28651To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of recieving your Letters of the 17th. Last June and 26th. Last August; this Last came the First to me. That of the 17th. June advising me that the President of the United States has honoured me with the appointment of Vice-Consul for United States of America in this Port of Marseilles, reached my hands very little Time since. The Commission Inclosed in it, Wilm. Short Esqr....
28652To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 14 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1804, Marseilles. “I have the honor of Confirming you my Respects of the 7th. and 22d. last May, inclosing you the List of the American Merchant Vessels entered into my District & Cleared from the 1st. July to the 31st. december last. “I Remit you here inclosed Duplicates [not found]: No. 1. An Account of the distressed Seamen Supplied by me between the 14th. July and 31st. December...
28653To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 27 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1804, Marseilles. “Since writing you the inclosed of this day, I have received the enclosed Dispatch from Mr. Geo: Davis, at Tunis for you; it reached me by a Danish Fregate of War, which is anchored in this road to perform quarantine and repair her Riggins and Sails. “By that same opportunity, one of my friends has received a Letter from Mr. Beaussier, the french Chargé D’Affairs at...
28654To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 2 August 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Since Long time I am deprived of your agreable favors, however I had the honor of paying you my respects in 3 Letters Since the Midle of april, perhaps they were or intercepted or miscarried, as one that I wrotte to my Brother in Law at versailles. I had the Pleasure of Seeing yesterday M. Morgan an English Gentleman related to Dr. Price, who said to me he Left your Excellency (since the...
28655To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 27 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Here inclosed is Copies of my letters of the 28th., January & 2d. February last—On the 22d. Do. at the Request of Captn. William Hazard I took the Liberty of addressing you my letter of introduction in his favor, which I have the honor of confirming you. I have shipped on the ship Louisiana Captn. John C. Brevoor Master of Philada. ready to sail for Philadelphia one Bundle containing two round...
28656To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Sr., 30 June 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 30 June 1787. Hopes this letter will find TJ at Paris, pleased with his journey; “the Season is now too far advanced to travel, but nothing is difficult when Inspired as you are, by the desire to render the result of your observations usefull to your Country”. The ship, Minerva , Captain Dill, arrived on 14 June with a cargo of tobacco and Carolina rice. It was with great...
28657To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 23 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 23 May 1791. Hopes olive trees shipped on Marie Antoinette , Capt. Joseph Barret, will suffer “nothing else than a retardment”; if trees are damaged, he will replace them. Encloses O’Bryen and Stephens’ letter of 25 March to the “Society of Philantropy.” He has thanked Parret and de Kersey, who have spoken very warmly on the subject and have charged him to urge that a nation “who...
28658To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Invoice of one Chest Containing Mustard & Vinegar de Maille & Aclocque of Paris, Shipped for account—and risk of Thomas Jefferson Esquire President of the United States, on the American Ship Franklin of Newlondon, Captn. Robert N. Avery, bound for Newyork to be Consigned to the Collector of the Customs there & be forwarded by him to the president at Washington, being for his Table’s use. TJ 1...
28659To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 22 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 September 1804, Marseilles. “I have duly received your two favors (private[)] of the 9th. June last, I have taken a due note of the sundry Articles you desired from me, for your use which I shall not fail to procure you of the best qualities, as we are coming in the best season for it; we have here but seldom American Vessel bound to Cheasapeak, but more frequent opportunities for Boston,...
28660To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 26 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Since long time deprived of the honor of your favours. Perhaps your Excellency will be advised before this reaches you, that the algerians, have captured and Condemned sundry of our vessels, on bad pretexts that our Pass are too large or too small, that amongst our crew we have some sellers, of nations in warr with them, that some of those nations are interested in our vessels, all those...
28661To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 2 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my Respect of the 9th. august last;—not having had Since any american vessels in this port bound for the U. States I have directed Messrs. Jourdan & Fils of Tain to Send one Hundred bottles Virgin white wine hermitage to Wm. Lee Esqr. our Consul at Bordeaux to be forwarded by him to you, by the first vessell bound for U. States & be consigned to the Collector...
28662To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 14 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
on Receipt of your Respected & allways well come favor of the 29th. last June, (the 18th. Sepbr. ulto.) I sent an abstract of your Paragraph to Messrs. Jourdan & fils of Tain, relative to their Last Supply of wine, with my candid & Friendly Reproachs, & to the exact quality you Desire;— I beg your Refference to their answer here Inclosed, of the 1st. Inst. by which you will observe that this...
28663To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 28 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By my letter of the 5th November last, I had the Honor to inclose you the invoice of the greatest Part of the sundry articles you ordered me. This is to remit you here inclosed the Bill of lading & Invoice of a Chest Mustard & vinegar of Maille which I have shipped on the Ship Franklin Robt N. Avery Master Bound for New York, to be Consigned to the Collector & be forward’d to you amounting to...
28664To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 3 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Cathalan presents their respects to his excelency Ths. Jefferson Esqr. and wait on him to take leave and his orders for Marseilles he has after great deal of Pains Sold his two Cargoes of Tobacco lately arived at 34. the Virginia and 31 the Maryland, payable 3 Months after delivery at Cette. Mr. Cathns. will leave this place next friday evening, or Saturday before dinner. RC ( DLC );...
28665To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 17 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The Estate of the Purchases of Tobacco is ready. I had it in my hands this morning for a moment, and has been Brought to the Commity of the Farmers, where they have sent it I believe to the Minister; it is inside exactly as you desire, but you will observe that it begins, the 1st. of January 1786 and the treaty of Berni is of the 24th. May. You will observe also, of the larger parcels bought...
28666To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 2 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to beg your Reference to my last Respects of the 10th. March last, whereof here inclosed a Copy. I Remit you here inclosed the State of the American Vessels Entered into this port, with the State of These Cleared from this port, from the 1st. January last to the 30th. June ulto. The last Vessels are sailing under the protection of his Sweed Majesty’s freegate, Camilla, down...
28667To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 12 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency will excuse me, if I have a too long time postponed of reppling to your most esteemed lines; I know I am in fault and will not make any appology. I still hoped it would be possible to venture some olive trees to America this Season, but the cold returning again in february, which has continued to Ice, till the last weeck, we apprehend they are allmost killed, which will be a...
28668To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 5 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
In pursuance of your order, thro’ Mr. Julius Oliver, of the 8th. last January, which he transmitted to me from Bordeaux (where he is Still detained Since his arrival there from Philadelphia) I have the honor of remiting you here inclosed Bill of lading for the hermitage Wines and other provisions you desired from me to procure you —which I have Shipped on the American built & Registered...
28669To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 21 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of addressing you on the 5th. last August & 14th. ulto. This, under Cover of William Lee Esqre: our Consul at Bordeaux, is to remit you here inclosed a Copy of a Letter I Just receive from our Consul at Naples dated the 9th: inst. begging your Reference to its unexpected Contents. I have already advised the american Masters & Citizens of the U. States in my District & am...
28670To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 14 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Being Just informed by Consul Wm. Lee that the American Ship Charlestown Packet is to Sail from Bordeaux on the 20th. inst., I have only time to have the honor of handin g you here inclosed a Copy of part of my Correspondan ce with the Commry. of the french Navy in this Port & with H. E. Genl. Armstrong M. Pry. & D. B. Warden Esqre., Consu l of the U. States at Paris, relative 1o. to the Two...
28671To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 17 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am since a too long time indebted with the Letter your Excelency honoured me the 13th. last august; if I have not answered you sooner, it has been more for want of Material objects worth of your attention than by neglect. The New Constitution established in the United States of America is indeed a very happy event, it will render the Commonwealth, not only reputable but powerfull in very...
28672To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 12 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my last respects of the 6th. inst. and hope of the inclosures from me, handing you at t he Same time dispatches from Wm. Eaton Esqr. Consul of the U. Sts. at Tunis. That Packett will reach you Thro’ William Lee Esqr. our agent at Bordeaux as well as This one inclosing you three Packetts of dispatches from James Lear. Cathcart Esq for you and a letter for...
28673To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 8 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
By my Respects (Private) of the 22d. Septer. and 21st. octob last I acknowledged you receipt of your esteemed Letter (Private) of the 9th. last June, and in pursuance of your orders therein Contained I have Shipped, on the American Ship New-Orleans of Philadia. William Butler Master, bound from This port to Norfolk in Virginia, to be Consigned there to the Collector of the Customs, as per bill...
28674To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 4 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 4 Sep. 1791 .Acknowledges receipt of TJ’s letter of 13 May and its pleasing account of American affairs.-He hopes that France will soon enjoy internal tranquillity. “Matters are now at a critical Period. The constitution will be presented very soon to the King. He must be rendered at a full Liberty to accept it Legaly. It appears that the rational of the Nal. Assy. and of the...
28675To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 28 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received in due time the two Letters you favoured me with, the 31th. May and 22 June Past, inclosing a Copy of the resolution made by the Farmers General on the Subject of Tobacco and a copy of the treaty between them and Mr. Morris for a large quantity of that commodity. I have communicated those Pieces to the Marchants interested in the American trade and to the Person appointed here...
28676To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 December 1803, Marseilles. Last wrote on 7 Oct. 1803 by the Ulysses of Salem, forwarding JM a dispatch “from our Consul at tunis.” On 18 Dec. received from Thomas Appleton at Leghorn a letter from Preble. Transmits a copy. Has given official notice “to the Prefect of this Department, who is the president of the Chambre du Commerce of Marseilles, to the prefect Maritim at Toulon, to the...
28677To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 20 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 20 July 1792. He is deprived of letters from TJ, but encloses a certified account of American vessels arriving at the ports in his district for the first six months of 1792. He will conform to the consular act as soon as he receives it from Fenwick. The King of Sweden has made peace with Algiers for a large sum in ready money and annual tribute. It is his hope that TJ will soon be...
28678To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 12 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1802, Marseilles. Mentions that this dispatch will be sent to JM via William Lee at Bordeaux as was his last of 6 Sept. Transmits three packets of dispatches from James Leander Cathcart for JM and a letter to Messrs. Sammert and Brown, which Cathcart in a letter of 3 Sept. asked Cathalan to forward “to Some port of the Atlantic ocean … to prevent the possibility of their falling...
28679To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 5 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my Respects of the 2d. & 7th. August last–this is to inclose you the Invoice of the greatest part of the articles you ordered me to Send you annually, by your Kind favor of the 28th. last april amounting to F. 2021 which I have passed on your Debt. and Shipped in the american built Schooner three Friends of Baltimore; Edward Harvey Master as per Bill of...
28680To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 8 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me of embracing this opportunity of Forwarding dispatches from tripoly & Tunis, to the Secretary of State, to present you my best Respects and Sincere Congratulations, on your Election to the Presidency of the united states of america, assuring you, Sir, that my old Father, Mother and family as well as I, are much rejoiced Since we have heard that very Important and agreable event, tho’...
28681To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 24 August 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of Confirming you my Last Letters; Since four others Mens have experienced The Same Fate, as the 6 Mentionned to you in my Last; but now we have all reason to expect that those dreadfull Scenes will not be renewed, Sûspected People will be Judged by Law. I Inclose here a Deliberation Resolved by the Section No. 13. of this Town, which is Composed of the most uneasy People,...
28682To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 21 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 October 1804, Marseilles. “I have the honor of Confirming you my last Respects of the 22d. Septer. last, & of the Inclosures therein; I have only time, by this mail for Bordx. to beg your refference to the here annexed Copy of a letter I Received from J. Barnes Esqre. about the 3d. Attack against Tripoly. “I am informed the Gazette of Genoa has published Such Repport, adding that the...
28683To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 8 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 December 1804, Marseilles. Last wrote on 22 Sept. and 21 Oct. “I embrace this opportunity of an American Vessel bound from this port to Norfolk, Virginia, to forward you here inclosed a Packet I have received from tunis, to your address. “I will also inform you, that, tho’ the yellow Fever has raged with Severity in Sundry ports of Spain, at Gibraltar, and at Leghorn, by the good and Severe...
28684To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 11 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 11 Mch. 1792 . Since he last wrote on 4 Sep., he has received no letters from TJ.—The laws of the U.S. for the consulate came from William Short, and he hopes the pending consular bill will be sent soon.—A copy of this letter will go by way of Short and Gouverneur Morris whose ministerial appointments have been announced in the newspapers. The present copy goes by way of the Louisa...
28685To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 11 June 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 11 June 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s favor of 20 May; exactly as requested, he has forwarded to Logie under blank cover TJ’s letter to O’Bryen. He now encloses one from Morocco. Has arranged with Bernard to pay copyist 60₶ for doing the meteorological data. Sir John Lambert advised him that TJ had paid £272₶—5s. on Cathalan’s account. Will procure plants of best species of olive trees...
28686To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 4 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Confirming you the Letter of my Chancelor Juls. Oliver of the 28th. Ulto., whereof here annexed is a Copy; I have the honor of Inclosing you the Statement of the American Mercht. Vessels entered in the Port of Marseilles from the 1st. July to the 31st. December last 1807, in all 44, Vessels, of Such vessels Cleared from that Port during that Period ..... in all 34. The five vessels & Cargoes...
28687Enclosure: Printed Circular, 1 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the misfortune of loosing my Father 88 years of age! he was a zealous friend to the American cause, for in the year 1775, being Agent of the Secret Committee of Congress, he determined the court of France to aid the Americans in their glorious contest against Great Britain; it is owing to his services, that I had the honor of being appointed American Consul in Marseilles in 1790, and am...
28688To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg Leave to allow me to address you my warmest & most Sincere Congratulations on your Réelection to the Eminent Charge of President of the United States of America; it was indeed a Reward dûe to your Long, Continued past Services, in the Sundry Stations, Which So honorably you had filled during so many years, with no other Ambition, than the Prosperity and Wellfare of the United States, &...
28689To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 13 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Stephen Cathalan Jr. 13 May 1806, Marseille. “Mr. Julius oliver whom I took the Liberty of Introducing you, who has been very unfortunate by the unjust Prise & Condemnation of his Brig Jefferson at halifax, has Sent me your note [not found] from Bordeaux, where he is Still detained, by which you wish from me a fresh Supply of wine and other provisions which I will not fail to Execute as...
28690To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 1 May 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 1 May 1792 . He forwarded with his letter of 16 [i.e., 15] Apr. a letter to him from Capt. O’Bryen and two petitions of American prisoners at Algiers. He encloses another letter from O’Bryen of 9 Jan. received only 5 days ago.—The present dey appears more inclined to treat with the U.S. than the last, and it would be advantageous to American trade if a peace with Algiers could be...
28691To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 27 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my letter of the 10th. november last, I had the honor of inclosing you the Statement of the American vessels entered into this Port from the 1st. January 1806. to and included the 30th. June last, also the statement of the vessels sailed from this Port during that Period; I now remit you here inclosed the statemt of the fifty five vessels arrived here from the 1st. July 1806. to & included...
28692To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 1 January 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 1 Jan. 1789 . Has received TJ’s favor of 25 [Nov.] and has not loaded plants on vessel bound for Boston. Weather so cold he dares not send them to Bordeaux for fear they would be destroyed on canal, which is probably frozen. “We are covered with snow and Ice, and no Body [h]as seen yet such cold weather here; we fear that all the olive trees have greatly suffered in the Country if...
28693To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 15 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 15 Apr. 1788 . Forwards a letter just received for TJ from Giuseppe Chiappe; will be glad to transmit any letters TJ may wish to send to Chiappe. Hopes TJ has received through John Turnbull the meteorological observations of Marseilles; would like to know what he should pay the copyist. The farmers-general have purchased a cargo of Virginia tobacco at Sète at 34.₶ 15s and have...
28694[To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 22 November 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Marseilles, 22 Nov. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 30 Nov. 1786. Not found.]
28695To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 30 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Stephen Cathalan Jr. 30 July 1805, Marseilles. “I embrace the opportunity of Mr. Julius Oliver of Philadelphia who is ready to Sail on his Brig Jefferson for that port, to Congratulate you on the Peace which has been Signed between the United States and the Bashaw of Tripoly on the 3d. June last, which by the reports is an honorable and advantageous one, and produces the best effects...
28696To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 3 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of paying you my respects on the 27th. July ulto. under Cover of Js. Madison Esqre. Secy. of State, to whom I forwarded a dispatch from Tunis & transmitted the intelligences I had just collected from Tripoly. The Brother of Mr. Beaussier at Tripoly having yesterday waited on me, left me the originals of the herein inclosed Copies for my perusal, according to his directions, & I...
28697To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 10 November 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Stephen Cathalan Jr. 10 November 1806, Marseilles. “I had the honor of inclosing you, in my Letter of the 13th. May last, the List of the American Seamen discharged and released in This District, Closed on the 31st. December 1804, by a balance in favor of the Treasury of the United States ⅌ Ds. 27.5. “with Such a list Closed on the 31st. December 1805. “balanced in favor...
28698To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 11 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
James Madison Esqr. Secretary of State, will I hope have been my kind Interpretor near you with my Letter to him of the 29th. Septber. last to Present you my respectfull thanks and deep sense of ever lasting Gratitude, as well as these of my whole family for the favor you have been so Good as to Confer on me in having Confirmed me in the honorable office I held since the year 1790, under the...
28699To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 27 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1804, Marseilles. “My last respects are dated the 14th. June ulto. Since, I have forwarded a packet from the united States Consulate at Tunis, to your address, under Cover of Willm. Lee Esqr. at Bordeaux. “I have the honor of remitting you herein inclosed, the lists of the American Merchant Vessells entered into the ports of my District and Cleared from the 1st. January of the Present...
28700To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 24 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of advising you, that I have this day valued on you in my Bill of Exchange for $87.10 cts. Say Eighty Seven Dollars & ten Cents unto Mr. William Hazard, or order payable at Sight, at the Exchange of F5. 35/100 ⅌ Dollar making Francs — F.466. being the amount of the Sundry Provisions I sent you, by your order per the Ship Fabius Captn. Andrew Cole, bound for Philadelphia as per...