54351To James Madison from James Maury, 14 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor of your letter of 17th. June & will make application in the manner you have been so obliging as to point out. Wishing much to have you furnished with the particulars of Imports & Exports as ⅌ your circular of 1st. Augt. 1801, I applied to the Person who has the exclusive privilege of granting such information from this Custom House. He informed me it would so entirely occupy...
54352To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint you I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill on you to order of Mr. Edward Humphry, payable thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars, on Account of Sallary; which request you will be pleased to direct being paid. Including this Bill, I have since my appointment to this Consulate, drawn for Ten thousand dollars in all, on Account of Sallary. I...
54353To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 14 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two esteemed favrs : 7th & 10th: I recd Yesterday. with reference to Brown & Relf , I find my friend Mr. J. Richards paid them abt. 9th: May 1801. eight dolls: thro. me on your a/c, as by my Entry, & to your debit, the 13th of which, I shall write them for further explanation in order to its adjustmt:—your Minute of a/c to 4th Sep. agrees exactly with mine, to this day—having Yesterday...
54354To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 14 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In a packet which will go by this days mail, I have forwarded a copy of Mr. Wolcots late pamphlet and Two Letters which were forwarded to me evidently with a view of Submitting the same to your perusal, which I think it my duty to do without remark. I understand we have completely triumphed in Rhode Island . The news from Vermt. continues favorable—The Slanders which are in circulation agt....
54355To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 6th. containing your instructions to me not to send out the John Adams. As the crew of this Ship are all engaged and the usual two months pay advanced them and as of course there will be no additional expence incurred during these two months I have taken the liberty to suspend the execution of your orders until I shall have the satisfaction of being favored...
54356To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 13 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I now return you the papers which came in your letter of the 11th. I am not satisfied that the ground taken by Chancellor Livingston is advantageous. For the French government & the Spanish have only to grant him all he asks (and they will in justice & policy do that at once) and his mouth must be shut: because after-sought objections would come from him to great disadvantage. Whereas the true...
54357To James Madison from Israel Smith, 13 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1802, Rutland. Has received the president’s letter of 27 Aug. concerning recommendations for commissioners of bankruptcy; “it is the first intimation which I have received that the President wished me to make a recommendation.” Suggests the appointment of six general commissioners—three in the vicinity of Rutland and three near Windsor. Believes Attorney General Bradley is more...
54358To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 13 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1802, Bristol. Since his last letter of 1 Sept. [not found], has received JM’s of 26 July “and thank you for the order you have been so kind as to give Mr. King for payment of my small demand.” Reports that the harvest is near completion “and is undoubtedly very abundant, & which is said to be the case also on the European Continent in General.” Begs reference to the enclosed...
54359To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1802, Cadiz. Has heard from the British consul general at Madrid, John Hunter, newly arrived from Lisbon, “that the Portugues Government have determin’d to deny entrance to all American Produce in that Kingdom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy. Docketed by Wagner as received 26 Nov. A full transcription of this document has been...
54360To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 13 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 1st. Insta. with d uplicate, I have been honored with your obliging favor of the 26h. of July and thank you for the order you have been so kind as to give Mr. King for payment of my small demand. Our Harvest here is now in Such forwardness as to leave us the fairest hope of its full completion in the cou rse of a few days, and is undoubtedly very abundant, & which is said...
54361To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Referring to my last Respects ⅌ this opportunity, and having since learn’d from John Hunter Esqr. Consul General to his Britannick Majesty at Madrid just arrived from Lisbon that the Portugues Government have determin’d to deny entrance to all American Produce in that Kingdom, I think it my duty to communicate it to you let it be true or not the report. With due respect & veneration, I have...
54362To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen R. Bradley, 13 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th. of August, yesterday, and can assure you it was the first intimation, that you expected from me a recommendation of proper persons, as Commissioners of bankruptcy in this State—had it before come to my knowledge, I certainly should have embraced the earliest oppertunity of giving you all the assistance in my power. You...
54363From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 13 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. was recieved yesterday. I cannot [but consider?] the case of the French negroes at New York as substantially within the police of the state: and that [cases] of that kind will not be as well provided against by the General government as by the government of the place. our relations with it are only incidental, to wit, as it comes within the laws of contraband or...
54364From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On learning the death of Wm. Reynolds Collector of York, and that mr Griffin his deputy would not act at all, I made immediate enquiries for a proper successor, and learn that William Carey of the same place is the best person we can appoint. I this day desire mr Madison to order a commission. I have done this because of the urgency of the case, of your distance, & my presence on the spot. I...
54365From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 13 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the papers which came in your letter of the 11th. I am not satisfied that the ground taken by Chancellor Livingston is advantageous. for the French government & the Spanish have only to grant him all he asks (and they will in justice & policy do that at once) and his mouth must be shut: because after-sought objections would come from him to great disadvantage. whereas the true...
54366To Thomas Jefferson from James McCrea, 13 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to State to you the Situation of a person now in Confinement on Execution in the prison of the county of Essex on Lake champlain in the State of Newyork about one hundred and forty five Miles North of Albany from which Situation he can find no immeadiate mode of relief but through the medium of the Bankrupt Act which to him is rendered very difficult and Almost beyond his reach by...
54367To James Madison from William Bingham, 12 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of addressing you under Date of the 19 July & having then wrote you a very long Letter, must apologize for again troubling you on the Same Subject. I therein mentioned that the Plaintiffs in the Action in Massachusetts concerning the Brig Hope & her Cargo, had produced on the Trial, Proof that the Cargo was British Property. But however natural, Such an Inference, knowing that...
54368To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the 8th Instant, I had the honor to receive your Communication of the 20th of July, and on the next day, I published a hand Bill, addressed “to persons Claiming Lands within the Mississippi Territory,[”] and of which the enclosed is a Copy. In my publication, I have endeavoured to comply literally with your instructions, and I trust the Language which is used, cannot be construed “as...
54369To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 12 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1802, Marseilles. Mentions that this dispatch will be sent to JM via William Lee at Bordeaux as was his last of 6 Sept. Transmits three packets of dispatches from James Leander Cathcart for JM and a letter to Messrs. Sammert and Brown, which Cathcart in a letter of 3 Sept. asked Cathalan to forward “to Some port of the Atlantic ocean … to prevent the possibility of their falling...
54370To James Madison from William Eaton, 12 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1802, Tunis. Has suggested in former communications that “when these regencies prevail on a tributary national Agent to state a demand to his Gov. they raise an assumpsit on this compliance. I have consequently been uniform in refusing to state their demands. Steady to this resolution I now refuse to write for a thirtysix gun frigate.” The bey decided to write demanding the ship...
54371To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 12 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my last respects of the 6th. inst. and hope of the inclosures from me, handing you at t he Same time dispatches from Wm. Eaton Esqr. Consul of the U. Sts. at Tunis. That Packett will reach you Thro’ William Lee Esqr. our agent at Bordeaux as well as This one inclosing you three Packetts of dispatches from James Lear. Cathcart Esq for you and a letter for...
54372To James Madison from William Eaton, 12 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
In former communications I have had the honor to suggest to the department of State that when these regencies prevail on a tributary national Agent to state a demand to his Gov. they raise an assumpsit on this compliance. I have consequently been uniform in refusing to state their demands. Steady to this resolution I now refuse to write for a thirty six gun frigate. The Bey has therefore...
54373To Thomas Jefferson from John Drayton, 12 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By letters in my possession from Colonel Wade Hampton of this State at New York, I am informed, that notwithstanding all the French Commodore’s promises to the Mayor of New York, it can be proven the French Negro incendiary prisoners on board the French Vessels, are about to be landed clandestinely on the coasts of the Southern States of our Union. The situation of Carolina, the feelings of...
54374From Thomas Jefferson to James Lyle, 12 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Aug. 3. has been some time at hand, tho’ it is but lately I [have] been able to look into the subject. I had always for my own satisfaction kept by me a statement of my bonds to your company, of the paiments made on them, and the bonds delivered you for collection to be applied to the paiment of mine. as these bonds bore interest, I considered them as equivalent to a like sum of my...
54375To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Pannill, 12 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From the slight acquaintance I had with your Excellency, at the city of Washington, in June last, I take the liberty of soliciting from you the appointment of Surveyor of this Territory.— Should you think proper, or be pleased to bestow the same upon me, your Excellency may depend upon a faithful discharge of the duties of the office, and that I shall act in all respects agreeable to my...
54376From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 10th. is duly recd. I answered by duplicates Mr. Sumter’s resignation as soon as it had been submitted to you. Mr. Livingston’s request that he may appt. a successor has not yet been answered. It is probable he will expect to know your determination in the first letter that may be written to him. The blanks of which Mr. Brent reminded you, came to me from you some time ago, and...
54377To James Madison from William Jarvis, 11 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1802, Lisbon. No. 6. His last dispatch of 6 Sept. informed JM of the “contradictory answer of the Judge & administrator of the Corn Market” regarding the prohibition on foreign flour. Made inquiries of the inspector general and was referred to “his representatives in the Corn Market, who were as divided in sentiment as were the Judge & Administrator; from which I concluded, that...
54378To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 11 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1802, Copenhagen. Refers to his last letter of 26 Mar. ; “the two points therein mentioned, have since been settled favourably.” Sugar imported in American bottoms will pay only 1 percent more duty than that imported in Danish ships, and the Danish government has given up its claim to one-third of the cargo of the Hercules , wrecked on the Elbe. Encloses the “Semi-annual List of...
54379To James Madison from William Jarvis, 11 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the honor to address you on the 6th. Instant the day I recd. the information relative to the prohibition of Foreign Flour & communicated the contradictory answer of the Judge & administrator of the Corn Market. The next day I sent to the Inspector General in whose name it was issued, whom I understood was in such agonies from the gout, that he could not be spoke with. The 8th. I...
54380To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 11 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had last the pleasure of addressing you on the 26th. March. The two points therein mentioned, have since been settled favourably, as well with respect to the importation of Sugars in American bottoms, as to the Ship Hercules wrecked at the Elb. The Sugars are only to pay 1 pC more, when imported in American Ships, than when imported in Danish, and the Government has given up its claim, to...
54381To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 11 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 10th. is duly recd. I answered by duplicates Mr. Sumter’s resignation as soon as it had been submitted to you. Mr. Livingston’s request that he may appt. a successor has not yet been answered. It is probable he will expect to know your determination in the first letter that may be written to him. The blanks of which Mr. Brent reminded you, came to me from you some time ago, and...
54382To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Rapine, 11 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On account of the indisposition, & by particular desire of Mr. Claxton, I take the liberty of informing you, that the Sofas with their equipment, made for you in Philada., were shipped from there, consigned to Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond, about the first of last month—This information is given you in order that you may make the necessary arrangement with your friends at Richmond to...
54383To Thomas Jefferson from William Thornton, 11 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of receiving your Letter of yesterday. I am exceedingly obliged not only by the friendly Disposition evinced, but still more so by the kind attention shewn in transmitting so soon your Directions to the Superintendant. We return our respectful acknowledgments for the very polite Invitation we have received to visit Monticello.—We flatter ourselves with great Enjoyment in...
54384Receipt from Louis Le Guen, [10 September 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
Jai Ce Jour: 10. Septembre 1802. recu du General Hamilton trois Cents cinquante d’ollars, Pour Linterest d’un ân sur La Somme de Cinq milles dollars, mentionnee au dit Bond. Morris Ville 10 Septe. 1802. ADS , Yale University Library For an explanation of the contents of this document, see “Indenture between Alexander Hamilton of the First Part and Richard Harison and Aaron Ogden of the Second...
54385From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Docr. Thornton wishes to dispose of a bill of Exchange for five hundred pounds sterling, on Quintin Dick Esqr London. The bills are at 60 days sight, and are sent with blanks, to Mr. Riddle of Alexandria, who is authorized to sell them. Should your department be in want of money in London, he wishes you to be acquainted with the opportunity. He has satisfied me that the draught is made on...
54386To James Madison from Daniel Brent, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have had the Honor already of acknowledging the receipt of your last letter, which was of the 3d Inst. Considering every thing, it appeared to me best that Major Lenox’es request should be complied with, and I have accordingly made use of your requisition upon the Treasury in his favor for that purpose, to the extent of the sum, 3000 Dollars, which it directs to be paid to him. Similar...
54387To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
In establishing a trading house with the Chocktaws, we find from the best information, that a site on the Tombigby will be much the most convenient in every point of view, but as such an establishment would probably interfere with the trade of the House of Panton & others of Pensacola, their influence with the Spanish Government may produce an opposition to our navigating the river, it may...
54388To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Yours by yesterday’s post is recieved. The letter to Higginson & others is entirely approved, and is sealed & forwarded to mr. Brent. The Consulate at Nantes must be disposed of according to our former arrangement. I do not know whether the mr. Lynch recommended is the one who was living at Nantes when I was in France, or his son. Of that one there is something not favourable resting in my...
54389To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Bordeaux. Has received JM’s letter of 22 June [not found] enclosing his commission as commercial agent for Antwerp. “I am preparing to leave this and expect to be at my post by the beginning of October.… The post assigned me equals my highest wishes.” Will sign the necessary bonds and transmit them to his uncle, Dr. Barnet of New Jersey, for the signatures of his sureties....
54390To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Malaga. Forwards copy of his letter to JM of 10 Aug. Since then “you will have been advised thro’ Gibraltar, that Matters had been arranged between James Simpson Esqr. and the Emperor of Morocco, for a Continuance of Peace; I hope it may prove of long duration, tho’, the Conduct of the Emperor does not seem to be so friendly, as might have been expected after such a solemn...
54391To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Cadiz. Transmits a copy of his letter to JM of 23 Aug. and a packet from Charles Pinckney; encloses a list of arrivals at Cadiz from 1 July 1800 to 30 June 1802 [not found] and a copy of circular from John Gavino. Advises JM of “the rumour spread about here of the Algerins having, or being on the point of declaring War against Great Britain.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59,...
54392To James Madison from John Barber, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 September 1802, Albany. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Barber, 20 Sept. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a request for payment for publishing the laws of the last session of Congress in the Albany Register . Brent replied in JM’s absence that $94.50 would be remitted “after the account shall have been liquidated and passed.”
54393To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I was honoured on the 5th. instant, with your letter of the 22d. June accompanying my Commission of Commercial Agent for Antwerp, and several inclosures. Their duplicates have reached me since. I am preparing to leave this and expect to be at my post by the beginning of October. Your Instructions, Sir, and our Laws shall be my only guide in the fulfillment of the important and honourable trust...
54394To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the Honor of addressing you last on the 10 August as ⅌ enclosed Copy, you will have been advised thro; Gibraltar, that Matters had been arranged between James Simpson Esqr. and the Emperor of Morocco, for a Continuance of Peace; I hope it may prove of long duration, tho’, the Conduct of the Emperor does not seem to be so friendly, as might have been expected after such a solemn...
54395To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 23d. ultimo Copy of which you have herewith; I now have the pleasure to inclose you a Packet received from Charles Pinckney Esqr. at Madrid, a General List of all the arrivals in this Port since the first of July 1800. untill the 30th. June ultimo, Copy of the Circular received from Mr. John Gavino of Gibraltar, and to advise you of the rumour spread...
54396To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I received with lively sensibility, the honourable mark of confidence and good opinion you have been pleased to confer upon me by appointing me to the Commercial Agency of Antwerp.— It was the more impressive from my having received no previous notice from any person and I esteem it the more flattering from a hope that my past conduct has merited your approbation and been the principal agent...
54397From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Brent, 10 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Daniel Brent and informs him that the blanks for commrs. of bankruptcy were signed, & by the return of the same post, were forwarded either to mr Madison or mr Brent, he rather believes the former. that for Storey is signed & returned by this post to mr Madison for his signature. the post of the 20th. inst. is the last one by which any thing should...
54398From Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Clark, 10 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
About 9. or 10. years ago I put into the hands of mr Lyle of Manchester some bonds toward paiment of a debt I owed, part of which I understand he remitted to you for collection. my attention being lately called to this subject, it appears so far as respects your portion of the collection to stand thus. bonds delivd to mr Clarke payable 1793. Dec. 14. [Milliner] Miller & Miller 121-7-6 [Perrow]...
54399From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 10 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours by yesterday’s post is recieved. the letter to Higginson & others is entirely approved, and is sealed & forwarded to mr Brent. the Consulate at Nantes must be disposed of according to our former arrangement. I do not know whether the mr Lynch recommended is the one who was living at Nantes when I was in France, or his son. of that one there is something not favourable resting in my mind,...
54400From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 10 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from Doctr. Thornton informs me that mr Mason & yourself had concluded that it would be no injury to the public to postpone for a time the sale of mr Stoddert’s lots , and that you had postponed it till the 25th. of Oct. and he asks the same indulgence for himself. the same reason pleading for this as in the other case, I think it right that the same indulgence should be...