21171Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 7 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In Cabinet June 7. 1814—present J. Monroe, G.W. Campbell Genl. Armstrong W. Jones. R. Rush. The subject, the opening of the Campaign. Ms ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC , series 3). Ms in JM ’s hand. Nemine contradicente: “without opposition or dissent” ( Black’s Law Dictionary [9th ed.], 1138). In response to John Armstrong’s assertion that the British would not undertake significant military operations...
21172Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
As I believe it will prove gratifying to you to be made acquainted with the progress of the Fine arts in our country and with the state of the institution which has the honor of calling you its president, I beg leave to enclose for your examination, a Catalogue of the paintings &c now exhibiting in Philadelphia —As I left that City immediately after the opening of the Exhibition I had no...
21173To James Madison from George W. Campbell, 6 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letters were reced. yesterday from Mr. D. A. Smith of Baltimore; a gentleman of much respectability, according to information recd.; though of Federal politics. His letter is also enclosed. The letters, & Statements from England relate to the State of the market there & on the continent for our public Stocks &c. The information they contain appears the most to be relied on that...
21174To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 6 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer Mr. Eakin late Pay-Master for this District having requested me to say what I know of his character as a Public Officer—I feel no objection to stating that as far as my acquaintance with Mr. Eakin’s Character extends, he has been attentive to the duties of his Office and has been considered as a capable & correct Officer. Such appears to be the genl. Opinion of the principal...
21175To James Madison from William Jones, 6 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In obedience to your order of the 3d Inst I have the honor to Report the Several documents herewith enclosed lettered from A to H containing all the information in this Department on the various subjects of your enquiry. I am with great respect Sir your Obdt Servt RC and enclosures ( DLC ); letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). For enclosures, all dated 6 June...
21176To James Madison from William Barton, 6 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Barton. 6 June 1814, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “I take the liberty of enclosing, herewith, the Prospectus of a pretty arduous Work, in which I am engaged. I shall be much gratified, if it should meet Your approbation; and it shall be my endeavour to render it worthy of the patronage of the American Public.” RC ( DLC ) and enclosure ( DLC : Madison Collection, Rare Book and...
21177To James Madison from Wesson Briggs, 6 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Wesson Briggs. 6 June 1814, Washington. “I lament to be again obliged to trouble you on the subject of my unfortunate claim on the Government —but as it will be a great releif to my mind to have it in my power to shew to the other persons interested that I have made application to you—will you have the goodness to say on the back of my Statement that I can only be settled with as...
21178To James Madison from Edward Tiffin, 6 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Edward Tiffin. 6 June 1814, “Treasury department, General Land Office.” “The Secretary of the Treasury requests me to say, that there has been no applications for the Office of Register of the Land office at Canton in Ohio, other than the one Governor Meigs & myself made to you this morning; that he expects upon this representation, that you will have the goodness to direct a Commission...
21179William Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 6 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of your polite and liberal attention to my “Memoirs” of the Life of the late D r Rittenhouse , I take the liberty of inclosing, herewith, the Prospectus of a pretty arduous Work in which I am now engaged. I shall be much gratified, if it should meet Your approbation; and it shall be my endeavour to render it worthy of the Patronage of the American Public.—The publication of a...
21180Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 6 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some time been sensible I should be detained here longer than I had expected, but could not till now judge how long. Chisolm will finish his work in about 10. days, and it is very essential that I should see the walls covered with their plates, that they may be in a state of preservation. this will keep me 3. or 4. days longer, so that I expect to be here still about a fortnight...
21181From John Adams to John Taylor, 4 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
When your new Democratical Republick meets, you will find half a dozen Men of independent Fortunes; half a dozen, of more Eloquence than learning; half a dozen, with more Learning than Eloquence; half a dozen, with Eloquence, Learning and Fortune. Let me See;We have now, four and twenty. To these We may add Six more, who will have more Art, Cunning and Intrigue, than Learning Eloquence or...
21182To James Madison from John Armstrong, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter, & one other to the Secy. of State, were received by me to-day under a cover, endorsed by Admiral Cockburn. It was sent to the post office & there post marked for conveyance to Philad. Hearing that all was not right with Mr. Gobert (the writer) I recalled & opened it & now submit it to you. I am Sir, with the greatest respect Your most Obed. servant RC ( DLC ). Docketed by...
21183To James Madison from John Armstrong, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, in obedience to your orders of yesterday, a General Report of the Army of the U.S. it’s strength and distribution; an estimate of the regular force of the enemy in the two Canadas; the posts occupied by this, and the reinforcements from Europe destined thereto, and to the Atlantic frontier of the U.S. The Department of War having no means, other than...
21184To James Madison from Isaac A. Coles, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
I. A. Coles late col: of the 12th. Regt. of infantry, begs leave to make known to the President, the reasons which have compelled him to resign his commission in the army of the United States. 1st, Because junior officers have been promoted over him, without being entitled to that distinction by any preeminent services. The cases of Col: Ripley & Col: Preston are alluded to. Col: Ripley was...
21185To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter directed to me at the City of washington; but not red. untill this morning is transmitted for perusal; The same mail brought me a notice from the Sec. of war that the President had thought proper to associate me with Maj. Genl. Harrison & the Honbl. Jeremiah Morrow to treat with the N.W. Indians. With sincere wishes for your health happiness & prosperity, I take the usual...
21186From John Adams to John Taylor, 3 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
I have recd your favour of May. 20, with the thoughts on Government, returned in good condition. The Outline of a Militia in the 22d page, has been Since adopted in Massachusetts. This Commonwealth alone, had at the declaration of the present War, One hundred and thirty Seven Pieces of brass Cannon, belonging to as many Companies of Artillery, ready to march at the command of Government In...
21187From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 3 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
Not having heard from you by the last Mail on which I calculated we are all very much disappointed at it and very impatient to hear of your safe arrival at Stockolm— I am in the midst of confusion on account of Chareles who is order’d out immediately by Dr. Galloway and to be put on a milk and Vegetable Diet I fear this will displease you on account of the expense but as the Dr. thought it...
21188From James Madison to John Armstrong, [3 June 1814] (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the Heads of Department on Tuesday next at Eleven OClock. June 3. 1814. The object is to decide on the plan of campaign which our means, miltary & naval, render most eligible. In the mean time the Secretary of War will cause to be made out & send over, RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); draft ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC , series 3). RC cover bears Armstrong’s note:...
21189From James Madison to William Jones, [3 June 1814] (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the Heads of Dept. on Tuesday next at 11 OC. June 3: 1814 The object is to decide on the plan of campaign which our means naval & military render most eligible. Meantime the Secretary of the Navy, will cause to be made out, & send over. RC ( PHi : William Jones Papers); draft ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC , series 3). RC docketed by Jones. Minor differences between...
21190From James Madison to James Monroe, [3 June 1814] (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the Heads of Dept. on Tuesday next at Eleven OClock. June 3. 1814. The object is to decide on the plan of Campaign which our means render most eligible. The Secy. of State will cause to be made out & send over, any information recd in his Dept. relative to the military or naval force of the Enemy destined to Canada or to the U.S; or to military or naval...
21191Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis trés charmé Monsieur d’aprendre par la lettre du 28. Avril, dont vous m’avez honnoré , que la Constitution de la Monarchie Espagnole, que je me suis pris la liberté de vous offrir, a été de votre aprovation. L’aprovation d’une personne si distinguée par son talent que par ses connoissances profondes dans le droit publique, et sur tout par la part qu’il a eu dans la redaction de la...
21192John Wilson to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to accept the enclosed, you were so good to examine the M.S., you will peruse it, I hope, with more satisfaction now it is in print. I thank you for having said the reformation would be desirable if it could prevail, because, I think, on reviewing the subject in a fairer form, you will be convinced, that admitting the custom is to change ey into ies or y preceded by a consonant, yet you...
21193From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 2 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
I wrote you by the last Post, that it was my intention to leave this City for Gothenburg this day, and that my next Letter to you, would probably be from that place—I still hold my purpose of departing at six O’Clock this Evening; but I have not Patience to wait untill I reach Gothenburg before I write to you again—Having taken a Press Copy of my last, I now enclose it to you, lest by some...
21194To James Madison from Joseph Wheaton, 2 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
Pardon me for being troublesome. I enclosed you a paper yesterday in which my hopes were greatly flattered—unfortunately I now forward the contradiction. The enclosed contains a list of troops which I have fed & transported to Norfolk in all the Last month. I have recd. and am now receiving and Settling for about five hundred more men, drafted for Six months which will embark to morrow also...
21195John F. Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge myself much obliged by your polite attention to the letter, I had the honour to send you respect g the Edinburgh & Quarterly Rev ws . The Edinburgh, has indeed a decided preference, even among those who are its political opponents. This is sufficiently manifested, by my Sub on List. Lawyers & Federalists are the principal Sub ers . As a profound mataphi si cal work it is...
21196From John Adams to Richard Rush, 1 June 1814 (Adams Papers)
I long to See the narrative of Dr Rush’s Life. I hope it will be printed. The Anecdote relative to me, in 1774, and the Toast ascribed to me, at Mifflins Supper, is so exactly like me at that time, that I dare take my Bible Oath, that it is literally true. My toast then was, as you Say and I believe, “Cash and Powder to the Yankees.” You ask me what would be my Toast now? I assure you, it...
21197To James Madison from the Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation, [1 June 1814] (Madison Papers)
We your red children living near the borders of North Carolina, and inhabiting the following towns, (viz) Tuck·a·leech·e, Cow·e Ni·qua·se, Ca·tu·ga·jay, Tus·quitta, A·ko·heeh, I·oh·see, Tow·ah·see, Coo·sa·he, Nau·tut·le, Tau·co·e, Chu·nant·a·heh, Wul·o·see, Tin·sa·weh·ta·he, Co·ta·che·co·e, O·na·se·te, Na·co·che, Che·o·e, Nan·ta·he·la, and Qua·ne·eh, beg leave to present to you the following...
21198To James Madison from Maria Aletta Hulshoff, 1 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
Cheered by the expectation that we soon may learn the utter downfall, yea I hope the death, of the wicked corsican usurper, and that peace be restored to the ruined bleeding countries of Europe, I pray, I entreat you, in the behalf of many thousands that suffer in this once so happy and flourishing land, do all what lies in your power for to restore peace with its innumerable blessings to this...
21199Transfer of Naval Appropriations, 1 June 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Transfer of Naval Appropriations. 1 June 1814. “In pursuance of the authority vested in the President of the United States, by the Act of Congress, approved on the 18th. day of April, 1814, entitled ‘An Act making additional Appropriations for the year one thousand eight hundred and fourteen,’ I do hereby direct that, out of the balance of the appropriation for building Seventy fours and...
21200Thomas Jefferson’s Account with William Steptoe, 1 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
1813 Tho s Jefferson Esq r to Will: Steptoe D r Jan y 17 th To Visit to negroe woman Aggy £0: 8 :0 〃 Blistering Plaister & Prescript