26341To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Windsor, North Carolina, 26 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 November 1811. “The Republicans of Windsor and its Vicinity called togather by a Just sense of the awful crisis which overclouds our political horizon feel it their duty to declair that though they have long witnessed with painful regret, the unfreindly spirit in which the British orders in Council were dictated, they never ceased fondly to hope, ‘That the scrupulous reguard to Justice, the...
26342Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Je m’empresse de vous faire l’hommage de mon catalogue avant que Sa publication ait été encore annoncé. Je dois vous prévenir que la difficulté qu’on éprouve à Se procurer des Livres Francais est cause qu’une partie de ceux qui composent ma Bibliothèque est de rencontre, mais les prix ont été fixés en conséquence. P.S Je reçois à l’instant un grand nombre de livres dont je vous enverrai la...
26343From John Adams to Samuel Smith, 25 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
Colonel Pickering in his Letters or Addresses to The People of The United States has represented to the world and Supported by Certificates or Testimonies which Some Persons think plausible, that a corrupt Bargain was made between Yourself and your Brother, on one part and me on the other, that I Should dismiss the then Secretary of State from his office, in consideration of your Votes and...
26344From John Adams to Robert Smith, 25 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
Colonel Pickering in his Letters or Addresses to the People of The United States has represented to the world and supported by Certificates or Testimonies which some persons think plausible, that a corrupt Bargain was made between yourself and your Brother on one part, and me on the other; that I should dismiss the then Secretary of State from his office, in consideration of your votes and...
26345To James Madison from Augustus Diemar, 25 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1811, Batavia , “ Lands of Liberty & Equality .” Introduces himself as a native of France, born in Paris in 1766 the son of a colonel in the Irish Brigade. His father left France after a duel and took him to England, where his father held an appointment in the Hanoverian Troops. “Since I became of the age of Maturity was appointed in the Brittish army—have fought Some last American...
26346To James Madison from James Turner and Jesse Franklin, 25 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1811, Senate Chamber. The writers enclose for consideration a letter from former governor Williams of the Mississippi Territory. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Williams”). RC 1 p. Addressee not indicated. For enclosure, see n. 1. The North Carolina senators forwarded a confidential letter they had received from Robert Williams, dated 2 Nov. 1811 (3...
26347George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received the form of the bond which I am to execute previous to entering upon the duties of my office, I avail myself of your kind offer of joining me in it, and now inclose it for your signature. I have not inserted the third name, as I wish to take the chance (small as it is) of M r Gibson’s return previous to my departure: there being but very few persons to whom I like to lay myself...
26348James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, 24 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for a letter , which had I wanting wanted any additional motives to stimulate my exertions during my temporary seclusion from the world, would have supplied them.—Accept my cordial thanks for the benevolent interest in my future welfare & usefulness you have done me the honour to express, coupled with an assurance, that I shall endeavour to deserve a continuance of your...
26349To James Madison from Joseph Allen, 23 [November] 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am instructed by the eig[h]th Regt. of Virginia Militia, which convened in Lexington Rockbridge County on the 14th Inst. to forward to you the enclosed address. I take the liberty of accompanying it with an abstract view of the strength & arms of the Regt which I had the honor on that day to command. In performing this duty sir I am not less obedient to my own feelings than to the wishes and...
26350To James Madison from Willie Blount, 23 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
In complyance with the request of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee I have the honor to transmit their address of the 15th. instant expressive of their full confidence in you as chief executive magistrate of the United States—with their’s I unite mine entire; And with pleasure say, that it adds to my gratification in being a citizen of the United States, to know, that you are...
26351To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Sainte Genevieve, 23 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 November 1811. The signatories recommend Richard S. Thomas, attorney at law, of Sainte Genevieve and formerly of Ohio, to fill the vacancy on the general court resulting from the death of Otho Shrader. “We hope this our recommendation will not be disregarded when it is recollected how deeply we are interested in the appointment of a Citizen whom we intimately know.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ,...
26352To James Madison from John P. Van Ness, 22 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
The vacancy in the Office of Controller affords me an opportunity of asking permission to remind you of the wish of the friends of my brother William P. Van Ness that he should hold some respectable appointment under the present Administration. You have some knowledge of that Gentleman; and for any further information in relation to his talents and merit, I beg leave to refer you to Genl....
26353To James Madison from the Citizens of the Louisiana Territory, 22 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 November 1811, St. Louis. The subscribers regret the necessity of having to recommend a successor to the deceased judge Otho Shrader, but they are motivated by interest in the welfare of the country and the desire some of them have, as attorneys at law, that the appointment be given to “a man whose talents and integrity are known and approved of by us and who has a general knowledge of the...
26354William Lambert to Thomas Jefferson, 22 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The observations relating to the solar eclipse of the 17 th September last , were made in this city opposite Rhodes’s hotel , North 71.º West, 1. ⅜ . m American measure, from the Capitol . The apparent times of the principal appearances, to the nearest second, are as follow:— h. m. s. Beginning of the Eclipse, 0. 22. 9.
26355From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 21 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
On this our Thanksgiving day, among innumerable other Blessings, I have to thank express my Gratitude for your favour of Nov. 11. I do not believe that Boethius’s Consolations of Philosophy, which however I have never read, would do me more good. I hasten to answer your Questions, that your friendly Sympathies may be no longer afflicted or allarmed. Indeed I almost repent of the Simple Tale I...
26356To James Madison from Lafayette, 21 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
It is a Good fortune for me to Arrive from La Grange in time to improve the Opportunity that is just Going. I ardently Wish the frigate May Soon follow the Flash With Satisfactory Accounts. Hitherto the Emperor Has been on His travels So that Mr. Barlow Could Not be presented before last Sunday. His personal Reception Has been the Most Agreable His friends and the friends to His business Might...
26357To James Madison from Joseph Desha, 21 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 November 1811. Forwards the testimonials that he had mentioned were in his possession “touching the Standing of Judge Coburn in Louisiana.” Trusts that these will be sufficient “to remove objections (if any exist) respecting his not residing in the country.” States that “the inteligen⟨t⟩ inhabitants of the Territory are convinced that the attainment of Justice is verry much promoted, by the...
26358To James Madison from Cowles Mead, 20 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am instructed by a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, to forward to you, the enclosed copy of a presentment by the Grand Jury for the County of Baldwin, against Harry Toulmin Esqr. Judge of the Superior Court for the District of Washington. The House over which I have the honor to preside, has deemed the charges therein contained worthy of further...
26359Sylvanus Bourne to Thomas Jefferson, 20 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
As you are acquainted with the embarrassing situation in which I have laboured for some years & which has now reached a point bordering on distress , I take the liberty most respectfully to mention to you that I have made an application to the President of the U States to be named to fill the Consular vacancy in London when the State of our relations with that Country may render this...
26360Enclosure: William Lambert’s Calculation of Monticello’s Longitude from Greenwich, 14 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Calculation of the longitude from Greenwich , of Monticello , in Virginia , from the solar eclipse of the 17 th of September, 1811 . Latitude 38.° 8′ Estimated Longitude, 5. h. 14. m. 0. sec = 78.° 30.′ 0.″ West. Ratio of the equatorial diameter to the polar axis of the earth, 320 to 319. Constant Log. to reduce the latitude (320 to 319) 9.9972814. Lat. of the place 38.° 8.′ 0″ log. tangent...
26361Bishop James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Having seen your Observations upon the late solar Eclipse, I took the Liberty to transmit a Copy of them to M r W. Lambert , in Washington , & to request him to favour me with a Calculation of the Longitude of Monticello founded upon them. I now transmit his Paper , & hope it will prove agreable to you. The Facility & Accuracy of M r L. in astronomical Calculation is very remarkable. This I...
26362Oliver Pollock to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter dated on the 4 th of may , some time back and delayed making an acknowledgement until I could do it fully to my own Satisfaction. I find to my regret that you do not retain as particular a recollection of the transactions of the Government of Virginia as I had hoped, this indeed is not surprising considering the numerous and important offices which you...
26363William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I was exploring the Jersey mountains in search of a farm when your favor of the 15 th Oct. was forwarded here, agreeably to directions left with my agent at Philadelphia , as to my letters. I did not succeed in my search but hope to be more successful next year.— Let me now express all my thanks for your kindness as to Ind. Camp —I am indeed truly obliged by it, & prefer much the plan of...
26364From James Madison to Eleuthère Irénée DuPont, 18 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a wish expressed by your father in the last letter recd. from him, I mention to you, that a public vessel will sail in a few days from N. York for France, and that any letters you may wish to forward to him, will be taken charge of by the Bearer of dispatches to Mr. Barlow, if previously lodged with the Collector of that Port. No time therefore is to be lost in sending...
26365From James Madison to Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours, 18 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of July 4. was duly delivered, together with the two interesting manuscripts on Education & Finance, and the Books addressed to your son & others. The latter were disposed of according to your wishes. For the copy you were so good as to allot to myself, I return my thanks; and still more for your valuable ideas on those interesting subjects. I have run over the Manuscript on...
26366To James Madison from the Chiefs of the Shawnee People, [18 November] 1811 (Madison Papers)
We have just finished the foreg[o]ing talk to our Brothers it is our wish that you may see it also that you may Know our minds. Fathers. We have one request to make: our Annuity comes by the way of Detroit to Fort Wayne for us, and we find it a great distance for our women to go for them, it is our wish if it could be possible in future to have them sent down the Ohio, and delivered to us by...
26367To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 18 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
In order to defray immediate demands on the fund for furnishing the Presidents house, I solicit You to grant me a warrant for 300$ on account. My account up to your departure from the city has been settled at the Treasury, and for the monies since received I have the requisite Vouchers and shall transmit them to the treasury before the end of the quarter. Among the accounts now payable is 100$...
26368To James Madison from Donald Fraser, 18 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 November 1811. Presents a copy of his Compendium , “a thing of more curiosity , than merit.” Expresses his “high regard for [JM’s] amiable Character (for every great man is not a good man).” RC ( NN ). 1 p. Dateline and signature clipped. Docketed by a clerk, “Fraser D. / Nov. 18th 1811.” Donald Fraser (ca. 1754–1820), a Scottish-born author of a wide miscellany of writings on historical,...
26369Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Joseph Fossett’s Account for Plating Saddle Trees, 18 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
1811. Saddle trees plated for M r Burnley D the former acc t
26370From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 17 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
The intercourse between us is daily more and more obstructed, it may prolong your tranquility that it is so: I know not how to take up my pen, yet painfull as the Duty is, I must perform it, untill the task may devolve upon some other, to tell you that your Parents are also numberd with the dead. I wrote you in Sep’br, an account of my dear Sister Cranchs Sickness, and of the little prospect I...