51331From James Madison to William C. C. Claiborne, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to request you to forward the enclosed letter to Mr. Clark. I have left it open for your information, and enclosed a copy of the President’s proclamation for convening Congress and a summary of the contents of the Treaty with France, for your own use. With great respect, I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obed. servt. P. S. Be pleased also to forward the enclosed letter &...
51332From James Madison to Daniel Clark, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Treaty & Conventions, entered into on the 30th. of April by our Ministers Extraordinary, at Paris with the French Government, were received here on Thursday evening last. For an outline of the Agreement I refer you to the enclosed Newspaper; to which is added a copy of Articles II III IV V & VI. To these the President wishes you to give all the...
51333To James Madison from Rufus King, [ca. 20] July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty to add a few miscellaneous articles by way of supplement to my last dispatch. American Seamen As soon as the war appeared to me unavoidable I thought it advisable to renew the attempt to form an arrangement with the British Government for the protection of our seamen: with this view I had several conferences both with Lord Hawkesbury and Mr. Addington who avowed a sincere...
51334To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am too recently on this theatre to give you any information of the state of public affairs which you will not obtain of the Gazettes, wh. I shall therefore not repeat. It will be more useful to go back to the transactions in which I have been lately engaged, and to communicate some incidents which occurrd in them, with which you are not yet acquainted. The pressure of business at the time,...
51335To James Madison from John Norris, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your esteemed favour of the 23d. ulto. since which have been waiting to see Capt Ingersolls Friends who inform me that Capt Ingersoll at present resides on his Farm 96 miles from Salem & in a town where the post does not pass thro’, they expect him down, but they say he may not be down ’till the fall, as soon as he comes down, or I can get a Letter to him, I will furnish you agreeably...
51336To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 20 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1803, Cowes . Received the laws passed at the last sessions of Congress on 9 June and JM’s 9 Apr. circular on 9 July. Has “drawn out a statement of the light dues payable on Ships putting into our Ports,” as well as of “the charges that accrue on Ships that land or take away Goods from the British ports.” “Ships putting in here either for orders, in distress, or for conveniency, are...
51337To James Madison from John Lamson, 20 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1803, Trieste . Since his last of 4 Apr. has received JM’s of 22 Feb. Acquiesces in the decision of the president to appoint Riggin consul at Trieste but points out the “real and great inconveniences” he is exposed to by this decision. Riggin has “been at no expence” to obtain this office. And “in a few days after receiving the exequator he left this City and the Office is now occupied...
51338To James Madison from Robert Power, 20 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1803, Tenerife . Was authorized by McElroy to act as U.S. consul in his absence. Has received JM’s 9 Apr. circular and will “do all in [his] power to enforce a punctual execution of the laws.” Believes, however, that Spanish law forbids a person’s acting as agent “unless he be officially named by the ruling power of the government he is to represent, & his nomination be confirmed by...
51339To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 9th. of June I had the pleasure to receive the Laws passed at the last Sessions of Congress, and on the 9th. instt. I have been favored with your Circular of the 9th. of April last, which I shall pay due attention to. I have drawn out a statement of the light dues payable on Ships putting into our Ports and have also specified the charges that accrue on Ships that land or take away...
51340To James Madison from John Lamson, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 4th. April, I am honored with your esteemed favor of the 22d. Feby. last, By which I observe that it is the pleasure of the President that Mr. Riggins should be prefered as Consul for this port; As a citizen of the United States it is my duty to accquiesce in this determination. But that it should be deemed more conformable to Justice, that I should suffer real and great...
51341To James Madison from Robert Power, 20 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
In the absence of Mr. G. W. Mc.Elroy, who h a s authorized me to act as representative of the United States of America, I have receiv’d your official letter of the 9th. of April, an d shall do all in my power to enforce a punctual execution of the laws, but the following circumstance has hitherto, and wi ll ever, untill removed, prove an obstacle in the discharge of my consular functions. The...
51342To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 20 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We arrived here on the 14th, all well, and found the accomodations on the road by Stevensburg, much better than we expected. The hospitality and politeness of Strode induced us to stay a day with him, greatly to the advantage of ourselves and horses. From what I heard in that neighbourhood, you will find the Marquis’s road, a difficult one for a carriage. Since my arrival, I met accidentally...
51343To Thomas Jefferson from Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours, 20 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous avez été prevenu par mon Pere que J’etais occupé d’etablir dans les Etats-Unis une grande manufacture de Poudre de guerre et de chasse. Cette fabrique construite sur le même plan que les plus belles d’Europe est maintenant prête à être mise en activité. l’avantage que J’ai eu d’être éleve du célebre Lavoisier lorsqu’il etait administrateur des Poudres et les bontés qu’il a eu pour moi,...
51344To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 19 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I reached this place yesterday, after a pleasant journey from Washington, and had the pleasure to find here your respected favor of the 11th inst. It affords me much satisfaction to know the Presidents determination respecting an out-fit, as it will avoid many difficulties wh. might arise from charges not specifically allowed. It will be equally convenient for me to draw my salary from the...
51345To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 19 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of writing to you this forenoon, I have been favored with your acceptable letter of the 12th. inst. with its enclosures, for which I am much obliged. I have been on board the Constitution since writing to you in the morning; and am fully convinced that she will not be ready to sail until the 10th of Augt. Captn. Preble appears to be making every exertion to get the...
51346To James Madison from James Monroe, 19 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I left Paris on the 12. and arrived here last night very much fatigued with the journey. I have not announc’d my arrival to the minister of foreign affairs, but shall do it tomorrow and endeavor to obtain my recognition of the king as soon as possible. My last to you was of the 19th. ulto. in which I informed you that I shod. sit out for this place in a short time, in obedience to the views of...
51347To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Reuben Chamberlin for an Ensign in the 2d. Regt. of Infantry in the service of the United States.— Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Reuben chamberlin of New Hampshire would be included on the list of nominations and promotions TJ sent to the Senate on 18 Nov. 1803 ( JEP Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United...
51348To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The General Assembly of Maryland at their last Session gave Entertainment to a Bill entitled An Act for the better Administration of Justice &c &c &c; which they ordered to be published for the Consideration of the People. The Object contemplated by that Bill (if accomplished) is so fundamentally contrariant to my Ideas of Propriety; and the Consequences which must necessarily flow from the...
51349To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Waterman, 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this letter is respectfully to solicit the appointment as one of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy, in & for the Pennsylvania district, in the place of Joseph Clay Esqre:, whose commission I presume will expire, on taking his seat in the house of Representatives, as member for this place.— Should you be pleased, Sir, to confer on me the appointment, I shall assiduously endeavor to...
51350To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It certainly causes me great uneasiness that your Excellency had received none of my letters; as they returned your Excelly. my most gracious thanks for the many honours & favours confer’d on me by your Excelly. while at that side of the Water, & particularly those shew’d me the day after my arrival; The 20th. July of last Year I did myself the honour of renewing and acknowledging my great...
51351Circular Letter to Members of Congress, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Proclamation by the President, of which a copy is inclosed, will inform you, that in pursuance of his authority to convene Congress on extraordinary occasions, he has appointed Monday the 17th day of October next for the meeting of the Senators and Representatives of the United States. This anticipation of the commencement of the ensuing session is rendered necessary by conventions with...
51352To James Madison from Perez Morton, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your kind favor, which covered the penal Laws of Virginia. Our Legislature have chosen a large Committee of both Houses to form a penal code on the penitentiary system, and a Statute for the regulation of the State prison, and report at the next Session; Of this Committee I have the honor to be one, & doubt not we shall find our Duty much facilitated by the...
51353To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I informed you in my last that I was preparing to send by Mr Yard & Mr Young a detail of our affairs up to this time with the state of the new Convention I have proposed & the Conversations I have had with Mr Cevallos on the subject. Those Gentlemen being however detained longer than they expected I think it my duty not to lose a moment in transmitting You a part of the Conversation which took...
51354To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am advised by Mr. Cotton that he is now about making a claim on Government for certain allowances which he thinks himself entitled to, in consequence of detention &c: of Ship Anna Maria. I had the honor of making to you a communication under date of 22nd. June 1802. then saying that Mr. C, intended this claim & in reply to a suggestion, which I then made of having it left to the decission of...
51355To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 18 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 July 1803, Bremen . Wrote last on 12 June of the occupation of Hanover by French troops. Feared that “on the shores of the Elbe, it might … come to bloody actions,” due to the Hanoverian troops’ having refused to “lay down their arms” when the king of England did not ratify the Convention of Suhlingen. “However upon repeated remonstrances made to them of their resistance being fruitless,...
51356To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 12th: June I had last the honor of writing to you, wherewith I informed you of the French troops having taken possession of the Electorate of Hannover; since which much apprehension was still entertained, that on the shores of the Elbe, it might nevertheless come to bloody actions, the Hannoverian troops rejecting to comply with the demands of the French to lay down their arms upon...
51357From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Austin, Jr., 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This serves to acknolege the reciept of your favor of the 7th. inst. and the pleasure I derive from the expressions of approbation which it contains. we have lately recieved the treaty and conventions for the cession of Louisiana. 11¼ millions of Dollars to the government of France, the discharge of their debts to our citizens under the Convention of 1800. not to exceed 20. Millions of francs,...
51358From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you yesterday, and in the evening recieved your favor of June 23. as I am just now setting out to Monticello to pass two months there, I am not able to turn to your letters; but as far as my memory can be trusted I think I have not recieved the one in which you say you had applied for my approbation of your paying a visit to Tennisee. if I had, I should certainly have answered it...
51359To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Crew, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
A person here has lately obtained a patent for a Churn on a new construction & Mrs Crew’s Dairymaid speaks highly in praise of one of them which she has used for some months, as saving much time & labour These being objects which deserve much attention in every Country, but in America are particularly valuable, I am induced to take the liberty of begging your acceptance of one of the Churns,...
51360To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose William L. Brent of Maryland, and Charles M. Taylor of Pensylvania for 2d. Lieuts. of Artillerists—and Jonathan Eastman of Vermont and Neal Duffee of New York for Ensigns in the 1st. Regt. of Infantry. Accept Sir, the assurances &c.— FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). William L. brent
51361To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for promotion in the Army of the U. States, Vizt., Richard S. Blackburn Capt. of Artillerists to be Major in the same Corps, vice Jackson resigned 30th. April 1803— John Saunders Lt. of Artillerist to be Captain vice Blackburn promoted. Howell Cobb Lt. of Artillerists to be Captain vice Izard resigned June the 1st. 1803. Horatio Stark 2d. Lt....
51362To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
About three months ago, I received a letter from Mr. Storey, of Salem, declining the appointment of Naval Officer of that port. The letter was put into the hands of Mr. Gallatin, who informs me that he left it with you. Another person has since been appointed. Mr. Storey, in his letter, requested information from me on some particular points, to which I wish to make a reply, but cannot do it...
51363To Thomas Jefferson from Horatio Gates, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Let the Land rejoice, for you have bought Louisiana for a Song. never was a happier moment Seized, for concluding so Glorious a Negotiation: I took the Liberty to write you about a Week ago; in that letter I introduced Colonel Wm: Smith to your Future Notice, when the necessary appointment of Officers for your new acquisition shall take place, though I mention’d him, & gave my Reasons for it,...
51364From Thomas Jefferson to Jared Mansfield, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the reciept of your favor of the 7th. inst. I have had a full conversation with mr Gallatin, and find that the rigorous rules of the treasury oppose insurmountable obstacles to the wishes I entertained in your favor. he shews me that by their rules, the expences of your journey here cannot be repaid, your salary cannot begin till that of your predecessor ends, which will be on your...
51365From Thomas Jefferson to J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you by mr Barnes, who being personally unknown to you, has asked of me a letter of introduction, as he proposes before I return to the seat of government, to visit Philadelphia, with a view to his removal there. he has been so long an inhabitant of that place that he can hardly live elsewhere. as he has been the subject of two former letters , I will add only that he...
51366To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday General Proctor called on me with the enclosed Letter to make what use I pleased with it, only reserving him a copy, which I have done. A knowledge of the upper part of the head, is indeed very desirable—The Cranium and Nasal bones particularly, as being wholly deficient in my Skeleton. I marval what are the teeth which he says weighs 19 or 20 pounds, can they be grinders—The largest...
51367To Thomas Jefferson from Caspar Wistar, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to trouble you with the inclosed for Captain Lewis , they do not include many points, because his instructions have really anticipated every thing which occurred to me, & of course admitted of no additions but in detail. I have also avoided several subjects which I expected would be fully detailed by Dr Barton , as being particularly within those departments of Science to which he...
51368William Clark to Meriwether Lewis, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by yesterdays Mail, your letter of the 19th. ulto: The Contents of which I recived with much pleasure—The enterprise &a. is Such as I have long anticipated and am much pleased With—and as my Situation in life will admit of my absence the length of time necessary to accomplish Such an undertakeing I will chearfully join you in an ‘ official Charrector’ as mentioned in your letter,...
51369II. Albert Gallatin’s Queries, with Jefferson’s Revisions, 9–17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
< 2. What is the distance from Manchac to the Western boundary? > < 4. Are any of the officers appointed by the inhabitants? > < 5. 6. 7. Are any of the officers paid in whole or in part by fees, or perquisites? > 27. What are the local taxes paid in each division, for the local expences of such division such as roads, poor, clergy, schools salary of local officers? and by whom are they...
51370III. Jefferson’s Revision of Original Draft, 12–17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Queries [1. What are the best maps, general or particular, of the whole or parts of the province? copies of them if to be had in print.] 2 What are the boundaries of Louisiana, and on what authority does each portion of them rest? [3. What is the extent of sea coast from the Western mouth of the Missisipi called Piakemines river?] <2. What is the distance from New Orleans to the nearest point...
51371To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
It was agreed yesterday 1. that a copy of the proclamation should be inclosed to each member in a letter from the Secy. of state, mentioning that the meeting of Congress had been necessarily anticipated three weeks, because the ratificns. of the treaty & conventions for the cession of Louisiana were to be exchanged on the 30th. day of October, & suggesting the importance of a punctual...
51372IV. Final List of Queries, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Queries 1 What are the best maps general, or particular of the whole or parts of the province? copies of them if to be had in print? 2 What are the boundaries of Louisiana, and on what authority does each portion of them [rest?] 3 What is the extent of the [sea coast from] the western mouth of the Missisipi called Piakemines? 4 What is the distance due West from the same mouth to the...
51373From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you recieve this you will have heard thro’ the channel of the public papers of the cession of Louisiana by France to the US. the terms & extent of that cession, as stated in the National Intelligencer , are accurate. in order to obtain a ratification in time I have found it necessary to convene Congress on the 17th. of October. before that time it will be necessary for me to procure for...
51374From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Clark, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You will be informed by a letter from the Secretary of state of the terms and the extent of the cession of Louisiana by France to the US. a cession which I hope will give as much satisfaction to the inhabitants of that province as it does to us. and the more as the title being lawfully acquired & with consent of the power conveying, can never be hereafter reclaimed under any pretence of force....
51375From Thomas Jefferson to William Dunbar, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you recieve this you will have heard thro’ the channel of the public papers, of the cession of Louisiana by France to the US. the terms as stated in the National Intelligencer are accurate. that the treaty may be ratified in time I have found it necessary to convene Congress on the 17th. of October: and it is very important for the happiness of the country that they should possess all...
51376From Thomas Jefferson to William Falconer, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
An old man of the name of Duncan Brown, who exhibits respectable attestations of character, complains of a robbery committed on him in North Carolina by an inhabitant of S. Carolina. he has been very illy advised, for he says he was advised to come to me to have justice done him. he shews me your opinion, which I immediately informed him was exactly what he ought to have pursued and to have...
51377Gallatin’s Comments on Address from Philadelphia Ward Committees, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
+ Lewis Rush — carver, a respectable & firm republican—not known personally + Sallows Shewell— shop-keeper, a consistant republican, honest man, rather weak, candidate for office } known persony. + James Ker— coachmaker, an old, warm, consistant republican, honest man— } do + John Barker — I presume the General of Militia, same as Ker, but more intelligent & conspicuous— } do
51378From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It was agreed yesterday 1. that a copy of the proclamation should be inclosed to each member in a letter from the Secy. of state, mentioning that the meeting of Congress had been necessarily anticipated three weeks, because the ratificns of the treaty & conventions for the cession of Louisiana were to be exchanged on the 30th. day of October, & suggesting the importance of a punctual...
51379To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received a letter from my Son Raphaelle at Norfolk, in which he says, a Doctr. Willson has promissed him “on his word of honour, that he will have conveyed to me a great many of the Bones of the Magalonic—Legs—feet—thighs—Vertebræ &c. he hopes the remainder may ere this have been dug from the Salt Petre cave, they are in colour and texture like those belonging to the A.P.S.—he...
51380Petition of Ambrose Vasse and Others, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We the undersigned Inhabitants of the Town of Alexandria most respectfully beg leave to lay before the President of the United States the following statement & Petition. in the month of March last a certain Samuel Miller was indicted & convicted of a burglary commited in the store of Ambrose Vasse, one of the undersigned Petitioners, and was, during the present session of the court, sentenced...