41721To James Madison from John Elmslie, 3 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to enclose semiannual List of American vessels which have been reported at my Office since June to Decr. last inclusive. I have only to add since mine of 10th. Jany. that the Cape is still in possession of the English. The Dutch Troops are encamped a little way out of Cape Town. No arrival later than the dispatch of which I gave you an account in mine of the above date either from...
41722To James Madison from John Elmslie, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of writing to you of date 3rd. Feby. enclosing semiannual List of vessels which have reported at my Office, (copy of which I now enclose) I have to acquaint Government of the arrival of a second dispatch from the British Government to Lieut. General Dundas ⅌ the Concord Frigate with Orders to deliver over the Cape to the Batavian Government. The Concord arrived here 19th....
41723To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 3 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 February 1803, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. Encloses a list of vessels that reported to his office from June to December 1802 [not found]. Since his letter of 10 Jan. [not found] the British have retained possession of the cape. Dutch troops are camped “a little way out of Cape Town.” No new dispatches from either the British or the Batavian government have arrived since the one of which he...
41724To James Madison from John Elmslie, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the Honor of receiving your favor of 4th. Augt. 1800 which did not reach me till 22nd. of Aprl. last containing my Instructions, accompany’d with Duplicate of my Commission & Blank Bonds; The Bond I have signed & forwarded it to Mr. John Evans of Philada. my security who will sign the same & forward it to your office. I have had no opportunity either via England or direct to...
41725To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 25 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1802, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. Encloses a duplicate of Asa Bordwell’s note, the original of which was enclosed in his 29 Mar. dispatch. Also encloses lists of American ships that entered the ports of the Cape of Good Hope between December 1801 and June 1802. “I have had frequently to observe to Government the remissness of many Masters of Vessels in not ⟨c⟩alling on their arrival...
41726To James Madison from John Elmslie, 20 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Elmslie. 20 July 1806, Cape of Good Hope. “Since my Letters of 18th January and 19th of March last past, which I hope have come safely to hand I have not had the Honor of any advices from Government. I now beg leave to enclose list of American vessels which have been reported at my Office since 1st. January to 30th. June [not found], with a list of the American Seamen who have been...
41727To James Madison from John Elmslie, 23 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of writing to you of 25th. Octr. ⅌ the Marion via N. York & copy ⅌ the Eliza via Boston, I am without any favors from Government. I now beg leave to transmit account of expenditures in claiming the cargo of the American ship Pacific, Capt. Ingrahm belonging to New London and which has lately been condemned by the V. A. Court at the Cape for want of a specific claim. I...
41728To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 12 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 August 1801, Cape Town. Reports apparent violation of article 23 of Jay treaty, which allows distressed American vessels sheltering in British ports to sell cargo to defray expenses after receiving government permission. In the case of the Alexander , the East India Company agent imposed restrictions. Requests JM’s opinion. Encloses correspondence on the matter, along with a letter from...
41729To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 25 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 October 1801, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope . Has received latest copy of U.S. laws by way of London. Complains of mistreatment by Lieutenant Governor Dundas. The Neptune of Philadelphia, bound for the Cape of Good Hope and Batavia with a cargo of flour, arrived on 9 Oct. and was refused entry by the collector. Captain requested that Elmslie apply to the lieutenant governor, who on 13 Oct....
41730To James Madison from John Elmslie, 15 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Elmslie. 15 October 1806, Cape of Good Hope. “I beg leave to mention for the information of the President, a confidential communication that was made to me a few days ago by a friend of mine in this place, respecting a Mr. Hogan who resided at the Cape of G. Hope some years past and whom I understand is gone to settle in Philadelphia. The matter of communication, was part of a...