48351To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 4 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that we have made sale of Mr. Cravens Tobo. to Gallego Richard & Co. (we expect for Jackson & Wharton) at 40/—We have given you credit for 13 Hhds of it, & Mr. Craven for one, conformably to your direction. I have omitted I find to say any thing to you respecting the deduction which you authorized me to make to Pollok for your own crop .—Although it certainly...
48352To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your Signature to the enclosed Warrant. It is wanted for Mr. Ludlow one of the Midshipmen of the President who has been some time acting but of whose Christian name I am as yet ignorant. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Midshipman Augustus C. ludlow served on the frigates President , Essex , and Constitution in the Mediterranean from...
48353To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 4 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of inclosing Capt. Hand’s Receipt for the box Containing La Cepede’s work upon Fishes—there was a loose paper which accompanied them inscribed for you but no other memorandum—I took the liberty of placing in this box Segur’s Account of Fk. William of Prussia which I believe you will read with great interest—I wish it was generally read, for no one can reflect without horror...
48354To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
When my old acquaintance Edward Livingston arrived in this City, he seemed determined perseveringly to pursue his profession, with a view of restoring his fortune, and on the subject of politics, he expressed an ardent wish to see the present administration prosper, but declared it to be his interest not to be concerned in public business. His talents, address, connexions, and the high...
48355To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
The late struggle in the parliament has produc’d the appointment of Mr. Pitt to the place of Mr. Addington, of Ld. Harrowby to that of Ld. Hawkesbury, the latter being removd to the home department from wh. Mr. Yorke retired, and Lord Melville to the head of the admiralty, in the room of Ld. St. Vincent. Not many other changes are made, the present ministry being formed principally of Mr. Pitt...
48356To James Madison from Edward Preble, 3 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I am honored with your favor of the 26th December last the contents of which to me was highly flattering, and be assured that my first and most ardent wish is, that I may continue to merit the approbation and confidence of my Country. I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal a letter and memorandum which I presented to General Acton, Prime Minister of the Neapolitan Government...
48357To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 June 1804, New Orleans. “On yesterday James Pitot and Edward Livingston attended at my office and handed me, the communication, which is herein enclosed; After perusing the same, I replied verbally, that, ‘the people had a right peaceably to assemble together for the purpose of remonstrating against grievances; but it became those who produced such assemblages to be watchful of the public...
48358To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By a late mail I received from the Secretary of the Treasury a letter concerning the Bank proposed to be established in this Territory, and find with sincere concern; that he is much dissatisfied with the measure. He questions the authority by which the scheme was sanctioned,—expresses apprehensions that it may defeat a project in contemplation, of establishing a Branch of the United States...
48359From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas Collin, 3 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of Dctr Collin to dine with him Tomorrow at half after three, June 3d 04. The favour of an answer is asked. RC ( RSAS : Collin Papers); printed form, with blanks filled in a clerk’s hand reproduced in italics. Collin, a Philadelphia-based Swedish Lutheran pastor, was a friend of TJ through the American Philosophical Society ( Vol. 26:631 ; Vol. 27:118 ).
48360From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 3 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the day before. with respect to the slanders in which the two mr Hunts were implicated, I assure you on my sacred honour that I never heard one word uttered but from mr Granger and one other person, who does not reside in this part of the country, nor is any way connected with the government; and the sole object of his communicating with me was to engage me...
48361To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 3 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Baron requests me to present his compliments that he will do himself the pleasure to wait on you with Messrs. Bonpland & Montufar. Doctr Woodhouse also desires me to include his respects that he will also wait on you. Doctr Fothergill is not at present within, but I shall see him this afternoon—& I believe he will isteem your invitation, an honour not to be neglected—& therefore I answer...
48362John Quincy Adams to William Smith Shaw, 2 June 1804 (Adams Papers)
I enclose an order for $110. which I will thank you to present, and if accepted, receive the money— This together with the rent you have received of M r: Dexter, will pay the assessm t: due on my Bridge-Shares, and leave a Balance— I will thank you to pay the Assessm t: to M r: Foster, and take the rec t: — Please to send me word whether you have advertised the rooms in Whitcomb’s House and if...
48363Circular Letter to American Consuls, Mediterreanean, 2 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
On receiving information of the loss of the Philadelphia, an act of Congress was passed whereby a Million of dollars, was appropriated to enable the President to impart such vigor to the conduct of the war as might at once change the exultation of the enemy in his casual fortune into a more proper sentiment of fear and prepare the way for a speedy & lasting peace with Barbary. The five...
48364From James Madison to George W. Erving, 2 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
It appears by the enclosed letter from Mr. King, that on the application of the Proctors for his promise that their long or untaxed bills should be paid, he explicitly told them he could make no engagement to that effect, and that their demand must be decided by the Government of the U: States. It being uncertain whether the Commissioners, under the 7th. Article of the treaty, included in...
48365To James Madison from John Armstrong, 2 [June] 1804 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday had the honor of receiving your letter of the 27th. Ult. and after giving to the proposition it contained, all the consideration my present circumstances admit of, I have determined to accept it. I am perfectly sensible of the many advantages that may be derived as well to myself, as the public, from the visit you suggest, and shall accordingly set out for Washington in a few days....
48366To James Madison from James Blair, 2 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1804, Fredericksburg. “My friend Mr Peter Gordon (the bearer of this) being about to Embark for Europe, where a well authinticated certificate of his being a Citizen of the United States may be of infinite Service to him, and as he is not personally known to you I take the Liberty of Introducing him to you, for the purpose of obtaining Your Signature to his Certificate, which will give...
48367To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1804, New Orleans. “I received on last evening a letter from Governor Folch of Pensacola, of which the enclosed No. 1 is a translation, and returned on this morning, an answer, of which the enclosure No. 2. is a copy. I was much disposed to have answered Governor Folch’s letter with some asperity, but thinking that, a Conciliatory Style, would be more agreeable to the Executive, I...
48368To James Madison from Charles Pettit, 2 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 June 1804, Insurance Office of North America, Philadelphia. “I do myself the honour to transmit to you the inclosed extract of a letter from Paris, of the 12th. of February last, as it contains information which it appears to me ought to be made known to Government; and this mode of communication is preferred as being more likely to be acceptable than thro’ the channel of a Newspaper. And...
48369To James Madison from Christian Gynther Bernstorff, 2 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 June 1804. Acknowledged in JM to Bernstorff, 16 Sept. 1804 (DNA: RG 59, IC, vol. 1), as a letter of accreditation for Peder Pedersen as Danish chargé d’affaires in the U.S.
48370To Thomas Jefferson from John Armstrong of New York, 2 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday received the letter of the 26th. of May with which you were pleased to honor me, and another of the same date from Mr. Madison, proposing to me the mission to Paris as successor to Chancellor Livingston. In a letter of this day to the Secretary of State I have signified my acceptance of this appointment. It is true, that in coming to this determination, I have had my doubts, but...
48371To Thomas Jefferson from John Forbes, 2 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being formerly acquainted with you and knowing your good Qualifications and Humane Heart in relieving the Distressed I take the liberty of Informing you that from Sickness and Other unforseen accidents that has lately come my way I am reduced to a very low Ebb and Entirely destitute of Cash. I therefore most Humble request that you will please to send me 100 Dollars in Order to Enable me to...
48372To Thomas Jefferson from Hore Browse Trist, 2 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I with great pleasure add my opinion to those already transmitted in relation to the very respectable rank which Doctor Oliver H Spencer holds in this City. With acknowledged skill, an extensive & encreasing practice in his profession for three years has doubtless given him a general knowledge of the diseases incidental to this Climate, & his Moral Character has secured to him the confidence &...
48373To John Adams from Tremalaroy, 1 June 1804 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour to inform your goodness that since you left Madras Coast, I wrote about four or five letters but no line was favored from you an answer thereof—I last Dispatched a letter and a tiger skin by the Ship Captaïn John Neckils through the means of Ship Markee which I think would certainly have Delivered up to your goodness. I therefore hope your goodness will be pleased to Send a...
48374To Alexander Hamilton from John Johnston, 1 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
June 1, 1804. “You may recollect that previous to Mr Caines marriage with my sister Mrs Verplanck, I applied to you and Mr Charles Wilkes to become trustees together with Mr Keese in a marriage settlement.… I am induced to request you to take such steps as you may think necessary to secure the property vested in you by the settlement.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. George Caines,...
48375To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being persuaded that impressions have been made on your mind by unfair and insidious insinuations or by gross misrepresentations of facts, unfavourable to those who have had any agency in communicating to the persons concerned the contents of a letter received by Mr. Granger from Seth Hunt respecting the gross scandal his neighbour and kinsman had been circulating in New Hampshire, I owe it to...
48376To Thomas Jefferson from William Dunbar, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your letter of the 15th. of April, accompanied by the instructions for the person who is to conduct the expedition up the Red river: I have already informed you in my last of the difficulty of finding a person here duly qualified, & should we in the end be obliged to accept of a person of moderate talents, it will probably in that case be proper to reserve the chief command...
48377To Thomas Jefferson from Theodore Foster, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed that you have appointed or are about to appoint Pierpoint Edwards Esqre. of Connecticut, Minister from the United States to the Court of Spain.—I have Reason to beleive that it would be agreeable to him that Thomas Lloyd Halsey Junr Esq. of this Town should accompany him as Secretary of the Embassy;—and being well acquainted with Mr. Halsey, I hope not to be considered as...
48378From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Briggs can tell me nothing of Fitzpatrick , and therefore I suspect we must have recourse to Shields to take the place of Turner. the uncertainty whether Benson can be found & will accept as Collector of Mobille, may render it worth while to listen to Thos. Smyth of Maryland who is known to mr Duval; but it is only in case you think the appointment at Mobile will not admit of uncertainty &...
48379To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On receiving information on sunday last, which was relied on as authentic, that Thomas Logwood , who is convicted of felony in the Court of the United States, would attempt escape from prison and be powerfully aided in this attempt, the Executive thought it proper to order a strong guard that night, giving notice to the Chief Justice and the marshal of the District, that a guard would be...
48380To Thomas Jefferson from James B. Richardson, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit you at the request of the Legislature of South Carolina, their ratification of the Amendment proposed by Congress to the Constitution of the United States respecting the Election of President and Vice President. I have the honor to be with high consideration and respect, Your most obedient FC ( ScU ); at foot of text: “To The President of the United States Washington.”...
48381To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your Signature to the enclosed Warrant for John Mason , Sailmaker. He is intended for the frigate Essex. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Sailmaker john mason served on the frigates Essex and Constellation in the Mediterranean in 1804 and 1805 ( NDBW Dudley W. Knox, ed.,
48382John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Adams, 31 May 1804 (Adams Papers)
This morning I received your kind favour of the 20 th — And am delighted to hear that you and the children are so well— M rs: Hellen’s indisposition, I hope will prove only to be “the pleasing punishment that women bear”— I wish we could have here a little of that superfluity of rain which fell just before you wrote me; as it would bring forward my garden stuff as we call it.— You have no...
48383To James Madison from S. B. Wigginton, 31 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 May 1804, Bordeaux. “When inconveniences, or evils of a very small magnitude are suffered to exist for a length of time they are very apt to become serious in the end, & sometimes not easily remedied. My situation and standing in life may make it appear presumption in me to attempt to point out an abuse that arises from passports issued from the Office of Secretary of State, which are of...
48384From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Barron, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Instructions To Commodore Samuel Barron commanding a Squadron of armed Vessels belonging to the United States: Given at the City of Washington in the District of Columbia this 31 day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred & four, and in the 28th. year of our Independence.— Whereas it is declared by the Act entitled “An Act for the protection of the Commerce and Seamen of...
48385To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to lay the inclosed letter before You. I did not certainly know until I received it that Mr. Smyth had been an applicant for an office in the Custom house at New-Orleans. Knowing how justly he is entitled to the friendly aid of all who know him, it is taken for granted, that the recommendatory letters to which he alludes in his letter, are from very respectable Characters, & that...
48386To Thomas Jefferson from Louis André Pichon, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Pichon asks of the President of the United States leave of presenting to him Mr. Esménard , a French Gentleman of Mr. Pichon’s particular acquaintance, intimately connected in Paris with the Chief Consul & family and with Mr. Talleyrand, and one of the most distinguished litterateurs in Paris. Mr. Esmenard was lately Secretary To the Governor of Martinique, admiral Villaret & is last from...
48387To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Pardon me Dearest Father for having so long delayed answering your letter . great was the anxiety I suffered untill it arrived, nor was that any ways relieved by hearing what a horrible journey you had had, although it may ultimately prove fortunate if it serves as a warning against future exposure to cold and fatigue which every day of your life you will be less able to bear. no appology can...
48388To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Wright, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty of introducing to You Mr Raphanisque a young French Gentleman of Science who is making an american botanical Collection, he spent several Days with me, expressed great Desires of being introduced to you, and from my own knowledge of his amiable Despositions and your Attachment to the sons of Science—I have taken this Liberty. I have the Honor to be Yr. sincere Friend & Serv...
48389Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Boston 31 May 1804 Isaac Coffin respecting expected resignation of — Hussey Collector of Nantucket . NB. I. Coffin is the member of Senate, in the Massts. legislature, for the District including Nantucket, in which island he resides— The resignation has not yet been received— MS ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); undated, written on a scrap torn from the address sheet of the enclosure and postmarked...
48390Notes on Edward Turner, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Edwd Turner 1. he recd. his commn. in the begg. of Sep. 1803 & did not open his office till the last of Nov. 2. in Feb. 1804. he had not recorded more than 11. cases because, ofering but 4. cents the hundred words, (the law allowg. him 12½) he could not get clerks. on learning that Briggs & Williams were coming away he offered 8. cents 3. he advises claimants that their claims should have a...
48391To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 May 1804, New Orleans. “I was honored on last evening with the receipt of your letter of the 1st. Instant. “I consider peace as the greatest of national blessings, and there is nothing I should more lament than to see my country involved in war with any of the European powers. The formal recession therefore of the King of Spain from his objections to the transfer of Louisiana to the United...
48392To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 30 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 May 1804, Copenhagen. “My last respects to you were of the 7 November [not found]. The winter set in shortly after, and has continued unabruptly till about a month ago, when navigation first was able to retake its usual vigour. “We have had several arrivals from America and more may daily be expected. Inclosed I have the pleasure of handing you the semi-annual List of the Ships passed the...
48393From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Biddle, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 25th. is duly recieved. while we all feel a just anxiety for the situation of our fellow-citizens in captivity in Tripoli, it is but natural that their immediate relations should feel it with more lively sensibility, and wish to know the intentions of the government respecting them. considering however that it would not be of advantage to the parties themselves, any more...
48394From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I know that it is best generally to assign no reason for a removal from office, yet there are also times when the declaration of a principle is advantageous. such was the moment at which the New Haven letter appeared. it explained our principles to our friends, and they rallied to them. the public sentiment has taken a considerable stride since that, and seems to require that they...
48395To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had selected Dowlf’s name for the very reason you mentioned; having conjectured that his politics were preferable from Fairley’s recommendation, & that Lowell’s were not from being particularly recommended by Lincoln. Otherwise they are so equal that that consideration might reasonably be allowed to give the preference. The doctrine as it respects Bowen had, it seems to me better be...
48396To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to inform The President that I have this day Shipp’d on Board the Sloop Harmony, Captn. Ellwood, for Alexandria, a Box containing Books, consignd to me by Wm. Lee Esquire of Bordeaux—The duties paid 95. Cents I have the Honor to be with Perfect Respect Sir Your Most Obedt RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “The President of The U States”; endorsed by TJ as received 1 June and so...
48397Proclamation Establishing the District of Mobile, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas by an act of Congress , authority has been given to the President of the United States, whenever he shall deem it expedient, to erect the shores, waters & inlets of the Bay and River of Mobille, and of the other Rivers, Creeks, Inlets, & Bays emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, east of the said River Mobille, and west thereof to the Pascaguola inclusive, into a seperate District for the...
48398To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 30 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your Signature to the enclosed Warrant as Midshipman for Mr. Gamble . He belongs to one of the Frigates of the present Squadron and has been some time appointed but owing to his being employed in the recruiting service at New York, has not yet received his Warrant. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Midshipman Thomas gamble served on...
48399Louisa Catherine Adams to John Quincy Adams, 29 May 1804 (Adams Papers)
I recieved your very kind favors of the 14 th 20th &. 24 th. on Friday & Saturday & Should certainly not have delayed answering them so long had I not been prevented by a severe attack of the Spasms attended with a considerable degree of Fever which have tormented me these three days I am pretty well to day and certainly am should not complain as though the Spasms were very violent they were...
48400From James Madison to the Marqués de Someruelos, 29 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
It has been represented to the President of the United States, that the Schooner Beaver belonging to Alexander Richards, Merchant of the City of New York, sailed in the year 1802 from that port bound to Jamaica, that on her said Voyage, near the Bahama Banks, she fell in with two small boats having on board 24 persons who proved to be Spaniards belonging to a Spanish Ship wrecked the day...