52501To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
This day I have taken the liberty to draw upon the Department of State for the sum of Four hundred & thirty dollars & twenty five Cents in favor of John Gavino Esqr. Consul for the U S. of America at this place. Said sum when paid you will please to have placed to my Acct. untill final settlement. I am with very great Respect Sir Your Most Obdt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription...
52502To James Madison from John Gavino, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honord with any of yours, as such beg leave to referr to my last No. 117. Consul Simpson of Tangier sent me the inclosed Dispatch for you; and at Same time Thos: Beck, and David Ervin, two american Seamen saved in June last from the Schooner Betsy of Norfolk which was Wreckd on the Southern Coast of Barbary, and the Empr. of Morrocco since redeemed from the Arabs and sent them...
52503To James Madison from John Lamson, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
My functions as Consul for the United States in this port ceased on the 31 March Ulto. by a decree of the Goverment of this City in favor of the commission received by Wm. Riggin Esqr. an American citizen resident here. In my letter of the 22d. May 1802 I forwarded you a report of all the American vessells that had ever entered this port to that date; I now enclose you a report of those that...
52504To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th. October ultimo, since when I have been at the Court of Madrid, from which Capital I am just returned. During my absence, advices has been given to you concerning the Quaranteen laid on American Vessels in this Port, and as Charles Pinckney Esqr. was not at Madrid during my stay there, I obtained not only to shorten the Quaranteen laid on Vessels in the...
52505To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from Samuel Hay one of the commissioners for the direct tax in South Carolina. As the assessment is not yet completed in that State, and the principal cause of the delay has been the difficulty of finding gentlemen who would accept the office, the propriety of appointing the gentlemen recommended by Mr Hay is respectfully submitted. I have the...
52506To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here about a fortnight ago, and have been so unwell since then, as not to be quite so forward in my report upon the state of the Capitol, and the necessary drawings as I could have wished. On this account, and because I believed that on your first arrival your time would be taking up by more important objects,—I have not yet waited upon you. Late this evening however, I will, with...
52507To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith send you my report & the ground plan of the new wing. I fear I shall tire your patience, but I know not what I could have omitted.— I am with true respect Yrs. faithfully RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 4 Apr. and so recorded in SJL .
52508Report on the Ground Plan of the Capitol’s New Wing, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your instructions I arrived at Washington on the 21st of March, and have since that time devoted my attention to the objects proposed by your letter of the 6th of March. After having very carefully and minutely examined the present state of the Capitol as far as it has been completed, and the foundations of the South Wing, which it is proposed to carry forward this season, I now...
52509To Thomas Jefferson from James B. Richardson, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The requisitions made by you in pursuance of the request from the House of Representatives of the United States have been received, and shall be duly attended to; all vigorous exertions shall be used to put this State in the best possible situation of defence by having the Militia diciplin’d and well armed, the latter of which they are deficient in, tho’ the attention of the Legislature has...
52510To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th August ultimo, acquainting you of my safe arrival here, and my intentions of going up to Madrid from which place I am just return’d. The advices given to the Secretary of State James Madison Esqr. concerning the Quarenteen been reduced to Twenty Days thro my personal acquaintance application to the Minister has no doubt been laid before you, and I am...
52511To Thomas Jefferson from Justus Erich Bollmann, 3 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duely received Your Excellency’s Letter of the 4th of March and have forwarded by the Sloop Highland, Cap. Hand, to the address of Mr. Jams. Eakin, a Box of the Wine of Your Choice. Your Order for One gross of Bottles of Wine of the same Quality will be duely attended to.— It is not in my Power to inform Your Excellency by which particular Name this Wine is designated or which is the...
52512John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 2 April 1803 (Adams Papers)
I have not yet acknowledged the Receipt of yours of 25. feb. I think you right in not noticing Paine, and in present Circumstances in not disputing with Callender. I remarked the Port folio N 2. and was much pleased. I Suspected the hand.— I have heard, that an Intrigue against Washington did exist in the latter end of 1777 and beginning of 1778, but know nothing of it.— I obtained leave of...
52513John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 2 April 1803 (Adams Papers)
The House of Bird, Savage and Bird have stop’d payment, and probably the bill I drew upon them which you negotiated last November, will come back protested— In that case, settle the amount to be paid, with the indorsee duly entitled to it, who may call upon you; let me know the amount and I will send you a post note for it— Be careful to see that the protest and proceedings have all been...
52514To Alexander Hamilton from Nathaniel Terry, 2 April 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Hartford, April 2, 1803. On April 21, 1803, Hamilton wrote to Terry and referred to “Your letter of the 2d instant.” Letter not found. ] Terry was a Hartford, Connecticut, lawyer.
52515To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 2 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 April 1803, Hamburg. Last wrote on 20 Dec. 1802 . “Our River being at length cleared of Ice I avail myself of the first opportunity to transmit to you the Semi annual Report of Arrivals &c of American Vessels ending in December A.D. 1802 [not found]. The present is a most interesting moment with us. We have a new and very Serious alarm of a great probability of recommencement of hostilities...
52516To James Madison from Rufus King, 2 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 April 1803, London. No. 89. Reports that no answer has yet been given to Andréossy’s note, which declined all discussion of Malta. “Lord Hawkesbury’s Answer will probably be delivered to day; it will without doubt persist in the Determination communicated in his first Note, and may disclose new and additional reasons in its support.” The issue of an overture Napoleon reportedly made to...
52517To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 2 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last Respects were under 20th. Decr. Our River being at length cleared of Ice I avail myself of the first opportunity to transmit to you the Semi annual Report of Arrivals &c of American Vessels ending in December A.D. 1802. The present is a most interesting moment with us. We have a new and very Serious alarm of a great probability of recommencement of hostilities between France & England,...
52518To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 2 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
New York, 2 Apr. 1803 . Replying to TJ’s letter of 23 Mch. , he advises TJ not to sell the land the president recently purchased. He prefers waiting for TJ’s payments to him, rather than causing regret. Before departing for Kentucky, Short will leave a power of attorney for his New York brokers, Lewis & Lawrence, who will receive payments and apply them on his behalf. He promises to send TJ a...
52519To John Adams from Cotton Tufts, Jr., 1 April 1803 (Adams Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Cotton Tufts Junior of Weymouth in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman in Consideration of Seven Thousand Dollars lawful Money, paid by John Adams of Quincy in the County aforesaid Esquire the Receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said John Adams, his Heirs and assigns one...
52520Account of Louis Le Guen, [1 April 1803] (Hamilton Papers)
Louis Le Guen Esqr. To A Hamilton Dr For retainer to Van Vechten & Spencer 100 Cr By interest received from J L from the 13 of May 1802 to the 1 of April 1803 185.50 Ballance due from L L Guen Ds — 85.50 AD , signed by Le Guen, Yale University Library. This document concerns the management of the funds established under the terms of Louis Le Guen’s antenuptial contract. For background to...
52521From James Madison to John Milledge, 1 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1803, Department of State. In compliance with the request contained in Milledge’s letter of 11 Mar. [not found], encloses a copy of the treaty concluded with the Creek Indians at Fort Wilkinson. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. For terms of the treaty, see Joel Early to JM, 7 Dec. 1802, n. 2 .
52522To James Madison from William E. Hũlings, 1 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1803, New Orleans. “Yesterday eveng I recd. a packet from Govr. Claiborne contg. a letter for the Intendt … (But in case of the French Authorities being arrived; to the Capt. Genl., or other agent authorized by the Governmt of France). I accordingly waited on Mr. Laussat, the Colonial Prefect, and delivered it to him. Mr. Laussat recd. me with much Affability, & assured me that it was...
52523To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 1 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1803, Baltimore. A State Department packet directed to Bird, Savage, and Bird came to the collector “yesterday.” It will not be forwarded until further directions arrive from JM. “An Oppy. for England will offer on Wednesday next. It will Occur to you that a power of Atty. will be necessary from you to whomsoever you may appoint to Succeed those Gentlemen as your Agent in London—again...
52524To James Madison from James Soucheiron, 1 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1803, Barcelona. Encloses a copy of a circular from O’Brien “which Seems to be of some importance.” “Mr. Willis by his absence has left this place without a Consul.” Expects daily that Pinckney, to whom he wrote several letters about the situation, will appoint someone to take charge of the consular business. Willis having charged no consular fees, the captains will not readily comply...
52525To James Madison from William E. Hũlings, 1 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday eveng. I recd. a packet from Govr. Clairborne contg. a letter for the Intendt. of his Catholic Majesty (But in case of the French Authorities being arrived; to the Capt. Genl., or other agent authorized by the Governmt. of France). I accordingly waited on Mr. Laussat, the Colonial Prefect, and delivered it to him. Mr. Laussat recd. me with much Affability, & assured me that it was...
52526To James Madison from James Soucheiron, 1 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
Here inclosed I have the honour to hand you a Copy of the Circular last from Mr. OBrien Consul at Algiers, which Seems to be of some importance. Mr. Willis by his absence has left this place without a Consul, and I am in daily Expectation that the Minister in Madrid is Apprized of the Circumstance, & to whom I wrote Several Letters about it, will at Last Appoint some body to take the Charge of...
52527To Alexander Hamilton from Marquis de Lafayette, [31 March 1803] (Hamilton Papers)
I would like by this opportunity to write to you a long letter, but having been Laying on my back for two months past, and being for three weeks to come, doomed to the same situation, I must confine myself to a few lines written near my bed. The particulars of the accident and his cure will be given to you by General Bernadotte, whom I must particularly introduce and his lady to Mrs. Hamilton...
52528To James Madison from Lafayette, [31 March] 1803 (Madison Papers)
General Bernadotte is so gloriously introduced by his own reputation, and Character, that I shall only present him to you as my personal friend. He is of all men the one I would better like to see going to America as an ambassador, was he not also the man, whom all true and steady patriots cannot but heartily wish to keep nearer to his own country, where none surpass, and but few can equal the...
52529To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 31 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1803, Málaga. Transmits a duplicate of his 16 Mar. letter and encloses a copy of a 16 Mar. letter “just received” from O’Brien with news of the French peace with Algiers. Presumes JM has been informed of the 23 Mar. arrival at Gibraltar of Commodore Morris in the Chesapeake , accompanied by the New York, John Adams , and Enterprize . Believes they returned to Gibraltar for provisions....
52530To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 31 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is duplicate of the last letter I had the honor of addressing You under date 16 inst. Since then nothing material having occurred, I come chiefly to transmit for Your information Copy of a letter I have just received from Consul OBrien dated in Algiers 16 inst by which you will observe that the french Government has judged it expedient to solicit Peace with the Dey, and to have...