52501To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 17th. since which yours of the 14th. is recieved, and I now return the letters of Mr. Livingston & O’Brien. I hope the game mr. Livingston says he is playing is a candid & honourable one. Besides an unwillingness to accept any advantage which should have been obtained by other means, no other means can probably succeed there. An American contending by stratagem against those...
52502From James Madison to Joseph Barnes, 19 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1803, Department of State. Encloses consular instructions and a blank bond. To execute the bond, “one or more persons beside yourself, who shall have property or a Commercial establishment in the United States, to be approved of by this Department, must be jointly bound in a sum not to be less than two thousand Dollars.” Asks that the bond be returned to the State Department when...
52503To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 19 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1803, Cowes. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s August 1802 circular. Observes that if no allowance beyond twelve cents per day is made for the subsistence of Americans, “there will certainly occasions arise in which they must either Suffer considerable hardship or the Consul will be burthened with the expence of relief.” Cites instances of sick men left on consuls’ hands and notes that...
52504To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 19 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1803, Marseilles. Last wrote on 10 Dec. 1802. Has since received JM’s circular relating to expenditures for the relief of seamen and will attend to it. Observes with pleasure from the president’s address to Congress that more effectual means will be provided for returning seamen to the U.S. Many are discharged in foreign ports by mutual consent or are called deserters in an attempt to...
52505To James Madison from George W. Erving, 19 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1803, London. No. 16. “I have the honor to inclose Copy of a Letter which I yesterday received from our Consul at Lisbon.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 8). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Erving. Docketed by Wagner. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure, Jarvis to Erving, 10 Feb. 1803 (1 p.; docketed by Wagner), reported that the prince regent had lifted...
52506To James Madison from Rufus King, 19 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1803, London. No. 86. “Orders were some Time past given to evacuate Egypt, and the English forces have at this Time probably left that Country. The independence of Malta, by the Treaty of Amiens, is placed under the Protection and guarantee of Great Britain, France, Spain, Austria, Russia and Prussia. Austria has acceded, Russia consents to accede, provided the Maltese langue be...
52507To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 19 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular of 26 August last which I Shall pay due attention to; observing with all deference that if no allowance is ever to be made beyond the 12 Cents for the Subsistence of American Subjects, that there will certainly occasions arise in which they must either Suffer considerable hardship or the Consul will be burthened with the expence of...
52508To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 19 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I paid you my respects on The 10th. last december—Since, I have been honoured with The Circular from The Department of State relative to future expenditures for The relief of our Seamen abroad to which I will pay a due attention, when occasion Will occur and I have observed with great pleasure by The grasious Messages from The president to Congress, That, it will be provided by more effectual...
52509To James Madison from George W. Erving, 19 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose Copy of a Letter which I yesterday received from our Consul at Lisbon. I am Sir with perfect Respect Your very Obt. St. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison , Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information. Go to the original abstract
52510From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 19 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 17th. since which yours of the 14th. is recieved, and I now return the letters of Mr. Livingston & O’Brien. I hope the game mr Livingston says he is playing is a candid & honourable one. besides an unwillingness to accept any advantage which should have been obtained by other means, no other means can probably succeed there. an American contending by stratagem against those...
52511From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 19 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the 17th. on the subject of the stores for Algiers, since which your’s of the 12th. is recieved. I thought I had spoken to mr Madison on the day of my departure on the subject of the gun carriages for the emperor of Marocco. I now write to him respecting them. I presume the date of the enlistment of the crews of our frigates in the Mediterranean should decide which of them shall...
52512To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 18 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I sent dispatches a few days ago to Havre in expectation of their going by a vessel that left it for Philadelphia, but they arrived too late, duplicates were sent to go by a vessel bound to New York. You will therefore I fear have originals & duplicates by the same vessel, this compels me to send triplicates by this conveyance. You will see that on the subject of New Orleans the answer to my...
52513To James Madison from William Herbert, 18 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1803, Alexandria. Acknowledges JM’s 16 Mar. letter [not found]. “The Money Directed to be remited to me by Mr. Munroe, is, I presume, Intended to meet the Discounts on his Notes, in this Bank, as they may be renewed. I have no Claim Against him. Any Sum that you may be pleased to remit me for his Account, Shall be Carried to his Credit, on the Bank Books.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. See Monroe...
52514To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 18 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1803, Washington. Returns Bingham’s letters respecting his action with Cabot and others, as they are little more than repetitions of former statements, and makes the following observations, similar to those made in an earlier letter, of which he kept no copy. Bingham, who considers his demand against the U.S. as warranted by law, should certainly have the benefit of any resolve passed...
52515From Thomas Jefferson to John Page, 18 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. found me here, where I am for a few days only. being an answer to mine it would not have needed an acknolegement but that I owe you a letter on an event which gave your country great satisfaction & to none more than to myself: I mean your appointment to the chair of the state. Mr. Olsen the Danish minister, having intended a visit to Richmond soon after your election, I...
52516To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Wolcott, 18 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of detaining the letter of Mr Edwards that accompanies this, until I had an oportunity of conferring with Mr Kirby on the subject of letter. Mr Kirby’s letter will express to you his opinion on the same subject. I beg you to believe Sir, that any other man whose claims were equal, or nearly equal to those of my brother should, by me, have been prefered to him—but, all...
52517From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, [16–17] March 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
I thank you My Betsy for your letter from Fish Kill. I hope the subsequent part of your journey has proved less fatiguing than the two first days. I have anticipated with dread your interview with your father. I hope your prudence and fortitude have been a match for your sensibility. Remember that the main object of visit is to console him; that his own burthen is sufficient, and that it would...
52518From Alexander Hamilton to Philip Schuyler, 16–17 March 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 16–17, 1803. On March 16–17, 1803, Hamilton wrote to Elizabeth Hamilton : “I write your father by this oppy.” Letter not found. ]
52519From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
In the inclosed Intelligencer you will find the letter from Pichon to the Govr. of Louisiana. Having been written without reference to its publication, it is less carefully fitted than Yrujo’s for the contemplated impression; and in connection with that presents some points for sophistical comments, which are made rather more, than less salient by the reflections of the Editor. The letter will...
52520To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 10th. is recieved and I now inclose a letter to the Secretary of the navy, which be pleased to seal & deliver after perusal. I think not a moment should be lost in forwarding the stores to Algiers, as it is of im⟨po⟩rtance to keep those powers quiet. Might it not be useful to propose to the Dey with a year’s annuity in stores to recieve another year’s in money? The answer from...
52521To James Madison from Rufus King, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
War seems more and more probable, indeed it appears to me inevitable: Holland will be involved, and Spain and Portugal must obey the commands of France. The day after the Kings Message to Parliament was communicated to the French Government, Bonaparte delivered to Lord Whitworth a paper (a copy of which I have seen) stating: 1. That the Expedition preparing in the Dutch Ports, was, as all the...
52522To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, Gibraltar. No. 117. “I referr to my last No. 116 [8 Mar. 1803] and have now to inform you that two days ago arrived the Crew for the Moorish Ship in question about 40 Men among them the Tripolin who formerly Commanded the Brig and laterly the said Ship they report are going for A[r]zev to load wheat for Tunis, the Ship is ready and Expect will sail in 6 or 8 days; the Adams...
52523To James Madison from John Leonard, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, “Evans’s Hotel,” Baltimore. The brig Hope of Baltimore, in which he intends to embark, will sail “on Thursday” for Oporto in Portugal. Immediately after arrival he will proceed to Madrid. Offers to be the bearer of “any commands you may have for that country.” Asks for a letter of introduction to Pinckney. Offers his compliments “to Mrs Madison & Miss Pain.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
52524To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 17 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1803, Georgetown. Encloses a copy and the original of Napoleon’s commission naming Gérard Cazeaux as vice–commercial agent for New Hampshire, residing at Portsmouth. Asks JM to request an exequatur for him from the president. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , France, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in French. Docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (2 pp.; in French) is a copy of the commission, dated 26...
52525To James Madison from John Gavino, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Not being honord with any of your favours I referr to my last No. 116 and have now to inform you that two days ago arrived the Crew for the Moorish Ship in question about 40 Men among them the Tripolin who formerly Commanded the Brig and laterly the said Ship they report are going for A[r]zev to load wheat for Tunis, the Ship is ready and Expect will sail in 6 or 8 days; the Adams Capn....
52526To James Madison from John Leonard, 17 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Hope of this place will sail on Thursday next for Óporto in Portugal in which vessel I intend to Embark and shall immediately after my arrival there proceed to Madrid. It will give me great pleasure to be the bearer of any commands you may have for that country, to which be assured I will pay due attention. permit me to ask the honor of a few lines of introduction from you to Mr....
52527From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson [presents] his friendly the Secretary at War and sends him the Governors Page in his office. PrC ( DLC ); faint. Recorded in SJL with notation “lres from Govr Page & Saquiricia.” Enclosures: (1) John Page to TJ, 2 Mch. 1803 . (2) “Saquiricia” to TJ, 15 Feb. 1803 (recorded in SJL as received from Windsor, North Carolina, on 16 Mch. with notation “W,” but not found). (3) probably...
52528To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The extraordinary productions in the enclosed paper under the signatures of “A Western American” & “Americus” appear to be calculated to produce so much mischief, that I thought it my duty to transmit it for your perusal. I am at present confined by an inflamation upon the kidnies; and am Sir most respectfully Your Friend And Humble Servant— RC ( DLC ); in an unidentified hand, signed by...
52529From Thomas Jefferson to Lewis Harvie, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor is duly recieved and I am happy to learn that it will be convenient for you my [family] prop ose d; the of Capt. Lewis [your same views]; for I would not wish to [be employed]. but with a view to your I intended to be back to Washington by the 1st of April. I fear however I have in that allowed myself too little time for the business which brought me here. still I do not altogether...
52530From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 10th. is recieved and I now inclose a letter to the Secretary of the navy, which be pleased to seal & deliver after perusal. I think not a moment should be lost in forwarding the stores to Algiers, as it is of importance to keep those powers quiet. might it not be useful to propose to the Dey with a year’s annuity in stores, to recieve another year’s in money? the answer from...
52531To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In the inclosed Intelligencer you will find the letter from Pichon to the Govr. of Louisiana. Having been written without reference to its publication, it is less carefully fitted than Yrujo’s for the contemplated impression; and in connection with that presents some points for sophistical comments, which are made rather more, than less salient by the reflections of the Editor . The letter...
52532Notes on Composition Ornaments, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Andrews George Mar. 17. 1803. the composition ornaments arrive for the fireplace of the Chamber, a [b]it like those of the entablature of the room. for the pediments of the windows & arches of the Dining room & Tea-room metops roses for 6. windows 18 + 18 = 36 1. double arch 12 + 12 = 24
52533From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a letter from the Secy. of state informing me that the Dey of Algiers refuses to [accept?] the money offered him in commutation for the naval stores [due] him and consequently it becomes necessary to send the stores immediately. as it is [certainly?] better for the public that the purchase of naval stores should [be in?] the hands of one set of agents, not only to avoid...
52534To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Constellation Capt Murray is arrived and is now in the Eastern Branch. Her crew will be discharged immediately. As nothing but a formidable force will effect an honorable peace with Tripoli and repress the dispositions of the other Barbary powers to hostility, would it not be adviseable to send immediately to the Medn either the Constitution now lying at Boston or the Philad now lying at...
52535Petition of Peter Veitch, with Jefferson’s Order, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Peter Veitch of Alexandria County Humbly Sheweth that during the year 1801, he was presented by a Grand Jury for the body of this County for retailing Spirituous Liquors without Licence, on which presentment Judgment and Execution has since been had, in favour of the United States; which including the costs of Prosecution amounts to Ninety eight dollars eighty five cents—which...
52536To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 16 March 1803 (Adams Papers)
I send you mÿ Lett. on the use of copper among the Greeks—I can not flatter me, that it Shall procure you either much information, or amusement, but I maÿ have opened a new road for investigation, and then mÿ endeavours will have Some merit—at least in your eÿe. If it happened, that it deserved your approbation, that you deemed it worth a Public view, I Should intend it for the Pennsylvanian...
52537To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Antwerp. News was received on 13 Mar. of recent British measures indicating a renewal of war. “This news and the double levy of conscripts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants.” Prices of foreign goods “rose immediately, very considerably,” and will probably continue at elevated prices in Batavian ports “for some time.”...
52538To James Madison from William Bass, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Bordeaux. Forwards a letter received at the consulate “a few days ago” from Cathalan and informs JM that “Mr. Lee who has been confined near two months with a severe illness is on the recovery.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 1). 1 p. Docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
52539To James Madison from Rufus King, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, London. No. 84. “Couriers last evening arrived at the french Ambassadors from Paris, and at the same Time a Messenger from Lord Whitworth: they left Paris after the communication of the Kings Message to Parliament of the 8th. instant had been received there. General Andreossi and the Dutch Ambassador both told me to day that for the purpose of taking away the pretext for War (as...
52540To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Málaga. Encloses copies of his 25 Jan., 1 Feb., and 8 Mar. [not found] dispatches. Writes chiefly to enclose copies of O’Brien’s 30 Jan. and 2 Feb. letters, the latter with a 21 Feb. postscript. Presumes JM was advised from Madrid of the new health regulations requiring a twenty-day quarantine for ships arriving from the U.S. with bills of health certified by the Spanish consul...
52541Account for Horses, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803. Lists eighteen owners with the amount paid by each to breed their mares to Childers, for a total of £33 12 s . Ms ( DLC ). 1 p. In an unidentified hand. JM apparently had agreed to buy William Thornton’s stud Childers but instead traded two other horses for him ( JM to Thornton, 19 Aug. 1803 [ DLC : Thornton Papers]).
52542To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
We received here on the 13th. instant, the advice of the recent measures in England indicative of the renewal of War. This news and the double levy of consc r ipts gives serious uneasiness to every class of people here and particularly to the foreign Merchants. Foreign produce rose immediately, very considerably, and in any event will, in my opinion continue at elevated prices for some time,...
52543To James Madison from William Bass, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose you a letter which was received at this office a few days ago from Mr. Cathalan at Marseilles, and to inform you that Mr. Lee who has been confined near two months with a severe illness is on the recovery. I am Sir very respectfully your Mo. Obt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James...
52544To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor of transmitting herewith Copies of the last Letters addressed you under date of 25 January 1 february & 8 Inst. Since then little of Consequence has occured, and I therefore have chiefly to inclose duplicates of Mr. OBrien’s Letters to me of 30 January & 2 February With Postscript of 21 do. I presume you will have been advised from Madrid of the new Regulations of the Supreme...
52545To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 16 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty by this, of doing myself the honor of introducing to your acquaintance the Honble. Captain John Murray of the Royal British Navy, a son of the Earl of Dunmore, whom you will find, perfectly deserving of those Civilities & polite attentions (for which you have ever been remarkable, to Respectable Strangers) & to which I beg leave & take the pleasure to recommend him; ‘tis not...
52546To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 16 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty of introducing to your acquaintance and Civilities the Honorable Captain John Murray of his Britanic Majesty’s Navy, third Son of the Earl of Dunmore. He has been several weeks here, and seems worthy of the polite Attention which has been paid him. I confess I am happy to hear that our Countrymen, where ever he has been, have exhibited a Conduct towards him, which can not...
52547To Thomas Jefferson from John Warner, 16 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As further establishment of the facts stated in my communication of the 14th Inst, I take the liberty to enclose two more numbers of the “Federal Ark.” I have reason to believe the Collector , perhaps from the Post master of this place , knows that a number of this paper has been sent to You in consequence of which the first paragraph under the Wilmington head is inserted. The intent is...
52548From John Adams to Cotton Tufts, 15 March 1803 (Adams Papers)
KNOW ALL MEN by these Presents, That I John Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire do make, constitute and appoint Cotton Tufts of Weymouth in the County aforesaid Esquire my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my Name to sell, assign and transfer the whole or any Part of the Six Pr. Cent Stock of T whatever Description standing in my Name in the...
52549To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Fredericksburg. Returns the enclosed commission [not found] because acceptance would render him ineligible for a state Senate seat for which he is again a candidate. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Brooke had been appointed as a commissioner of bankruptcy (see Jefferson’s list of appointments, n.d. [ DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Jefferson”]).
52550To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803 , “ Chesapeake at Sea .” No. 2. Encloses a journal of events which have taken place since his last dispatch. Enclosure A contains the latest information from Tripoli, and enclosure B is his last letter to Nissen. Hopes Eaton will be able to efface the suspicion he is under at present of misapplication of public money and “thereby, eradicate, unfavourable impressions, prejudicial...