158961To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Biddeford, District of Maine, 27 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1812. “The Freeholders & other Inhabitants of the Town of Biddeford, in the District of Maine, in legal Town Meeting assembled, having seen your Manifesto, the Act of Congress declaring War against the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, and your Proclamation of the same, feel in Duty bound respectfully to state some of our Ideas respecting this subject; Some of us bore a heavy...
158962To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Wells, Massachusetts, 27 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1812. “The disign of our National Government being ‘to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domistic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare & secure the blessings of peace to ourselves and our posterity[’]—The Inhabitants of the Town of Wells, in the County of York & Common-wealth of Massachusetts in legal Town-Meeting assembled … “...
158963To James Madison from Conway and Fortescue Whittle, 27 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of the subscribers, Conway Whittle, and Fortescue Whittle, Merchants, and Partners, trading together in the borough of Norfolk and state of Virginia, under the firm and style of C. & F. Whittle, Agents and Attornies in fact for James Whittle of the town of Liverpool and Kingdom of Great Britain, Respectfully represents; That some time during the month of February last past, a...
158964Samuel Pleasants to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your letter of the 16 th inst. and agreeably to your request have forwarded by the stage driver such of the sessions Acts as I had myself or could procure from others. I regret exceedingly that it has not been in my power to make the collection more complete. M r Hening’s Collection was originally intended to come down to 1792; but I believe it is now his intention, (provided...
158965From John Jay to Peter Van Schaack, 28 July 1812 (Jay Papers)
I rec d . on Saturday last, your friendly Letter of the 20 th . Inst. No Event that is highly interesting to our Country, can be viewed with Indifference by good Citizens; and there are certain occasions when it is not only their Right, but also their Duty to express their Sentiments relative to public measures. As the War has been constitutionally declared, the People are evidently bound to...
158966From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 29 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Mr Benjamin Beal jun’r Who has long resided in France, returnd last Winter upon a visit to his Family here as he connected himself in France, his stay here has been Short, and he is now going back in a to Liverpool, and from thence to France I request him to take this Letter for you, which I shall place under-cover to Mr Barlow our Minister in France that he may forward it to you by the first...
158967From John Quincy Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 29 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
I received with the liveliest pleasure your kind favour of 26. February, as independent of the joy which it always gives me to hear good tidings from you, it affords me the occasion to give my own and my dear wife’s grateful thanks to you, and to Mr Peabody and to my amiable Cousin, for your affectionate kindness, to our dear boys. In the course of the last eighteen months we have indeed been...
158968To James Madison from James Maury, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The free shipping of Goods to the United States subsequent to the revocation of the orders in council suggested to me that some chease might not be unacceptable & I have, without order , sent you two by the Argo for Alexandria, which I hope you will recieve in good condition: to insure which they are in Lead as before. I inclose the bill of parcels. All your Tobaccoe ⅌ Adeline is on hand. I...
158969From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812. In accordance with the 3 Mar. 1809 “act further to amend the several acts for the establishment & regulation of the Treasury, War & Navy Departments,” directs that $450,000 “be applied out of the following appropriations Viz Pay & subsistence of the Navy two hundred thousand dollars, Provisions one hundred thousand dollars, ordnance one hundred & fifty thousand dollars, to...
158970To James Madison from the Citizens of Natchez, Mississippi Territory, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812. Present the resolutions adopted at a meeting in Washington, Mississippi Territory, of which Beverly R. Grayson was appointed chairman and Capt. Hunter Holmes was appointed secretary. “Whereas it is the opinion of this meeting that our Government, after having exhausted the peaceful course of dignified remonstrance, and having done all that justice could require or wisdom dictate,...
158971To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812, Capitol Hill. Refers to a conversation with JM regarding a letter of recommendation written on Gamble’s behalf by Richard M. Johnson on 19 May. Hoped his application “would not be unattended to”; points out that “nothing but the most urgent want, could induce me to make such application.” Admits that his “little resources are entirely exausted.” Reflects upon “the Government I...
158972To James Madison from James Simrall, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812, Shelbyville, Kentucky. Is authorized by the Kentucky volunteer cavalry regiment to offer their services to march as soon as possible “to Canada or any other point where our Services may be wanting.” This regiment “is upwards of 400 strong they are well acquipt in everry thing but arms.” Has been informed by Col. John Allen that his regiment was named in Allen’s letter to JM. He...
158973To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The benovolence of your disposition and the liberality of your heart will, I am confident, readily induce you to pardon the liberty I now take in trespassing on your attention, and intruding on your patience. The conversation I once had with you in consequence of the recommendatory letter of the Honbl. Richard M. Johnson of Congress, of the 19 last May, gave me reason to hope any proper...
158974To James Madison from William Pope, 30 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I wrote to you some time ago, and also to the secretary at War, on the great inactivity their was in this part of Virginia in the recruiting of men; I can assure you, that I have never seen a fife or Drum, in the county of Goochland, or Powhatan beating up for recruits. I consienciously beleive that 25000 men might have been raised 2 months a go in Virginia alone if the officers had gone from...
158975To James Madison from Charles Scott, 30 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
In a time like the present it is hoped no apology will be necessary for laying before you my Ideas of what may Contribute in any wise to the Success of the Contest in which we are engaged, and which may be truly regarded as our Second Struggle for independence. And before I proceed further permit me to bring the name of Govr. William H. Harrison to your notice. I know of no man at this time...
158976To James Madison from Matthew Magee and Others, 30 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 July 1812, Pittsburgh. “At a meeting of the Pittsburgh Blues held in the absence of Captain Butler on the 27th of July Inst. after taking into consideration the situation of the Company as it respected its relations with the general government under the Act of Congress of February 6th. 1812 and its Supplement of July 2nd. 1812, it was unanimously resolved that a Committee be appointed to...
158977Jury Findings regarding Land Seized by David Michie, 30 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle county to wit An Inquisition for the Commonwealth , indented & taken on the lands between the town of Milton & the Rivanna river , parcel of those formerly the property of Bennet Henderson deceased, and since held by his widow in right of dower and his sons John , James L. and Charles , in the parish of S
158978Warrant for Restitution of Land Seized by David Michie, 30 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle county to wit John Watson and David J Lewis justices of the peace for the sd county, to the Sheriff thereof greeting. Whereas by an inquisition taken before us on the lands between the town of Milton and the Rivanna river heretofore held by Elizabeth Henderson widow, and John ,
158979From John Adams to Richard Rush, 31 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
I have received your kind Letter of the 18th of this month with your Oration on the 4th. Your Oration was first read to me, by the oldest Colonel in the continental Army now living; who has commanded Wilkinson and Brooks, whose blood flowed in the revolutionary War, and whose crippled Limb tho not lost may be compared to Uncle Toby’s. The Veteran exclaimed “This young Gentleman, makes my old...
158980To John Adams from William Eustis, 31 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Accustomed to receive your recommendations in the nature of commands I regret that at present there is no vacancy for the second Mr Norton. By accounts from General Hull of the 14th. instant it appears that our troops in upper Canada have hitherto met with little or no opposition. He is probably about this time in the neighbourhood of fort Malden, where he may meet a warmer reception; unless...
158981To James Madison from Edward E. Davis, 31 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I now beg leave to address you again with boldness, for the Love I have for my Country & my fellow Soldiers & Sailors that stands in defence of the Same. The many disease’s thats common to the Army & Navy is undertaken to be cure’d by Physicians under the Pay of Government is only sporting with the life’s of this Class of Citizens which are so much wanted for the good of the Country, the...
158982To James Madison from Rosewell Saltonstall, 31 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
In America the Land of my nativity which ought to be grateful to every being who drew his first breaths, in it. Permit me to address you again & to observe, the Dignitys of & in my Country causes me bitter pangs to hear the acramonious in foul printers presses throughout our Union, stabbing its Rulers. The Charecter of Presidents Govenors General’s Naval Commanders. Not any power can escape...
158983To James Madison from the Citizens of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, 31 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 July 1812. “At this important juncture when the nation is called upon to vindicate its injured rights by war, and a difference of opinion is believed to exist among the people on the policy of the measure, a portion of the citizens of Pittsylvania, voluntarily assembled, conceive that they discharge a duty as well as exercise a right in making this public expression of their sentiments. “In...
158984To James Madison from James Russel, 31 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 July 1812, Washington, North Carolina. Had arranged for the arrival of his family from Great Britain in November; however, “by the circumstances attending on a state of war between these countries, this cannot take place.” Has “determined to return to them by the first suitable opportunity.” Requests JM’s “permission, and the protection of the United States to cover a small vessel belonging...
158985To James Madison from Daniel Tuttle and Others, 31 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 July 1812, Boston. Represent that they are the owners of the Mechanic , a vessel equipped for regular passage between Boston and Liverpool. Are informed that “a number of English prisoners of war, now in the town of Boston and its vicinity are desirous of being exchanged according to the usages of Nations at War, and that the Government of the United States are probably desirous to effect...
158986To James Madison from American Prisoners of War at Nassau, [ca. August– October 1812] (Madison Papers)
The Petition of the undersigned Citizens of the United States of America, in Confinement as Prisoners of War at Nassau in the Island of New Providence, one of the Bahama Islands—Humbly sheweth That your Petitioners comprised the Crew of a certain Private Vessel of War lately fitted out in the Port of Charleston under and by Virtue of a Commission from Your Excellency, and which Vessel sailed...
158987To John Adams from Anonymous, August 1812 (Adams Papers)
Your communication in the late Chonacle has capt all your other transactions—not content with plunging the Provinces in a wicked and unjust Rebellion against the mother Country—not content with hagging with the vilest Nation on Earth, when Great Britain offerd every thing that we could wish, yet by the War was in —Not content after you was forgiven by the Best of Kings & all the true friends...
158988From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 1 August 1812 (Adams Papers)
We have been in such hurry of late that if I have mentioned your Letter of 18th of June, I have not taken any particular Notice of it. You and I have both been to blame. You, for destroying your Notes of the Revolution; I, for keeping none, and making very few. You have much Merit in preserving the Pamphlets you have given to the oratorical Controuler, who is a Phenomenon, for who ever heard...
158989To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 1 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have had considerable hesitation about a second trespass upon your time & attention. And nothing but the extreme delicacy & difficulty of the existing state of affairs wd. have induced me. The press, one of the greatest blessings of mankind, when properly conducted, has for four or five years been the greatest curse & scourge of this Country, particularly of the New England section of it....
158990To James Madison from William Eustis, [ca. 1 August] 1812 (Madison Papers)
John Wait (with his son) a gloomy federalist from Boston a plain man travelling thro’ the city in a single horse waggon is very desirous to see the President—and will call on the Secy War at 12 Oclock for that purpose. “Then Mr Wait they will seperate from the Union” “O no Sir they cling to the Union”—“but they have said it and will do it”—“No. unless they see commerce entirely destroyed &...
158991To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Attakapas, Orleans Territory, 1 August 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 August 1812. “Since our excellent Government has no other foundation than the interests and affections of the people, since without the sanction of their will every measure must be feeble & inefficacious, since the destinies of this nation are now risen to a Crisis which requires the support of every voice & the strength of every arm, we therefore the inhabitants of Attacapas, think it our...
158992John B. Colvin to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of presenting you with a corrected copy of “A Review” of the Address of the Minority of the H. of R. of the U.S. against the prevailing War. You will find, by it, that I am still laboring in the cause of my country—a cause in which you have rendered your name immortal. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “His Ex: Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Aug. 1812 and so...
158993Samuel J. Harrison’s Answer to Bill of Complaint in Scott v. Jefferson and Harrison, [by 1 August 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
The separate answer of Samuel J. Harrison to a bill in Chancery exhibited against him & Thomas Jefferson , in the superior court of Chancery for the Richmond district by one Samuel Scott : This def. saving to himself now and at all times hereafter all benefit of exception to the manifold uncertainties E t c to the Compl’s bill, for answer thereto, or so much thereof as he is advised it is...
158994Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me at all times great pleasure, to see that my countrymen, either at their private or public meetings express themselves grateful to you for the blessings they have enjoyed under your Administration.— On the 4 th of July last , an Oration was delivered here in S t Michaels Church , in which the Orator never once mentioned the good that resulted from your Administration, that of your...
158995To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you, that on the 30h Ultimo, I entered upon the duties of the office of Governor of Louisiana, to which I have been called by a Vote of the people of the State and of the General Assembly. Yielding to the feelings of a Grateful Heart, I eagerly seize this occasion to return you my sincere thanks for the high confidence you were pleased to repose in me, during the...
158996William Foushee to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel confident you will readily pardon the Liberty I take in mentioning that M r Benj n J. Harris , a very respectable inhabitant of Richmond , & an ingenious native citizen of Virginia , with means adequate, contemplates the erection of manufacturing machinery upon a large Scale, as you J may Judge, when I assure you he has Contracted, with the James River Company , to pay annually...
158997Thomas Jefferson to Richard Rush, 2 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Rush , & his thanks for the copy of his oration of the 4 th of July, which he has been so kind as to send him, and for his the friendly wishes for he expresses for his health and happiness. to the last nothing contributes more than the contemplation of such specimens as mr Rush has sent him of the eloquence of his country devoted to the celebration...
158998Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I received at Eppington three days ago, your favor of the 3 d ulto: —It is to be regretted that our cross mails are so uncertain and dilatory. Agreeable to your request I now inclose Stith’s original receipt ; to provide against any miscarriage I have retained a Copy, certified by Mr Charles E. Hay and myself, which I will files file in the bundle of papers from which the original receipt was...
158999Enclosure: Extracts from John Wayles’s Records, 21 March–27 December 1770 (Jefferson Papers)
Extracts from the memorandum book of the late John Wayles esq : deceased, marked E .— 1770. Mar: 21 Paid Richard Stith for Surveying
159000Thomas Jefferson to James Jones Wilmer, 2 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Wilmer and his thanks for the copy of his oration of July 4. adding the same for that intended him of June 4. altho’ it did not come to hand, or they would have been sooner rendered. he is made happy by every testimony of the devotion of our country to the principles of it’s revolution, of the employment of it’s eloquence in the celebration of the...
159001To James Madison from John Armstrong, 3 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here on friday last and have this day taken the command. Gen. Bloomfield left us this morning. He has been both frank and friendly & I should do wrong were I not to make this acknowlegment, as well to you as to him. Before we parted, he wished me to suggest, that he thought it adviseable under all circumstances, that he should be left in New Jersey untill the 25th. of September next....
159002To James Madison from James Fenner, 3 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am informed that Judge Barnes of this District, in consequence of a severe malady under which he is now suffering without hope of recovery, has sent forward his resignation as District Judge. Presuming the report to be true, I take the liberty of nominating the Hon David Howell, at present our District Attorney, as the Successor of Judge Barnes. Your knowledge of Mr Howell renders it...
159003Thomas Jefferson to William Birch, 3 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some days ago your favor of July 8. and with it the prints you were so kind as to address to me. for these be pleased to accept my thanks. they are an elegant specimen of mr Edwin’s talent in this line, and prove also that the design has well conformed to the original. I am very sensible of this mark of your attention, and of the kind expressions of your letter towards myself...
159004Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 3 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
How shall I find words to express to you my dear Sir the grief I feel in having to communicate the mournful and afflicting intelligence of the unhappy fate of my ever to be regretted and most valued friend M r Geo. Jefferson Alas! he is now no more, the memory of his transcendant worth is all that is left to us—You who have long known and esteem’d his virtues, must bitterly deplore his death,...
159005Thomas Jefferson to Joseph St. Leger d’Happart, 3 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 20. was a month on it’s passage to me, and since it’s reciept I have not been able sooner to acknolege it. I am happy you have recieved the amount of your claim on the government, which I was satisfied could not have been delayed but from some accidental cause. your claim on them for reimbursement of mr Clarkson’s failure to you will not be so fortunate. no government I...
159006Benjamin James Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 3 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose you two drawings Shewing the principles of two different inventions that I consider to be entirely new, which I wish to submit to your examination—One of them is for the purpose of constructing Fire proofe Ceilings & the other for Filtering and Refrigerating water I will thank you to investigate both of these principles and give me your opinion of them,—And as I wish to...
159007Thomas Jefferson to Alexander L. Joncherez, 3 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of July 2. and thank you for the kind offer of the charts you therein mention. these charts being manuscript and original, it would be a pity they should not go to the public use, and in this view their being sent to this place would be retrograde to the object. having no good maps of the countries they describe, I should think a bookseller would find it well...
159008Enclosure: Littleton W. Tazewell to Martin Oster, 4 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have attentively Considered the papers which you submitted, for my opinion—Concerning the rights of M r & mad. Beauvois to the State of M r Piernez deceased, the brother of mad. Beauvois , and now beg leave to offer you the result of my examination there of. M r Piernez having died without issue, or father or mother and leaving no brother or any other sister than mad. Beauvois . By the law...
159009To James Madison from James Monroe, 4 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
We arrived here on sunday last, & had the good fortune to meet Mr Hay & our daughter on their way to the springs. Mrs. Monroe had intended to accompany them there, but will remain here, with the younger part, being not far from indisposition, & too much fatigued to pursue the journey. We took the Dumfries route, & breakfastd at Lansdowne’s, the worst house we ever saw. The upper route by...
159010Thomas Jefferson to William Duane, 4 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 17 th ult came duly to hand; and I have to thank you for the military Manuals you were so kind as to send me. this is the sort of book most needed in our country, where even the elements of tactics are unknown. the young have never seen service; & the old are past it: and of those among them who are not superannuated themselves, their science is become so. I see, as you do,...