25991To James Madison from William Buchanan, 24 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1803, Île de France. “I have the pleasure to inclose you a return, of the American Vessels, which have arrived at this Port, during the last six months of the year 1802 [not found], by which you will perceive, that the intercourse between the United States and this Island, has been very inconsiderable during that period. Since the Peace no change has taken place in the commercial...
25992To James Madison from William Buchanan, 6 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Buchanan. 6 October 1805, Île de France. “I have the pleasure of forwarding you by this occasion two returns, one a copy of the return commencing the first July 1804 and one commencing the first of January 1805. which I hope will arrive Safe. Since I had the pleasure of addressing you last no change has Taken place in the Commercial regulations at this Island, nor do I expect...
25993To James Madison from William Buchanan, 31 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your instructions I have the pleasure of transmiting you a return of the American Vessels, which have arrived at this port up to the 30 June, as pointed out in your orders. It has not been in my power to render it so compleat as you wish, as the laws of the united states do not make it the duty of the American Masters of ships to report their vessels to the consul or Agent, where...
25994To James Madison from William Buchanan, 24 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inclose you a return, of the American Vessels, which have arrived at this Port, during the last six months of the year 1802, by which you will perceive, that the intercourse between the United States and this Island, has been very inconsiderable during that period. Since the Peace no change has taken place in the commercial regulations of this Island, and from letters...
25995To George Washington from William Buchanan, 4 March 1778 (Washington Papers)
On the 14th Ulto I had the Honour of recieving your Excellency’s Letter, in Baltimore. Both my duty and Inclination prompted me to answer it much sooner, but a severe Fit of Sickness, out of which I am even yet but very imperfectly recovered, has ⟨here⟩to prevented me—Words can not pain the Distress I feel in being at the Head of a Department, the Deficiencies in which, have occasioned your...
25996To James Madison from William Buchanan, 8 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of addressing you the 31st. July last by the ship Patapeso , bound to Baltimore inclosing you a return of the american Vessels which have arrived at this port up to the 30th. of June last a Copy of which I now forward you. The present existing laws of the united states, defining the powers of Consuls are so limited that it has not been in my power to make the return...
25997To James Madison from William Buchanan, 15 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
By the present opportunity I have the pleasure of forwarding you, a return of the American Vessels, which have arrived at this Port from first January to the last of June. Lieutenant Shaw of the Navy, who at present commands the Brigantine Pennsilvania, has been so polite, as to furnish me with the law past the last Session of Congress, respecting Seamen, which will enable me to make my...
25998To James Madison from William Buchanan, 30 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the satisfaction to acknowledge the receipt of your Standing Instructions, to Consuls & Vice Consuls of the United States under date of 9 July 1801, as likewise a Copy of my Commission as Commercial Agent of the United States for the Isles of France & Bourbon. The forwarding of a Copy has proved a necessary Measure, as the Vessel by which the Original was forwarded is unquestionably...
25999To James Madison from William Buchanan, 30 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 May 1802, Ile de France. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s standing instructions under date of 9 July 1801 as well as a copy of his commission as U.S. commercial agent for Ile de France and Bourbon; “the Vessel by which the Original was forwarded is unquestionably lost.” Will follow JM’s instructions “respecting returns of the American Vessels which may arrive within my district … tho’ I am...
26000To George Washington from William Buchanan, 12 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours of the 5th. It is much to be lamented that from many unfortunate concurring Circumstances, there is sufficient Ground for General Heath’s Remonstrance—I have not been inattentive to that Quarter, but I have not the appointment of Agents. The Assistant Commissaries are all appointed by the Depy Commissary General of Purchases for the District, and Congress, with whom...