45401To James Madison from John F. Brown (Abstract), 28 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
28 March 1805, New York . “My Continued indisposition prevented my return to st. Thomas, but I hope to have <m>y health so far reestablished, in a few Weeks as to be <a>ble to go out to that port. “I have this evening received a Letter from Mr. Owen Ewers (who transacts my business at st. Thomas) dated the 14th inst. and find, he had not then been able to forward to you the Returns; agreeable...
45402To James Madison from William Cooke (Abstract), 28 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
28 March 1805, Darien . “Under date of the 20th. of Novr. last I took the liberty of addressing you, from New York. & of forwarding to you, Original Documents, together with their translations. in an important Case; on which I am Compeled to Appeal to the Supreme Council of Madrid for Justice. I suplicated you, to be pleased, to deposit in the office of your department, the Translations, and...
45403To Thomas Jefferson from Antoine Vosse, 28 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In your next philosophical publication please to inform the Citizens how many beans make five and take three away! The solution of this very important question may be of equal benefit to the United States as the discovery of a bloody Arena or the formation of a dry Dock. With Compliments to Sally I remain, Dear Sir Your Obedient and humble Servant RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Mr Thomas...
45404From James Madison to the Marqués de Avilés, 27 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
In behalf of an individual Citizen of the United States, who has been deeply injured in his private Circumstances by certain proceedings which took place in the province over which your Excellency presides, I am induced now to call your attention to his Case. This Individual is James Yard Esqre, who is a very respectable Inhabitant and extensive Merchant of Philadelphia. He represents to me...
45405From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
I recd. on monday evening your favor of Mar. 23. with the return of Armstrong’s & Monroe’s letters first sent you. I cannot entirely despair that Spain notwithstanding the support given by France to her claim to W. F. may yield to our propo<s>ed arrangement, partly from its intrinsic value to her, partly from an apprehension of the interference of G.B; and that this latter consider [ sic ]...
45406To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins (Abstract), 27 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
27 March 1805, New York . “I have this day received your communication enclosing to me a Commission as Judge of the District of New York. “My preference for the Office of Judge of the Supreme Court of this State, which arises from its tenure being the same as District Judge, its emoluments greater and the tendency of its duties to preserve my health, induces me to decline accepting the office...
45407To Thomas Jefferson from Elisha Avery, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Je transmets sous ce plie deux certificats touchant l’objet dont J’ai deja eu l’honneur de m’entretenir avec vous: ces papiers me se sont presentés en passant par les demeures des personnes qui les ont ecrites. Je conte de procurer d’autres recommendations dans cet Etat, lesquelles J’aurois voulu pouvoir expedier avec celles-ci, mais l’eloignment où sont ceux qui devront me les donner...
45408To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Crowninshield, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received from you far greater attentions than I was any way intitled to, and having a sincere disposition to give my best services in Support of your Administration I had determined previous to leaving Washington to accept the appointment with which I had been honored, almost at every sacrifice, and I then flattered myself I should be able to surmount all the obstacles which seemed...
45409To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Crowninshield, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Jacob Crowninshield presents his respects to Mr. Jefferson & has the honor of informing him that he has received his note of the 11th inst and will with great pleasure procure the quintal of dumb-fish and send it by the first vessel as directed or to the nearest port in Virginia. J.C regrets that he has been obliged to come to the resolution expressed in his letter of this days date, but he...
45410To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. on monday evening your favor of Mar. 23. with the return of Armstrong’s & Monroe’s letters first sent you. I cannot entirely despair that Spain notwithstanding the support given by France to her claim to W.F. may yield to our proposed arrangement, partly from its intrinsic value to her, partly from an apprehension of the interference of G.B. and that this latter considn may, as soon as...
45411To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Commodore Preble has in the most importunate and impressive manner entreated me to recommend to you the promotion of Masters Commandant Charles Stewart and Isaac Hull to the rank of Captains in the Navy. mr. Stewart I personally know. His manners are those of a well bred Gentle man. He has had the advantage of a Classic liberal Education and is considered by all an elegant Officer—Mr. Hull I...
45412From James Madison to John Armstrong, 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your account dated 25th December last, which has not been examined at the Treasury for want of the vouchers, containing a charge for Office furniture, it is necessary to apprize you that such an allowance has never been made and cannot therefore at the Treasury, be admitted. The Commissioners under the Louisiana Convention have deposited with Mr Skipwith the papers, furniture and utensils of...
45413From James Madison to George Johnston, 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter respecting the capture of the Ship Commerce. Having already written to the Governor of Cuba on the subject of the irregular Cruizers, which sally from the ports of that Island to interrupt our Commerce, and received his answer, it is less necessary to repeat the remarks I then made. The President having been pleased to appoint Mr. Henry Hill Jr., who is understood...
45414From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
It appears that George Utz, for information respecting whom the Prussian Minister addressed himself to you, died at Philadelphia in the year 1793, leaving property to the amount of £400, which is in safe hands. No legal representative had claimed it in July last, from the administrator. During the hostilities at sea which grew out of the state of things between France and the United States in...
45415To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour to duely receive your obliging Letter of the 14th. instant, & am extremely sorry, that altho’ much better in health, that I do not think myself sufficiently re-established to allow of my immeadiately proceeding to Washington, so as to be there within the time suggested in your Letter. I hope Sir, that you will not consider this determination in any other light, than as...
45416To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 March 1805, New Orleans . “Your private Letter of the 14th. of January with its enclosure was duly received. I have not yet attempted to select any additional Members for the Council, inasmuch as few persons here would accept until the issue of the memorial to Congress was ascertained. “Eugene Dorciere, James Mather and George Pollocks Commissions bear Date the 30th of August, and William...
45417To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 March 1805, New Orleans . “I am Honored with the receipt of your Letter of the 25th Ultimo, and shall be particularly attentive to its contents. The Marquis of Casa Calvo is yet in this City, and I believe contemplates remaining for Some time; there at present exists between the Marquis and myself a friendly intercourse, and I shall embrace an early opportunity to make to him the...
45418To James Madison from Jacob Ridgway (Abstract), 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 March 1805, Antwerp . “The preceding are duplicates of my last respects of the 24th Jan:y. and 8th Ulto. to which I beg leave to refer you as also to the Duplicates of the several Letters and Vouchers therein mentioned. “Permit me now, Sir to call your attention to a subject alluded to in your standing Instructions but not Sufficiently explicit to determine my Conduct; I mean the Case when...
45419To Thomas Jefferson from Peachy R. Gilmer, [before 26 March 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Carr informed me that you wished to know whether a man by the name of Dominick Gilmer had ever lived with my father, I can assert very confidently, that no such man has been a member of our family within fifteen years. that I never before heard the name, and that there is not a person of that name in any branch of the family I shall be very happy to furnish you with 30 gallons of cyder if...
45420To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed , recd Yesterday is presented. you for your Government.—The Painter —Mr Dougherty—informed me was in Town a few days ago.—said he abt. to set out for Monticello—in a day—or two—I desired Mr D. to tell him—I wished to see him—not having called. presume he is on his way to M. The within Articles I hope will reach Rd: & M. in time for a seasonable use of them— with due Respect to the...
45421To Thomas Jefferson from John Benson, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem,d favour of the 23rd current was duly received, and its contents punctually attended to. I hope the box will be safely delivered to you. Permit me Sir to congratulate you, on your reelection, Accept my best wishes for your heath & happiness, with Sentiments of esteem, I am very respectfully your Obt Servt RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received from “Benson J” on 28 Mch. and so...
45422From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 14th. inst. being the moment of my departure on a short visit to this place, I wrote to you on the subject of locating the lands of General Lafayette, and particularly to have immediately surveyed the vacant lands adjacent to the canal of Carondelet on both sides, & either touching, or near to the city. if I recollect rightly they were upwards of 600. as. I omitted, what I meant to have...
45423To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Robinson a passenger on Board the Brig Enterprize Bound for Baltimore has promised to convey to you a Barrell of excellent Brown Sugar, Manufactured by Mr. Fortier a respectable Planter of this Territory. Mr. Fortier has requested me to forward to you this Sugar, and to pray your acceptance of it as a Sample of the Production of this fertile District— I am my Dear Sir with great Respect...
45424From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Fitzhugh, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on my arrival at home I sent to three different persons to whom I had given the large oat the last year. every one of them had already sown the whole of what they had. after the next harvest however I shall be able to secure you some & will attend to it. I have taken the earliest moment in my power to copy Triplett’s survey for you which I now send; and I sincerely wish you...
45425To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The bad arrangement of districts on the Lakes had heretofore prevented the organisation of the district of Erie which includes Cayoga. A representation was made on that subject to Congress and a law was obtained which, amongst other things, authorizes you to designate the port of entry & delivery for the district of Erie. Cayoga is the most proper place for that purpose, and I mentioned to you...
45426To Thomas Jefferson from Frédéric L. Hammer, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permettez que je profite d’une occasion qui se présente par Mr. Winkelblech , Membre respectable de notre Société d’Agriculture, Sciences et Arts du Département du Bas Rhin, pour Vous addresser les voeux, que cette Société m’a autorisé d’emettre en son nom comme les siens. Ils tendent à s’entourer de toutes les lumières et de tous les moyens, qu’elle peut se procurer, et que l’on veut bien lui...
45427To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have kept the enclosed letters by me above a Week, doubtful how to act respecting the subject of them. If in sending them to You I act imprudently,—my heart assures me, that the high opinion I have of your candor alone has led me into this imprudence, and that the sincerest & most respectful sentiments accompanies them.—By them it will appear that the sum I mentioned to You in the...
45428From Thomas Jefferson to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10th. was recieved only the last night. I now return you the letter to Colo. Newton, which I will pray you to deliver & use your influence to induce an acceptance. it is in truth only asking him to become responsible for his son, which he would of course do were the office given to his son directly: & it will relieve me from a painful dilemma. should he however refuse, be so...
45429To Thomas Jefferson from William P. Robinson, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am writing to a person who should from his unparaleled Virtue have the Esteem of all Mankind. Secundum Initium . I am now Eighteen Years of age full far advanced to be in Business of some kind I had in Contemplation some time ago of entering myself in Fredericksburg with some of the Merchants but finding no Vacancy has forced me to call on you for Assistance. I hope the Reflorescency of your...
45430From James Madison to Sylvanus Bourne, 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
It has been understood that Mr. Alexander who was left in possession of the Consular Office at Rotterdam continues to exercise it notwithstanding the cessation of the Commission of his constituent. His friends have indeed made an application for his appointment, but the calamity, under which he labours, of itself would preclude such a step; and renders it necessary that he should cease to act...
45431From James Madison to James M. Henry, 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States has been pleased to appoint you to succeed Mr. Savage in the office of Agent at Jamaica, a change which is communicated to him by the enclosed letter. You will please to observe that your public duties are altogether confined to the relief of our Seamen, who may be left destitute in the Island or who may be impressed. As respects the latter you will on...
45432From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Viewing the memorial of Baron Bastrop as in every light a private claim, it would not have been consistent with usage to transmit it officially to Congress. The documents, accompanying your letter of the 2nd. ult. which is just received, sh<all> however be put into the hands of any gentleman you may be pleased to designate, at the next session. I am, Sir, very respectfully Your most obed....
45433From James Madison to James Monroe, 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr Hary Grant was some years ago appointed Consul for Leith; but it is understood that he has spent but little of his time at that place and that he is now most probably in France. The President would before now have superseded him had a suitable successor been found. It is however deemed improper that he should longer hold the Office and you will accordingly signify to the British Government,...
45434From James Madison to Peter Foster (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “After several attempts to procure a copy of the proceedings at Cuba against you, the Gentleman who acts as Consul has been finally refused it. I[f] therefore you will make out an account of your sufferings, the alleged cause of them, and an estimate of the losses you sustained, the whole in the form of a deposition, it shall be sent to the Minister at...
45435From James Madison to Richard Harrison (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “In answer to the questions you have put, respecting Mr. Savage’s accounts, I have the honor to observe; “1st. That the charges for Stationery are inadmissible, but those for Office rent may be allowed, if moderate & sufficiently vouched; and “2nd. That it has not been unus[u]al to pass small charges in such accounts, upon the deposition of the...
45436From James Madison to Stephen Kingston (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “In answer to your letter respecting the case of the capture of the Ship Ann & Susan at Curaçoa, I have to inform you that instructions will be transmitted to the Minister of the United States at Paris directing him to apply to the Batavian Government to adopt such an arrangement as will ensure to the Citizens of the United States adequate compensation for...
45437From James Madison to McLellan & Brown (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “The third instalment of British claims, will be payable in London until the 1st. of September next, and if not drawn from thence at that date, they will cease to be payable there, as they will be transfered to the United States. The third instalment, you will observe, is not due until the 15th. July next. Bills drawn upon Mr. Erving for any sum in his...
45438From James Madison to William Savage (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “It is my duty to inform you that the President of the United States, has thought it expedient to appoint James M. Henry to the Agency heretofore held by you. Permit me therefore to request that you will deliver to him the public documents in your possession, and that you will assist him with such explanations as to enable him conveniently to take up the...
45439From James Madison to Samuel Smith (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “As the name of Genl. W. Stewart does not appear in the list of decisions by the Commissioners at Paris, it is probable that the claims on his behalf appear in that of some Agent, who cannot be ascertained here.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 2 pp. Gen. Walter Stewart (ca. 1756–1796), known as the “Irish Beauty,” fought throughout the...
45440To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Gibraltar . No. 1. “On the 12th: Inst: I had the honor of adressing you accompanying Copy of one received from Mr: Mountford, our Charge at Algiers, to which referr, and goes by this Conveyance being detaind for want of a fair wind. “Last Night arrived a British frigate from Malta by whom have Letters to the 9h: Instant, she brought the one herewith for you. “I am sorry to find...
45441To James Madison from Timothy Mountford (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Algiers . “My last to you was by the way of Gibraltar, there being an oppy. for Barcelona, I hasten to forward a few lines, in behalf of Col. Lear. “You no doubt, have rec’d mine, acctg. for the Cargo of the Wm. & Mary which I caused to be del’d to the Regency, & took rects. for the same, agreeable to my instructions from Col. Lear. “From the 3d. to the 9th. Jan. The English...
45442To James Madison from Josef Yznardy (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Cádiz . “The inclosed is Copy of what I had the honour of addressing you on the 31st. ultimo to which beg your Kind reference. “The object of the present is to forward you Copy’s of— “1st. Vice Admiral Ordes Letter— “2d. My Letter to Said Vice Admiral “3d. the Letter I hand to American Captains going to Sea and had their Registers endorsed. “4th. My Letter to the...
45443To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the Morning I left George Town— I adressd you a note —relative to George Duffield Esquire, in Which I informd you, I woud Write you again on the subject, after my arrival in Tennessee—On my way home I stop’d at Greenville—where Mr Duffield lives—for the purpose of seeing and converseing with him—and thereby learning more Certainly his knowledge of the french Language—But on seeing...
45444To Thomas Jefferson from James Bowdoin, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot resist, Sir, the disposition which I feel of writing to you, from the renewed instance of your politeness & condescension, in readily dispensing with my attendance at Washington, from motives, which refer to my Health: this indulgence, rather than to accept of my Resignation, demands from me my most respectful acknowledgments; and you will permit me upon the occasion to present you...
45445To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The late Indian Agency which has been confered on Doctor John Sibly has occasioned an investigation of his private character, and I discover that it has received many injurious reproaches. Mr. Bradford the Editor of the Orleans Gazette has addressed to me a Letter upon the subject, which I deem it a duty to lay before you, more especially since in some of my former Letters to you, I spoke...
45446To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter recently received from the Marquis Lafayett,—by the closing paragraph, it would appear that he would have no objection to an appointment in lower Louisiana,—I presume that Genl. Armstrong was authorised to sound him on the subject,—I have sent Genl Scotts commission to him, with some instructions, and requested him to set out for Louisiana as soon as he...
45447From Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 22d . by Martin is recieved together with the horse. in the exchange we have made my own knolege of the horse recieved is sufficient to prevent all after-claims as to his soundness. should he become unsound so frequently the lot of horses the loss must be mine, without affecting you. With respect to the land at Poplar forest you are free to enter into occupation of it when you...
45448To Thomas Jefferson from John Strode, [25 March 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
My Son Tom has just Sent me a Letter inclosing a few of the Seed of the soft Simblin or Quash, which He humbly intreats the President to accept, together with Ardent prayers for His health & Felicity. I was not fortunate enough to receive the Letter &c or know anything of them untill they had been several days at Our Cot. House, and then a private Gentleman who intended for Albemarle Coty....
45449Enclosure: Description of a Moldboard Plow, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favourd with a present of intrinsic Value; the estimation of which is encreased by coming from a character who with Just propriety fills the first place in the gift of Man! tho’ great that expression, I proudly boast transcendantly more; It is from Thomas Jefferson; a name, which will I believe duribly Stand the test of Time; when that of Presidents Emperors and Kìngs are eventually...
45450From Abigail Smith Adams to Ann Frances Harrod, 24 March 1805 (Adams Papers)
I have had an inflamation for several days past in my Eyes, which has prevented either my reading or writing, and must plead my excuse with you, for not sooner thanking you for the pleasure afforded me by your excellent Letter, and of communicating to you mrs Smiths request in her last Letter, of being particularly remembered to you, and of saying to you that she hoped e’er long to become...