47491To James Madison from Edgar Patterson, 15 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 August 1804, Georgetown. “When in Philadelphia about the first of this month I had committed to my care for you, (with the enclosed letter) two Views Louisiana and New Orleans, they are now here in my Store packed up in a Case with Several others ready to be delivered whenever conveniant for you to send a careful person for them.” RC ( DLC : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. John L....
47492From Thomas Jefferson to John C. Delacoste, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The universal application made to me from all parts of the Union for a concurrence in the institution of schools, establishment of charities, erecting churches & public buildings, and other objects of local interest, & into which I gave for some time, not foreseeing their extent, obliged me at length to adopt it as a general rule to decline every thing of that kind, except in the places of my...
47493To Thomas Jefferson from Charles W. Goldsborough, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The letters addressed to Mr Jarvis Mr Yznardi Mr Appleton & Mr Cathalain, which you did me the honor to entrust to my care, I have this day sent to Dl. Bedinger esq Norfolk Virga with a request that he will deliver them to the Capt of the Alfred—a Provision ship (destined for the Mediterranean)—which will sail about the 25 ins fm. Norfolk. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir yr mo ob...
47494From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Kennon, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved, last night only, your favor of the 5th. and regret that you cannot be in Louisiana by the 1st. of Oct. because it would certainly be highly proper that on the change of government to take place on that day, the officers who are to conduct the new government should be in their places. however necessity will oblige us probably in some cases not to make it an indispensable condition,...
47495From Thomas Jefferson to James T. Leonard, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Lieutt. Leonard, and his thanks for the care he took in the delivery of his letters at Paris, to several of which he has recieved answers, as well as that of the packages he brought for him. that from mr Volney will come well as he has proposed. he salutes him respectfully. PrC ( MoSHi : Jefferson Papers); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. care he took :...
47496From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter dated the 7th. should probably have been of the 14th. as I recieved it only by that day’s post. I return you Monroe’s letter, which is of an awful complexion; and I do not wonder the communication it contains made some impression on him. to a person placed in Europe, surrounded by the immense resources of the nations there, and the greater wickedness of their courts, even the...
47497Petition of George McFarlane, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of George Mc.Farlane of the County of Alexandria in the District of Columbia hereby Sheweth, That your Petitioner was at the last Court for the County of Alexandria convicted of a riot, in consequence of being in company with other persons against whom that offence was established—The Ignorance of your Petitioner as to the laws he is informed is no excuse, But he confidently hopes...
47498From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Richardson, 15 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of Aug. 5. and am glad to find you have got safely back, & have been succesful in your expedition to Jamaica. from your long silence we had begun to conclude you were dead. your resolution to sell out in that island is undoubtedly wise, and your choice of the Orleans territory for your destination is equally so. you will find the purchase however of Sugar lands...
47499Louisa Catherine Adams to John Quincy Adams, 14 August 1804 (Adams Papers)
I recieved your very kind letter of the 3 d on Sunday evening & was inexpressibly shocked at the melancholy news it contain’d 1 Poor M rs: Sargent. I most sincerely sympathize with you my beloved friend in grief for her early death amiable & lovely as she was every ene who has seen her must deplore her loss but you my best friend who have known her so long and once loved her so well must...
47500From John Adams to John Davis, 14 August 1804 (Adams Papers)
The disposition of every member of the Accademy to Show every respect and do every honor to the Memory of their Reverend and Learned Associate Dr Howard is unquestionable, and nothing but the heat of the Season in my present State of Health should prevent me from having the Honor of attending his Funeral with the other Members. It is my request to you, Sir to give public Notice of the...
47501The People v Aaron Burr: Indictment for Fighting a Duel [14 August 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
City and County of New York ss: The Jurors of the People of the State of New York in and for the Body of the city and County of New York upon their oath present That Aaron Burr late of the Eighth Ward of the City of New York in the County of New York Esquire on the Eleventh day of July in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and four at the Ward City and County aforesaid with force...
47502From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
I submit to your perusal the inclosed letter as the most ready mode of explaining the wish of Bishop Madison with respect to Mr. Mansfield. If you can furnish me with any information proper for an answer, you will oblige me by so doing. It is not improbable that the Bishop may take Monticello in his way as he proceeds westward. In this case you will be saved the trouble otherwise imposed. Yrs...
47503To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 14 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have written you so fully the last week by Capt. Dulton & by duplicates, that I have little to add now but to inclose by this safe conveyance the triplicates of such letters & papers as I have not sent triplicates of before. Since my duplicate, I have received letters from Mr. Livingston dated 11th. July past, in which he informs me that he has received my letter in June, inclosing Mr....
47504To James Madison from John Field, 14 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 August 1804, Philadelphia. “I take the liberty of inclosing a Letter [not found] lately received from F. Skipwith Esqr american Consul at Paris on the Subject of Claims on the F Government & my reply, the perusal of which will explain the occasion of this address. “I do not wish to indulge injurious suspicions respecting the conduct of any person, & especially those in whom our Government...
47505To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 14 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I submit to your perusal the inclosed letter as the most ready mode of explaining the wish of Bishop Madison with respect to Mr. Mansfield. If you can furnish me with any information proper for an answer, you will oblige me by so doing. It is not improbable that the Bishop may take Monticello in his way as he proceeds Westward. In this case you will be saved the trouble otherwise imposed. Yrs...
47506To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas McKean, 14 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A vacancy has happened in the office of Superintendant of military stores of the U.S. by the death of General Irvine. The Secretary at War, in his tour to Boston, called on Doctor Logan here, about the time of Genl. Irvine’s death, and desired him to think of some military character, whom he could recommend to fill this office; a few days ago Doctor Logan made me a visit, when he named Colo....
47507To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 14 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty of introducing to you Mr. George Newton a Son of my old Friend Col. Newton of Norfolk on his way to Staunton. I am sorry it is not in my power as yet to say when I shall have the pleasure of visiting you, as I am under the necessity of going down to York & Rosewell first. Mrs. Page unites with me in presenting our Compliments & best Wishes to yourself Mr. & Mrs. Randolph. Be...
47508From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have now to acknowledge your two letters of the 3 & 7th. instant, with their inclosures; & to forward the communications from the office of State recd. since my last. Before I left Washington a circular letter was prepared & the requisite provisional steps taken for giving effect to the proposed amendment as soon as the ratification of Tennissee should be notified. As that has come to me...
47509To James Madison from John Mercer, Isaac Cox Barnet, and William Maclure, 13 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to transmit you herewith the whole number of Claims which we have declared to be embraced by the Convention of the 30th. of April, 1803, and for the Liquidation of which we have sent Certificates to the French Offices as directed by the 8th. Article. These Claims are arranged under two denominations—the first being those which appear upon the Conjectural Note; the second,...
47510To James Madison from James Simpson, 13 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1804, Tangier. No. 80. “Original of No 79 [10 July 1804] was forwarded by the Schooner Jane, sailed from this Bay the 10th last Month for Boston. “I have now the honour to acknowledge receipt of the Letter you addressed me on the 6h June , accompanying the Act for not only establishing the Mediterranean Fund but makeing an immediate appropriation for its purposes of a Million of...
47511From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 13 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your account came to hand before I left Washington but it was in the hurry of preparation for departure which prevented my attending to it’s contents. observing now that there is a balance against me, I this day desire mr Barnes to remit you 250. D. to cover it. if you can send me a cheese or cheeses to the amount of 20. or 30. 1b. I will thank you. the poorest quality will suit best, as it is...
47512To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 13 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now to acknowledge your two letters of the 3 & 7th. instant. with their inclosures; & to forward the communications from the office of State recd. since my last. Before I left Washington a circular letter was prepared & the requisite provisional steps taken for giving effect to the proposed amendment as soon as the ratification of Tennessee should be notified. As that has come to me...
47513Louisa Catherine Adams to John Quincy Adams, 12 August 1804 (Adams Papers)
Since your favor of the twenty third I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you and I suffer the most dreadful anxiety lest illness should be the cause of your not writing. Oh God of Heaven forbid I cannot support the idea of your being sick and I so far from you the thought is torture and I shall know no peace untill I hear Oh this separation life is not worth having on such terms rather...
47514From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 12 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson incloses to Genl. Dearborne more candidates for the succession to Genl. Irvine. he has just recieved a letter from mr Dupont the father in which is the following paragraph. ‘continue your friendship to me. extend it to my children. I hope you have your powder made and your saltpeter refined at their manufactory 1. because it is without comparison the best in the US. and one of...
47515From Thomas Jefferson to Victor Marie du Pont, 12 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Dupont and incloses him a letter just recieved under cover from his father. RC ( DeGH ); addressed: “Mr. Victor Dupont New York”; franked; endorsed by du Pont. Enclosure: probably Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to his sons, Victor and Éleuthère Irénée, 4 Apr. (see Vol. 43:394n ).
47516From Thomas Jefferson to Walter Jones, Jr., 12 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day recieved the resignation of J. T. Mason as Attorney for the district of Columbia. I wish on this occasion to avail the public of your talents, and therefore propose the appointment to you, asking the favor of as early an answer as you can give me, as I learn that at some court early in next month, the presence of an Atty for the district at the trial of 2. criminals will be...
47517From Thomas Jefferson to John Thomson Mason, 12 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day recieved your letter of resignation , with regret altho’ not unexpectedly; and have in consequence written to propose the office to mr Jones. as his acceptance is uncertain, and we have no time to lose in making the appointment, will you be so good in the meantime as to give me your opinion between mr Sprigg recommended by you, and John Bowie Ducket who has been recommended by...
47518From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Harrison Smith, 12 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 8th. there was no mistake in sending you the proceedings of the H. of Burgesses instead of the Convention. the General assembly (consisting of a Council & H. of B.) met on the call of Ld. Dunmore at Williamsburg June 1. 1775. they consumed the whole of a short session in the controversy with Ld. Dunmore, & had the controversial papers printed separately...
47519To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 11 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
J’ai reçu en son tems la réponse à ma lettre du 21. Juin, dont vous m’avez honoré le 16. du mois dernier. Il semblerait en effet, Monsieur, que si une puissance neutre ne prend pas des mesures propres à s’assurer que les bâtimens belligérens qui sont l’objet de la règle des 24. heures, exécuteront cette règle, celle-ci devient éventuellement pour l’un des deux belligérens une garantie...
47520To James Madison from Hore Browse Trist, 11 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 August 1804, New Orleans. “At the request of the Governor I have the honor to inform you that a private letter from the President under date 7 July & your letter of 10 July with its two enclosures were duly received by the last mail. Having been taken extremely ill last night, & continuing yet in bed much indisposed, he is incapacitated from answering them by the return post, but as his...