27901To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Congress Hall. “I feel it my duty to enclose you the within letter. I may be of Service. It cannot be injurious.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Russell”). RC 1 p. Johnson enclosed a letter he had received from Henry Wheaton, dated 27 Nov. 1810 (3 pp.), urging that Jonathan Russell, chargé d’affaires at Paris, be nominated as Armstrong’s successor...
27902To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Fort Stoddert. Reports issuing arrest warrants for Dr. Pollard and others engaged in illegal military enterprises. “Previous to the return of the Sheriff; the inclosed application for a writ of Habeas Corpus was made to me by Lawyer Kennedy, which I send because it exhibits the legal talents of the petitioner, & because … it has afforded ground for a clamour that I had denied...
27903To James Madison from John Armstrong, 11 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Some apology is, no doubt, due from me, for so long delaying my intended journey to Washington, but the truth is, that between the occupation of settling my family for the Winter in New York, and casting about here for their more permanent residence, my movements have been necessarily slow—and the more so, as, in cases of this kind, I leave something to both the taste & judgment of others,...
27904To James Madison from Robert Smith, 11 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The funds, which had been provided by law for the relief and protection of destitute American Seamen in foreign Countries, have been rendered this year inadequate to their contemplated object by the extensive seizures of our vessels in Europe, and the effect thereof on the situation of the crews. The advances, which have been necessarily made by our Ministers and Consuls to supply the wants of...
27905Thomas Jefferson to William Chamberlayne, 11 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The preceding is a copy of a letter I wrote & sent you at it’s date, addressed to you near N. Kent C.H. as this will be. by a letter mr Randolph has just recieved from you, as well as from my not having recieved any answer, we both conclude that you have not recieved my letter altho’ sent by post. I therefore send this duplicate, adding to the information therein given that the man never got...
27906David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that the Attorney General is not yet arrived at Washington . Mr. Coles , to whom I delivered your packet for Mr Rodney , informs me, that he has lost all his furniture on board a vessel, destined for this city, which has been lately wrecked— I was obliged to return from Monticello , by Richmond , where I had the pleasure of meeting Messrs Coles and Cabell .
27907To James Madison from James Collet, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Dunkirk, France. Refers to a letter he wrote JM’s predecessor on 18 Mar. 1808 “to appoint me to one of the then vacant Consulates in this Country; Of which I have since heard nothing.” Has recently learned that “many, indeed most, of the Ports of this Country are actually void of American Consuls.… From Holland to Bayonne there remains now hardly One American Protector...
27908To James Madison from Edwin Lewis, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Fort St. Stephens. Refers to his earlier letter [21 Nov.] requesting that Governor Holmes inquire into the conduct of government officials in the district. Mentions “a late occurrence of a number of the Citizens of this Country having manifested a Strong propensity to attack Mobeal when … robed of their hardear[n]ed wealth by a lawless exaction of duties on our trade.” The...
27909To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 10 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1810, Williamsburg. Recommends Joseph Prentis, son of the late Judge Prentis, for the position of port surveyor at Suffolk. Praises his integrity and mentions that he has “the additional Merit of being a warm & active Friend in Favour of the present Administration.” Has read “with entire Satisfaction” JM’s message to Congress. “Our Vessel has a tempestuous Ocean to sail in; but I...
27910To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 9 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have great pleasure in informing you that the operation I mentioned in my letter of Friday was this day performed upon your nephew, and with the happiest result. I refer you to Dr Physick’s letter for the particulars of it. The only design of this hasty note is [to] comply with my promise, and to inform you that I shall this evening at the request of your nephew communicate the news of the...
27911From James Madison to Peter Stephen DuPonceau, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your favor of the 15th. instant ⟨and⟩ with it a Copy of your translation of Bynkershoek. I am glad to find that in the midst of your professional occupations, you have compleated a work which was so much wanted, and which required that accurate knowledge of both languages which you possess. The addition of your notes will contribute to recommend both the subject & the...
27912To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have enclosed a communication for the secretary of the National Institute. You therefore see that I have availed myself of your kind offer to have it forwarded agreeably to the direction. I have more to say, than could be confined to the compass of an ordinary letter, and as I do not wish to take up your time, which I am certain can, and will be more usefully employed, shall defer saying any...
27913To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I found among my papers the inclosed survey of La Fayette’s lands adjacent to N. Orleans. Whether it be the legal survey or not I do not know. If it is, it gives a prospect of something considerable after the 600. yards laid off round the ramparts. I inclose it to you as it may possibly be of use. With me it can be of none. I inclose you also a piece in MS. from Dupont on the subject of our...
27914From James Madison to the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 December 1810. Acknowledged in the Right Reverend James Madison to JM, 14 Dec. 1810 . Discusses the merits of an applicant. Refers to the documents accompanying his annual message to Congress.
27915To James Madison from Punqua Wingchong, 8 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 December 1810. Described as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
27916Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I found among my papers the inclosed survey of La Fayette’s lands adjacent to N. Orleans . whether it be the legal survey or not I do not know. if it is, it gives a prospect of something considerable after the 600. yards laid off round the ramparts. I inclose it to you as it may possibly be of use. with me it can be of none. I inclose you also a piece in MS. from Dupont on the subject of our...
27917Horatio Turpin to Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
by the death of Maj r Joseph Scott of Richmond the office of Marshall for the Middle district of Virginia has become vacated Should you think you can with propriety recommend me to the President for that office Shall be very thankful to you to do so if I have any claim to a preferance it arises from my Services as an old Revolutionary officer and Death has made Such havock among us that I...
27918From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The letter inclosed came to me as you see it; and tho’ probably meant more for me than you, is forwarded according to its ostensible destination. We have nothing from abroad, more than has been made public. The latest date from Pinkn[e]y is the 3d. of Ocr. The arrival of Novr. will have been some test, positive or negative of the views of England. Her party here seems puzzled more than usual....
27919To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 7 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your request I have in conjunction with my friend Dr Physick done every thing that I could for the relief of your nephew, but I am sorry to add—as yet without Success. We have in vain attempted to salivate him. In consequence of the failure of that, and Other remedies, we have concluded in a day, or two to make a small puncture in his breast in order to discharge the Water from...
27920Account with St. Mary’s College, 7 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1810. Lists charges to JM for John Payne Todd between 9 June and 7 Dec. 1810 amounting to $193.99 and a credit from former accounts of $18.66½ for a balance due of $175.32½. The charges include doctor’s fees, educational supplies, postage, and money advanced to Todd to pay his washerwoman, tailor, and bootmaker as well as for travel and sundries. Ms ( MdBS : Account Book, 1809–11)....
27921Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Nov. 19. desiring me to send to Haden’s for Francis on the 29 th did not get to my hands till the evening of that day Wormeley set off the next morning and I was happy to find he was in time to recieve him. he got here to breakfast the morning after he parted with you. I did not write to you by Wormley because I supposed you would have passed on. on the 12 th of Nov. I had...
27922Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Gen l Armstrong informs me that he brought a plough for me in the vessel in which he came from France , and that on writing to you, you will have the goodness to forward it to my direction. I must therefore pray you to have it sent to Richmond , to the address of Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , who will not only pay the freight there, but any expences incurred at N. York if you will...
27923James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter inclosed came to me as you see it; and tho’ probably meant more for me than you, is forwarded according to its ostensible destination. We have nothing from abroad, more than has been made public. The latest date from Pinkney is the 3 d of Oc r . The arrival of Nov r will have been some test, positive or negative of the views of England : Her Party here seems puzzled more than usual....
27924Thomas B. Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a copy of the proceedings in the case of Livingston v D’Orgenoy Soon after this suit had been judicially decided, Mr. Livingston went upon the Batture , affected to take possession of the same, and published in all the gazettes of the City the advertisement which I also herewith transmit to you meeting with him at the house where I usually dine, he observed to...
27925To John Adams from John Langdon, 6 December 1810 (Adams Papers)
I have been much pleased and gratified with the publication of your correspondence while in Europe. I assure you Sr. nothing could give greater satisfaction to your old revolutionary friends then to see one of the pillars of our Nation magnanimously steping forth at this all important moment in support of our happy Country. I regret that it is not in my power to express fully my sentiments, in...
27926To James Madison from Robert Patton, 6 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 December 1810, Fredericksburg. Has received JM’s card advising of his draft in favor of Mr. Stone for $388.85, and the amount has been paid. Forwards him $502.50, the balance remaining per the annexed memorandum. “This remmittance has been delayed a day or two that I might Avail myself of the Opportunity of the bearer Mr Maury going to the City.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. A statement at the foot of...
27927To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 6 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 December 1810, Fort Stoddert. Reports that there is no sign of any force from Baton Rouge. “The party which assembled from this district, have moved down to a bluff nearly opposite to the town of Mobile.… Governor Folch attempted to cross the bay with a force to disperse them; but a storm arose, and he was compelled to return. They have occasioned a general terror to the inhabitants.… Their...
27928Thomas Jefferson to Lydia R. Bailey, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
the 10. copies of Freneau’s poems which were forwarded to me thro the President of the US. were a considerable time getting to me, and owing to my other occupations they have remained longer unattended to than ought to have been. your letter of May 8. desired me to return them to you. as this must be thro’ Richmond , where there would be a probability of disposing of them, I have forwarded the...
27929Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the bitch which you were so good as to send to me by M r Madison,s manager some time a,go— the day after I received her, I went from this place to N. york , (by water) with 112 imported merinoes—purchased in Alexandria by a M r Fitch of N.Y. for speculation.— I have had no oppertunity to prove the merits of the bitch since my return from N.Y : will you be so good sir, as to inform...
27930Samuel & James Leitch to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
We are very much in Want of 8 & 10 d Wrought nails if you Can with Convenience Spare us a few Cw t of each it will much Oblige Y r P.S. If not convenient to furnish us with them will thank you to let us know the first Oppty RC ( MHi ); in James Leitch’s hand; addressed: “Tho s Jefferson Esq Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ: “Leitch Sam l & James.”
27931Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a letter from Col o Charles Lewis now of Kentucky expressing apprehensions that 3– or 4. old domestics which he holds from you on hire, and who have been with his children from their infancy may be called for by you, in which case the family would be in infinite distress and without any aid or means of subsistence, and requesting me to speak with you on the subject. being an...
27932Thomas Jefferson to William Prichard, 6 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A circumstance which shall be explained induces me to recall to your recollection an old acquaintance and customer while you lived in Philadelphia . I subscribed to mrs Lydia R. Baily of Philadelphia for 2. copies of Freneau’s poems which she was about to print. by some mistake, 10. copies were sent. they were addressed thro’ the President of the US. whose business probably prevented their...
27933To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
With much regret I perform the duty of laying before you for your consideration the sentence of a General Court martial on the case of Dennis Mahoney a private in the Marine Corps of the United States. I have taken the liberty of adding to the papers a memorandum of the Laws, which embrace the case of this unfortunate man. Most respectfully I am Sir yr. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP )....
27934To James Madison from James Taylor, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I think it my duty to inform you that a man by the name of Benja. W. Lad from Virginia and Genl. Duncan McArthur of this state has lately made a number of entrys & surveys on lands that have been sold out by the U:States West of the line run by Ludlow from what he supposed the head branch of the Little Miami to the head of the Sciota. It is beleived and I have no doubt but that Ludlow struck...
27935Annual Message to Congress, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Fellow Citizens of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives. The embarassments which have prevailed in our foreign relations, and so much employed the deliberations of Congress, make it a primary duty, in meeting you, to communicate whatever may have occurred, in that branch of our national affairs. The Act of the last Session of Congress “concerning the commercial intercourse between...
27936Thomas Jefferson to William Jarvis, 5 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Our newspapers recieved yesterday evening, gave me the first information of your arrival in Boston , & I lose no time in congratulating you on it. while occupied in the government, the everlasting pressure of business, which would not permit itself to be put off, rendered it impossible to maintain correspondencies which my warmest wishes would have led me to. I found it would be a sacrifice of...
27937To John Adams from Joseph Wheaton, 4 December 1810 (Adams Papers)
I am informed by Mr. Seaver member of Congress from Roxbury, that near your residence there is a respectable Manufactory of coach Lace & triming, and that they consign to various parts their articles of Manufactory for Sale—I am here in the Mercantile dry good line and am endeavouring to introduce all the articles of American Manufactory in my power—Coach Lace, & Coach triming I trust would be...
27938To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 4 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The situation of the arrears due on the Direct Tax and Internal Revenues, in the districts in which the Office of Supervisor has been continued, is exhibited in the enclosed Statement. The following arrangements are respectfully submitted, to take effect from and after the end of the present year, viz: 1. That the Offices of Acting Supervisor be abolished in the States of Massachusetts,...
27939To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 4 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have for some weeks designed to write you that I may ascertain the practicability of procuring a pair of Merinos, or a Ram only, & the price; and as I know that you delight even in the midst of political engagements to turn your mind from their perplexities, to the more pleasant ones of domestic economy and have the information of all the Gentlemen now at W of that kind: I presume to make...
27940Thomas Jefferson to William Partridge, 4 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not find myself competent to solve the question asked in your letter of Nov. 19 . that is whether a book on the subject of dying which shall be six years in coming out and cost 96. or say something more than 100.D. bound may probably meet with such adequate encouragement as that it may be safely undertaken. the price will certainly confine the purchases to such only as may propose to...
27941To James Madison from James Fenner, 3 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency on a subject of some importance to the Citizens of this State, as well as to others, and on which some diversity of opinion seems to exist. A few, very few, of the Republicans here, have recommended Mr. Robbins, of Newport, in this State, as Successor to the late Judge Cushing of the Supreme Court of the United States. I am told that he is...
27942Thomas Jefferson to James Ronaldson, 3 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the paper you were so kind as to inclose to me. the hint to the two belligerents of disarming each other of their auxiliaries, by opening asylums to them and giving them passages to this country, is certainly a good one. Bonaparte has mind enough to adopt it, but not the means. England again has the means but not mind enough. she would prefer losing an advantage over her enemy...
27943To James Madison from Zebulon Pike and Others, 2 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1810, Washington Cantonment. The undersigned officers have found Lt. Joel Lyon of the Third Infantry Regiment guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman and have sentenced him to be dismissed from the service. But they beg the indulgence of the president and recommend mercy in the belief that the prisoner “erred more from extreme youth, inexperience of mankind & want of...
27944Enclosure: James Mather’s List of Batture-Related Papers Sent to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A List of the Documents forwarded by mail the 30 th November to M r Tho s Jefferson, Ex President of the United States . 1. Livingston’s address to the People of the U.S. 2. 〃 Report of the case Jn o Gravier
27945From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 30 November 1810 (Adams Papers)
I have this Moment received your obliging Favour of the 20th. Yesterday the anniversary Festival, which We in New England call by the technical Term Thanksgiving, I heard from my Reverend Pastor, Mr Peter Whitney, an excellent Sermon upon Patriotism from Psalm 137. 5. 6. If I forget thee O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee let my tongue cleave to the...
27946Memorandum from William Eustis, [ca. 30 November] 1810 (Madison Papers)
The fortifications for the defence of our maritime frontier (on the plan laid down in 1808) are, with some exceptions (or generally) completed, and furnished with the necessary ordnance. Those for the defence of the city of N. York, with the completing & repairing works at other posts, as will appear by a statement from the War Dept. will require a further time and an additional appropriation....
27947To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 November 1810 (Madison Papers)
I enclose the substance of a financial paragraph, also a statement of the receipts & expenditures of the year ending 30th Septer. last and an estimate of those of this quarter. These will supply you with all the facts on which the paragraph is founded. In the paragraph for military schools, I would place in the most conspicuous point of view (when speaking of revision of existing law) the...
27948To James Madison from John Drayton, 30 November 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1810, Columbia. “I have the honor to enclose you, a copy of my first communication to the Legislature of this State, now in Session.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Enclosure not found, but a print impression on the verso of the RC suggests that it was a broadside.
27949Memorandum from Paul Hamilton, ca. 30 November 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 30 November 1810. Describes the instruction and students at French military academies, including those at Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole and La Flèche , the Imperial Polytechnical School, the Imperial School of Bridges and Causeways, the School of Mines, the School of Marine Engineers, the Imperial corps du génie , various artillery schools attached to garrisons or regiments, schools of navigation, and...
27950James Mather to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith to you sundry documents in the Case of the Batture , agreeably to a List enclosed . I have in vain endeavoured to procure several Copies of the printed Collection published by M r Livingston , and must express my regret for sending only one. I have applied to the Editor of the Telegraphe in order to be furnished with the N o 638 of Said paper, Containing