24541Philip 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....
24542To 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...
24543To 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...
24544To 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...
24545To 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.”
24546From James Madison to Jonathan Dayton, [post 26 September] 1812 (Madison Papers)
The letters to be answered under address to Mr Levi Canning &c. has [ sic ] been recd. The friendly motives & public objects which they manifest, as well as the interesting observations contained in them, entitle the writer to acknowledgments. Any further communications having in view the public good will of course be acceptable. Draft ( NjP ). Unsigned. Addressee not indicated; identified on...
24547From John Adams to Paul Hamilton, 24 September 1812 (Adams Papers)
Having never had the honour of any personal acquaintance with you I may commit an indiscretion, in writing concerning any thing in your office, but as nothing but a simple regard to merit and services is my motive you will in no doubt accept this as my apology. Dr Peter St Medard of Boston has served under the old Congress, under President Washington and all the subsequent administration with...
24548To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 24 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of the 19th. which I duly recd is before me. I am rejoiced that you, who have so much better opportunities than I have, feel so confident of a favourable issue of the present state of affairs. Altho’ your opinion has allayed my apprehensions in some degree, yet I cannot feel quite so sanguine as you are. I owe it to myself to explain one part of my letters, which you have...
24549To James Madison from Henry Fry, 24 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Believing that a respectful address to the President of the United States on a Subject which so much ⟨i⟩nvolves the Reputation of a Fellow Citizen as having been tacitly ⟨a⟩nd Contumeliously dismissed from the Service of the Government, will claim attention. It becomes the indispensable duty of the undersigned impel’d by that Maxim which has ever directed his Deportment that ⟨“⟩Reputation is...
24550Bernard McMahon to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive a small box containing 3 Roots Antholiza æthiopica, a Green House bulb, 6 Feathered Hyacinth roots, Hyacinthus monstrosus L. 3 Double blue Hyacinths, named Alamode by the Dutch, remarkably early & proper for forcing— 6 Roots of a beautiful variety of Crocus vernus, of very early bloom; flower white inside & beautifully striped outside— 2 Roots Parot Parrot Tulips,...