52981From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 14 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the Ordinance for the government of the territories of the United States, requiring that the laws adopted by the Governor & judges thereof shall be reported to Congress from time to time, I now transmit those which have been adopted in the Indiana territory from January 1801. to February 1802. as forwarded to the office of the Secretary of State. RC ( DNA : RG 233, PM , 7th...
52982To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 13 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 February 1803, Philadelphia. The house of Coxe and Frazier, in which he was formerly engaged, has a claim to a tract of land “which is a part of a larger tract on or near to the waters of Bayou Pierre & the East Bank of the River Mississippi.” This was conveyed to him in 1790 by Edward Jones, who is now in Gallatin’s office. The original tract was granted by Great Britain to General Lyman,...
52983To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 February 1803, Gibraltar. No. 113. Refers to his last dispatch, no. 112 [11 Feb. 1803] , which covered a 23 Nov. dispatch from O’Brien. Transmits a report of arrivals at Gibraltar for the last six months of 1802 [not found]. Has no other news. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Gibraltar, vol. 2). 1 p. Docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
52984To James Madison from Samuel Vail, 13 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 February 1803. Acknowledged in Wagner’s 9 Mar. 1803 letter to Vail (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14). Refers to a circular sent to him concerning the printing of the laws and asks to be continued as a printer. Wagner instructed Vail to forward the original circular with his account, adding that as JM had “formed the present arrangement upon a consultation of the members from...
52985To James Madison from John Gavino, 13 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming my last No. 112 Covering a dispatch from Consul OBrien of Algier dated 23d. Novr. last. I now transmit you inclosed the last Six Months arrivals at this Port for the Year 1802. We have nothing new. As such I have the honor to be with respect—Sir Your most Obedt. & most he. st. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in...
52986To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Leslie, 13 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
your favour of the 27th ult was duly received, I Should have acknoledged the recipt imediately, but wished at the same time, to make as near an estimate of the expence as my knoledge of the subject would permit, I know nothing of the situation of the place but what I see in Mr Latrobes report, and as it is impossible to form a corect opinion of a piece of ground from a printed discreption my...
52987To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Vermonnet, 13 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
L’occasion que je rencontre d’un Officier de la Marine Francaise qui se rend aux Etats unis est pour moi une circonstance trop heureuse, puisque par elle je me trouve à même de me rappeller à V.E. de laquelle j’ai reçu des Politesses, et des marques de bonté lorsque j’eu l’honneur de la visiter à la City federal il y a environ deux Ans . Elle eut même à cette Epoque la bonté de m’annoncer que...
52988To James Madison from Stephen Kingston, 12 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 February 1803. Mentioned, with the following extract, in Kingston to John Quincy Adams, 24 June 1822 (DNA: RG 76, Spain, Treaty of 1819, Misc. Records, ca. 1801–24). “I took this liberty the 5th. of Septr. last [ PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (4 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1986—). , 3:548 ], allow me...
52989To Thomas Jefferson from Elisha Bennett, 12 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Honoured Sir I wish to inform your Excellency of the Cruell intreatment which I Have Met with in Regard to wages Being Due to Me for Servisses Dun In the Continantal Servis in the Late american war. May it Please your Excellency, I Enterd on Board the Continantal frigate: Trumbull, Dudley Saltonstall Esqr Commander: on the 7th. of jany. 1777 and Continued on Board until the 13th of februay...
52990From Thomas Jefferson to Handsome Lake, 12 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter of January 18th. wherein you suppose that in my former answer to you of Nov. 3. I had not fully understood what you had communicated to me; and you repeat a complaint that the state of New York had purchased lands from your nation to which some part of the nation did not consent. this is exactly what I understood, and then answered so fully that I need here repeat...
52991To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mendenhall, 12 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
No one can more seriously regret the Existance of a necessaty for this intrusion than I do; But it is imposible to obtain the object of my solicitude by any other means; as I trust my application will not be considered indecorous in point of motive, neither can I despair of its successful issue:—it is not merely to my friend , but, to the friend of Justice, I make my claim. The Remonstrance of...
52992To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 February 1803, Gibraltar. No. 112. Has had no letters from JM since his dispatch no. 111 [not found]. “I have no late accounts of Commodor Morris, the Constellation proceeded a few days ago for the U. S.” The Adams is at Gibraltar. “The Commander of the Moorish ship in question with a Crew from Tetuan is Expected to take her away. Mr: Wyk the swedish Consul [is] now here and is to go to the...
52993To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honord with any of yours since my last Communication No. 111 to which please be referrd. I have no late accounts of Commodor Morris, the Constellation proceeded a few days ago for the U. S. The Adams now here, and the Commander of the Moorish ship in question with a Crew from Tetuan is Expected to take her away. Mr: Wyk the swedish Consul is now here and is to go to the...
52994From Thomas Jefferson to Cornplanter and Others, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter of January 18. and observe the dissatisfaction you express at the sale of lands made by your nation to the state of New York. it was the act of your nation , which the United States would not pretend to controul: they had no interest in it; yet they sent a commissioner to watch over your interests and to see that you understood the transaction, & gave free consent...
52995To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Hanson, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is believed, generally, that John M. Gantt , one of the Commissioners of Bankruptcy for this county, will be appointed to a Judgeship in one of the districts of Maryland. In case of this event, I beg leave to recommend as a candidate for the place of Commissioner of Bankruptcy, Nicholas King , of this city—. Presuming that you are acquainted with Mr. King’s character and pretensions, I have...
52996Letter of Credence for James Monroe, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Desirous of improving and perpetuating, by every arrangement calculated for mutual advantage, the good correspondence which so happily prevails between the united States and the French Republic, I have for this purpose, with the advice and consent of the Senate, given full powers to Robert R. Livingston, now our Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris, and to James Monroe, lately Governor of the...
52997To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 11 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Last Evening I was honor’d with The Presidents favor of the 6th. inst— The business therein alluded to has this morning been transacted, agreeably to direction, & perfectly consonant with former usage—In this stage of business, after the Entries have been made, the insertion of names is unnecessary—It was only requisite to Credit the U.S with $22.50—for Duties received, & to endorse the Rect....
52998Account with John McComb, Junior, [10 February 1803] (Hamilton Papers)
Dr. Alexander Hamilton Esquire in acct. with John McComb Junr. Cr 1802 To amt. for finishing House at Bloomingdale 1801 By Cash receiv’d on Ac⟨ct – –⟩ as p Contract $1875 July “ Cash “ ⟨–⟩ 750 days board as p. agreement 3/ 281.25 Sep 18 “ Cash ⟨–⟩ Securing Cellar floor agt. Rats 25.
52999From John Jay to Timothy Dwight, 10 February 1803 (Jay Papers)
In a Letter written you the 11 Ult. by the post, in answer to the one I had the pleasure of rec g . from you, I mentioned that in pursuance of y r . advice I sh d . send my Son to M r Davis, in the course of this month— If the Weather be fair he will set out Tomorrow, & I have directed him to wait upon you with this Letter. On this subject I can express no sentiments w h . will not occur to...
53000From John Jay to Henry Davis, 10 February 1803 (Jay Papers)
This Letter will be delivered to you by my Son W m ., whom agreable to President Dwights Recommendation and advice I commit to your Care. He has hitherto been so good a Boy as to render any Degree of Severity unnecessary,—even private and gentle admonitions have very rarely been requisite, & have in no Instance proved ineffectual. I regret that since the Death of the Rev d . M r Ellison,...
53001From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 10 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom was referred on the 17th ult, the petition of William Wilson, John Potts and David Easton, praying relief in the case of the Brig Jesse and her cargo which in the year 1793 were captured by a French Privateer and sold at Charleston (S. C.) under the authority of the French Consul resident there—has examined the same, and thereupon reports as follows: That the...
53002To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, London. The writers have not heard from JM since their letter of 7 Jan. , a copy of which they include. They have received 25 Nov. and 16 Dec. letters from Gallatin and treasurer Thomas Tudor Tucker with remittances of £12,000 and £450, which they have credited to the respective accounts according to the secretary’s directions. The bills were discounted in the customary...
53003To James Madison from John Bulkeley & Son, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, Lisbon. “We … Subjoin a Copy of what we had the Honor of writing to you on the 18th: August last & to which we are without a Reply. We beg leave to renew our Request that you will assign us a Credit for the Balance of our account with the Interest accruing, via London or Amsterdam, as the Death of our late Premier renders the Settlement of his Concerns very necessary.” There...
53004To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, Washington. After examining the case JM forwarded on 9 Feb. respecting the Heinrick [ Hendrick ], he judges many of the matters complained of are “mere circumstantial errors” or such as would have been corrected had the claimants pursued the proper remedy by appeal. “However sudden, irregular, and hard on the party, the process & the judgement, may have been, it must be...
53005To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already packed the undermentioned viz. Coffee—powdered & loaf Sugar. tea Pearl Barley and Rice.—not a Cask of good Philada porter to be had! I have therefore—⅌ last nights Mail—forwarded Money & order to my Correspondent Mr Ladd at Alexandria for 8 Casks 3 doz each, of Mr Hares best , as well 25. ℔ Jamesons Crackers to be ready to put on Board, Mr Sprogalls Vessel when called for—in a...
53006To Thomas Jefferson from John Breckinridge and Others, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The States of Kentucky, Georgia, & Tennissee, having been for some time impressed with a belief, that it would redound greatly to their mutual interests, if an easy land communication could be opened between Danville in Kentucky, & Augusta in Georgia, have made some attempts to ascertain its practicability. These attempts altho’ not very considerable, have produced full conviction that a good...
53007To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Eastburn, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the freedom to Adress thee as Sutch being pleased with thy Government I Rote thee A few lines about one year past butt did nott desire thy Condesention to Answer it I have Taken Notice of Some proposition Relative to A dry dock for the preservation of Shiping butt the vast Cost Attending as well as doubts of its utility may have Arisen to defer it. Butt as it Appears thy desire to do...
53008To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
From the want of time your last letter received a few days before I left Richmond was not acknowledged. Maria arrived here just one week before the Legislature finally adjourned . She was in good health herself but was very near loosing our little Francis on the road between Edge hill and this place. From cold or cholick or some other cause he became lifeless in an instant in the carriage and...
53009From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you Crowninshield’s and Gibaut’s letters recommending Stevens & Storer . Storer was also recommended by mr Lincoln. Illsley by Genl. Dearborne. the circumstance of exhibiting our recommendations, even to our friends, requires great consideration. recommendations, when honestly written should detail the bad as well as good qualities of the person recommended. that gentlemen may do...
53010To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
After two months session I have got home & hope you have received the Cyder, which Mr Taylor informs me he shipped to you & that it may please as it is said to be good & well racked—some was shipped agreeable to your order to Mr. Jefferson at Richmond. Our harbour is full of shipping & daily more ariving but they bring nothing new, except the dreadful situation of the French in St. Domingo, no...