and in order to compleat the proof, that it may be committed to record. lest I...
158949From James Madison to Benjamin Ludlow, 25 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the address from “The Convention of Republican Delegates from the several counties of the State of New Jersey,” explaining the sentiments entertained at this crisis, by that portion of my Constituents. The sentiments are worthy the character of Citizens, who know the value of the national rights at stake in the present contest; and who are willing to do justice to the sincere &...
158950To James Madison from John Allen, 25 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am unknown to you and therefore this address may seem improper. My apology is that several years ago I was among those who forwarded Resolutions pledging ourselves &c to Endeavor to support all lawful measures taken by Govrment to vindicate our rights. I considered it a Solemn promise which aught to be performed But besides that obligation I heartily approve of the measure taken. I only...