52561To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 14 Feb. letter with its enclosure on the evening of 24 Mar. Forwarded the New Orleans packet to Hũlings by express on 25 Mar. “It is reported that several french Officers have arrived at Orleans and Certain information received of the sailing of the fleet with the army for Louisiana.” He will learn if the report is true when the...
52562From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
The chart from which the enclosed was copied is contained in a collection made for the Department of State by Arrowsmith of London. The soundings and other minute circumstances, relative to the northern coast of the Bay of Mexico and the Islands situated in it, have induced the belief that it may prove serviceable to you. With very great respect, I have the honor to be, Sir, Your most obed....
52563From James Madison to James Simpson, 26 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my letter of the 22d of August, I wrote you one dated in October, supposed to be on the 21st but of which no copy is now found in the office: I therefore request you to return me a copy of it. I have now to acknowledge the rece[i]pt of your numbers from 47 to 52 both inclusive. All your Bills have been honored as they appeared: and on the 9th of November last Messr[s] Bird, Savage & Bird...
52564From James Madison to John Page, 26 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1803, Washington. “General Muhlenberg the collector at Philada. informs me that a Box containing a Model, and addressed to Governor Monroe has been left at the Custom house there by a vessel which lately arrived. He wishes to know in what manner he is to dispose of it. Presuming that the address was meant for the Govr. of Virginia, I take the liberty of giving you this information,...
52565To James Madison from Samuel Coleman, 26 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1803, Richmond. “The inclosed was opened here on a presumption that it might be a publick letter. As it is found to be a private one I have deemed it proper to forward it to you who will be the best judge of the propriety of forwarding it to Mr. Monroe or of doing for him in the Case what it is likely he would do had he have been here & received it himself.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Enclosure...
52566To James Madison from Edward Thornton, 26 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1803, Philadelphia. Encloses a copy of a letter from Hawkesbury to Colonel Barclay, consul general for the eastern states, authorizing him to commission John Bernard Gilpin vice-consul for Rhode Island and Connecticut. Barclay, who is presently in Great Britain, “was not aware, that the usual mode pursued on similar occasions has been to issue a commission in the name of the Consul...
52567From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 26 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On recurring to my papers here, I find I had overlooked an order of Moran & Mattox for £16–8–9=54.70½ D paid by me to John H. Craven, and consequently that my order sent you in favor of Moran Feb. 8. was that much over the balance due from me to him. if therefore he has not drawn all his money from you, be so good as to consider this as a counterdemand of 54.70½. D part of which you had been...
52568From Thomas Jefferson to John B. Magruder, 26 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your note informing me of your mistake between the beech and birch. still however I must ask the favor of you to exert yourself and get for me all the beech you can, in breadths of 3½ Inches & of 7. Inches, and to do it immediately and give me information as soon as done. Accept my best wishes. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. Magruder”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. John Bowie...
52569From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 25 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1803, Department of State, Washington. Asks that a warrant for $2,520 be issued on the appropriation for the relief of seamen in favor of James Davidson, Jr., assignee of George W. Erving. Davidson holds a bill of exchange drawn by Erving, who is to be charged on the treasury books. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p.
52570To James Madison from Rufus King, 25 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1803, London. No. 87. “Baron Silverhjelm, the Swedish Envoy, after mentioning once or twice that he had received orders to explain to me for the information of the President, the motives which had influenced Sweden to make peace with Tripoli, some days since called upon me, and for this purpose read me the Instructions which he had received from his Government. I suggested to him that...