158941Thomas Jefferson to Alrichs & Dixon, 30 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 19 th comes to hand in the moment of my setting out on a journey which will keep me from home some weeks, and it happens that the person who has charge of my small spinning and weaving establishment is absent also, so that I cannot consult him on the particular kind of hand-carding machine which will suit us. the establishment is small, being merely for houshold use. be so...
158942Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 30 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The mail of yesterday does not tell us whether you have left Washington . I am this moment setting out for Bedford , & shall be absent 3. or 4. weeks. should you be at Monpelier when I return I shall certainly have the pleasure of paying my respects to mrs Madison & yourself. in the mean time accept the assurance of my affectionate esteem & respect RC ( MH : Hemenway Collection); at foot of...
158943To John Adams from Amasa Stetson, 31 August 1812 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you, on this glorious event. The Constitution Capt. Hull has captured and sunk the British Frigate Guerreer, after a short but Brilliant Action, inclos’d are the particulars. I have the honor to be, / with great Respect / Sir / your most Obedt. Servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
158944To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am astonished to learn that Mr. B. Mifflin deputy Commy died yesterday suddenly. I entreat your consideration of my name for the office, or for that of Mr. Duncan, under all the circumstances of my family. I say with Sincerity that the times require my appointment to the D. Commys. office. Mr. Irvine is a mere lawyer, unacquainted with the walks of trade. I write at the dawn of day, having...
158945To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
Cleveland being at the mouth of Cayuga, the Huron river at the mouth of which the Ohio militia have been landed, is certainly that which empties into Lake Erie between the rivers Cayuga & Sandusky. The letter being dated 27th instt., Huntingdon cannot be expected within less than a week. In the mean while I am most decidedly of opinion that no information he may bring, can or ought to alter...
158946To James Madison from Hezekiah Huntington, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
The hurry under which circumstances compelled me to write on Saturday will it is hoped apologise for irregularities of expression or Sentiments which may have escaped me—time will shortly decide whether the alarm felt here, by the friends, of our Country , & the union of these States , is, or is not, groundless . We may have something to fear from those among us, openly hostile to both, but...
158947To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the information contained in the newspapers several travellers have passed thro’ this place confirming the intelligence that the army under Genl. Hull surrendered to the british forces without making any resistance. Those who view things superficially pronounce it to be the result of a perfidious & traiterous plan of the Genl. to sell the army & the distress & consternation that...
158948To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
The long time that has elapsed since the receipt of your respected favor of the 26th of October, with which I was honored on the 18 of december, by the Brig Paul Hamilton, might lead to the suspicion of an unpardonable neglect and inattention on my part, which would be truly distressing to me, did I not think you would be so well assured of the respect and sincere attachment which I have for...
158949To James Madison from Robert Taylor, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
When I saw Genl. Moses Green last he requested me to write you and inform you that if there was a vacancy of a regimental command in the Army it would give him great pleasure to fill it if he could be thought worthy of it. He would sooner have made known his wishes had he known that there certainly would have been war, but holding the office of adjutant-general in the State, which yeilds some...
158950To James Madison from Toppan Webster and Others, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, members of the City Council, residing, in the first ward, Beg leave to recommend Mr. William Waters of said ward as a suitable person for a magistrate, and as we are much in want of one in that section of the City, we pray his appointment to said office. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Waters”). JM also received a 1 Sept. 1812 letter on behalf of Waters from the...
158951James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
We have heard with equal astonishment and concern that Gen l Hull has surrender’d the army under his command to the British force opposed to him in upper Canada . No letter has been yet rec d from him, but communications from the Gov r of Ohio , & others in that state leavs no doubt of the fact. Till his report is made, it is impossible to form a just opinion of his conduct; but from every...
158952From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 1 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
If you are possessed by any Demon, whether ghost, of Hero, Sage, Saint, heathen Deity, Head Ache, or Devil, fallen Angel or Apostate Spirit; I advise you to read Hugh Farmers Essay on the Demoniacs of the New Testament. So much for your Possession ! If this Prescription, will not cure, permit me, to quack for you, one more, read less, think less, and work less. Probatum est. If your Spirits...
158953From Abigail Smith Adams to Hannah Phillips Cushing, 1 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
Your kind invitation would be joyfully accepted by my young Ladies, but at present they have with them Some Ladies Staying with them upon a Visit, whom it would be improper for them to leave—they will however embrace the first opportunity of paying their Respects to you. they will regreet it much if miss Alwin Should be absent, to whom they desire to be kindly rememberd. Mrs Smith and Caroline...
158954From Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Smith Adams, 1 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
Blessed are the Peace-makers!—In that glorious band of righteous do I class my friend Mrs. Adams. Your long silence, my dear Madam, has not been mis-construed.—I concluded you was waiting for the arrangement you proposed, when I received your very agreeable visit.—I think I did not mis-apprehend the message you then delivered from Mr. Adams, which you promised with his love to me, with a...
158955Madison and the Problem of Mexican Independence: The Gutiérrez-Magee Raid of August 1812, 1 September 1812 (Editorial … (Madison Papers)
The “illegal enterprize” referred to by JM in his 1 September 1812 letter to Monroe was the Gutiérrez-Magee raid, a filibuster into the Spanish province of Texas that had commenced on 8 August 1812. Details of the background and the conduct of this expedition have frequently been recounted by historians with scholarly interests in either the origins of the movement for Texan independence or...
158956From James Madison to James Monroe, 1 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
The letter from Acheson, should be known in some of its contents. I inclose it to you for reasons on the face of it. I inclose also the letter from Gilbert Taylor, as a memento to the letter you are to write to the Govr. of Tennessee, on the subject of the illegal enterprize on foot in that State. We are so far well on our way. Yrs. RC ( DLC : Monroe Papers). JM probably enclosed the 25 Aug....
158957To James Madison from Thomas Acheson, 1 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I addressd. your excellency a few days ago on the rumourd. defeat and Surrender of Genl. Hull’s Army. Since which we have recd. the detail and it appears that the British have got possession of the important post of Detroit in the usual way. Can any faith be held with a Nation So lost to every principle of honor, and So degenerated as to employ no other weapons but bribery, corruption , and...
158958To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 1 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you a hasty line at day light yesterday morning. Suffer me to obtrude upon you a few personal and public considerations. I sincerely believe that a considerable portion of our present difficulties have arisen from the injuries to the operations & system of supply, which have grown out of the measures since the spring of 1809 upon the subject of its organization. I am...
158959To James Madison from Walker Reid, 1 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1812, Washington, Kentucky. Encloses resolutions concerning the Nonimportation Act from Mason County, Kentucky. Apologizes for the poor copy, explaining that he is “in soldiers dress” and will “march in the morning to Join our beloved Harrison—with an elegant company of mounted Riflemen formed in 3 Days.” 1 September 1812. “A large and very respectable collection of citizens” met...
158960To John Adams from Arnold Welles, 2 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
The Committee take the liberty to hand you the enclosed.—& they flatter themselves they shall be honored, on this occasion, by your company. In this attention, to Capt. Hull & his Officers, we are happy to find, there appears to be but one common sentiment , that it is a tribute justly due to American gallantry. With sentiments of the / highest respect / I am Sir / Your very Humb. Servt. MHi :...
158961To James Madison from William Eustis, 2 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
In forming an answer to Govr. Strong I find some objections which induce me to enclose the papers for a second consideration. It appears that 3 of the 5 companies required for passamaquodda (which implies a greater extent of country than Eastport) have been ordered by the Govr for Eastport. The requisition of G. Dearborn is substantially complied with at this post . As it is a frontier post...
158962To James Madison from William Keteltas, 2 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Gnl. Hull and his Army Prisoners at the Onset Millions opposed to thousands in population In a word the United States opposed to two pitiful and Pitiable British provinces seperated from their Guardian by an Ocean of 3000 Miles. Oh Nature what a beginning. Error some where Methinks ignorance, has assumed the empire of Wisdom Vice of Virtue , wrong of right, for When opposed to the wrongs of...
158963To James Madison from James Monroe, 2 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Nothing new is recd. from England; or France. Mr Baker will remain at Fredericktown or some other interior town between this & Phila. Mr Serurier was with me yesterday. He stated many reasons for delay in his govt. to arrange our affairs, but dwelt most on changes in the treaty in discussion between it & Mr. Barlow, proposed by the latter. He mention’d several, all of a commercial nature. He...
158964To James Madison from Nelson Nicholas, 2 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will feel no disposition, as you certainly have no cause, to question my sincerity when I assure you, that the motives which induce me to address you are disinterested, and that my complaints against some of your sub-ministers are dictated by patriotism, and not by enmity to you, or any other individual in power. I wish briefly to disclose the situation of this country, and for a...
158965To James Madison from Thomas Todd, 2 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
My anxiety & solicitude for the success of the American arms must apologize for obtruding on you any statements or opinions as to military affairs—the disasters which have fallen on the Northwestern army, imperiously require effective measures to be taken—to enable you to do this, correct information is essentially necessary—to possess you of this has induced me to address you. I presume that...
158966Thomas Jefferson to Samuel J. Harrison, 2 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your favor covering your answer to Scott ; which I have not yet sent to Mess rs Hay & Wirt for want of your signature, a circumstance never I believe dispensed with in the higher courts of Chancery. if you will be so good as to sign & return it by the bearer, I will send it to Richmond from hence with the depositions I propose to have taken while here. before I return to...
158967Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I here Enclose you my answer to Scotts Bill ; & beg you will pardon the trouble the omission has given you. My last Letters Say Wheat at Richm d 8/6 RC ( ViU : TJP ); endorsed by TJ as received 2 Sept. 1812 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Harrison’s Answer to Bill of Complaint
158968Thomas Jefferson to Reuben Perry, 2 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you from Albemarle on the subject of putting up the grounds of my work here; while I should be here. I arrived yesterday and shall make rather a short stay; so should be glad you could come immediately . I also wish to talk with you about my barn in Albemarle of which I wrote to you and a further job of covering a new warehouse I have buil t at Milton , 300.f. long, & 12.f. wide, of...
158969Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Slaughter, 2 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In a suit in Chancery brought against me by mr Scott of Campbell , it is necessary for me to take some depositions, for which purpose I have obtained a blank Commission. I have to ask the favor of you to act as a Commissioner in it, and to advise me as to the other two names to be inserted in it, as I am unacquainted with the magistrates the most convenient to New London , the place nearest to...
158970Joseph Slaughter to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am willing to attend on Monday next at Aney Place you will name for the purpose of Taking depositions I have Some Business at your Smiths Shop Tomorow and will Call and se you Capt William Irvine is near new London Joel Leftwich David Sanders & Jabas Leftwich if notice is given to take the dep o sitions in new London that will be out of this County I am RC (