24451From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 7 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1812. In accordance with a 3 Mar. 1809 act of Congress, directs “that the sum of seventy thousand dollars be applied out of the appropriation of Pay & subsistence of the Navy to Contingent expenses.” RC ( DLC , series 7); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, entry 4, Letters to Secretary of Treasury). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. At the foot the letter is redirected in...
24452To James Madison from the Delegates of Strafford County, New Hampshire, 7 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1812. “Possessing equal rights with our fellow Citizens, and constitutionally assembled, to consider the great evils which we feel, and to avert the greater consequent Evils, which we fear, while we address you with the frankness of independent Freemen, we approach you, with that high deference and respect, due to the chief Magistrate of a great Nation, over whom you have the honor...
24453To James Madison from Louis B. de Niroth, 7 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1812, Washington. “On the first of this Month I took the Libertey to adresed a Letter to you which was of Counciquance to me, and allso too the Governement as soon I obtaine my Libertey, it is usles to repite any ting more on that Subjecte I am not alloane Concerned in the Communication wat I alludet to and in Particcullar I have Teaken an oath not to comunicate any thing to paper....
24454To James Madison from William Rice, 7 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1812, Brunswick , “ Richardsons P. O. ” Informs JM that a volunteer company in Brunswick County [Virginia] is gathering and that a battalion will no doubt be formed from the brigade to which he is attached. Holds the rank of major in the Ninety-sixth Virginia Regiment. Offers his services as major of a battalion and claims to be ready to march at a moment’s notice “whereever my...
24455From James Madison to William Plumer, 6 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 23. Sepr. Your observations on the deficiency of the inlistments & the remedy for it are entirely just. The recommence [ sic ] provided by law for those who are to serve in the ranks, whether of the regular army, or the volunteer corps, has every where failed to fill them. Justice as well as policy should make amends to the soldier for what is given up by...
24456To James Madison from Lafayette, 6 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
Our friend M. Barlow has communicated to me the article of your Letter relative to my affairs. So far I am from Wondering at a delay of the decision of Congress on the report of their Commissioners, That I feel much obliged to you to have mentionned it, under the actual pressure of affairs, in your Last dispatch. It is however of Great importance to me that the Business of those two patents be...
24457To James Madison from William Tatham, 6 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1812, Washington. Expresses his concern that “the Administration is exposed to considerable danger of being suddenly siezed by the enemy, without any efficient, and reasonably practical, means having been hitherto thought of as a precaution for their information and safety.” Believes that “this danger is threatened from the following considerations: 1st. there are many disaffected...
24458From John Quincy Adams to Walter Hellen, 5 October 1812 (Adams Papers)
I received so early, early as last January your obliging favour of 18. Novr. to which Notwithstanding the difficulty amounting almost to an impossibility of conveying letters to America I should ooner have replied, but that I was in hopes of having an opportunity to write you on subjects less melancholy and more cheering than those which for two years years have forced themselves upon our...
24459From William Steuben Smith to Abigail Smith Adams, 5 October 1812 (Adams Papers)
I received your very complimentary letter of the 6th of September, I rejoice with you at the splendid victory obtained by Capt. Hull fighting under the brilliant Colours of the Constitution and I mourn with you, for my Country at large, on the fatal Capture of the Northwestern Army under General Hull, there is no calculating the immensity of the horrid scenes, which must inevitably follow,...
24460Edward Coles to Dolley Payne Madison, 5 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1812. Sends this letter by his cousin Edward Carrington, son of Judge Paul Carrington. “You will find Mr. Carrington an amiable and intelligent young gentleman; full of indignation at the wrongs and insults under which his Country suffers, and animated with an ardent zeal to avenge them by his personal efforts in the field; he attempted to raise a Volunteer Company, but having failed...
24461Lewis A. Pauly to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
under cover of the letter you did me the honor to write the 18 th past , I recieved one from M r Oster inclosing a copy of M r Tazewell’s consultation in the case of Ma e
24462Petition of Rivanna Company to Virginia General Assembly, [ca. 5 October 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
To the General assembly of Virginia, The petition of the subscribers members of the Rivanna Company respectfully represents—that by an act passed the 30 th day of December 1806 they were incorporated for the purpose of extending the navigation of the Rivanna River from the town of Milton to Moores ford opposite charlottsville , That under that act they proceeded to subscribe Money & appoint...
24463To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 4 October 1812 (Adams Papers)
“Why was that fair flower blasted so soon”?—The last letter which I have had the consolation of receiving from you, in mentioning to me the misfortune which had befallen my brother in the loss of his Child, forewarned me that this is a question that we are not permitted to ask—I knew not when that letter came, how shortly my own trial of bereavement was to take place, how deeply my own heart...
24464To James Madison from William Eustis, [ca. 3 October] 1812 (Madison Papers)
In making out the order, as the Militia were to rendezvous at Pittsburg, at which place they would of course wait for further orders, it was thought sufficient by this mail to direct detachments on the requisition of Captn. Piatt for the Cannon & Stores, without adding “you will wait further orders”—taking the chance (which is very small) of any part of them proceeding without orders. I...
24465John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself on this Occasion to Ask the fav r of your Order, on the Cashier of Bank of Penn a for Gen l Kosiusko’s 6. M os Dividend due 1 st July —and however distressing the present Awfull times are I hope and trust—you injoy your Usual health, may a Continuance of so great a Blessing await your most sanguine wishes.— most Respectfully and very sincerily
24466To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of inclosing to you a letter from mr Meigs, heretofore President of the University of Georgia. This has been delayed by the same absence from home which prevented my having the pleasure of delivering it to you personally at Mon[t]pelier. I do not know mr Meigs personally, but have always heard him highly spoken of as a man of science. He was selected for the university of...
24467Thomas Jefferson to William Barton, 2 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Barton & returns him the paper he was so kind as to inclose him, & to which he has subscribed with great pleasure. in this he has equally gratified his affectionate reverence for the character of D r Rittenhouse and the his friendship and best wishes towards his much esteemed connections; and he is satisfied that the life of such a man must hold...
24468Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 2 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of inclosing to you a letter from mr Meigs , heretofore President of the University of Georgia . this has been delayed by my the same absence from home which prevented my having the pleasure of delivering it to you personally at Monpelier . I do not know mr Meigs personally, but have always heard him highly spoken of as a man of science. he was selected for the university of...
24469Thomas Jefferson to Josiah Meigs, 2 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Aug. 5. arrived here in the moment of my setting out on a journey which occasioned a long absence from home. I left it unacted on at that moment from necessity, & further because I expected on my return to find the President at his seat in my neighborhood, & to be able to have more effectual vivâ voce explanations on the subject of your letter. but the public affairs had...
24470Thomas Jefferson to James Semple, 2 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of seeing you for a moment in Charlottesville , I understood you were on your way to mr Carr’s to engage him to accept a professorship in the college of W m & Mary . concluding thence that you take an interest in the success of that institution I take the liberty of communicating to you that President Meigs late of the University of Georgia is desirous of coming farther...
24471To James Madison from Louis B. de Niroth, 1 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 October 1812, Washington. “Some years Past I had the honnor to be entrodused to you in the time of your Predecesor. I am a Percicuted Stranger and have with me a Morther Les Daugther ho is Now with stranger with home I am not aquanted the in Closed Letter will Prove I Come here with a communication to the Secratarie of war this Communication is of Sireius Counciquance to the governement of...
24472Samuel Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Poindexter has obligingly offered to carry you a small package of Guinea Grass seed & a species of Capsicum indigenous in the province of Taxas . For all I know on the subject of Guinea Grass I take the liberty of referring you to a communication I have just made to the Editor of the Archives of Useful knowledge—It is highly probable, however, that you are much better acquainted with it...
24473Thomas Jefferson to William Duane, 1 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Sep. 20. has been duly recieved, & I cannot but be gratified by the assurance it expresses that my aid in the councils of our government would increase the public confidence in them; because it admits an inference that they have approved of the course pursued when I heretofore bore a part in those councils. I profess too so much of the Roman principle as to deem it honorable for...
24474Thomas Jefferson to Thomas C. Flournoy, 1 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Aug. 29. is just now recieved, having lingered long on the road. I owe you much thankfulness for the favorable opinion you entertain of my services, & the assurance expressed that they would again be acceptable in the Executive chair. but Sir, I was sincere in stating age as one of the reasons of my retirement from office, beginning then to be conscious of it’s effects, and now...
24475James Ronaldson to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received ⅌ the Brilliant from London Cobbets paper of Aug t 8—sent me by M r Beasley as it contains a very interesting paper on American Affairs I have taken the liberty of sending it to you—I have a few other of this extraordinary man Political register now out amongst my friends which I could collect and send if you are interested to see them, While in America we he was the...
24476Thomas Jefferson to John L. Thomas, 1 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of yesterday is recieved. the deed in question is one from Charles Henderson to Craven Peyton , executed in 1804. to which you were one of 3. witnesses. the other two proved it in due time, but it lies still unrecorded for want of your attestation. as I now hold the land under that deed, I have wrote to ask the favor of you to attend our court in order to compleat the proofs and...
24477To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 30 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Unless the Troops destined for Detroit & Niagara, with those on the Eastern shore of Lake Ontario & Upper St Lawrence, aided by the Naval Preparations, now commencing in that quarter, shall be fortunate enough to penetrate Upper Canada, before winter sets in, we shall have the credit of an unfortunate Campaign. After it become [ sic ] necessary to detach a large proportion of the regular...
24478To James Madison from Ephraim Webster, 30 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 September 1812. Acknowledged in Eustis to Webster, 12 Oct. 1812, as having been received and transmitted to Erastus Granger, agent for the Six Nations in New York, “with the inclosed Talk” and with instructions “to enquire into the facts therein stated” and “to keep the Indians quiet if possible” (DNA: RG 75, LSIA).
24479Cunningham Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Believing that you live in a part of the country where the cultivation of wheat is so extensive as to render it a staple commodity, & that the construction of machines on a simple & cheap plan calculated to facilitate & at the same time to expedite the threshing & cleaning of wheat, would be an important acquisition to Northern farmers, I take the liberty to inform you that I have lately made...
24480Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 30 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter I presume is from the Commissioners for taking depositions in my suit with Scott , and I expect it covers mr Steptoe’s deposition , and an original reciept of the purchase money of the land, signed by Stith . Steptoe’s deposition is to account for shew the state of the papers in his office when he came into it, and to account probably for the disappearance of the original...
24481Notes on Layout of Fields at Lego, [on or after 30 September 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
36 13 49. to the bra. by Hickm’s spring 43.2 to the 1 st honey locust. 64.62 to
24482Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 30 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have at length recieved an offer for your lands, which tho not coming entirely up to your terms, is so nearly so as to make it my duty to communicate it for your consideration. it is from mr Higginbotham , who had applied to yourself by letter with a very different proposition. he is a merchant of Milton , who in the course of many years of snug & safe business has made a handsome provision...
24483John L. Thomas to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here a few days ago—and am informed that you understanding that my brother , who was then up the Country—was myself had written to me—when I should be at Court—that I would prove a deed which I was witness to— your note to me was mislaid before my arrival— Consequently I do not Know what Deed you allude to—haveing no recollection of the Circumstance—Thinking it probable it might be a...
24484From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 29 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
A War between the United States and Great-Britain, and a War between France and Russia, having commenced on the same Week in the month of June last, have concurred almost entirely to annihilate, the few and precarious opportunities of Communication with you, which I had previously possessed— Our War has banished our flag from the Baltic, and stopped the channel of conveyance though England of...
24485To James Madison from James Monroe, [29 September] 1812 (Madison Papers)
I set out today, but being forc’d thro Caroline by some private concerns with the family of my late sister, shall not be able to reach Washington till the last of the week. I shall hurry on as fast as possible. The enclosed from Mr Crawford, it is proper that you should see. In its relation to two gentlemen, of real virtue (in my judgment) however they may stand with the public, or fit they...
24486To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, [29 September] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Thou may’st deem it wonderful that I, professionally a quaker, should write to thee on the subject of war, a thing so obstinately opposed by the mass of my brethren. Quakers are but men, and subject as other men to frailties; and holy writ is so translated that it admits of numberless constructions. Therefore he who interprets scripture most to the glory of the Omnipotent and the General...
24487To James Madison from Marinus Willett, 29 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 September 1812, New York. Informs JM that Armstrong has appointed Evert A. Bancker to the office of judge advocate. Praises Bancker and requests confirmation of his appointment. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , W-331:6). 1 p.; docketed as received in the War Department on 5 Oct. 1812. Marinus Willett (1740–1830), Revolutionary War veteran and former sheriff of New York City and County, served as...
24488From John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 28 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
Since I wrote you last, which was on the 23d: of June, we have received your letter to your mother, dated 2. March, in which you express the wish that we should come home: that you might have the pleasure of knowing, and loving, and paying every attention of an affectionate brother to your little Sister—These were good and laudable wishes, but it has pleased God, to determine that they should...
24489From Thomas Boylston Adams to Ebenezer Francis Thayer, 28 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
Your friendly note of this day is not unexpected. I am ready to meet my antagonist, on my own element. But as a brave General is always magnanimous, in the hour of victory, I will cheerfully display the heroism, which this occasion demands. Mr Lemuel Hall, who has after, suit brought paid to my Attorney, four or five Dollars more than he was under a necessity of paying, by reason of Costs &ca:...
24490From James Madison to Edward Coles, 28 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 22d. came to hand yesterday. We regret extremely the indisposition which disappointed our expectation of seeing you on the arrival of the last stage. In such good hands as Dr. Everard’s you will soon be restored. Don’t risk a relapse by entering on the journey prematurely. We sha⟨ll⟩ look for your return with confidence as soon as your health will justify, but with the patience...
24491To James Madison from William Jones, 28 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
As it is possible my letters of July 22d & of August 22d may not have reached your Excellency, I am advised by the Council of War of this State to forward a triplicate & to inform your Excellency that in consequence of an Alarm by the appearance of three British Frigates near point Judith on the 13th Inst the Citezens of the Island of Rhode Island with a promptness that does them very great...
24492To James Madison from Chiefs and Warriors of the Six Nations, 28 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned chiefs and Warriors of the Oneida, Onondaga, Stockbridge Tuscarora and Seneca Tribes of Indians as far West as Tonawanta, regularly deputed by our respective Tribes have this day lighted up a Council Fire at Onondaga, the Ancient Council ground of the Six Confederate Nations of Indians, and have invited our white Brothers of Onondaga to meet with us and hear what we have to...
24493From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 27 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
I wrote a few days ago to your Grandmama, and desired her to inform you, and your brother John, of the heavy misfortune that had just befallen us, in the loss of your Sister, who after a very severe illness of four weeks, left this world, I trust for a better, on the morning of the 15th. of this Month.—I need not tell you how much distressed your Parents are at this afflicting dispensation of...
24494To James Madison from Zabuel June, 27 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 September 1812, North Salem, Westchester County, New York. Expresses his opinion that “political parties aught to Unite together for Common Defence.” Believes that it is the duty of all citizens to support the war, to “cease to Slander the Administration,” and to abandon attempts “to Sacrifice the Liberty and honor of their Country to Gratify their unholy th[i]rst for power.” Points out...
24495Thomas Jefferson to Paul Hamilton, 27 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested to introduce to you the bearer mr Henry L. Duffie of whom however I have no personal knolege, nor any information but thro’ the inclosed letter . the writer of it, mr Harrison of Lynchburg , is a merchant of that place, of reputation, and worthy of credit in whatever he states. knowing that certain elements of education are necessary to qualify a midshipman for his reception, I...
24496Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, 27 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
È molto tempo che ricevei la gratissima sua dei 9 Luglio, 1811 ; ma le disgraziate circostanze dei tempi non mi ànno finora offerta veruna occasione, onde potere sperare che la mia risposta Le pervenisse. Un ’Amico mio, che parte tra pochi giorni per Parigi , mi promette di consegnarla in proprie mani al nostro Ministro , e M r Appleton mi fa sperare, ch’ei potrà farlene pervenire sicuramente....
24497To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 26 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
He published—his opinions on Jus Eccles. Protest . in the Ses—which were—under his presidium—defended publicly by his most eminent Students. This could not be performed without awakening the intolerant zeal of the clergy—Their rage—increased when manÿ of their Brethren Strengthened him with their open Support—then the Church became in danger. Spies—under pious pretexts were Send to him for...
24498To James Madison from Joel Barlow, 26 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of Aug. 11. has excited serious reflections in several eminent men to whom I have communicated in confidence its principal points. I had many times lately explained to them the same ideas. It is very useful to have it in my power to inforce them by your authority. I have never yet despaired of obtaining such an arrangement as would be acceptable to you both as to the past & the...
24499To James Madison from John Geddes, 26 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
By this days Mail you will receive the Unanimous Address of both branches of the Legislature of this state approbatory of your political Conduct as Chief Magistrate of the United states. I, at the same time, take the Liberty of stating to you, that the result of the late proceedings of our Legislature, at our Extra Session evidence a determination on the part of this state, to aid the General...
24500To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 26 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 September 1812, Philadelphia. Offered for sale in the American Art Association Catalogue, Frederick B. McGuire Collection (1917), item 22, where it is described as a one-page letter giving “information regarding John Ryan, a British Spy under sentence of death.”