28901To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas S. Cavender, 6 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
after my kind respects to you Suffer me to trouble you once more with giting this pace of the old soldeir inserted in the Republican papers and to send on this Letter to Mr. Duane as I wish to promot your honour and the intrest of my Country Sir I remean your real freind RC ( MHi ); addressed: “To—Mr Thomas Jefferson Esquire President to The united States Feddreal City”; franked; postmarked...
28902To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas S. Cavender, 25 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I still continue Traveling and preaching the unitarian doctrine in opposition to the Trinitarian System and all other political and Ecclesiastical impositions whatever. In all my public Orations I conclude in favour of your just administration teaching my Countrymen the necessity of Continuing you as their president so long as you Conduct our government as well as you have done and Sir...
28903To Benjamin Franklin from Henry Cavendish, 4 August 1772 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania We have agreed to go to Purfleet on friday morning: we propose setting out a ½ an hour past 9; so that I suppose we shall be there about one at latest. I am sorry I could not send you notice sooner; but Dr. Watson was not able to fix on a day sooner. As I imagine friday is about the time you thought of coming to town, you perhaps might like to come back...
28904To Benjamin Franklin from Margaret Cavendish, 2 September 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Calais, September 2: Having had no answer to my two previous letters, I suspect you did not receive them. I implore the protection you promised me, so that I may be allowed by the Court to import my brother’s work to this country. Please answer me before I depart for England in a fortnight.> Better known to BF as Margaret Stewart. See XXIII , 302 n where...
28905To James Madison from William Cavenough, 10 February 1790 (Madison Papers)
Pardon the liberty I take in addressing myself to you, who I have not the Honor to be Known to. My presuming on this freedom, is as much from the severity of my present unhappy Situation, as from a persuasion, that you are a Gentleman of Humanity who can make allowances for improprieties, which are the Offspring of Necessity and real distress: The World sir has severely frown’d upon me, and...
28906To George Washington from Joseph Caverly, 12 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
I under stand that their are A Number of Ships of war to Be Built. I Should Be Glad if it would not Be to troblesom to you for you to Assist me In Arecting A Yard In this state and if you should not think me capelable of that Business I could Git A Recommendation from comedore Nickelson of New York to whome I have Rote on the Subject their is A Near Neighbour By Name Richard Spriggs that has A...
28907To James Madison from Richard Cavett, 26 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
You have before this heard the melancholy and distressing news of our a[r]my at Detroit, being sold, and surrendered to the British, an army that with a good commander as able to sweep canada to the walls of Quebec. I hope and trust that evry exertion will be made by you in order to organize another a[r]my immediately of sufficient strength to be sure of Vi[c]tory, it will at least now...
28908To Benjamin Franklin from Etienne Caÿrol, 7 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je suis trop delicat pour allér sur les brisées de qui que ce soit, et je n’eusse point pris la liberté de vous offrir mon ministére, si Mr. Coder par sa lettre du 16e juin dernier ne m’eüt marqué étre chargé de complettér avec Mr. dubourg l’équipèment de deux mille hommes, sur des modèles agréés, qui seroint finis par tout ce courant juillét, et que mon...
28909To James Madison from Caze & Richaud, 2 January 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Caze & Richaud. 2 January 1814, New York. “The Petition of James Caze and John Richaud of the City of New York, Trading under the firm of Caze & Richaud—Humbly Shewth, “That the Petitioners fitted out the valuable and fast sailing Schooner Viper D. Dithurbide commander, burthen 305 Tons, and sailed from New Port (RI) for a Port in north or south Carolina for the express purpose of...
28910To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 30 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor to hand you the check of Jas. L. McKenna Cashr. of Bank of Alexa. on Cashr. of bank of Columbia this date in my favor which I endorse to yours for $428.75 being for the followg. parcels of your Merino Wool 170 lb Full blood $1.25 $212.50 85 . ¾ do $1 — 85— 150 . ½ do .87½ 131.25 100 together $428.75 You will observe that the weights are the same as stated in...
28911To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 16 July 1818 (Madison Papers)
Your very obliging favor of 8th. instr. is received, in answer to which regret I have no correspondent in Portugal from whom to order the quarter cask of very good Port, & one of best quality dry Lisbon you wish to have. But if you will depend upon my procuring them for you here or ordering them when a good opportunity presents itself, have but little doubt of being able to succeed to your...
28912To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 4 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
On the arrival of the Schr. Fair American from Madeira, I immediately forwarded you Messrs. Murdoch Y. W. & Co.’s letter informing you of the shipment of your two pipes of Wine by that vessel. I have now the pleasure to inform you that it is landed stored & may be sent up at any time. Recollecting that on a former occasion you sent down a servant to take care of your wine on the way, which is...
28913To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 6 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
A. C. Cazenove has the honour of acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Madison’s note of the 30th. Ulto. with an inclosure for Madeira, which will go per brig Columbia expected to sail tomorrow, now detained for want of seamen; to inform him that an other vessel will sail from hence for that port in 8 or 10 days, & he will be happy in forwarding by her any letter Mr. Madison may be pleased to...
28914To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 17 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
As you have been good enough to favor me sometimes with orders for wine, I take the liberty to inform you in case you should want some Claret that I wish to dispose of Mr. Gallatin’s, the quality of which is good, & I will sell it lower than you can get it elsewhere. Being on that topic beg leave also to mention that I will sell 1 qr. Cask good Lisbon, a half qr. Cask good Malaga, loaf sugar &...
28915To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 25 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I improve the first moment that I can write after a trifling accident to one of my eyes, to answer your very obliging favor of 18th. instt. I have no more Lisbon Wine on hand, nor do I know of any as good in town at present, but if you wish it will make the best purchase I can, or order some from Baltimore or Philada. When inquiring for some have found some very superior Sicily Madeira @...
28916To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 18 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that, I am going to send a vessel to Madeira, & shall be happy to take charge of any thing you may wish to send there. Should you be disposed to favour me with an other order for some of Messrs. Murdoch’s wine, would be glad to be able to send it by this conveyance. I beg leave to annex an account of the charges on the pipe received, & am very respectfully Sir...
28917To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 19 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I am favour’d with your letter of this date inclosing your check for $63.22/100 amount of charges on your pipe of Madeira wine from Messrs. Murdoch. When your stock of that article will require being replenished, will thank you to inform me of it, if you are satisfied with that received. I am very respectfully Sir Your most obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Letter not found. On 9 Jan. 1811 Cazenove...
28918To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 7 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
Although I have not had the pleasure of writing you for several months respecting the order you sent me last year for a quarter cask Superior Lisbon Wine, & a quarter cask of Port, I have not lost sight of it, but last fall purchased from a gentleman of this town a quarter cask of very fine Lisbon (though not of the particular quality you wished to procure) @ $2 p Gn. Cask, with the view to...
28919To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 21 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your very obliging favor of 19th. instt. I am buying Merino Wool at the following rates Full blood 90 cents } For unwashed Wool, but good of each kind 15/16 80 ” ⅞ 70 ” ¾ 62 ” & am not at present purchasing any inferior to 3/4 blood. Them are the prices which Mr. Dupont is giving in his own neighborhood, & am informed that imported washed merino wool (prize goods) has...
28920To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 13 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 December 1811, Alexandria. States that he delivered JM’s wine “this day” to Thomas McGraw. Encloses an account of the charges on it as well as the cost of the “quarter cask of Lisbon,” for a total of $118.88, which JM can remit at his convenience. Advises that “an opportunity from hence for Madeira will offer in a few days” and offers to transmit any order JM wishes. Asks him to mention,...
28921Anthony Charles Cazenove to Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I improve the opportunity of Doctor Watkins to forward you a paper bundle I have just received for you from my friend M r J. J. Vanderkemp of Philadelphia & am very respectfully RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Dec. 1817 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( CLjC , 2002; photocopy in
28922To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 13 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
Expecting from day to day that you would send your messenger for your Wine, I have defer’d till now answering your obliging favor of 6th. instt, which has brought me your acceptance of Messrs. Murdoch Y, W. & Co’s. dft in my favor for your wine. As you have omitted to insert in the acceptance exchange 7 pCt. above par, I shall have to note it on the bill for the government of the Bank. I am...
28923To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 5 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I directed some days ago the skipper of a vessel bound to Fredericksburg to wait on you respecting the articles you have to send there, but he found you had just left Washington for Annapolis. If I can be of any further service in that respect, you will please command them. Annexed is a memorandum of the few expences paid on the articles already sent, as well as the charges of importation on...
28924To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 3 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Your very obliging favor of 1st. instt. is received, returning your acceptance of Messrs. Murdoch & Co’s. dft in my favor for £157.18. Stg for which am much obliged. Relative to your offer of payment prior to maturity I would beg leave to observe that the funds are not to be used till then, & if equally agreable to you, would prefer not receiving them till that period. The act. of expences of...
28925To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 17 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 December 1811, Alexandria. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 16 Dec. enclosing a check for $385.55, “which exactly balances Messrs. Murdochs & Co.’s. dft on you & the act. rendered you of charges on your pipe of wine & the qr. cask of Lisbon.” “Expecting when you accepted Messrs. Murdoch’s bill that your intention was to have paid it at Washington, I had it sent there for that purpose; but have...
28926To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 6 September 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of 22d. Ulto. containing an order for a pipe of Messrs Murdoch’s L. P. Madeira Wine which went forward per brig Louisa McNamara & expect the wine will come out in her. There is no doubt but these gentlemen’s wine improved by one or two years of our climate will prove of a very superior quality, & I hope merit your attention. I beg leave to express my hope...
28927Anthony Charles Cazenove to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favor’d in its time with your obliging note of 25 th Dec r for which I return my grateful acknowledgements. Having for some years been in the habit of importing the different qualities of Murdoch ’s fine Madeira Wine, some of which I generally keep on hand for sale, but generally upon the orders I receive from many gentlemen in various sections of the United States , I take the liberty...
28928To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 19 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1810, Alexandria. Acknowledges JM’s 15 June letter ordering a pipe of Messrs. Murdoch’s best wine, which with the enclosure for James Leander Cathcart will be forwarded to Madeira by a vessel sailing at the end of the week. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
28929To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 2 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1811, Alexandria. Informs JM that the pipe of wine he ordered has arrived on the brig Louisa McNamara . Encloses a draft from Murdoch, Yuille, Wardrop, & Company on JM and requests its return when accepted. Asks if JM wishes the wine to remain in store until he sends someone to take charge of it or if he wishes it sent “by the Georgetown or Washington packet which goes to the Navy...
28930To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 29 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 April 1812, Alexandria. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s remittance of $235.95 for a pipe of Lisbon wine. “I beg leave to enclose patterns of some Broad Cloths I have lately recd. from Messrs. Dupont Bauduy & Co. of Wilmington Delaware, which from their excellence cannot help pleasing any one, who takes the least interest in our infant manufactures. These patterns being small, shew the cloths...
28931To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 19 June 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1813, Alexandria. “I beg leave to hand you the annexed act. of the goods your Stewert bought for you, which an absence from home immediately after has prevented my sending sooner; but expect he gave in a memorandum of them, previous to his leaving your service.” RC and enclosure ( NN ). RC 1 p. Docketed by JM. The enclosure is a list of goods (1 p.), including wine, loaf sugar,...
28932To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 3 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
The pipe of Wine ordered by your favour of 2d. instt. would have been sent up by this days packet had Mr. Booth who generally goes in her & is a trusty man been in her this day. Should you send some one to take charge of it, it might go at any time, which might be the best way, as I understand Mr. Booth has not been down for some days; otherwise it shall be sent the first time he is down. I...
28933To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 19 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed are two bills of lading of your effets shipped on board the Schr. Nancy Walker for Fredericksburg. Having received no directions as to whom consign’d have taken the bills of lading to order & endorsed them in blanc, which requires your filling up the endorsment to the person to whom consign’d. I regret the hurry you have been subjected to, as Captn. Walker is now detained till...
28934To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 24 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1811, Alexandria. “Enclosed is Messrs. Murdoch Y. W. & Co.’s draft on you in my favor for £60. Stg for your last pipe of wine, the amount of which you have been good enough to remit me per your letter of 16th. instt. The vessel I have mentioned before will sail for Madeira, in case you should have any further commands to go by her.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p. Docketed by JM....
28935To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 12 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that Mess. Dupont Bauduy & Co. have authorised me to give the following prices for Merino Wool in the rough For full Blood $1.25 ⅞ do. 1.12½ ¾ do. 1. & ½ do. .87½ These Gentlemen observe that they except from these prices some flocks which have been imported of so indifferent a quality that the full blood is no better than the ordinary half blood, which half...
28936To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 28 July 1818 (Madison Papers)
I am favor’d with your letter of 23d. instt. & shall have particular pleasure in endeavouring to procure you a qr. cask of Port & one of Termo, to your satisfaction. It would be equally pleasing to me to see you command my services at all times when they can be acceptable & remain with highest regard very respectfully your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Letter not found.
28937To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 20 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your obliging favor of 13th. instt. has been duly recd. & will have the pleasure to ship you per first opportunity for Fredericksburg the qr. Cask Lisbon wine @ $2 p Gn. & a pipe @ $1.25 care of Mr. Stone. I had your letter being recd. 2 or 3 days sooner could have sent them immediately. I shall not forget your wish for a quarter Cask of Termo whenever an opportunity presents it self of...
28938To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 14 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 December 1811, Alexandria. “I have the honor to inform you that, to my great astonishment your messenger Ths. McGraw called on me this afternoon to inform me that owing to being disappointed by the Skipper of the packet, who promised him to go up yesterday afternoon, & again today,… he was still here. As it realy appears that the blame lays entirely with the packet man, who it seems has no...
28939To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 24 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1810, Alexandria. Informs JM of the arrival of the brig Columbia from Madeira with wine for JM and a draft to be paid to Messrs. Murdoch. Requests JM to accept and return the draft and to give him instructions for the delivery of the wine. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM.
28940To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 23 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
The Sloop Wm. & Henry, Captn. Crosby having offer’d for Fredericksburg since my respects of instt. I have shipped by her to Mr. Wm. S. Stone your pipe & quarter Cask of Lisbon Wine, amounting p bill annexed to $180.83. Your letter directing the shipment of this wine to Mr. Stone making no mention of that Gentleman’s Christian name, have been rather at a loss in that ⟨respect,?⟩ but am informed...
28941To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 31 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1812, Alexandria. “I expect in very few days to be able to send you the pipe of Lisbon wine you have been good enough to order. I have now on hand 1 pipe, 2 hhds & 1 qr. cask good market Madeira wine, which am authorised to sell @ $250. p pipe in order to close sales, such as have always sold for $300. Will you give me leave to send you a pipe, being actually a sacrifice? The quarter...
28942To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 31 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
The bearer of this Mr. Manuel Torres who has been particularly recommanded to me, having after considerable meditation & labor matured quite a new plan of taxes, which he believes to be well calculated to releave the United States from their pecuniary embarrassments, wishes to submit it to the consideration of Government. Knowing the favorable reception which every thing intended for the...
28943To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 18 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your favor of this date believe Messrs. Dupont Bauduy & Co. will make no purchases of Merino Wool in this neighborhood, at all events till the great question of peace or war is settled; having very large flocks themselves & I believe the article beginning to be pretty plenty to the northward, can be bought there on better terms than that bought here would stand them in. I expect...
28944To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 5 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your obliging favors of 20th. ulto. & 1st. instr. have both been recd, the former unfortunately immediately after the departure of the vessel with your Wine, so that the barrel of Vinegar will have to wait till the next opportunity, for which am on the look out; the latter enclosing your check in my favor for $180.83 for which am much obliged. Requesting you freely to command my services...
28945To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to wait on you with Messrs Murdoch Y. W. & Cos. letter of advise of the shipment of the two pipes of their fine Madeira Wine you have been good enough to favor me with an order for, & which is just arrived per Schr. Mary & Francis. Also with their draft on you for the same for £157.18—Stg. which you will please to accept exchange @ 19 pCt. premium being the current rate & return to...
28946To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 18 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to advise you having shipped your bll of Vinegar to Mr. Wm. Stone of Fredericksburg, which from its price & quality joined expect you will be pleased with it. At foot is bill of its cost. With highest regard Your most obedt. Serv RC ( DLC ). Account clipped from document.
28947To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 17 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
Your obliging favor of 14th. instt. has brought me your check for $268.65 in full for charges on your 2 pipes of Wine, for which please accept my thanks. I can hear as yet of no vessel for Fredericksburg, but would not the Steamboat take charge of goods for Potomac Creek from whence they might be waggon’d across? As soon as I hear of a direct conveyance will not fail to inform you of it, &...
28948Théophile Cazenove to Egbert Benson and Alexander Hamilton, 29 May 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Philadelphia, May 29, 1797. “The enclosed extract of a Letter lately received from General Schuyler will create much uneasiness amongst the Dutch proprietors who have obtained the faculty to hold their Lands in the state of New York ’till the 11th. April 1803. A Law passed in the last Session extends that faculty ’till 1816. provided the Dutch Proprietors shall interest themselves as...
28949To Thomas Jefferson from Théophile Cazenove, 5 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
New York, 5 Oct. 1792. He transmits a letter to the President from Mr. Alta which he received from Messrs. Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, who assure him that Alta is highly esteemed in Holland for his agricultural knowledge. RC ( DLC ); 1 p.; in French; at foot of text: “Philadelphie Monsieur Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Oct. 1792 and so recorded in SJL . Eelko Alta was a defrocked...
28950To James Madison from Theophile Cazenove, 2 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1805, Paris. Takes the liberty of introducing to JM the bearer, Maximilian Godefroy, a man of merit and honor, who will inform JM of the object of his visit to the United States. If Jefferson remembers Cazenove, asks that JM ask the president’s protection for Godefroy. Hopes JM will excuse him for thus recalling himself to JM’s memory. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; in French; docketed by JM....