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...
41481To James Madison from William Hull, 30 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 30 April 1806, Albany. “I have been waiting several days for the Arival of a Vessel here from Boston, which has my effects on board, & has been detained by contrary winds. The wind is now fair, and she is every moment expected. I shall then proceed on my Journey. “I cannot express to you how much I regret, that the Senate have not concurred, in passing the Laws respecting...
41482To James Madison from William Riggin, 30 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Riggin. 30 April 1806, Trieste. “I had this honor on the 6th February. “The French garrison finally evacuated this place a few days after the time stipulated by the Treaty of Presburg and we returned under the Austrian Government. “The Austrians on their part evacuated Istria, Dalmatia & the ex Venetian Territory, the greatest part of this has been taken possession of by the...
41483From Thomas Jefferson to Giovanni Fabbroni, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is now some time since I recieved through the channel of mr Appleton, our Consul at Leghorn, your letter of May 15. and your book Dei provvedimenti Annonarj for which I pray you to accept my thanks. the subject of the latter is among the most interesting to man; it is luminously treated, & cannot fail to have effect when the state of the world shall leave legislators the necessary leisure...
41484To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Principio dal trascrivere il P.S., che aggiunsi alla Duplicita della precedente mia dei 20 Marzo, contenente 322 barb. come pure delle 32 nè della cassa 23 delle quali di Sne., che partire da L. il 18 Marzo 1805 sullo Schooner Dolphin, Capn. Williams e raccomandata al’Collettore del Porto. “Avendo inteso dal Console &c., Le cause che fanno desidèrar di mu tar’aria ⅌ Filadelfia aumentano...
41485To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard McMahon, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your friendly note, and likewise the seeds you were so good as to send me by Mr. Duane, for which I am extremely obliged to you, and my best endeavours shall be exerted to render these, as well as any other kinds that you will please to favour me with in future, useful to the country. It gives me much pleasure to have it in my power to send you a few roots of...
41486From Thomas Jefferson to Lot Merkel, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Dec. 19. came to me in due time, but the pressure of business during the session of Congress put it out of my power to acknowlege the reciept of it. it contains instructive details for which I thank you. the acquisition of Louisiana has opened a most extensive field for commerce in furs & peltries to the citizens of the US. and it is much our desire to exclude from it all...
41487To Thomas Jefferson from John Minchin, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Received the thirtieth April 1806 from his Excellency the President of the United States six dollars in full for one pair of slippers and one do. Shoes. $6. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
41488Matters to be Discussed With Heads of Departments, 30 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Consultation Detachmt militia brig to cruize on coast. treaty with Gr. Br. force in Medn. remove Swartwout blockade of N.Y. murder of Pierce by Leander Secy. State Govr. Harrison’s commn. May 12. Consul Tunis. Burwell. Griffiths. Govr. Louisa. }
41489To James Madison from James Monroe, 29 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive your letter of the 11th. ulto. on the 25. by Mr. Prentis. I find by it that the measure of a special mission to this country was likely to be adopted, on the subject of our affrs. depending with it. Should that have been the case I beg you to be assured that I will do every thing in my power to give it effect. It is certainly my desire to get home as soon as I can...
41490From James Madison to William Lyman, 29 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To William Lyman. 29 April 1806, Department of State. “Observing by the charges contained in the accounts you have rendered to the close of last year, that you have incurred various expences not authorized by law, I have thought it necessary to observe, that no Clerk hire except five hundred dollars annually and no office expences are admissible, and that the charges which alone are to be...