53301To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Paine, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I will be obliged to you to send back the Models , as I am packing up to set off for Philadelphia and NYork. My intention in bringing them here in preference to sending them from Baltimore to Philadelphia, was, to have some Conversation with you on those Matters and others I have not informed you of. But you have not only shewn no disposition towards it, but have, in some measure, by a sort of...
53302From Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Smith, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You gave me leave the last year to deposit in Richmond the money then due you for negro hire. as it would be very difficult for me to find the means of conveying it to your residence, I will take the liberty of depositing what is now due, about the 10th. of the ensuing month in the hands of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson in Richmond, to wit, 400. Dollars with directions to pay it to your order. as...
53303From Thomas Jefferson to S. Smith & Buchanan, 12 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Jarvis of Lisbon informs me of his having addressed to your house for me two half pipes of Oeyras wine, and Genl. Smith tells me they are arrived. I must ask the favor of you to forward them to Richmond to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson. mr Jarvis has said nothing of the price, nor to whom I am to pay it for him. should it be to yourselves, and you will be so good as to inform me...
53304From John Jay to Timothy Dwight, 11 January 1803 (Jay Papers)
I had the pleasure of recieving by the last post your obliging Letter of the 4 th . Instant— The Explanations contained in it are perfectly satisfactory, and I thank You for the Information relative to M r Davis, and the Terms on which he would take my Son into his Family and prepare him for College— my Confidence in your Judgm t . and Candor induces me to rely on your Recommendation of that...
53305From James Madison to Isaac Briggs, 11 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
At the date of my last I intended to have had an immediate personal communication with Dr. Mitchell on the subject of yours of the first inst. Our distance from each other with a pressure on my office from some occurrences of business, put it out of my power to see him, and the intercourse on paper being substituted, I have not been able to obtain his sentiments & counsels, in time for a...
53306From James Madison to Robert C. Latimer, 11 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States has received your memorial respecting the spanish Brigantine Los Amigos. If damages were justly due in the case, the spanish claimant might have pursued his redress judicially beyond the first sentence of the District Court. At present it does not seem requisite, that the Executive should pass an opinion upon its merits, as they are incompetent to grant...
53307To James Madison from Nottnagel, Montmollin & Company, 11 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 January 1803, Philadelphia. The writers solicit JM’s intervention with the Spanish minister for a passport for their clerk, J. D. Gouffond, a Swiss native resident in the U.S. for “twenty years & upwards.” “We have Some Comercial Settlements of Consequence with a Spanish house at the havannah & have not been able in course of 5 years by way of Correspondence to receive any Kind of...
53308Petition of John Baker, with Jefferson’s Order, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
the petition of John Baker respectfully represents, that your petitioner is an extremely young man, of the age of sixteen years, entirely inexperienced, and unacquainted with matters of law. He came from Baltimore to the City of Washington to seek for work; and finding there was horse-racing in the said city or it’s neighborhood in november last, amusement and curiosity led him to be a...
53309To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Jefferson Eppes, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We arrived here safe yesterday after a most disastrous journey sufficiently distressing in itself but more so at the time from the depression of spirits felt on leaving you, the pain of seeing you turn back alone after having experienc’d so many happy hours with you My dear Papa in the little room to us endear’d by your sitting in it allways, & the recollection of the heavy expense this...
53310Petition of John Henderson, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
the petition of John Henderson respectfully represents, that your petitioner is not a common gambler nor given to an idle and dissolute life, but happening from misfortune inadvertently to undertake at the late races in the City of Washington the keeping of a kind of gaming table, frequently called an equality table, in entire ignorance of the prohibition of that species of game, by some...
53311From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the sum of three hundred and thirty Dollars to cover an order drawn on you this day in favor of Joseph Moran 200. D and of another drawn this day also in favor of Joseph Bran for 124.25 which be pleased to honor on account of 324.25 Your friend & sevt. P.S. I should have noted that an order of T M Randolph on mr Brown makes 60. D. of the above sum. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text:...
53312From Thomas Jefferson to John Langdon, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We learn by the public papers that a great calamity by fire has happened to Portsmouth, and that yourself and some others are appointed to recieve contributions for the distressed sufferers and to distribute them. I take the liberty of inclosing to yourself an hundred dollars for this purpose. I observe the trustees say in the papers that they will make a record of the donations . I pray that...
53313From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The cession of the Spanish province of Louisiana to France, and perhaps of the Floridas, and the late suspension of our right of deposit at New Orleans, are events of primary interest to the United States. on both occasions, such measures were promptly taken as were thought most likely amicably to remove the present, & to prevent future causes of inquietude. the objects of these measures were...
53314From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
During the late recess of the Senate, I have granted commissions for the following persons and offices, which commissions will expire at the end of the present session of the Senate. I therefore nominate the same persons to the same offices for reappointment: to wit Rufus King who is Minister Plenipotentiary of the US. at London, to be a Commissioner for the settlement of boundaries between...
53315From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
During the late recess of the Senate I granted commissions for the Promotions, transfers, and appointments in the army of the US. which are under the mark A. in the inclosed Schedule signed by the Secretary at war, which will expire at the end of the present session of the Senate. I therefore nominate the same persons for the same commissions for reappointment. I also nominate the persons...
53316From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Spoliations and irregularities committed on our commerce during the late war by subjects of Spain, or by others deemed within her responsibility, having called for attention, instructions were accordingly given to our minister at Madrid to urge our right to just indemnifications, and to propose a convention for adjusting them. the Spanish government listened to our proposition with an...
53317From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 11 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I transmit you a report recieved from the Director of the Mint on the subject of that institution. RC ( DNA : RG 46, LPPM , 7th Cong., 2d sess.); endorsed by a Senate clerk. Word interlined.
53318Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 10 January 1803 (Adams Papers)
Painful necessity has for many months prevented me the use of my own pen,—nor have I seen any effect of yours for a very long period;— yet, judging from my own feelings, I have no doubt, you will be gratified by a renewed enquiry after your health and happiness.— By your son, I understand that the felicity of his parents is not interupted by any of the infirmities which usually creep on with...
53319From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 10 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my letter of November 27th on the subject of what had taken place at New Orleans, a letter has been received from the Governor of Louisiana to Governor Claiborne, in which it is stated that the measure of the Intendant was without instructions from his Government, and admitted that his own judgment did not concur with that of the Intendant. You will find by the printed documents herewith...
53320To James Madison from Samuel Latham Mitchill, 10 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The subject of Mr. Briggs’s letter and of your note of yesterday is doubtless an interesting one; inasmuch as it is a National or Central Society of Agriculture. Some steps towards such an institution were taken during the last session of Congress. The first one I believe was by your correspondent. He talked to me of such a project; and I learned that he had conversed with the President. I...
53321To James Madison from John J. Murray, 10 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 January 1803, Glasgow. Transmits a report of U.S. trade up to 31 Dec. 1802 [not found]. Did not succeed in filling all the blanks; the report “is therefore very imperfect.” If Congress passed a law requiring masters to report their arrival and to show their ship’s papers to consuls, it would simplify consular duties regarding reports and also “be the means in time, if not immediately, of...
53322Resolution of the Senate, 10 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 January 1803. Having taken into consideration the treaty concluded on 30 June 1802 between the Seneca Nation and Wilhem Willink and others of the Batavian Republic, “the Senate do advise and consent to the ratification.” Ms ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Signed by Samuel A. Otis, secretary. Docketed by Wagner. For the background of this treaty, see PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The...
53323To James Madison from John J. Murray, 10 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting you a Report of the Trade of the United States of America within my Consulate c losing the 31st. Ulto. The Blanks I endeavoured to have filled up but could not succeed: the Report is therefore very imperfect. I think Sir if Congress would pass a Law to oblige Masters of American Vessels to Report their Arrivals to our Consuls and to shew them their Ships...
53324To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Anderson, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Unwilling to tresspass, upon one moment of your time, which I know is devoted to the best interests of our Country—I trust the cause of the war worn Veteran —will never with the Philanthropic mind—be considered Obtrusion, or require apology. Thus impress’d and thus believeing, Permit me to recommend to your patronage—Brigadier General Wilkinson, as a candidate, for the appointment of Surveyor...
53325To Thomas Jefferson from John Conner, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
in Consyquence of the misunderstanding among the Indin Nations agrebly to what they have laid before the president I felt my Self Interrested in behalf of the United States as well as of the Indins—and by their earnast Request was endused to Come forword as thir Interpertar, but not from pecuniery motives—I am not able to Judge whether ther atention at the seat of Gaverment is Cunsiderred of...
53326To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you a list of the appointments, promotions and Transfers which have taken place in the Army, during the last recess of Congress, together with a nomination of sundry persons to supply certain vacancies now existing. Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the...
53327List of Army Appointments, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
List of appointments in the Army of the United States, made during the last recess of Congress A. William King to be Surgeons mate, 10th. June 1802. Joseph West Ditto. Ditto. 10. June 1802. John F. Heilaman Ditto. Ditto. 2. July 1802. G. W. Maupire Ditto. Ditto. 5. Nov. 1802. Alexander McComb Junr. to be lst. Lieut: in the Corps of Engineers to take rank from 12. Oct. 1802. Joseph G. Swift...
53328To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor of proposing to the President of the United States, that, Hannibal Montisure Allen , be appointed a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers, and that John Doyle be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 14 Jan., Dearborn sent letters to Hannibal M. allen and John doyle informing them that the president had approved their...
53329To Thomas Jefferson from William Edgar, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall ever gratefully Remember your appointing me a Commissioner of Bankruptcey; And I hope you will Belive a sense of duty only, induce’s me to give in my Resignation — I Reside in the Country during the Summer season—this prevents My giving due attendance to the Buisness; and I cannot think of holding any office without performing the duty’s— May you long priside over The Affairs of Our...
53330From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not knowing whether Colo. Monroe is in Richmond, Albemarle or where, & it being important the inclosed letter should go to him, without delay, by post, if he be absent, I ask the favor of you to deliver it to him immediately if in Richmond, or to direct it to him by post wherever he is. Accept my affectionate salutations. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson.” Recorded in SJL...