44161To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 28 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
Capt. Dulton has arrived with the dispatches. They confirm Young’s account in every respect: the negotiation has failed altogether; but care has been taken not to commit us to war by Mr. Pinckney’s remaining for the arrival of Mr. Bowdoin, by Mr. Monroe’s leave from the King of Spain &c. I send the copy of the enclosed to the President and retain the rest of the dispatches for the purpose of...
44162To James Madison from James Wilkinson, 28 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
I reached this place the 1st: Inst: And On the morning of the 4th: the Secretary of the Territory arrived just in season to attest the Enclosed Proclamation. My Predecessor having provided for the prevention of crimes, the maintenance of Order, the Organization of the Militia and the distribution of Justice, and having filled every appointment, it has been deemed adviseable to examine...
44163To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 28 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 28 July 1805, Amsterdam. “You will find on the other Side which I send by way of triplicate the head of an advertisement which has been circulated in Germany to entice emigration to America by mess Wils & Co D&O—& Casimir Kurtz—Agent for the concern who has been for many years in the habits of travelling for Mess D&O in Germany to procure emigrants. What a vile...
44164From John Adams to John Trumbull, 27 July 1805 (Adams Papers)
Two or three days ago I received your invaluable letter of the 21st. by the Post, very much to the Credit of that office for its fidelity. Has not the knowledge of natural history and Entomology arrived at Sufficient Perfection in Connecticut to exterminate those jacobinical inhabitants of the bedstead, which are in reality as formidable enemies to the Independence of the Judges as any in...
44165To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 27 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Auldjo. 27 July 1805, Cowes. “I had the honor to write you 16th inst & having had a little more time to consider of the form of a Certife for quarantine, I have drawn out the inclosed as being more Simple & I think it will be usefull if sent to the Collrs of every port in the U.S. “Several serious Admiralty Condemnations have taken place this Week in the Commons which establish...
44166To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 27 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 27 July 1805, Amsterdam. “I have now the pleasure to inclose you a Copy of an advertisement to which I referred in some of my late letters which has been circulated throughout all Germany in order to entice people to go to America or elsewhere. What a violation of truth? What a Vile prostitution of the Character & dignity of the Govt of the U States to answer private...
44167To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 July 1805, New Orleans. “In obedience to the Law providing for the further Government of the Territory of Orleans, I have laid out the Same into convenient Election Districts, and apportioned the representatives to the number of twenty five among the several Counties. A Copy of my Proclamation upon this Subject and of my circular Letter to the Officers named...
44168To Thomas Jefferson from Amelia Bampfield, 27 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I once more take the liberty to address you a few lines—I have to day recvd A letter from Judg Johnson which affords me pleasure to know that he is well—I have answerd it but a passage in it since struck me—where he says I am ready to submit to any Terms of reconciliation . What Can he Mean—I hope Mr. Jefferson You did not Mistake My intention—or Make such A proposal to him I woud not see he...
44169To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 27 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Previously to the departure of Mr. Madison for Philadelphia (which took place on thursday) he requested me to furnish you with copies or summaries of whatever might occur of a nature sufficiently important to demand it. I therefore have now the honor to inform you, that a letter is this day received from Moses Young, dated Cadiz 2 June, stating that he learnt from the best authority , that Mr....
44170To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Wagner, 27 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is represented by a gentleman of Alexandria, that a petition for a pardon in favor of Christopher Church convicted there of Larceny was forwarded to you two weeks ago, accompanied with the usual recommendations. From a fear that the petition may not have reached your hands, the gentleman is very desirous that I should thus mention the subject to you, in order that a duplicate may be...
44171To James Madison from George Joy, 26 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George Joy. 26 July 1805, London. “I have yet to thank you for your favor of the 10th Novr. I had of course communicated to Mr. Monroe the information I possessed relative to the south American Claims, and I greatly regret that his Efforts in that business have been unavailing. “Should any farther measures be adopted which can with propriety be communicated I should be greatly obliged...
44172V. Deposition of Christopher Hudson respecting Tarleton’s Raid in June 1781, 26 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the Month of June 1781, near Milton on my way to Join the Marquis La Fayette’s Army I met with a Mr. Long, who informed Me that Duvit [Jouett] had arrived the preceeding evening at Charlottesville, and brought information of the approach of the English to that place under Tarleton. Upon inquiring from Long whether Mr. Jefferson had receiv’d information he was ignorant; I immediately...
44173To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Dougherty, 26 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Last evening I sent your 2 boxes together with one of Mr. Burwells. in care of a Mr. Bohn mercht. in Richmond. it was the only oppertunity I could find to send them. when I return’d from Occoquan I found in the stage office. Geor. Town. a bundle of boks for you perhaps from Mr. Reibelt Baltimore. If you chuse to have them sent to you it can be so. The family is all well Sir your Hble. Sert....
44174Deposition of Christopher Hudson re TJ’s Conduct, 26 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In the Month of June 1781, near Milton on my way to Join the Marquis La Fayettes Army I met with a Mr Long, who informed Me that the Duvit had arrived the preceding evening at Charlottesville, & brought information of the approach of the English to that place under Tarleton, upon inquiring from Long whether Mr Jefferson had receiv’d information he was ignorant. I immediately proceeded to...
44175To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 25 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of July 22. finds me in the hurry of my departure for Bedford. I return you Erving’s letter, and inclose Rankin’s petition for a pardon; as also a correspondence sent me by Lee of Bordeaux, which tho’ a little long, is entitled to a reading, as it throws light on subjects we ought to understand. I sincerely regret that mrs. Madison’s situation confines her & yourself so long at...
44176To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 25 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit to you enclosed the Copy of a Protest made by Francis Blair, late Master of the British Ship Golden Grove, stating the particulars of the Capture of that Ship on the 9th. of May last by a Spanish Privateer Schooner called the Atrevido commanded by a Person of the Name of Hooper, said to be an American, that is declared to have sailed from Hampton Road, together...
44177To James Madison from Philip Nicklin and Robert Eaglesfield Griffith, 25 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of Philip Nicklin and Robert Eaglesfield Griffith of the City of Philadelphia Merchants Respectfully sheweth That your Memorialists are Natives of England, but that Philip Nicklin became a citizen of the United States on the eleventh day of October 1785, and that Robert Eaglesfield Griffith became a Citizen of the United States on the day of October 1785. That Your Memorialists...
44178To James Madison from George W. Erving, 25 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George W. Erving. 25 July 1805, London. No. 35. “Mr Monroe arrived here yesterday, & I have this day a letter from Mr Bowdoin dated Southampton at which place it appears he has just landed from St. Andero; Mr Bowdoin has not quitted Spain on account of any political circumstances, but as I learn by his letter, the ill State of his health has made it necessary for him to come hither for...
44179To James Madison from William Lee, 25 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 25 July 1805, Bordeaux. “Mr. John Erving of Boston, is desirous of being appointed Consul for the Port of Bilboa in Spain, and has shewn me a letter from his relation James Bowdoin, containing an extract from one which, that gentleman, has written to the President of the United States on the subject. “Presuming that testimonials respecting candidates for public office are...
44180To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had yesterday the Honor of recieving the Presidents Esteemed favr. 20th. inclosing the two Notes specified, whose dates and Amts. are perfectly convenient,— And happy to learn your almost miraculous escape from the perilous thunder storm. & deluge of rain for so considerable a time, poor Mr Burwell I fear will undergo a relapse. it was however fortunate, under present circumstances, that he...
44181From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson with his friendly salutations to Genl. Dearborne incloses him a letter from an Ensign Johnson of Maryland, of whom he knows nothing. he does it not to make mischief as to him, nor even that he should know it has been communicated, but because it is useful the Secretary at war should know the measure of discretion possessed by those who may be candidates for trusts from him. DLC :...
44182From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 20. finding me in the moment of setting out for New London (Bedford) from thence I shall not return under ten days I can only acknolege it’s reciept, and inclose for your consideration one from Governor Harrison. I am inclined to suppose he has some reason in what he urges on the subject of allowance. Governor Bowdoin having written to me, on the subject of mr Winthrop’s...
44183To Thomas Jefferson from John Erving, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Honbe. James Bowdoin, intimating, that (at my desire) he had nominated me to The Secretary of State of The United States as Consul for the Port Bilbao, should The United States continue at Peace with Spain and this port admit of foreign Commercial Agents— I beg leave to request, Sir, you will honor me with this Appointment, if from the recommendations of my friends, you should deem me...
44184From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of July 22. finds me in the hurry of my departure for Bedford. I return you Erving’s letter, and inclose Rankin’s petition for a pardon; as also a correspondence sent me by Lee of Bordeaux, which tho’ a little long, is entitled to a reading, as it throws light on subjects we ought to understand. I sincerely regret that mrs Madison’s situation confines her & yourself so long at...
44185To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Un concorso straordinario alla Locanda ave io sono, a motivo di un Corteggio magnifico mandato dal nuovo Rè d’Italia ad accompagnare un suo Cognato, al quale à regalato lo stato di Lucca (finora Repubblica) e il Principato di Piombino (che apparteneva alla Toscana); fece sì, che quando fui iersera per partire, non si trovarono i finimenti e altro appartenerti al mio regno, il che mi forza a...
44186To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Meigs, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is unquestionably strong evidence of extraordinary presumption, for a Man whose name and character are equally unknown to you, to address a request to you: And especially for him to intrude upon those moments of your attention (which are necessarily occupied with Concerns of the very first Magnitude) his little wants & private affairs. But feeling as a Man , I feel some small degree of...
44187To Thomas Jefferson from Ledyard Seymour, 25 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The dictates of a mind, that Knows how feel without prevarication or offence, have become so interesting, I have once more attempted to trespass for a moment, on the time of our Honor’d Exct—Tho I might (if capable) compress, the wisdom of ages, or combine remote cause & natural effect, it is needless to repeat in the Language of the great Montes-quieu, “Italian, Italian, eve Littus”—But I am...
44188From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 24 July 1805 (Adams Papers)
In the course of your industrious researches, in natural History have you ever given a particular attention to the generation of Shell fish? Will you be so good as to inform me in what Book this subject has been most fully treated? I suspect, but it is only a suspicion, that a great part of them are hatched by the sun, upon the Surface of the ocean; and that the proscess has been carried on,...
44189From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 24 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
At the date of my last, I hoped by this time to be making ready for my journey on your track. A consultation of the Doctors We[e]ms & Elzey on the situation of my wife’s knee has ended in the joint opinion that an operation is indispensable which can best be performed at Philadelphia, and that it is prudent to avoid delay as much as possible. We shall accordingly set off tomorrow, in order to...
44190To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 24 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you ten days since acquainting you with what you doubtless heard before the Peace with Tripoli made by Colonel Lear on terms as it is said very honourable & advantageous —I now send you duplicate of the last six months’ contingencies for Postage &c which is exceedingly small on account of all foreign Gazettes & correspondence nearly having ceased for the last Year & the letters to Mr...