52541To 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...
52542From 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...
52543From 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. ]
52544From 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...
52545To 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...
52546To 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...
52547To 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...
52548To 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...
52549To 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...
52550To 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....
52551To 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....
52552From 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...
52553To 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...
52554From 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...
52555From 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...
52556To 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...
52557Notes 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
52558From 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...
52559To 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...
52560Petition 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...
52561To 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...
52562To 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.”...
52563To 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.
52564To 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...
52565To 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...
52566Account 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]).
52567To 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,...
52568To 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...
52569To 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...
52570To 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...
52571To 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...
52572To 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...
52573From 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...
52574To 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”]).
52575To 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...
52576To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Has been requested to forward the enclosed petition from the Mississippi Territory House of Representatives [not found] regarding “the free Navigation of certain Navigable Rivers, ‘falling into the Bay of Mexico, from the Territories of the United States, and passing thro’ the Dominions of his Catholic Majesty’”; asks that it be laid before the president. On...
52577To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Havana. Refers JM to his 8 Mar. letter on the subject of the arrival of the packet. Has since been informed that the ship was sent solely to convey dispatches relating to New Orleans. The marqués de Casa Calvo, former governor of Louisiana, has been appointed to deliver Louisiana to the French and will leave “in about six days.” The French squadron is expected “hourly” at...
52578To James Madison from William Jarvis, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Lisbon. Notes that his previous letter was sent by the Eunice to Alexandria and enclosed copies of his correspondence with Almeida, the last semiannual list, Lisbon and Belém port charges, and his account. Since part of the charges in the account are probably not provided for by law, submits them entirely to the government’s discretion. Received “this day” a duplicate of JM’s 14...
52579To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed with this, I have the honor to transmit, for the information of Government, a Journal of events, which has taken place since my last. Enclosure A, contains, the latest information, we have received from Tripoli, and B, is my last communications to Mr. Nissen. The suspicion which Mr. Eaton is at present under, of having, misapplied Public money, I most sincerely hope he may be able to...
52580To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 8th. instant I addressed you on the sub je ct of the arrival of the Packet at this Port in the manner th erein stated, to which I will refer you. Since which time we h ave been informed that the said Packet was dispatched for the sole purpose of conveying the dispatches relative to New- Or leans; and that the Marques de Casa Calvo, late Gover nor of that place, hath been appointed, and...
52581To James Madison from William Jarvis, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to address You by the Brig Eunice, Capn. McCobb via Alexandria inclosing a duplicate of my letter by Captn. Gardner via New York, a triplicate of His Excellency’s letter, of the 7th. Ulto. a Copy of my answer, a duplicate of His Excellency’s Note, of the 8th. and a copy of my reply, also the list of the last half Year, the Lisbon & Bellem Port Charges, and my account against...
52582To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 15 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of the 5th. inclosing 1000$, with which I have taken up your dft in favor of Craven Peyton for that sum. the box you mention after the most shameful neglect was sent to Norfolk to be forwarded on to Washington. I hope it has before this arrived there. The iron from Phila. has arrived. the Wine from Baltimore has not. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble servt. RC ( MHi );...
52583To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 15 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As the accompanying, from their conciseness, will consume but eight, or ten minutes in their perusal; and as it may be useful to see Specimens of the old spirit exhibited on an interesting occasion , in a new shape, by young , & old hands, I take the liberty to forward them. There may be danger of too much heat, of the sacred glow bursting into a flame from the fuel with which it may be fed....
52584To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 15 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your favour of the 2d. and thank you for your confidence, which I will never abuse—I am preparing a set of astronomical formulæ for Mr. L. and will, with the greatest pleasure, render him every assistance in my power—I take the liberty of subjoining the formula which I commonly use for computing the longitude from the common lunar observation, illustrated by an...
52585To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 15 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Accot. of a Method of preserving ship Bread from Weavils, I have extracted from Tilloc’s Philosophical Magazine for Decr. last—& I concieve it sufficiently important to trouble you with it— When our ships bring salt petre from the East Indies they sell the Bags for a low price, for the sake of the Nitre which be extracted from them by boiling them, possibly they might hereafter be...
52586From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
You will find in the gazette of this morning the letter from d’Yrujo, which he wished to be printed, and which will I hope do good. Pichon has also written a strong letter to the Govr. of Louisiana, summoning him on his responsibility, to see that the Cession of that province to France be not affected, nor the amicable relations of the Republic to the U. States, be endangered, by a...
52587To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Cape Town. Last wrote on 3 Feb. enclosing a semiannual list of vessels reporting at his office. Transmits a copy. The British frigate Concord arrived 19 Feb. with a second dispatch from the British government to Lieutenant General Dundas, ordering delivery of the cape to the Batavian government. The Batavian flag was hoisted 21 Feb. “On the 1st. of this month His Excellency...
52588To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Washington. Responds to questions contained in a letter from Governor Harrison to JM which he received from the president. Finds it difficult to understand why Harrison doubts that Detroit was considered outside the limits of the Northwest Territory while it was in British possession. The resolve of 20 June 1788 confirms titles and possession of the described lands to...
52589To James Madison from John J. Murray, 14 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 March 1803, Glasgow. Encloses documents relating to the detention of the American ship Young Eagle at Leith, which may justify Murray’s 2 Mar. appointment of John Cassels of South Carolina as vice-consul at Leith and Edinburgh. Believes if an agent had been on the spot, “the inconveniencies & Vexations” complained of would have been prevented. The intelligence contained in the enclosed...
52590To James Madison from John Elmslie, 14 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of writing to you of date 3rd. Feby. enclosing semiannual List of vessels which have reported at my Office, (copy of which I now enclose) I have to acquaint Government of the arrival of a second dispatch from the British Government to Lieut. General Dundas ⅌ the Concord Frigate with Orders to deliver over the Cape to the Batavian Government. The Concord arrived here 19th....