22801To James Madison from Cornelius C. Blatchly, 6 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed pamph[l]et on the custom of war, and proposing a remedy to end it, appears so benevolent and humane, and at the same time feasible, that I am tempted to send thee a pamphlet for thy patronage and perusal. By promoting the establishment of pacific associations, and commencing it at the capital of this country, thou will do immense good and honor to thyself, to our country, and the...
22802Cornelius Camden Blatchly to Thomas Jefferson, 6 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The New-York-society for promoting Communities , have requested me to transmit to thee one of their essays on common wealths. By a perusal of this, thou wilt be able to comprehend our ideas of what society now is, and what it ought to be. We place a high estimation on thy judgment respecting it, on account of thy wisdom and philanthropy. We esteem & love thy benevolence; we greatly respect thy...
22803To James Madison from Jesse Bledsoe, 1 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
Permit to recommend to your notice & consideration Docr. Thos. C. Monroe who is desirous of an appointmt. in the Medical Staff of the U.S. Army. I have long known him, & can attest his probity, assiduity, & exemplary conduct. Of his Medical acquirements I can so no further than that he studied several years under a Physican [ sic ] of Eminence in Kentucky, & Exhibited to the Honble. Geo. M....
22804To James Madison from Jesse Bledsoe, 27 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
I always feel a degree of diffidence in obtruding a recommendation upon the Executive. Yet I acknowledge I feel less on this occasion than upon any other which I have ventured to make. By the death of Judge Innis a vacancy is to be filled of District Judge for this State. Mr. Robt. Trimble will accept of the Office than Whom no man in the State is better (if as well qualified) to fill the...
22805To James Madison from Jesse Bledsoe, 18 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
I feel no Small Scruples in presuming to address you on a subject where it may well be Supposed my Sensibility is concerned. I beg for a moment to invite your attention to the late derangement of Officers in the army. I am not ignorant of the manner in which this thing is done. It has been unfortunate for the country it has not been better done. The best Officers have been dismissed from the...
22806To James Madison from Jesse Bledsoe, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty some time since of recommending Robert Trimble Esqr. as one whom I conceived to be the most fit person to fill the Vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Innis. I still think him so. Should he however not get the Appointment, I think no one has greater claims than John T. Mason Esqr. whose correct & dignified deportment, whose intelligence and conciliating manners are...
22807To James Madison from Pechy Bledsoe, 28 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
The hapiness of having had a slight acquaintance with you, induces me to trouble you with a small piece of business, respecting The servise of a man from your own County, whose Discharge you will Receive inclos’d. I made application to Colo. Maddison Senr. for Advice respecting the Conduction of this business. Himself, with several other Gentleman Supposed my Power of Attourney was not...
22808Certificate on John Hanson by Anthony L. Bleecker, Peter S. Curentius, Alexander Hamilton, John Lamb, and Hercules … (Hamilton Papers)
We the Subscribers do certify that we were acquainted with Capt John Hanson deceased in his life time, and at an early period of the Revolution of the United States, and have satisfactory grounds to believe that he was firmly attached to the cause of the Revolution and to the liberties of this Country. We also certify, that we particularly recollect as eye Witnesses his conduct on a certain...
22809To Alexander Hamilton from Barent Bleecker, [12 September 1796] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 12, 1796. The description of this letter in the dealer’s catalogue reads: “Reminding him that the third installment for the lands in Cosby’s Manor would come due Oct. 4, and requesting payment.” Letter not found. ] The Collector: A Magazine for Autograph and Historical Collectors , LXVII, No. 1–2 (January-February, 1954), 7, Item e 44. For an explanation of the contents...
22810Indenture: Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Hamilton to Catherine Bleecker, John R. Bleecker, Elizabeth Brinckerhoff … (Hamilton Papers)
Albany, March 10, 1804. Convey to the heirs of Rutger Bleecker the land in Cosby Manor which Hamilton had purchased in trust for them in 1797. DS , Oneida County Clerk’s Office, Utica, New York. Bleecker had been an Albany merchant. See “Deed from Peter Goelet, Robert Morris, and William Popham,” April 4, 1797 . See also the introductory note to Philip Schuyler to H, August 31, 1795 , and...
22811To George Washington from Leonard Bleecker, 4 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
When I address myself to your Excely in the Character of a Citizen, I feel myself (in my present Situation) at so great a remove from your personal attention, that I am considerably embarassed when I attempt it. However Sir, when I take a retrospect of your affectionate Care, and repeated declarations of regard for the Individuals who have served with fidelity under your Auspices through the...
22812To Thomas Jefferson from F. W. Bleibtrear, 21 June 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Briet à L’Orient m’a fait part de la Saisie de 3. Bales Nankin qu’il avait achetté d’ordre et pour Compte de Mr. Peter Dischong de Philadelphie. Il m’a aussi communiqué la Lettre dont Son Exçellençe l’avait honnoré en date du 11. de çe Mois par laquelle Elle desire de savoir de quelle Nation était Mr. Peter Dischong. Comme ç’est par ma recommandation que le dit Sieur Briet est lié...
22813To John Adams from Pieter van Bleiswyck, 19 August 1782 (Adams Papers)
Le Conseiller Pensionnaire d’Hollande Sera tres ravi Si Son Excellence Monsieur Adams veut bien lui faire l’honneur de passer chèz Lui ce Soir vers les 7 heures, ou Demain matin a 9 heures suivant La plus grande Commodité &c. Sr. Exe:
22814To John Adams from Pieter van Bleiswyck, 30 March 1782 (Adams Papers)
C’est avec baucoup de Satisfaction que J’ai L’honneur de m’acquitter de la Commission dont Les Etats d’Hollande et de West Frise viennent de me chargee en vous faisant parvenir, Monsieur, une Copie de La resolution que Leurs Nobles et Grandes Puissances ont prises avanthier au sujet de vottre Admission comme Envoyé des Etats Unis de L’Amerique.
22815Pieter van Bleiswyck to John Adams: A Translation, 19 August 1782 (Adams Papers)
The Counsellor Pensionary of Holland will be delighted if his excellency Mr. Adams would do him the honor of meeting with him this evening at about 7 o’clock or tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock, whichever is more convenient for his excellency RC ( DSI : Hull Coll., on loan); endorsed: “Grand Pensionaire.”
22816Pieter van Bleiswyck to John Adams: A Translation, 30 March 1782 (Adams Papers)
It is with much satisfaction that I have the honor to acquit myself of the commission with which I have been charged by the States of Holland and West Friesland and convey to you, sir, a copy of the resolution that their Nobles and Grand Mightinesses have taken the day before yesterday on the subject of your admission as envoy from the United States of America. RC ( Adams Papers ); endorsed:...
22817To George Washington from Captain Joseph Blewer, 23 October 1777 (Washington Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that yesterday the Enemy (hesions) about 1200 attackd the fort at Red Bank after a Smart action they Retreated with much Loss on there Side ours very inconsiderable this Morning our gallys atacked the Eagle & Robuck after a hevy Cananade the Robuck droped Down the Eagle then aground keeping up a hevy fier till ten oClock at whitch time She took fier I am not as...
22818To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 31 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 July 1801, Washington. Expresses regret that he arrived in Washington the same day the president left; he had been assured that Jefferson would not leave before the beginning of August. The secretary of the treasury has arranged to enclose these lines in his packet. Asks JM to express to the president his disappointment in having missed by only a few hours an opportunity to present letters...
22819To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 21 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
Without allowing myself to make reflexions upon any one law of the United States, howsoever prejudicial and hurtfull its effects might appear to me, with respect to generally acknowledged principles—and far from any intention of even troubling this government with complaints in cases where Danish subjects are found guilty of having acted in opposition to such laws, I think it my duty in the...
22820To Thomas Jefferson from Peder Blicher Olsen, 22 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The emotion Your extraordinary goodness and offer have produced on me, is to strong to allow me, at the present moment any other expression, but that of admiration and gratitude. I respectfully accept and thank—Sir Yours very humble and obedient servant RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 22 Dec. Peder Blicher Olsen (also Blicherolsen) arrived in the United States in July 1801 as consul...
22821To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 2 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1803, Washington . Requests exequaturs for [T. F.] Eckard, Green, and [George] Hammeken as Danish vice-consuls for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York, respectively. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received “s[ame]. d[ate].”
22822To Thomas Jefferson from Peder Blicher Olsen, 23 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not being able to leave my room I am reduced by necessity to returning you in writing my humble thanks for Your Note of yesterday and for the letter to the Governor of Virginia. The box that has been delivered, contains 12 bottles of Hungarian Wine—three large, with a piece of white tape tied round the neck are a dry wine , From upper Hungaria of very superior quality—three other large,...
22823To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 6 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 July 1803, New Castle . Has received from the collector of Philadelphia “1 Letter and 4 pairs of papers and gazetts” for Monroe and Livingston in Paris, which “shall be duely and carefully delivered.” Repeats his thanks for JM’s support in the decision on the Danish brig Hendrick . Wishes “to recommend this cause to a continuation of the same support and protection for the next sitting of...
22824To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 29 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1802, Philadelphia. “I take herewith the liberty to lay before You the enclosed seven powers , directed to an equal number of Danish Vice Consuls for the States of New-York, Pensylvania, Mary-Land, District of Columbia, North & South Carolina, and Georgia—to which I respectfully beg, You will have the goodness to cause the necessary Exequatur’s to be respectively annexed [and] … order...
22825To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 9 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1801, Philadelphia. Summarizes 31 July letter to JM sent under Gallatin’s cover and encloses copy. Also forwards two letters for the president that were confided to him on his departure from Europe, since delay may be prejudicial to their object. Has learned that there are Danes in American ports who will be pleased to know of his arrival; therefore requests permission to announce...
22826To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 4 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
It is now a considerable time since I left The United States, and although the unfortunate state of my health has prevented me from directing to You Sir, before now the expressions of my feelings and of my acknowledgment for all Your former proofs of goodness, Yet be assured, that these ever have been, and ever shall be faithfully engraved in my memory. I shall never forget Mr. & Mrs. Madison,...
22827To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 16 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
In recommending the contents of the inclosed letter to Your impartial examination and protection, and after having yielded to the imperious claims of official duty, i beg leave Sir, to attend also to those of a nature more dear to me, and to avail myself of this opportunity to offer to You and to Your highly amiable Lady my warm and respectfull thanks for the hospitable and friendly treatment...
22828To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 21 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the earliest opportunity to inform You, that I this morning have engaged my passage to Europe in a Vessel for Bordeaux, belonging to this City, and which will infallibly sail on the 1st or 2d. of July next. The circumstance of the British Packets having no surgeon on board, added to the still encreasing reports of renewed troubles on the old continent, have at last prevailed on me to...
22829To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 17 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 February 1803, Washington. “In presenting the inclosed to You, I feel ashamed and sorry lest You should suspect me to have been unmindfull of what You observed to me the other evening. Duty has in this case been my despot, and under such control—be it that of either duty or despot —whose indulgence can I sooner expect than Yours.… I wish You Sir uninterrupted health and happiness—wanting...
22830To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 3 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 June 1803, Washington . Has been granted a leave of absence by the Danish king to return home and will leave in July. Will be honored by any command JM or the president “may chuse to trust him with on that occassion.” Observes that Mr. Pedersen has been appointed Danish consul for the U.S. “with a view of separating the diplomatical agency from commercial concerns.” In Blicherolsen’s absence...
22831To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 20 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1802, Washington. Presents his respects and encloses a power [not found] as Danish vice-consul for Virginia for Francis Taylor, for which he requests an exequatur. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). 1 p. The appointee was probably JM’s relative Francis Stubbs Taylor ( CVSP William P. Palmer et al., eds., Calendar of Virginia State Papers and Other Manuscripts (11 vols.;...
22832To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 9 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1803, Washington. Presents the claim of several Danish subjects and citizens of Hamburg, owners of the brig Hendrick of Altona, which was captured by a French cruiser, recaptured by a U.S. warship, carried into the British island of St. Kitts, “and there adjudged to pay an astonishing salvage,” as detailed in the enclosed letter from Richard Söderström, attorney for the claimants,...
22833To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 12 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
In a letter I had the honor to write You on the 16th. of January last, I took the liberty to lay before You an official note, stating the particulars concerning the claims of one of the Kings my masters subjects against Capt: Maley, commander of the United States armed schooner Experiment , for having unlawfully captured, and afterwards allowed to be recaptured by an armed British Vessel from...
22834To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 14 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 15 Aug. and 1 Sept. , for which he extends his thanks. Expresses gratitude for the limited permission to perform his official duties that the president has granted him, but since the president is returning to Washington so soon, Blicherolsen may not need to use this authorization. Should he do so, it will be with the...
22835To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 16 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 September 1802, Philadelphia. “The undersigned having received from his Court the enclosed ordinance, with an order to cause the same to be translated and made publicly known throughout the United States, he thinks it his duty respectfully to offer a copy of the translation to the Department of State previous to the publication.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). 1 p.; addressed “To...
22836To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 11 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1803, Philadelphia. Has just received two royal ordinances from Copenhagen, one detailing quarantine regulations for Americans and the other stipulating laws and rules prescribed for Danish and all other ships. Has had the former translated in full and seven articles connected with and explanatory of it extracted from the latter. Encloses translations. Believes a knowledge of them...
22837To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 6 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
In your letter of the 22d of April, you have been pleased to observe Sir in answer to mine of the 12th same month concerning the capture of the Danish ship Mercator by Captain Maley of the United States, that proper instructions should be given to an attorney as soon as I had signified the District in which I wished the judicial proceeding to be instituted. As for the present moment I reside...
22838To Benjamin Franklin from Honoré-Thomas Bligny: Receipt for Picture Frames, [12 July 1781] (Franklin Papers)
DS : American Philosophical Society Memoire des Bordures et verres fournis pour Son Excellence Monsieur de Francklin Ministre plenipotentiaire des Provinces unies de la Merique Septentrionnalle, fourni par Bligny pere Cour du Manége aux Thuilleries Savoir Le 12. Juillet 1781. deux Bordures pour les portrais de Washington de 2. pouces de profil a la grec à 2 ornemens apretté, dorée d’or Jaune...
22839To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Blin, 10 December 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Habitant d’un Paÿs voüé depuis Longtems au commerçe et partageant avec Mes Patriottes un Interest bien permis a la deffense des vaillans americains, Il y auroit il de L’indiscretion de ma part, a vous demander, Monsieur, sur le sort de Leurs armes, des nouvelles, que nôtre Gazette nous refuse avec constançe? Elle ne produit que des Lettres de contradiction...
22840To James Madison from Jacob Blocher, 30 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Many of the Citizens of Fayette & Sumerset Counties have requested me to write to your Excellency respecting the extraordinary attempt lately made to Change the Cumberland road from its original location particularly on the youghiogheny river inasmuch as they firmly believe that the worthy Commissioners who were appointed by the general government for the purpose of exploring & Locating the...
22841To Benjamin Franklin from Nathan Blodget, 3 March 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have many pressing affairs that urge me strongly to Paris. & pray your Excellency to give me leave to go for a short time. I am Purser on board the Alliance, my duty is very light at present, so, that I can safely assure your Exy. that the service I have the honor to be in, shall not suffer in the least. Capt. Landais says he would give me leave to go,...
22842To James Madison from Rebecca Blodget, [ca. 11 March] 1809 (Madison Papers)
It might be expected that a woman & a stranger shou’d apologize for the freedom of addressing The President Of The United States—but, my dear Sir, I never made an apology in my life, and it wou’d take me longer to frame one than to write the petition which will be the subject of this address. It is in behalf of Col Burr—to whom it is but just to declare, that I act without his authority, or...
22843To James Madison from Samuel Blodget, 11 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
On observing to several friends in Congress (who are in favour of a renewal of the Charter to the Bank U S & on the terms They have offerd to Congress as they are expressed in the report through a committee Published this day in the National intelligencer) That a much better plan could be carried into effect with or without the junction with the Old Bank , I was called on for a Sketch of a...
22844To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, 16 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
from having been often at Sea. & having once served in the artellary US I have frequently endeavour to find a method by which to render our present means of defense more formidable, the objection which naval gentleman have, to carrying dangerous furnaces on board their Ships & gun boats, alone prevent their being more than 3 times as formidable as the would be with these means by which,...
22845To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, 25 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Sensible to many defects in my first attempt to dis emenate interesting details of the unexampled prosperity of our happy Country I hope ’ere long to present to you a more usefull book on the same interesting subjects. In interim if you think the inclosed herewith may deserve a humble place in the Library of the American Philosophical Society, the honor will be duely prized by a sincere friend...
22846To John Adams from Samuel Blodget, 5 January 1801 (Adams Papers)
Since I had the honor to address you on the subject of a nomination for the vacancy in the Board of Commissioners for the City of Washington, I have seen Mr Stoddart who is one of the largest proprietors for of Lots at the West end of the City. I mentiond the Letters respecting Mr Cranch & received his request to make use of his name to any of the other proprietors, & also to you, accompanied...
22847To John Adams from Samuel Blodget, 1 January 1801 (Adams Papers)
Presuming on the kind indulgence which I have ever experienced since the commencement of your acquaintance, I beg leave to repeat my solicitations in favour of an important concern, in which you have been pleased deeply to interest yourself. The proprietors of Lands within this City (of which I am one) are deeply concerned in the necessary completion of the objects, for which the board of...
22848To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, 30 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
While posting up the results of the two last years for a Stasticical book (of which you have one) I thought a few hints chiefly respecting the Cotton manufactory might not be unwelcome to my friends & countrymen. If you approve their contents it will contribute much to my present Spirits. [ At head of text :] containing 4 leaves an apendage to Blodgets Economica Pubd 1806 DLC : Papers of...
22849To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, Jr., 8 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to enclose a letter to the Commissioners of the City of Washington, beleiving that Mr. Jonson may still be with you, and that it may be proper for him to know, that I do not neglect my duty to him, to you, and to the City. Your pardon I hope to obtain, for the trouble I give you, because I know your friendship and favour to the parties, and to the object of my letter....
22850To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Blodget, Jr., 3 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
By last nights post I have recd. information that Mr. Hill contracted to engrave the Plan of the City of Washington for 150 Dollars. He has promised to touch nothing in the line of his proffesion till this work is compleated which he hopes may be in all June at furthest. I expect to wait on you the seventh Instant at Phila. & am with great respect your most obedt. servant, This City has...