19391To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 [April 1815] (Madison Papers)
I send you a sketch of a letter, of instructions to our commissrs to treat with the Dey of Algiers, & a project of a letter from you to the Dey; to be used, if they find it expedient so to do. I send a blank paper for your signature, to be substituted to that sent, should you deem alterations in it necessary. I send you also a copy of two letters to genl. Pinckney respecting the slaves which...
19392From John Adams to Richard Rush, 10 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
It does not Signify, to grow old. You never can get rid of worldly Affairs. I never was more distracted with Business. It pours in upon me from all quarters. I want to write you every day, and two or three times a day. I have read your speculations with pleasure, but with Some grains of reserve. I Send you a Richelieu, upon the Fisheries, Said to be from Connecticut. That State is a rich bed...
19393From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 10 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I am going to ask you a curious question Nothing less, than the Name of the Gentleman who visited us on Saturday week? he was accompanied by a Mr Channing of coneticut whom I knew—and introduced to me by name, but So indistincly, that I could not discover his Name; he informd me that he had been at your House the week before; Spoke of mr Peabody, and you, as old acquaintanc inquired...
19394From James Madison to James Monroe, 10 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 8th. accompanied by the joint & several Commission for Mr. Shaler & the two naval Commanders, which I have signed. I have signed also a blank sheet, for the provisional use noted with a pencil as suggested by Mr. Pleasanton. The case of Genl. Wilkinson is, like that of some others truly distressing. The office in the Customs at N.Y. I suppose is shut agst. him....
19395To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I receiv’d yours of the 5th. & 8th. this morning. I will endeavour to forward you by tomorrow’s mail a copy of the letter to genl. Pinckney, which corresponds strictly with that to Mr Baker respecting the treaty, & with what has passed between us relative to the sale of slaves in the W Indies. How much shall be given for the ransom of our people to the Dey of Algiers? I will forward for your...
19396To James Madison from Henry Skipwith Sr., 10 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Our common friend Judge Tucker, was taken suddenly this morning with something like a Cholic. He apprehends much danger, and seems to anticipate his dissolution, which God forbid! He prays to be presented to you, and through me begs leave to recommend in case of his death his invaluable Son Henry to fill the Office he now holds under your appointment. He desires me to say he will vouch for his...
19397To James Madison from William Pinkney and Others, 10 April 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Pinkney and Others. 10 April 1815, Baltimore. “We beg leave to offer you our sincere Congratulations upon the Conclusion of an honorable Peace between the United States and Great Britain; and at the same time to express our unfeigned admiration of the enlightened Wisdom and patriotic Firmness by which your Conduct has been distinguished, during the extraordinary trials to which...
19398John Hollins to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of my very particular friend, & next door neighbour , James A Buchanan Esq r I now address you, to solicit for his son W m B: Buchanan , a young Gentleman of accomplishments, a letter or two to some of your friends in Europe, where he means to pass some time, in visiting different places, he is to embark with Doctor Eustis , & will continue in his family a while in Holland ; sh...
19399To John Adams from Stephen Peabody, 9 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
With a trembling hand, I inform you of the removal of my dear Companion and best friend, by the stroke of death, this morning, between three & 4 OClock. She was seiz’d with a lung-complaint, was yesterday unwell but not confind; went to bed comfortable, and slept till after midnight, waked in distress, and soon was call’d without any peculiar struggle, in the full exercise of reason, I trust...
19400From James Madison to James Monroe, 9 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter from Govr. C. to you, and add one on the same subject, to me from the district Atty. at N. Orleans. The course taken by Gen. Jackson is truly astonishing; the more so as his professional knowledge of municipal law, ought to have protected him agst. such a misguidence. Whatever may be the definition of a Camp, or the military authority within it, the latter can never be...
19401To James Madison from Robert Ailstock, [ca. 9 April 1815] (Madison Papers)
I have the Honnour in Close you a few lines to inform you Sir that I would be glad to get a discharge from the Servis of the united for I have binn on the lines about two and Six months and in the time my farther is dead Sence I have left home and what little propetty I have is agoing to distrucktion and If you will Gave me a discharge and pay me my monthley pay that is due me I will Gave up...
19402To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 9 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
After a very unpleasant excursion as far as New York, I returned to Washington on Thursday evening. It is some consolation, however, that I have been able to put all my objects of business in a good train; and I shall be much mistaken, if the machinery of the Treasury be not restored to its regular movements, with the aid of the Banks, in the course of two or three months. I inclose a copy of...
19403Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I now contemplate to leave my residence for Monticello on or about the fifth of next month ; and shall be glad to be informed, whether you will be at home, when I propose to make my appearance there—Tomorrow I commence a Journey to the lower part of our State ; and shall be gone about a fortnight. I understand, that M r Munroe and Lady are on a visit to some part of your Commonwealth ; I hope,...
19404David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded to you, by mr. Descaves , via Havre , a collection of seeds from mr. Thouin , which he promises to send to you from Baltimore , where he proposes to reside. The trunk containing Books and pamphlets for you and mr. Short , addressed to the care of mr. Shaler , was unfortunately left at Ghent
19405From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 8 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I forgot in my last the most brilliant Topick, of all that splendid Phenomenon in the female World, of Genius Taste Learning Observation and Reflection, Madam La Baroness de Stael Holstein. You Seem to Suppose that I have the honour of her Ladyships Accquaintance. Alass! I never had Such good Fortune! I never Saw her Face or figure. Indeed I Should be afraid to behold either, for I have as...
19406To John Adams from James Lloyd, 8 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
J. Lloyd has the honor to return with his respectful compliments, the papers received in Mr Adams’ favor of the 5th. inst.—Of Baptiste Irvine he has no knowledge, except that he is an imported Illuminatus, benevolently working for the instruction of the benighted inhabitants of the United States, whom fulfils his vocation with about the same degree of Zeal and humility as have been manifested...
19407From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 8 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I inclose a Slip with an Essay in it, Signed Richlieu The Editor has poisoned it, with a Silly introduction; but that will not hurt it with you, ‘tho’ it Spoils it here. Who this Connecticut Gentleman is, I cannot conjecture. I did not believe, and cannot yet believe, that there is Brains enough, united with Courage and application enough, in that State to produce Such a paper. Trumbul?...
19408From Julia Stockton Rush to Abigail Smith Adams, 8 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I am at a loss how to express my obligations for your kind remembrance after the long interruption to our correspondance. Be assured dear Madam it is not because I am insensible to the favor you have conferred on me. I feel the full force of your condecension. I also feel how inadequate I am to offer you any suitable return for the gratification your letters afford me, therefore I have been...
19409From James Madison to James Monroe, 8 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I return the letters from Mr. Pinkney, Plumer, Gray &. Allen. The only objection to the appt. of L. recommended by Mr. P. is his being a foreigner. If there be no Citizen, fit for the place who is a competitor, the difficulty may be got over. Decide as you think best. There are blank commissions signed in the office of State. With respect to Col. Gray, it is to be remarked that a personal...
19410From James Madison to Samuel Harrison Smith, 8 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I consider the estimate of expences in the inclosed letter, beyond the species of travelling that is to be performed, I shall not object to an allowance of $5, instead of 4 per day. This with the economy that ought & probably will be practiced, will leave at least $2. of nett saving. Should Jos: D. think more necessary, there will probably be no difficulty in engaging another fit hand,...
19411To James Madison from James Monroe, 8 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Mr Shaler return’d from norfolk yesterday & leaves this for new york to morrow. The squadron, to sail under com: Decatur, is prepard for sea & will sail, in the course of next week, as is understood. I hope to receive your ideas respecting instructions to the commissrs., by to morrow’s mail. Peace without tribute is the principal object. The commissn. sent for your signature, includes Mr....
19412To James Madison from Daniel Parker, 8 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
The whole number of non Commissioned officers } and privates in the several Districts and Armies 31: Decr. 1814 were 30,763 } Since which period, there have been enlisted 929 31,692 Add to this the Recruits enlisted in October } 3234 November and December, not reported in the District Returns, and not included in the above 34,926 The above is as Correct an estimate of the Troops in service on...
19413Thomas Jefferson to William W. Hening, 8 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved the MS. volumes which were forwarded by the stage, and in good condition. these were as follows one marked 43 of laws from 1629. to 1633. one marked F . laws from 1639 to 1667. MS. copies by myself from Mercer ’s MS of the laws of 1661. the Charles city MS. laws from 1661 to 1702 the 2 d
19414To John Adams from James Lloyd, 7 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
Availing of the permission you have accorded to me I have to acknowledge the receipt of your several favors from the 26th. Its to the 31st. inst,—the three enclosings covered by the former of them, I have now the honor to return The original letters in the Patriot, relative to the missions to France or the pamphlet publication of them, I have never read.—part of them were published during my...
19415Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
your letter of the 27 th Feb. came duly to hand. The number of wagons wanted to bring the library will be “eleven, and six of that number can be got in your neighbourhood, at four dollars per day”—it should be understood that those waggons are verry well covred—and indeed it would be necessary that they should have double covers; the better to guard against heavy rains, which might hapen on...
19416Jeremiah A. Goodman to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
received your Letter & has put the execution against scott in the hands of the sheriff, I expect your tobacco is at richmond Seven hogsheads, there is one more Light & part stem part Leaf which I Shall try to sell at Lynchburg as for the wheat, you dessired me to Let M r mitchell
19417From James Madison to James Monroe, 6 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I omitted in mine of yesterday to advert to the remark in yours relating to Genl. Ripley. If he be retained in service preferably to the pretensions of others, he ought doubtless to be breveted. And should he be postponed, that compliment if liable to no objection not known to me, would alleviate his disappointment. In the latter view, it ought to be understood however that the brevet is not a...
19418DeWitt Clinton to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing the deep interest you take in the promotion of useful knowledge, I enclose a circular letter and Report of our Literary & Philosophical Society , formed and distributed in order to obtain an accurate statistical account of this State. Similar attempts, if crowned with success, in other places, would greatly tend to advance the prosperity of our Country. Under an impression that you...
19419Joseph Coppinger to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now about fifteen years ago, since I did myself the honor of Addressing you on the subject of naturalization being then only Just arrived in this Country from England . you then occupied the Presidentia l chair and notwithstanding your eminent station you were pleased to answer my letter with a politeness, and condescension that I shall always gratefully remember, and is now my principal...
19420Enclosure: Joseph Coppinger’s Plan for a Brewing Company, [ca. 6 April 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Brewing Company At a time that companies of every description are establishing in almost every section of the Union, I would beg leave to recommend, one that seems to have been overlooked, and that too perhaps not the least important I mean a Brewing Company to be established in Washington principally with a view to improve the quality of American Malt liquors, and at the same time give every...
19421From John Adams to James Lloyd, 5 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
The Halcyon Days of New England Prosperity, were the first six years of Mr Jeffersons Administration. Was this Felicity owing to the Wisdom, the Virtue or the Energy of Mr Jefferson? Or was it the natural necessary and unavoidable Effect of the universal peace and tranquility abroad and at home, and with Universal Nature, civilized and savage intailed upon him by his Predecessor, in Spight of...
19422From John Adams to Richard Rush, 5 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
Your two Letters of the 27th Ult. have been recd. with the Enclosures, for all which I thank you. You ask “Some Reflections of my own.” My dear Sir! It would require a Folio Volume, to give you the Histories, Dissertations and discussions, which you require. How can I, sans Eyes, sans hands, sans Memory, sans Clerks, sans Secretaries, sans Aids du Camp; sans Amanuensis, undertake to write...
19423From James Madison to James Monroe, 5 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 3d. inst: I think with you that it will be best to decline a correspondence with Cochrane & to substitute Mr. Baker. He is the proper functionary and ought to be preferred, if to be communicated with for other purposes, as is decided on. Cochrane may be simply answered that this course will be taken; and the answer may go not directly from yourself, but thro’ Mr....
19424From John Adams to William Stephens Smith, 4 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
Washington used to say Sometimes “They work me hard” Sam. Allen Otis said a day or two before his Death “They work me two hard” And I who have not the Honor to be “ Father of my Country” nor Secretary of the Senate, might now say in my Octoginary year, that John Taylor and a dozen others, some of them greater and some of them less Men, now work me confoundedly hard: but I will not say it. I...
19425From James Madison to James Monroe, 4 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I inclose for your perusal 2 letters from Mr. Jefferson. I apprehend that his idea of recoining for circulation the Exposè, would be more tardy as well as difficult than he calculates. His letters however are interesting; and may be communicated in such parts as you think proper to Mr. Dallas. I wish them of course to be returned. I see by several papers that a very unfair play is going on,...
19426From James Madison to William Tatham, 4 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 1st. instant: Whatever may be the regret, at delays in the settlement of your accts., further reflection will suggest to you, that the usual course can not be properly varied. Nor can I doubt that any lights which Mr. Simmons may be able to furnish will meet with all the attention from the War accountant, which any instruction from me could authorize. It is...
19427To James Madison from Napoleon, 4 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Vous aurez appris dans le cours du mois dernier, notre retour Sur les côtes de France, notre entrée à Paris, et le départ de la famille des Bourbons. La véritable nature de ces évènemens doit maintenant vous être connue. Ils sont l’ouvrage d’une irrésistible puissance, l’ouvrage de la volonté unanime d’une grande nation qui connait Ses devoirs et Ses droits. La Dynastie que la Force avait...
19428To James Madison from Samuel Harrison Smith, 4 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your desire I have apprised Mr. Joseph Dougherty of your determination to engage him to superintend the transportation of Mr. Jefferson’s Library at a daily compensation of four dollars. You will perceive, by the enclosed letter, that he considers this allowance much too low. Six dollars, he thinks, will not more than cover his expences & leave him a reasonable remuneration....
19429To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 4 April 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 4 April 1815, Navy Department. “Permit me to request that you will annex your signature to the blank Commissions herewith, and cause them to be returned to this Department.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). 1 p. Crowninshield sent similar requests for signatures of blank commissions or warrants to JM on 10 Apr., 25 Apr., 11 Nov., and 17 Nov. 1815 (ibid.).
19430William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
W: Thornton ’s respects to the Hon ble Thomas Jefferson, and, according to promise , sends a Copy of the List of Patents for the last Year: he has also the honor of presenting a Copy of the Piece he wrote some years ago, and incloses one for the Hon: Colonel Randolph .— W.T. has this Day seen a model of a machine which prepares Cotton for spinning without Carding. It is a very simple machine,...
19431From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 3 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I have written to the President on your Subject. I know not what Weight my opinion has or whether any at all. But this I know, that if such Scoundrels as Skinner, Bidwell Gannet: Such imbeciles as Dearborne, Hall Varnum Seaver are to be made Great men in New England: and such as Gerry Waterhouse Dexter and Grey to be neglected, Old Anarch will resume his Reign Washington has indeed a dreadful...
19432From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 3 April 1815 (Adams Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir for your favours of 7. and 20th. Ult. Messrs Everett and Mr Ticknor will have the benefit of your Introductions. Oh! that I had been So introduced when I entered Holland a forlorn Pilgrim in 1780, without a Single Line of Introduction to any body. What a Knighterrant I have been? There has been too much Said about Franklins Plagiarism. If he was guilty, which I do not...
19433From James Madison to William Eustis, 3 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I am just favored with yours of the 19h. Ulto. I need not say that I should have been particularly happy in seeing you before your departure for Europe, if circumstances had permitted. Having retired for a while to my farm, I am disappointed of the pleasure of even a substituted interview with Mr. Everett. The Secretary of State however whom I left at Washington, will have an opportunity, of...
19434To James Madison from John S. Cogdell, 3 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I approach you with a caution and Solicitude, the genuine offspring of a profound respect & veneration, for your Virtues and your Talents: these claim—nay they command the unqualified admiration of your Countrymen—while the chair to which by these you have been elevated—would without them—excite neither respect nor admiration in the breast of an American Citizen. Accustomed as I have been to...
19435To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have received yours of the 29th. ulto: with the project of a letter in reply to adml. Cochrane. The alterations suggested will improve it, tho’ I doubt whether I ought to enter into the subject with him. It may produce an insulting reply. I am inclined to think that it will be better to communicate with Mr Baker on the subject. I am endeavouring to collect proof of the most material facts,...
19436William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I should before now have answered your esteemed favor of the 9 th Feb y last , but I wished to communicate something relative to the Looms: I find nothing yet worthy of your attention.— I have made several Enquiries relative to the mode of lining the Cisterns for Water. In the West Indies where Pouzzolane abounds, they plaster them in the inside with this Substance mixed with lime & sand, and...
19437Enclosure: William Thornton’s Drawing and Description of a Water and Cider Filter, [ca. 3 April 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Filtering Machine;—which filters per assensum .— A . Under Vessel B . Upper vessel C . Netting or Hair-Cloth when Cyder is to be filtered.— D . Tube of Wood or metal leading from B to A .— E
19438William Wingate to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I was at Boston on march 31. I then wrote you in Great haste, Also Sent to you the Book I mentioned in my Letter, I hope you will receive them all Safe—I now find it necessary for to write you more particular on the Subject—Firstly Shall observe, that it was God that compelled me for to write the Book, and as He directed me, all the Praise must be given to God, I am confident that God will...
19439Randolph Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
my sister marks arrived heare very safe on friday Evening , but was verry much fatigued after her Jorney. I have got pritty well a gane, but Extreemly week at this time, Scarce able to walk. I am exceedly exceedingly oblige to you for the things you sent me, I have Just sold to charles A: Scott , 70 acres of my low grounds, at a hundred dollers pr acre, for which he is to make the first...
19440George N. Ralls to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Can I flatter myself you,ll have the goodness to pardon the liberty I have thus taken? Altho I have not the pleasure of your acquaintance still your love of natural history, and the progress you have made, in this most interesting science, is not unknown to me. Finding no mention made in your “Notes on Virginia,” of a certain discription of Flint Stones found in various parts of the state, and...