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...
48401Memorandum from Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
Tomson J. Skinner of Massachusets to be Commissioner of loans for Massachus⟨etts.⟩ William Few of New York to be Commissioner of loans for New York Daniel Humphreys of New Hampshire to be Atty. for the US. in the district of New Ha⟨mpshire.⟩ Thomas Rutter of Maryland to be Marshal for the district of Maryland. Joshua Prentiss of Massachusets to be Surveyor of the of Marblehead and Inspector of...
48402To James Madison from Rufus King, 29 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your Letter of the 24 inst. I have the honour to state that no engagement was ever made by me that the long Bills of the Proctors shd. be paid. In consequence of an instruction that I gave to the agt. Mr Bayard to require that the proctors Bills shd. be regularly taxed, several of them came to me, to represent what they called the usage on this subject, and to urge me to...
48403To James Madison from Peder Pederson, 29 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned His Danish Majesty’s Chargé d’affairs near the United States has the honour of transmitting to the Secretary of State a translated Copy of an ordinance concerning stranded goods for the Dutchies of Sleswic and Holstein; in consideration of, that the principal object which the King his master therein has had in view, is so far as possible to alleviate the fate of mariners who...
48404To James Madison from Caspar Wistar Jr., 29 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you two very distinguished Travellers, Dr. Anthony Fothergill lately from Bath in England, where he has been long established & enjoyed great reputation honourably acquired by numerous successful exertions in the Cause of Science & humanity and the celebrated Baron Humbolt, who is now on his way to Europe after an excursion of more than five years in South America &...
48405To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 May 1804, New Orleans. “In the District of Atakapas a very great dispute has arisen between two Priests. A man of the name of Barrier was superceded by M. Laussat, and a priest of the name of Veal named his sucessor. “Lately the Head of the Catholic Church in Louisiana, a Mr. Welsh, recalled Veal declared his powers under M. Laussat nul and reinstated Barrier. “A few Sundays since, the...
48406To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, with Jefferson’s Note, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last letter I have understood, that a half section of vacant land might probably be located adjacent to this City, and immediately bordering on the Canal of Carondelet. This land lies low and is often covered with water, but I learn it might easily be reclaimed, and there can be no question but it will soon become valuable. The public property in New-Orleans is considerable, and would...
48407Memorandum on Appointments, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Tomson J. Skinner of Massachusets to be Commissioner of loans for Massachus ets William Few of New York to be Commissioner of loans for New York Daniel Humphreys of New Hampshire to be Atty for the US. in the district of New Ha mpshire Thomas Rutter of Maryland to be Marshal for the district of Maryland. Joshua Prentiss of Massachusets to be Surveyor of the of Marblehead and Inspector of the...
48408To Thomas Jefferson from James Patton, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By this mornings mail, the inclosed Letter for Mr Eppes reached me under cover from Kingston Jamaica—and I have presumed that in taking the liberty of inclosing it to you—was ensuring a safe & certain conveyance, and in so doing, I have ever supposed that it will probably reach Him with more dispatch than by any direction I could give it— I have the Honor to be Sir with great respect, yr most...
48409To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the enclosed Commission for Doctor Hunt as Surgeon’s mate in the Navy. He is intended for the frigate Congress. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” On this day, Smith sent to Dr. Joseph G. T. hunt a commission backdated to 19 Apr. From 1804 to 1806, Hunt served in the Mediterranean squadron on board the frigates...
48410To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the Certificates safe, & have subscribed for 3 Copies of the Transactions, which I send by Mr Peale, who with Dr Collin, Dr Fothergill, The famous Mr Humbold of the Berlin Acady. who has been so long travelling in South Ama. & his two Companions of his travels, Mr Bonpard a french gentleman & a Spaniard , leave this place tomorrow for Baltimore & Washington—The latter three are on...
48411To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to present to you two very respectable travellers who are now on their way to the seat of Government for the purpose of offering their respects to you. It is most probable that you are already well acquainted with the name & great merits of each as Dr. Anthony Fothergill is the Physician of Bath in England who has distinguished himself by so many publications all of which are...
48412From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 28 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have undertaken to forward the inclosed letter addressed to the First Consul of France, at the instance of the writer, whose letter to me manifests his compliance with the terms on which it was permitted to be inclosed under cover of this Department. I am entirely unacquainted with the individual, and do not wish it to pass to the hands of the First Consul in a manner implying the act of...
48413From James Madison to Daniel Deshon, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Department of State. “The Act of Congress, as uniformly practised upon, requires that the Master of a Vessel, from on board of which any person may be impressed, should make a protest at his own expense. It may be made before any Notary he prefers.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. See Deshon to JM, 18 May 1804 , and n. 1.
48414From James Madison to Peter Muhlenberg, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Department of State. “I have shipped to your care sundry boxes, mentioned in the enclosed receipt [not found], and containing Volumes of the Laws of the United States, addressed to the Governors of many of the States. I pray you to forward them as opportunities may serve and pay the freight from Philadelphia to their destination, keeping an account of it, which shall be reimbursed...
48415To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Gibraltar. No. 151. “Not Being favourd with any of yours, I beg leave to referr to my last which I had the honor of adressing you No. 150 under 18: Instant, nor have I heard further regarding the Tunis business. “I now beg leave to anex Copy of a paragraph of a Letter to me from Consul Simpson of Tanger yesterdays date, which I received this day.” RC and enclosure, two copies (...
48416To James Madison from Robert Smith, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Navy Department. “We are in want of a Set of the Laws of the United States for Commodore Barron, and if you can furnish me with a Set I will be oblidged to you if you will do it.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Letters to the Secretary of State). 1 p.
48417To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Smith Barton, 28 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by Mr. F. A. Humboldt. I am persuaded that I need not offer any apology for introducing to your knowledge and attentions, the explorer of South America, and one of the most intelligent and active philosophers of our times. We all regret that his stay among us is to be so short. With sentiments of the highest respect, I remain, Dear Sir, Your obedient and affectionate...
48418To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Briggs, 28 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had intended to be in the City this day—but my aged Father having come one hundred and thirty miles on a visit to me, and considering that two days delay would increase the probability of my meeting with the Secretary of the Treasury, I have ventured to remain at home until the day after tomorrow. On that day, I expect to be in the City. Accept my respectful esteem. RC ( DLC ); at foot of...
48419To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur Fenner, 28 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Hearing that a Minister has been recently appointed to the Court of Spain , if you still hold the appointment of Secretary to the Mission, I take the liberty to recommend Col. Thos. Lloyd Halsey of this town, as a candidate for that office—This young Gentleman I have known from his earliest years, his father has bestowed on him the best education this Country & Europe could afford; he has...
48420To Thomas Jefferson from William Henry Harrison, 28 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Of the merits of Mr. Peter Cheateau the bearer of this, you will no doubt be sufficiently informed by Captain Lewis—I have only to say that altho my personal acquaintance with him is of very recent date—I have long known & esteemed his character Mr. Cheateau is accompanied by a son of his & a nephew, the son of Mr. Charles Gratiot of St. Louis—these young Gentlemen possess a very ardent desire...