17641Dabney C. Terrell to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here two days ago and have seen M r Stevenson . No vessel is sailing at this time to any French port; indeed there are very few departures at all. The basin has been frozen for six weeks. I have procured a passage to Amsterdam in a vessel which is to sail on the 22 nd . I hope to hear from you before that time. M r Gallatin ’s letters have not yet arrived; they will probably arr come...
17642Enclosure: Amant Spreafico to Stephen Cathalan, 9 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous nous empressons de repondre à la lettre que vous nous avez fait l’honneur de nous écrire le 3 Courant, et de vous témoigner combien nous sommes sensible et reconnaissant à la part que vous avez pris à la perte de M r V Sasserno, Sa veuve qui Se trouve dans ce moment à Paris en Sera instruite et en nos qualité de Son fondé de pouvoir nous vous prions en agréer toute Sa reconnaissance; Si...
17643From James Madison to David Parish, 15 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The result of my enquiries relating to Genl. Fayettes land is, that there remains unpatented 504 59/100 Acres, that the location near N. Orleans is understood to amount to less than 500 Acs. and that it is a legal question, whether by taking less than that amount, in satisfaction for it, thereby abandoning the difference, he can bring the location within the meaning of the Act of Congress,...
17644To James Madison from J. H. Estienne, 15 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
En présentant une main hospitalière et généreuse aux étrangers éclairés et industrieux, qui ambitionnent de vivre Sous vos lois liberales, vous acquérez au nombre des enfans de votre grande famille, les hommes répandus Sur les deux hémisphères, qui sont pénétrés de la dignité de leur être, et affectionnés à leur Semblables. Votre patrie Sera donc désormais celle du genre humain. Elle est...
17645To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee and Tench Ringgold, 15 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed we forward a contract made with the Bank of Washington for an additional loan for thirty seven thousand five hundred dollars, part of the loan authorised by the act of Congress for repairing or rebuilding the public buildings in the city of Washington for your approbation—and have the honor to subscribe ourselves with great consideration yr most obt svts RC ( DLC ). Enclosure not found.
17646To James Madison from Ralph Randolph Wormeley, 15 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Captain Wormeley presents his respectful Compliments to Mr. Madison, will do himself the honour to wait on him at Dinner on Saturday next. RC ( CSmH ). Son of Virginia Loyalist James Wormeley and nephew of Edmund Randolph, Ralph Randolph Wormeley (1785–1852) entered the Royal Navy in 1799, where he served throughout the Napoleonic Wars. He returned to the United States between 1816 and 1818 in...
17647Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
by my Last of the 6 th January ult o I acknowledged you Receipt of your kind favour of the 3 d July ; This is to Inclose you, Bill of Loading and Invoice of one case Containing 50 Bottles hermitage white wine & one case Maccarony Shipped on the Brig Pilot of Phil a M l
17648From James Madison to Members of the Cabinet, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the heads of Depts today at 2 oclock. RC ( MHi : Charles Edward French Autograph Collection).
17649From James Madison to David R. Williams, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed report from the Secretary of War gives such information as can now be afforded, on the subject of the Resolution of the Legislature of South Carolina transmitted in your letter of the 22d of December. The Magnitude of the object of the Legislature, so well enforced by your Excellencies own remarks, with the disposition heretofore manifested by Congress, justify a confidence that...
17650To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
It is rumoured that Mr. Rush the Attorney Genl. of the U. States will soon be sent to Russia as our Minister and that his place here will be supplyed by Mr. Walter Jones. If any such events should take place, I am authorised to state to you that Mr. Edm. J. Lee the present Mayor of Alexandria will thankfully accept of the office of Attorney for the district of Columbia if rendered vacant by...
17651Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Miller’s bill has passed. The Bill respecting the central college has also passed—but with modifications. The bill respecting the navigable waters of the commonwealth, with Col: Greene ’s amendments, has also passed. your various letters of late have been gratefully received: and your copy of the books in the national Library has been deposited in the Council chamber. I am compelled to...
17652From Hannah Phillips Cushing to Abigail Smith Adams, 13 February 1816 (Adams Papers)
I have been prevented waiting you since my arrival in Connecticut by the increased weakness and inflammation in my eyes; & I am now under the necessity of employing an amanuensis. My needle, (in which I have taken so much pleasure), is now wholly laid aside, & even writing I have been obliged to give up for this last fortnight. You have daily lived in my remembrance my dear friend, & since I...
17653From James Madison to the Senate, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Thomas Posey, whose commission as Governor of the Indiana Territory will expire on the third of March next to be Governor of the same Territory for three years next ensuing that date. John Peter & Daniel Buzzard [ sic ] of the District of Columbia to be justices of the peace for the County of Washington in said District. William Langley, of South Carolina as Collector of direct...
17654To James Madison from Charles R. Broom, [ca. 13 February 1816] (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of Charles R. Broom late first lieutenant of Marines in the Service of the United States, most respectfully sheweth. That your memorialist is now twenty years of age, and has served throughout the war under the command of Com. Chauncey upon Lake Ontario. That he was appointed acting Lieutenant of Marines by letter of that Commodore in 1812, and during the Same year entered into...
17655To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of South Carolina, relative to the quota of arms to which that state may be entitled, under the act of Congress making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the United States, having been referred by you to this Department, I have the honor to report: That from the returns which have been made...
17656To James Madison from Rufus Easton and Others, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned having been informed that the office of attorney for the United States for the Missouri Territory has lately become vacant by the resignation of John Scott Esquire, beg leave to recommend Charles Lucas Esquire of the town of St. Louis Attorney and Counsellor at Law as a suitable person to be appointed and well qualified to discharge the duties of that office. Dated the 13th....
17657To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Altho not acquainted personally with Charles Lucas Esq of St Louis, from information obtained from honorable sources I have no doubt he would give satisfaction to the people & to the Govt if appointed to fill the office of atto for the U States in the Ter. of Missouri. With sentiments of Sincere respect your ob Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Lucas”).
17658To James Madison from Josiah Meigs, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to return herewith Mr. Clays letter to you, relative to the Marquis De la Fayettes Lands, & to state that the act of 3d March 1803 granted to him 11,520 Acres, that patents have issued for 11,015 41/100 , remains unpatented Acres 504 59/100 Where the location (of less than 500 Acres) mentioned in the letter has been made, the records of this office do not shew, but if it...
17659To James Madison from Josiah Meigs, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The late Proclamation relative to Intruders on the Public Lands having apparently caused a considerable excitement, I presume it not improper to communicate the inclosed Extract from a Private Letter received this day from Colonel Nicholas Gray, Register of the Land-Office at Washington. Mip.p.i. Territory, West of Pearl River. I have the honour to be very respectfully Yours. P.S. The...
17660Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Abner Lowell, Keeper of the Plumb-Island Light House, having died, Lewis Lowell appears, from the enclosed letter, to be properly qualified as his successor. I am, very respectfully, RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). In a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith. On verso is Dallas’s docket: “Respectfully submitted to The President. A. J. Dallas, 16 Feb. 1816.” and JM ’s note: “The...
17661Enclosure: Tadeusz Kosciuszko to John Barnes, 26 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter dated the 22 d June 1814 . by which you have sent me, a Memorand m containing, a detail, of the recovery, that you have made—on my Acco t and the Notice of two remittances each of £400—which you have made to Mess rs Barring Brothers & C o equally on my Acco t —I shall be obliged to you,—to send me Copy—of my Acco t settled—at your House—at the End of the...
17662To James Madison from James B. Church, 12 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have not had the Honour as yet of ⟨r⟩eceiving any Communication from your Excellency, but presume I shall ⟨n⟩ot much longer remain without the wished for Correspondence ⟨f⟩rom the usual Department of Government. The Object of the present is, to notice to ⟨y⟩our Excellency, that, since the renewal of Intercourse & Trade ⟨b⟩etween the United States & this port, I have remarked a great Degr⟨ee...
17663To James Madison from Arch Henderson, 12 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Under the hope that a letter, from an officer of the Corps in which Mr. Broome lately held a Commission, may not injure the memorial he is about to present I consider myself doing but common justice to an honorable and very promising young Man when I offer my feeble aid in extricating him from a most unpleasant situation. My acquaintance with Mr. Broome commenced before he entered the Service....
17664To James Madison from Constant Taber and Others, 12 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned citizens of this town, and friends to the General Government, are informed, that it is probable, the office of District Attorney may be vacated; they are also informed, that Gentlemen ( who are warm federalist ) have been recommended from Providence for that appointment. That town only, already possesses the District Judge, the Marshall, the Commissioner of loans and the clerk...
17665John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for letter from the good Gen l has at length Arrived and I hasten herewith to inclose you Duplicate—you will perceive by my letter of the 19 Ult o the app t Balance of his a/c in my hands was $1130. 69 100 exclusive of his Treasury Notes $4.500—bearing 5 ⅖ Int. due 16 April—to be then funded—I may therefore count on remitting him £200 Ster g on the best terms going—will I...
17666José Corrêa da Serra to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have found at my return in Philadelphia near a month ago, your kind letter for which i would have immediately returned my most grateful thanks, if it did not contain two articles to which it was my duty to answer, viz. the cements for cisterns, and the papers of Captain Lewis . As to the first, the books containing the prescriptions were not at hand, and i could attain them with some...
17667George P. Stevenson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s covering a letter for Paris is this moment received—; the gentleman who is expected to take charge of it for you has not yet presented himself to me—There is no opportunity hence to France and should none occur in a few days I will forward your letter to my house in New York , who will send it forward immediately, as there are daily conveyances thence—I need not repeat, how much...
17668Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Milligan, 11 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter recieved from you was of Aug. 20. on the 27 th Oct. I wrote you a statement of our balance 136.75 D and that I should that day write to mr Gibson to remit it to you. I wrote to him the next day , and the day following set out for Bedford and was absent two months, so that I never heard from mr Gibson of the actual remittance. so that yet I have no reason to doubt it, and the...
17669To John Adams from Joseph Delaplaine, 10 February 1816 (Adams Papers)
I received your last obliging letter, & thank you most sincerely for the information it contains. I beg leave at the same time to tender my acknowledgments for the kind & prompt manner with which you have answered my several letters.— The Revd. Dr. Morse informs me that his son’s portrait of you for me, is acknowledged to be the best likeness ever taken of you. I am very happy to hear it. I...
17670From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 10 February 1816 (Adams Papers)
your Letter of Nov’br 7th allarmd me when I opend it, and Saw that it was in the hand writing of mrs Adams, and I read with trembling—while I rejoice that you have So able a Substitute, I cannot but regret the occasion for it—your hand may be restored to its use again, but your Eyes have reason to complain that you have used them too hardly. in this instance only—have you been a hard master to...
17671Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of writing to you several times lately, & have not been favoured with a reply.— I am desirous to place your portrait & a biographical sketch of your life in the second half volume of my work, & shall do so if it is possible to get an approved portrait of you. M r Wood one of the most extraordinary portrait painters of the present day has been sent by me to Washington...
17672George Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On the subject of your hempbreak a thought occurr’d to me since I received your letter which I submit to your judgement. On the axis of the wallower instead of arms 15 in long, suppose a cast iron wheel 15 in diam r with cogs only half way round & on the face of the head block instead of a horn, a curved piece of cast iron 30 in long & 4 broad, with cogs corresponding in number & c with those...
17673From James Madison to Edward Coles, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you a few lines two days ago, inclosing a letter from Mrs. M. I this moment discover that instead of “ Jamesville ” it ought to have been addressed to “ Statesburg. ” This information may prevent its miscarriage. The inclosed papers give the last accts. from Europe. The Senate have confirmed the nomination of Mr. Pinkney to St. Petersburg: & negatived the special Mission to Naples. It...
17674From James Madison to the Senate, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Washington Boyd, of the District of Columbia, whose commission as Marshal has expired, to be Marshal of the said District for the term of four years. Thomas Morris, of Newyork to be a Commissioner for carrying into effect the fifth Article of the treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and His Britannic Majesty concluded on the twenty fourth day of December one thousand...
17675To James Madison from Ignacio Álvarez Thomas, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
If in the exercise of the powers with which, I am invested, as Supreme Chief of the United Provinces of Río de la Plata, a suitable occasion should present itself of proving to you my high respect for your person, I would eagerly avail myself of it, confident as I am of the great desire of my fellow-Citizens to form a closer connexion with the United States. Permit me therefore, to present to...
17676To James Madison from James Butler, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will parden These few lines and not Considir Them as intrusive but as an humbel petion for my Discharge. I Shoud not wish the favor if my Situation was not as I Shal State to you which I hope you will take into Consideration (and grant my request) having Served my apprenticeship in Alexandria to the Cordwaning business which trade I was put to by my eldest Sister who then resided in...
17677To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 5th: Instant, I have the honor to lay before you copies of the letters addressed by the Secretary of War to the Board of General Officers, and of the report of the Board of General Officers to the department of War, concerning the reduction of the late army to the peace establishment, together with copies of the report of the Secretary of...
17678To James Madison from George Logan, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
My nephew Joseph P: Norris intending to pass a few days at Washington; permit me to introdu[c]e him to your friendly notice. Accept assurances of my friendship RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM .
17679To James Madison from George Logan, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
My son Algernoon [ sic ] Sydney Logan intending to pass a few days at Washington: permit me to introdu[c]e him to your friendly attention. My Wife unites with me in best respects to yourself and Mrs. Madison. Accept assurances of my friendship RC ( PHi ).
17680To James Madison from Joseph J. Nicholson and Others, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
We, whose names are here annexed, most respectfully beg leave to solicit your attention to the case and situation of Capt. Henry H. Ford, late of the U.S. Mar⟨ine C⟩orps. For several months we all—and some of us for several years—have been well acquainted with this gentleman; and have uniformly observed in him a manly, just and honourable character. His present condition, resulting from his...
17681Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Austin, 9 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 25. is just now recieved. I am in general extremely unwilling to be carried into the newspapers. no matter what the subject; the whole pack of the Essex kennel open upon me. with respect however to so much of my letter of Jan. 9. as relates to manufactures, I have less repugnance, because there is perhaps a degree of duty to avow a change of opinion called for by a change of...
17682Benjamin W. Crowninshield to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honoured by your letter of the 30 th ultimo , in behalf of M r Thomas M. Randolph , who is desirous of engaging in the Naval Service of the United States. The application is filed and recorded, and his Appointment will be attended to, with deference to your request in his favour, so soon as a Resignation, or what may be considered a vacancy, shall permit. I appreciate, with grateful...
17683Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Delaplaine, 9 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Before the receipt of your letter of Jan. 27. I had received those of Dec. 20. & Jan. 14. which remained unacknoleged. this I am certain you will pardon when I assure you that I pass from four to six hours of every day of my life at the writing table, answering letters in nine tenths of which neither my interests nor inclinations are engaged. this mass of labor obliges me to marshall marshal...
17684Thomas Jefferson to Elisha Ticknor, 9 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 26. is at hand, and I had the happiness by the same mail to recieve a letter from your son dated Gottingen Nov. 25. this requiring an immediate answer, I avail myself of your kindness, and now inclose it with a request that you will be so good as to forward it. I am much pleased to learn that he is so well satisfied with his situation at Gottingen . but Paris and Rome will...
17685From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 8 February 1816 (Adams Papers)
The receipt of your favour of 2. December was acknowledged in my last, dated the 9th. of January—Three days afterwards, I received your Letter of 9. and 18. November which had been brought by Mr Tarbel—But it was forwarded, I believe from Manchester, Mr and Mrs Tarbel not having yet arrived in London. We have received no Letters of a later date from Quincy. Our Sons, after a Vacation of seven...
17686To James Madison from Henry Clay, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I fear that I cannot add to the stock of information of which you must be already possessed respecting Genl. La Fayette’s lands. When in Paris, I was informed by him that he had sold all his lands to Sir John Coghill, except one location near or adjoining the City of N Orleans containing I think less than 500 Acres, of which he retained perhaps a moiety. He was desirous then to know whether...
17687To James Madison from Thomas Mortimer and Others, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Although repeated applications has been made to you: and likewise to Comm: Bain:bridge, it is now time to intercede for a few men who has endured every hardship during the War both on Lake Oentar⟨io⟩ and Lake Champlain and now are left to the very last. If your honourd pleases to ⟨Clear?⟩ the remainder it is people that has never had a Shot fired over their head were discharged. We remain your...
17688To James Madison from William M. Redmond, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I Humbly Intreat your pardon for taking the liberty of Writing these few lines to you, but Sir as they Concern my welfare in a future time I trust they Will meet your Sanction. The Cause of my taking the liberty Sir is my Being a Native of Ireland and Served the U.S. During the War both by Sea and land and had an Honourable Discharge from the army at the Close of the Late Contest with my...
17689To James Madison from Joseph Story, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr Justice Story will do himself the honor of accepting the invitation of the Honorable the President of the United States for tuesday next. RC ( NN ).
17690To James Madison from John P. Van Ness, Richard Bland Lee, and Tench Ringgold, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Give us leave to inform you that the War office is finished according to Contract, and ready for Occupation, excepting a few inconsiderable particulars which are delayed by the want of some arrangement among the Heads of Departments as to their respective locations. They have before been apprized of this State of the Building, but probably pressing engagements have prevented them from...