52871To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last the cabbin of the ship Richmond is taken for me at 800. dolrs. The ship is destined to Hambg. but will land me at Havre, by approaching the town sufficiently near to make the landing easy. The stores will form an additional charge. The charges incident to the engagment of the warren, by detention &ca will amount to abt. 500. Had she not been dismissed they wod. have been more...
52872To James Madison from James Maury, 25 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 February 1803, Liverpool. Last wrote on 27 Jan. Encloses a price current for U.S. goods [not found] and a report of American exports and imports for the six months ending 31 Dec. 1802 [not found]. Exports heretofore have been “almost exclusively confined” to U.S. ships. The countervailing duty, which was expected to operate to American disadvantage following the peace, especially in the...
52873To James Madison from James Maury, 25 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor to write to you on the 27th. past. In this I inclose you a price current for our exports with a state of the Imports from, & exports to, the United States for the last six months ending 31 Decr. The exports as heretofore have been almost exclusively confined to our vessels, and indeed the countervailing duty, which it was generally imagined would, after peace, have operated...
52874From Thomas Jefferson to John Carroll, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to Bishop Carroll acknoleges the reciept of his letter of the 20th. and of the letters therein inclosed , which he this day re-inclosed to mr Coppinger at his particular request. he tenders his friendly salutations. PrC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. letters therein inclosed : for the letters from Nehemiah Bartley to Joseph Coppinger, see Coppinger...
52875Circular to the Governors of the States, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with a request of the House of Representatives of the US. as well as with a sense of what is necessary, I take the liberty of urging on you the importance and indispensible necessity of vigorous exertions, on the part of the state governments, to carry into effect the militia system adopted by the national legislature, agreeably to the powers reserved to the states respectively,...
52876To Thomas Jefferson from Pierpont Edwards, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr George Wolcott of Windsor in Hartford county, in this state, brother of Alexander Wolcott Esqr., is desirous of being appointed surveyor of the port of Saybrook, in the district of Middletown, should Mr Dickinson , the present holder of that office be displaced, an event which I presume must soon take place. George Wolcott has been as essentially injured by the persecution of the...
52877From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to pay 1000. D. in Richmond on the 10th. of March ensuing I have drawn on you for that sum payable then to Craven Peyton, for which you shall be duly provided. mr Barnes will put the money into the mail here on the 8th. and you will consequently recieve it on the 9th. Two small boxes, not ready in time for Capt Sprogall, will follow by the first vessel to be forwarded to...
52878To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It may be gratifying to learn the temper of friends, in distant parts of the Country. By the enclosed you will perceive one I hope, in which, the spirit of republicanism is about to exhibit, itself, in Massachusetts. Similar preparations, it is said, are making in other parts of that State—Such things have a double effect—to animate on the one hand, on the other, to depress—All my late...
52879To Thomas Jefferson from Schuyler Livingston, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that the Convention with Spain will be carried into effect and understanding that Commissioners are to be appointed to adjust the Claims for Spoliations &c—I take the liberty to signify to you, that the appointment of a Commissioner would be agreeable to me—For any Information which the President may require, I beg leave to refer to the Republican part of the Delegation from New...
52880From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mendenhall, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 12th. I can say with truth that I do not remember ever to have recieved such a paper as is the subject of your letter. I might ascertain this by a recurrence to my files; but it is unnecessary for another reason. it is so important to the public service that I should be the center of information as to whatever concerns them, that in order to induce it to...
52881From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you another letter for mr Cepede keeper of the National cabinet. I have not superscribed the titles of the gentlemen on my letters, because I know them not. perhaps some apology may be necessary for this omission. Congress having passed the two million bill , you will recieve by this mail your last dispatches. others will follow you about the 2d. week of April, before which time I...
52882From Thomas Jefferson to James B. Richardson, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having found it difficult to obtain here the names of gentlemen proper for the office of Commissioners of bankruptcy , and who are willing to accept it, and the non-acceptances & re-appointments at such a distance consuming much time, while the service is on sufferance, I take the liberty of inclosing four blank commissions which I ask the favor of you to fill up with the names of gentlemen...
52883From Thomas Jefferson to William Wingate, 25 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 7th. was duly recieved, and I now return you the papers No. 1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9. as you desired. Nos. 4. 5. 6. tho’ mentioned in your letter, were not inclosed in it. the business has been settled in the Senate, as my nomination had been previously given in, before I had recieved any information on the subject. Accept my thanks for the communication which has rendered useful...
52884John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, ante 25 February 1803 (Adams Papers)
In my last I attempted to prove that Goverment and Society are inseperable from each other. In the case that was Stated the Government of the Mother over her Infant, was proved to be coeval with the first Act of Society or Sociability between them. Without the Government of the Mother there could have been no Connection or Intercourse between them: and the Child must have perished in the first...
52885To James Madison from Gabriel Duvall, 24 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1803, Washington. Lays the enclosed letter before JM so he may see the handwriting of the applicant. Does not know the duties of the vacant station in JM’s office but is confident that Whetcroft has few equals as a transcribing clerk. Has known him for many years, during which he gave “entire satisfaction” as a clerk in various departments. Whetcroft has been a notary public at...
52886To James Madison from William Eustis, 24 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1803, Washington. Encloses recommendations for the appointment of Thomas Lovell, son of James Lovell, naval officer at Boston, as consul for the department of La Charente Inférieure. Adds his own opinion of Lovell’s fitness for the office. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Lovell”). RC 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson. For enclosures, see n. 1. The enclosures...
52887To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 24 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1803, Algiers. Two French frigates “this day” arrived in eight days from Toulon. Finds France and Algiers “will not wrangle at present as neither Seems inclineable for a Real war.” Algiers has no merchant ships, and France “will pause and Consider whether She has not a greater interest in The preservation of This regency & The System of Barbary Then in its destruction.” A Spanish...
52888To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 24 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
This day anchored here 2 french frigates in 8 days from Toulon. I find That france and Algiers will not wrangle at present as neither Seems inclineable for a Real war. It is well known Algiers has no Mercht. Vessels, and france will pause and Consider whether She has not a greater interest in The preservation of This regency & The System of Barbary Then in its destruction. On the 20th. Inst....
52889To Thomas Jefferson from Anne Cary Randolph, 24 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters give me so much pleasure that I accept with joy the proposal you made me in your last to become your correspondant. I am very much obliged to you for the profile and verses you sent me. I am reading Thucydidies in english and ancient history in french and am learning arithmetic but I am going on very slowly in my french for want of a dictionary if Mr Duane has got me one will you...
52890To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 24 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been expecting the measles but have escaped it as yet. Virginia has learnt to speak very well. Ellen is learning french. Cornelia sends her love to you I would be very much obliged to you if you would bring me a book of geography adieu Dear Grand Papa your affectionate Grand son RC ( ViU ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 24 Feb. and so recorded in SJL .
52891From Thomas Jefferson to Lacépède, 24 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved from mr Paine the copy of your Discours d’ouverture de l’an IX. which you were so good as to send me. a rapid view of parts of it only assures me of the pleasure I shall recieve from a deliberate perusal of the whole the first moment I have to spare. I was struck with the prophetic spirit of the passage pa. 10. 11 . ‘bientot de courageux voyageurs visiteront les sources du...
52892From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 23 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last which was of the 18th day of January, I have received your several letters of the 11th and 14th November, 1802. As you will receive this from the hands of Mr. Monroe, I refer to him for full information relative to our internal affairs generally, and in particular to the violation of our right of deposit at New Orleans, with the impressions and proceedings which have resulted...
52893To James Madison from Thomas T. Davis, 23 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 February 1803, House of Representatives. States that Col. Abraham Trigg of Virginia and Robert Williams of North Carolina wish to be appointed commissioners for disposing of the lands in the Mississippi Territory. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Trigg”). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson. Printed in Carter, Territorial Papers, Mississippi , 5:190. Thomas Terry Davis (d. 1807)...
52894To James Madison from John Mackall Gantd, 23 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 February 1803. Has been appointed a judge in Maryland. State laws require him to resign any federal commissions. Asks JM to notify the president of his resignation as bankruptcy commissioner for the District of Columbia and the reason for it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LRD ). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson.
52895To James Madison from Shandy Yard, 23 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 February 1803, Philadelphia. Acknowledged in Brent to Yard, 14 Mar. 1803 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as enclosing two copies of a petition. Brent stated that JM had forwarded the petition to George Logan and Michael Leib to be presented to their respective houses of Congress and referred Yard to them for information on his prospects. Shandy Yard, a free black mariner from...
52896From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Anderson, William Cocke, and William Dickson, 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is upwards of a twelvemonth since my attention was drawn to the importance of a road which should enable the inhabitants of Tenissee & Kentucky to seek a market on the Savannah, and instructions were immediately given to our Commissrs. Genl. Wilkinson & others to negotiate with the Cherokees for permission to the states interested to open the road through their country. it was stiffly...
52897To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief , 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Je me suis acquitte Vendredi dernier, de votre Commission à l’égard du Colonel Monroe—J’aurais bien voulu pouvoir accompagner d’une lettre le présent flatteur que vous faites à Mr Volney, mais le départ précipité du Colonel, qui n’a resté qu’une heure à Philadelphie, m’a empêché de remplir ce désir de mon Cœur—J’ai ajouté les sermons du Racine de la Chaire française à vos autres livres—Le tout...
52898From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph H. Nicholson, 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It may be stated with truth, I believe, that the Secretary of the Navy has made his estimate on the present state of things in the Mediterranean, and the possible necessity of keeping that up, by sending a relieving squadron in place of the three frigates which are under orders to return. tho’ this could only be necessary in case our warfare there should become much more extensive, yet...
52899From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I ventured to write you my letter of the 8th. inst. I entered into arrangements with my banker in Georgetown to be sure that I could punctually comply with what was therein undertaken. immediately on the reciept of yours to-day I went to him again to see if he could throw the two paiments of 500. D. each promised for March & April into one of 1000. D. for March. on examining the state...
52900To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Reynolds, 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Fully impressed with the importance of Your Station, and proportionately enjoying the Blessings derived under Your mild, benevolent and wise Administration, by the people of these United States: I feel myself emboldened to assume what You have acknowledged a “Right” but which in a former time would have been termed “an insolent liberty” That Sir, of personally addressing You; and upon the...
52901From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 23 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I lay before you a report of the Secretary of state on the case of the Danish brigantine Henrich, taken by a French privateer in 1799. retaken by an armed vessel of the US. carried into a British island, and there adjudged to be neutral, but under allowance of such salvage and costs as absorbed nearly the whole amount of sales of the vessel & cargo. indemnification for these losses occasioned...
52902To John Adams from David Sewall, 22 February 1803 (Adams Papers)
I have been gratified with the perusal of Mr Williams’s Observations, on the temperature of Sea Water at differt depths. And the publication is the first of the kind I have seen, or heard of, and suppose the Thermr. may be very usefull to mariners, if properly attended unto. The Gulf Stream, I am of Opinion, Occasions the sudden transitions from Cold (very Cold) to temperate and Warm—in our...
52903To Alexander Hamilton from John Guillemard, 22 February 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance and recommending to your attentions the Earl of Selkirk a young Nobleman whose merits you will soon be able to appreciate and respect. I shall be excused for my motive’s sake, which is not only to render him Service but to assure you that neither time nor distance have diminished the high sense I entertain of the attentions with which you...
52904From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to report to the President of the United States, upon the note of the Minister of his Danish Majesty, Dated on the 9th. inst, as follows. That it appears that the Danish Brigantine Henrich, Capt. Peter Scheele, sailing from Hamburg, loaded with an assorted Cargo, and bound to Cape Francois, was captured on the 3d. of Octr. 1799 by a French Privateer, and on...
52905From James Madison to John Lamson, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 6th of October last, and several of intermediate dates from the 29th December 1801. It appears that you accepted your Commission in a letter dated on the 21st. Jany. 1800, and that Mr. Riggin was appointed to the same Office on the 4th Feby 1802 and before the receipt of your letter of the 29th Decr. 1801 announcing your arrival at Trieste. As during this...
52906To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I return you the report, and have prepared a message, tho’ I confess myself not satisfied on the main question, the responsibility of the government in this case, and with our taking wholly on ourselves the risk of the decision. For to enable Congress to judge for themselves the record must go; & the printing that would prevent it’s being taken up this session. If we do not send in the record...
52907To James Madison from James Monroe, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here on saturday so much overcome with the fatigue of the journey that I kept my bed yesterday & was attended by a phisician. To day I am better tho confined to my room. In a day or two I shall be well. A ship was engaged for me, the cabbin prepared, & she detained sometime at my expence, & finally sailed, on acct. of the great expence of her detention and the uncertainty of my...
52908To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last informed you of my return in the Spanish Squadron from Leghorn to Spain by water, by which I avoided the being obliged to return by land, by a very long route & over a Country, nearly the whole of which I had already seen, by which means my journey was so much shortened that I returned to this Country two weeks after the Court returned from their Tour, and reestablished themselves at...
52909To James Madison from Isaac Briggs, 22 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 February 1803, Washington. “I am directed by the American Board of Agriculture to request thy attendance, in the Library, at the Capitol, 7 o’clock this Evening.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Dated “21st. of 2nd. Mo. 1803” by Briggs. Date corrected here on the basis of circumstances described in n. 1. According to both the National Intelligencer and the “Journal of the American Board of...
52910Statement of Account with George Andrews, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
1803 Februy. The President of the United States to George Andrews Dr s d [lo] 73 Setts of Corinthian frieze ornaments @ 4s/10d ⅌ £17 12 10 130 pair of Scrolls for Corinthian Blocks a 5 ⅌ 2 14 2 130 leaves for Do a 4½ ⅌
52911From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the report, and have prepared a message, tho’ I confess myself not satisfied on the main question, the responsibility of the government in this case, and with our taking wholly on ourselves the risk of the decision. for to enable Congress to judge for themselves the record must go; & the printing that would prevent it’s being taken up this session. if we do not send in the record...
52912To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph H. Nicholson, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you the Bill to reduce the Marine Corps , together with the Communication from the Secretary of the Navy to the Committee. This communication exhibits an apparent necessity for the Continuance of the whole number of Lieutenants now in service, and may possibly induce some Difficulty in passing the Law—I wish therefore to know whether you have any Objection to my...
52913To Thomas Jefferson from Lyman Spalding, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to accept a few copies of my bill of mortality for Portsmouth, N.H. for 1802. With great respect Sir, I have the honour to be your humble Servt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 3 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Lyman Spalding, “Bill of Mortality, For Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A.D. 1802,” a printed table...
52914Madison’s Report on the Hendrick, 22 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to report to the President of the United States, upon the note of the Minister of his Danish Majesty, Dated on the 9th. inst, as follows. That it appears that the Danish Brigantine Henrich, Capt. Peter Scheele, sailing from Hamburg, loaded with an assorted Cargo, and bound to Cape Francois, was captured on the 3d. of Octr. 1799 by a French Privateer, and on...
52915From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [21 February] 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed report as altered is acquiesced in by Mr. L. In two instances recurred to Congs have already interposed; one of them the Paoli at last Session. The judgmt. of the Court agst Capt. Maley was pd. by Congs. Several Dutch & British precedts. can also be cited. The 7 Art: of the British Treaty & 21 of the Span: go on the responsibility of those Govts. for irregular acts of the Officers...
52916To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 21 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1803, Baltimore. Sends another parcel of Leiden Gazettes up to 24 Dec. 1802 and notes that the latest issue contains an account of the arrival of General Victor at The Hague, together with the staff of the army destined for Louisiana. “Indeed no further doubts can now be indulged as to the certainty of the preparations making for that expedition.” Captain Gardner has just arrived...
52917To James Madison from George W. Erving, 21 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1803, London. No. 15. “All the Consuls have not yet transmitted their Accounts for the last half-year, that of Mr. Fox for the reasons stated in a former letter cannot yet be compleated; and as we have now no Fund for settling the ballances which may be due, I have thought it best to refer them over to the next half year, and no longer to delay sending my Consular, and Seaman...
52918To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1803, Treasury Department. Transmits a copy of a letter from the collector at Baltimore enclosing various documents containing “all the information that can be obtained in relation to the complaint made by the Spanish Minister on that subject.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. For enclosures, see n. 1. Gallatin enclosed a copy of...
52919To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 21 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I send you within another parcell of Leyden Gazettes up to Decr. 24h. & in that number we find the accot. of Genl. Victors arrival at the Hague with the Staff of the Army destined to Louisiana. Indeed no further doubts can now be indulged as to the certainty of the preparations making for that expedition. Capt Gardner who has just arrived here from the Texell gives the names of several Amn...
52920To James Madison from George W. Erving, 21 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
All the Consuls have not yet transmitted their Accounts for the last half-year, that of Mr. Fox for the reasons stated in a former letter cannot yet be compleated; and as we have now no Fund for settling the ballances which may be due, I have thought it best to refer them over to the next half year, and no longer to delay sending my Consular, and Seaman Agency Account up to the 31st. of...