48351To James Madison from George W. Erving, 25 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 May 1804, London. No. 34. “I have the honor herewith to transmit a List [not found] of the Ships which have entered this Port and of which the Masters have deposited their Papers in this Office pursuant to the Act of Congress of February 28th. 1803 since the operation of that Act commenced here to the 31st. of December 1803.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 9). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner...
48352To James Madison from William Savage, 25 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 May 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. “My last letter was under date of 3d. April , since which I have received Eight Documents respecting the undermentioned persons vizt. Joseph H. Wildman, John Anderson, Wm. Cliffor⟨d,⟩ Caleb Cane, Moses Fielding, Joseph Ellingwood, Willm. Collins & John Ingersal, the seven first are represented to be onboard Vessels that are not on this Station, as soon as the La...
48353To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 20th of March by the ship Piomingo to the care of Mr. Gelston Collector for New York, and forwarding by the same conveyance the Montepulciano wine you had directed.—it was likewise accompanied with some Vine-cuttings, and a treatise on the cultivation of them, both of which were presented me by Mr. Lastri Director of the King’s gardens, and President of...
48354To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Biddle, James Gamble, and John Douglass, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
We are urged by our feelings, to address you on a Subject, which is to us most interesting and important we had each a son on board the late United States’ Frigate Philadelphia, at the time of her capture by the Tripolitans, and by the latest intelligence received from them, we have too much reason to feel an extreme solicitude and apprehension for their personal safety—under these Impressions...
48355To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Nourse, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith two copies of the receipts & expenditures of the United States for the years 1801 & 1802. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your Obedient Servt. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Nourse; at foot of text: “William Burwell Esqr:”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 25 May and “Rects. & expend.” and so recorded in...
48356To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Judging from my own feelings, that Condolance might be offered too soon to Griefs like yours, I have refrained thus long from obtruding upon that part of your precious time which parental tenderness could not but devote to bewailing the inexpressible loss of an inestimable Daughter! But I should be void of sympathetic Feelings, were I any longer to refrain from mingling my Grief, & that of my...
48357To Thomas Jefferson from Gurdon F. Saltonstall, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
With Profound Respect to your high Official Capacity as a Statesman and Philosopher, I submit tho’ with the greatest diffidence in my Own Judgment the enclosed plan of my Improved Air Pipes and bellows for supplying families with Pirfumed and Salubrious Air for Respiration—Perhaps it might be of service in large Cities and even in private families. If you think so and it is aproved by You,...
48358To Thomas Jefferson from William Scales, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Suffer a word Honored Sir, sine the supreme law, Salus Populi require it and the expence of the execution, shall be on the Side of the author, The Memorialist, has brought forth in a Roll clear demonstrations against Locke and Newton , the two grand pillars of the learned world, and of all modern theology, metaphisicks, and philosophy: It is therefore proposed to his Excellency to attend to...
48359To Alexander Hamilton from Theodore Sedgwick, [24 May 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
[ Stockbridge, Massachusetts, May 24, 1804. On July 10, 1804, Hamilton wrote to Sedgwick : “I have received two letters from you … that of the latest date being the 24 of May.” Letter not found. ]
48360From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 24 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose copies of the communications, which have passed between the office of Discount and Deposit and myself, relative to certain monies recovered by Mr. G. W. Erving in London on account of the capture of American Vessels, and which it has been determined to pay in this City to the persons having a right to it. As the Directors of the office have accepted the terms on...
48361From James Madison to Rufus King, 24 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
An occasion has occurred, in relation to a demand set up by the proctors, who have conducted the American suits, in London, on account of captures, to request the favor of your stating how far they are supported in it by any promise made by you. It seems that suitors in the prize-courts have a right to cause their proctor’s bills to be taxed, which produces a deduction, supposed to average...
48362To James Madison from Alexander von Humboldt, 24 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
Il aurait été bien flatteur pour moi de pouvoir Vous remettre personellement le Pacquet—ci-joint dont mon ami le Consul des Etats Unis à la Havane a bien voulu me charger pour Vous, Mais la longueur de notre navigation pendant une saison orageuse et de petites affaires qui me retiennent ici me forcent de confier ces lettres au Courier, craignant que sans cela elles ne Vous parviennent trop...
48363To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 24 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 May 1804, Marseilles. “I have the honor of enclosing you a Copy of a letter to me from Mr Baussier Charges d’affaire of the French Republic at Tripoly of the 16th. march last with a Copy of a letter I received under his Cover from Captn. Bainbridge of the same day, which reached me the 15th. instt. as their Contents may be useful for your information, also of a letter from our minister...
48364To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 May 1804, New Orleans. “In my letter of the 24th. of January I mentioned the agitation in the public mind which the case of St. Julien (on a charge of murder) had occasioned here, and the line of conduct I had pursued. I now enclose the translation of a late letter to me from the Marquis of Casa Calvo on this subject (No. 1), and a copy of my answer (No. 2.). A copy of the Prefect’s...
48365To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 May 1804, New Orleans. “There exists a great hatred between the Marquis of Casa Calvo and the late Intendant Morales, and at this time their exertions are mutual to ruin each other. “The contest is taking such a direction that, the probability is, one of them will lose the confidence of the Court; My private opinion is that, the Marquis is infinitely the most deserving character, and I...
48366To James Madison from William Jarvis, 24 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 May 1804, Lisbon. “I have not heard a sentence of a declaration of War against us by the Tunisians except through the channel of Mr Cathalan’s letter, (a copy of which I did myself the honor to inclose in mine of the 12th Instant) although I have recieved several letters from the different ports in the streights as late as the 10th Instant, which induces me to believe that the report is...
48367From Thomas Jefferson to Dabney Carr, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 19th. came to hand yesterday and I now inclose you fifty dollars for Johnson’s costs. this is 1. D 21 c short of the amount, because the U.S. bank here issuing no bills under 10. D. I cannot come nearer with paper. mr Lilly will pay you the difference or I will do it when I come home. I cannot give up the expectation that Sneed’s jury may have their consciences so far excited as...
48368From Thomas Jefferson to Lewis Deblois, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A vessel being about to sail immediately from this place for Richmond she will be desired to call on you for the syrop of punch, which therefore it is necessary for me to ask you to have got ready without delay. A plaisterer of the name of Wanscher, a resident of Alexandria, tho now at work for me at Monticello, has desired me to send the inclosed letter to his wife who is at Alexandria, with...
48369From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 18th . is recieved and I have this day inclosed to mr Deblois of Alexandria 20. D. for Alexander Perry and 10. D. for mrs Wanscher. mr Duncan shall have 20. D. a month and his washing done. you will be so good as to give directions for the latter. I presume he engages to continue till all the work is ready for mr Wanscher. I will thank you to keep me informed of your progress, of...
48370To Thomas Jefferson from James Fleming, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
For some time I have had a wish to bee on board of one the United States Frigets and now take this liberty of addressinge you on that part. you have some vessels allmost ready for Sea I expect. and if by your good Will I should be happy if posseable to git in one of them. If you think that it will answer, I am ready at any time and will be happy if you will informe me, and by so dowing you...
48371To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander von Humboldt, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Arrivé depuis le Mexique sur le sol heureux de cette Republique dont le Pouvoir executif à été confié a Vos lumieres, c’est un doux devoir pour moi de Vous présenter mes respects et l’hommage de la’haute admiration que Vos écrits, Vos actions et la liberalité de Vos idées m’ont inspiré dès ma plus tendre jeunesse. Je me flattais de pouvoir Vous les exprimer de bouche en Vous remettant le...
48372To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Polygraph was nearly finished before I received your favor of the 21st. Instant, and your improvement to command the pull of the spiral Spring shall be made to it. The Machine appears on a short tryal of it, to perform with great accuracy & considerable freedom. The joints are made to fit close without being stiff, and I have thought it best, not to use a single drop of oil in puting it...
48373To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Rodney, 24 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I paid a Visit Which I had long promised to Old Col: Green of this Country Who was formerly Sent, Towit in the year 1785. by the State of Georgia to demand this Country of the Spainards—On that Occasion, as he informs me, When he Demanded the Country of the Spainish Commandant at Natchez—He replied that it was more than his life was worth to deliver it up, but that he would write to...
48374To Alexander Hamilton from Abraham Du Buc de Marentille, 23 May 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Si, comme je l’espère, vous avez trouvé mon manuscrit, Je vous Serai obligé de vouloir bien le remettre à la personne qui vous délivrera cette lettre Sous mon couvert. J’ai l’honneur d’être avec les Sentimens les plus distingués, Monsieur, Votre très humble et très obeissant serviteur ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Du Buc de Marentille had served in the French army during the...
48375Circular Letter to Collectors of Customs, 23 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
Notice is hereby given, that it has been deemed expedient to change the form of the Mediterranean passport issued to Vessels of the United States; that from the eighth day of July next, those of the new form will be issued at the Custom-houses to every Vessel, for which application may be made on a compliance with the terms prescribed by law and surrendering the former passport of which she...
48376From James Madison to Edward Richards, 23 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
The President has received your letter of the 17th. with its enclosures. It does not appear from your statement, that, in the wrongs you mention that you have sustained, there is any circumstance calling for or even admitting of the interposition of the Executive of the United States; but your complaint seems to be rather of a nature to be pursued in the Courts of Justice according to the...
48377To James Madison from Joseph Pulis, 23 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1804, Malta. “I have the honour to inform your honour that few days since has pass’d this Island five Russian Frigates who have arrived at Corfu, landed their Troops and lodged them in the respective Forts & Castels. “And are daily expected According to the Levant News about fifteen Russian Men of War. The Grand Caire after a very sanguine Battle has been restored to the Grand Signor....
48378To James Madison from Richard Sprigg Jr., 23 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1804, Annapolis. “You will owe the trouble of this Letter to my willingness to do justice the Character and professional Skill of Mr. John Bowie Duckett, who wishing for Employment, is pleased to think that my knowledge of him in private Life and at the Bar may aid his pursuits. “He informs me he is authorized by Mr. Mason to say that the Office of Attorney for the District of Columbia...
48379From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 23 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
30. Dollars to Alexander Perry, Queen street Alexandria, to wit 20. D. for himself and 10. D. for mrs Wanscher on account of Martin Wanscher D C 51.21 for Monticello 30 81.21 May 23d. 1804 RC ( MHi ); in TJ’s hand, with text in italics in Barnes’s hand; written on a scrap from an address cover, probably from Robert Smith to TJ, 16 May , postmarked at Baltimore that day and with remnant...
48380To Thomas Jefferson from John Devereux DeLacy, 23 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of John Devereux DeLacy Humbly sheweth That your petitioner prays as he heretofore has prayed that you sir would take cognizance of his case personally and make therein such order as to you Sir shall appear Just and expedient. That your petitioner having been Atty in fact for William Blount late of Tennessee Decd who was Executor to and a surviving partner of David Allison Decd....