41451From Thomas Jefferson to John Hamilton Moore, 4 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved the new charts of the US. & of the West Indies which you have been so kind as to send me. the labors which tend to render navigation secure, to promote the intercourse & commerce of nations, & to save the lives of the numberless individuals who are committed to the perils of the ocean, cannot but be approved by the friends of humanity. the particular charts in question are...
41452From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 4 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your favor covering some papers from Genl. Wilkinson. I have repented but of one appointment there, that of Lucas, whose temper I see overrules every good quality & every qualification he has. not a single fact has appeared which occasions me to doubt that I could have made a fitter appointment than Genl. Wilkinson. one qualm of principle I acknowledge I do feel, I mean the union of...
41453From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 4 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Being near my departure for Monticello I leave here with orders to forward them to you by the first vessel, a box containing the minerals from Capt. Lewis which were the subject of a former letter, & another containing an instrument called a Bathometer sent to me by it’s inventor. believing it cannot be otherwise so well disposed of, I beg leave to deposit it with the Philosophical society...
41454From James Madison to DeWitt Clinton, [3] May 1806 (Madison Papers)
The memorial addressed to the President by the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of New York on the 28th. April has been duly received, as has your letter of the 26th. to the Department of State, enclosing the depositions of Jesse Pierce and Hezekiah Pratt. The Melancholy incident which has excited so much sympathy, has not failed to mingle itself with the indignation felt by the President at...
41455From James Madison to Richard Cutts, [3 May 1806] (Madison Papers)
I have letters from Monroe of the 11th. of March ⟨He⟩ had conversed with Fox & Gray at some length, and found both not only w⟨el⟩l disposed; but avowing opinions which flattered his hopes of an adjustment of the most difficult points. Still nothing was avowed as th⟨e⟩ decision of the Cabinet. On the whole our prospect ⟨in⟩ that quarter ⟨i⟩s not unfavorable. You can’t expect me to dwell long on...
41456To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 3 May 1806 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed papers will inform you of ⟨cer⟩tain events which have taken place here relativ⟨e⟩ to the British Vessels of war off this port. There is reason to believe that supplies of provision intended for them were intercepted and brought back to this City after the murder of Pierce— and that a Pilot Boat went out of the port to recapture a Ship said to have been taken in our waters, and...
41457To James Madison from Samuel F. Bradford, 3 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel F. Bradford. 3 May 1806, Philadelphia. “Some days since, I sent you a book, entitled the ‘ Cabinet of St Cloud ’; but, thro’ hurry of business, neglected to write you on the subject. “This work is supposed to be written by the author of the ‘ Memoirs of Tallerand ,’ ‘ Revolutionary Plutarch ’ &ccc and, like them, no doubt, contains many gross misrepresentations and shameful...
41458To James Madison from William Jarvis, 3 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 3 May 1806, Lisbon. “Nothing material having occured since the date of the foregoing that I conceived there was a possibility of giving the first advice of, & presuming that a Gentleman who has so much important public business on hand would readily excuse the writing for form sake or an omission of three or four we⟨eks⟩ when I had nothing interesting to communicate, is...
41459From Thomas Jefferson to Friederich Johann Jacobsen, 3 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns to M. Jacobsen his thanks for his Essay on the principles of the English and French Prize courts respecting neutral commerce. unacquainted with the language in which it is written, he has deposited it in the office of the Secretary of State, where it may on proper occasions render that service to the cause of neutrals which it’s estimable author has endeavored to promote....
41460Proclamation re Henry Whitby, 3 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas satisfactory information has been recieved that Henry Whitby commanding a British armed vessel called the Leander, did, on the 25th. day of the month of April last past, within the waters & jurisdiction of the US. and near to the entrance of the harbor of NewYork by a cannon shot fired from the sd vessel Leander, commit a murder on the body of John Pearce a citizen of the US. then...
41461From Thomas Jefferson to A. Van Stipriaan Lúïsçiús, 3 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved the treatise describing the very ingenious Bathometer for sounding the depths of the sea, which you were so kind as to send me, and with it a model of the instrument itself. I pray you, Sir, to accept my thanks for this mark of your attention. our Nation, as a publick body, being at present engaged in no pursuit where the use of this ingenious machine could be employed, I have...
41462From Thomas Jefferson to Martinus Van Marum, 3 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter informing me that the Batavian society of sciences had done me the honor of naming me one of their members, and with it the Diploma signed by their President & Secretary. permit me through you, Sir, to return to the Society my acknoledgements for the honor they have been pleased to confer on me, & to express the pleasure I feel on being associated with them. nothing...
41463To James Madison from Samuel Latham Mitchill, 2 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Latham Mitchill. 2 May 1806, New York. “We have just succeeded in carrying the republican Election after a tremendous opposition made by the federalists and their allies. Our majority for Members of Assembly & Representatives in Congress is upwards of six hundred. “Now we have thus far succeeded against all the virulent machinations of our opponents, I have to request, in the...
41464To James Madison from Samuel Peters, 2 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Peters. 2 May 1806, “At Mrs. Kearneys, Washington.” “I have An Apology to lay before you for not waiting on you Since my arrival in this Capitol—from London—With Some introductory Letters to you, the President, Mr. Gallatin & Mr Granger, from mr Monroe & Genl. Lyman were to be Sent last August to me at No. 315 Pearl Street, in Newyork, & others to the Secretary of State, or to...
41465From Thomas Jefferson to Morgan Lewis, 2 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 9. came to hand in due time, but it was not in my power to answer your enquiries as to the defence contemplated for the city of New York, until Congress should come to a decision on that subject, nor was that done till the close of the session. the means placed within our power by the laws are of 3. kinds 1. landbatteries 2. moveable artillery. 3. gunboats. As to the first...
41466To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis O’Brien, Jr., 2 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with the most heartfelt grief that I have to acquaint you with the very untimely decease of my most worthy, & ever lamented Father Mr. Lewis Meagher O’Brien, Consul for the United States of America at Santander, he expired at Madrid on the 24th. Ulto. leaving behind him a Widow & many children to bewail his irreparable loss. My being the eldest Son, of proper age, and possessing all...
41467From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 1 May 1806 (Adams Papers)
Untill this day, I have been from the moment when I left you, in such continual motion that I have not had a moment of leisure to perform the promise I made, of writing to you on my way home—We had a rainy day from Washington to Baltimore, where I parted with Messrs: Tracy and Dana, on the moment of our arrival—Mr: McHenry having taken them both to his House—They were to come on two days...
41468From James Madison to George W. Erving, 1 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To George W. Erving. 1 May 1806, Department of State. “I have received your No 4 dated on 21st. January, with a private letter of the same date, and also your letter of the 21st. February. Messrs. Armstrong and Bowdoin being charged with a special Mission respecting our controversies with Spain, it is more essential than ever that the forbearance so strictly enjoined in my last letter, to...
41469From James Madison to Robert Patterson, 1 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Robert Patterson. 1 May 1806, Department of State. “In consequence of a representation from the Directors of the Bank of the United States, that considerable purchases have been made of dollars coined at the Mint for the purpose of exporting them, and as it is probable further purchases and exportations will be made, the President directs that all the silver to be coined at the Mint shall...
41470To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 1 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Anthony Merry. 1 May 1806, Washington. “Mr Merry presents his Respects to Mr Madison, and will, if his Health will permit, have the Pleasure of waiting on Mr Madison at the office of State to-morrow (Friday) at Eleven oClock.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Great Britain, vol. 3). 1 p.
41471To Thomas Jefferson from Ambrose Bayley, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
itak the liberty to send a sekond letter to you on the subject of perpetual motion imost heartyly disere youre patronage under which I have no doubt of showing to the world the long sought object of longitud to my countrys head isubmit the trial of my plan which if it does not suckseed iwill forfeit my darling liberty it shall not be the only advantage arriseing from your care. the missisippi...
41472To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
After reflecting on that liberality which it is generally stated, often leads your excellency to encourage the honest endeavours of young men, and after adverting to the letter you honored me with on the 28th of last october in which you express a “ friendly disposition to aid me by any suitable appointment that might occur ” I cannot avoid believing that you will readily pardon me for again...
41473To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Harrison, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I should not so soon again have troubled your Excellency, were it not for some malignant aspersions my Character has received from some quarters, since I arrived in this City— That I am a Spy under the Influence of the British Cabinet —and my appearing here as Agent for Carvers Heirs, is only a specious Glose.—That the Revd. Dr. Peters is in Collusion with me and for this end he left England,...
41474To Thomas Jefferson from Faminy de la Jutais, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Le petit ouvrage que j’ay l’honneur de présenter à Votre Excellence, contient des notions nouvelles sur l’art nouricier de l’Agriculture, dont, malgré les soins importuns qui pèsent sur V/Exce. comme Chef de l’Etat, elle daigne en toutes circonstances se montrer l’ami le plus zélé. Il contient entr’autres, un moyen d’augmenter considerablement les productions de la terre, découvert par un...
41475To Thomas Jefferson from Charles L. Lewis, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I left Albemarle, I was not apprised of the expence attending a military dress &c, nor did I expect to have been detained here until monday next, it being the day appointed to sail, by the Capt of the vessel in which I shall go to N. Orleans, which will make the fourteenth day since my arrival at this place. I must therefore Sir reluctantly ask of you the loan of $30 until you get to...
41476Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
May 1. present the 4. heads of departmts. a letter from the Mayor of N.Y. complaing. of the murder lately committed, & the trespasses by the Leander, Cambrian & Driver, & asking for a naval force. also the deposns of Pierce & . it was considd. that the laws had made an establishmt of 900 men for the navy in peace, with power to employ them in any vessels we thought proper; that these might...
41477To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Peters, 1 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Last February I took the Liberty of addressing a Letter to your Excellency, pointing out my Family Connections & Hopes of future usefulness to the united States under your Patronage, and, I also promised myself the Honor of a personel Interview with you on my arrival in this Capitol— This Honor I have denied myself hitherto, because I have not received Letters from Mr. Monroe, and Genl. Wm....
41478From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 30 April 1806 (Adams Papers)
I have always believed that the Afra Avis, was the Guinea Hen, but have lately heard it was the Turkey. You say “Alass poor Europe” – I say “ alass poor human nature.” I am as weary, as my friend the Abby Raynall, with contemplating the Stupidity of one part of Man kind and the Villany of the other: but I cannot say with him, if they are never to be wiser and better may they be annihilated....
41479Notes on Warships, [ca. 30 April 1806] (Madison Papers)
Treaty privileges of Ships of war in foreign ports Chalmers p. 23–4–5 Vol. I. 37–8 51–2 67 71–2 92–3–4 147. 271–2–3 Vol II. 15 39 278 302 319 338—the 2 Sicilies same as Spain 353. 40 hours instead of 24. for G.B. in ports of Morocco 382
41480From James Madison to Joel Barlow, 30 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Joel Barlow. 30 April 1806, Department of State. “Mr. Madison’s compliments to Mr. Barlow. The Treasury is the proper Department to decide on his claim for exemption from duties; but it would seem from the letter to Mr. Pinckney of which a copy is enclosed, that there is scarcely any room to hope for a decision in Mr. B.’s favor, further than a liberal construction of the words of the...