54431To James Madison from Philip Wilson, 7 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 September 1802. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Wilson, 11 Sept. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as an inquiry about Wilson’s claim against the British government on account of his ship. Brent replied in JM’s absence that “the dispatches of Mr. King which were brot. by Major Lenox, contain no intelligence concerning your claim,… but I will lose no time in examining some of his...
54432To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 7 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteemed favr. 3d. recd Yesterday was very Acceptable—not hearing from Mr Short since the 24th. ulto. and having recd five several letters to his address. via Boston, N York, & Richmond I must presume they will very soon reach him at Monticello, to which place, I shall address them (if not Otherwise directed) by next friday’s Mail. I have also two letters for Mr Peyton Short, but...
54433To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 7 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Daniel Brent respectfully informs the President that the Secy of War has intimated, a Commission for Joseph Story , as a Commr of Bankruptcy in Massachusetts, is wanted—A Blank Commission for the President & Secy of State’s signatures is accordingly herewith sent. Danl Brent begs leave further to signify to the President, that a Parcel of Blank Commissions of the same kind were forwarded to...
54434To Thomas Jefferson from David Brown, 7 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From the encouragement that literature has invariably received from you, I am encouraged to solicit the honor of your name to the inclosed Proposals—not doubting, but what a people daily increasing in learning (if given) will follow the example,—as being made by the Guardian of their country. I have the honor to be, Sir, your excellency’s most obedient, and most humble servant, RC ( MHi ); at...
54435To Thomas Jefferson from George Read, Jr., 7 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The application of Mr. Bird , for the collector’s office in this District, in case of a Vacancy in that office, being made known to me, and he, expressing a wish that his character should be duly appreciated by correct information being conveyed to you on the occasion—I beg leave to recommend Mr. Bird to your notice as a Gentleman of unexceptionable private character, well versed in Mercantile...
54436Survey and Plat for Land Purchased from Benjamin Brown and Thomas Wells, Jr., [on or after 4 September 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Fitch’s Notes Sep. 4. 1802. Beginning 7. C. 40. S 15. po. 60 above the Road at a Hickory & two Chesnuts pointers in the old Line thence po C L 18. S 60 W— 9— pointers in a Bottom 79. S 50— W— 39— 25 Chesnut Oak
54437From Alexander Hamilton to William Cooper, 6 September 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I congratulate you and myself on your victory over Brockholst. Whether your interest is much promoted by it or not is of small consequence—In the triumph of vanquishing such an enemy. That you know was your principal inducement and I know that you will be willing to pay well for it. I have been deliberating whether to charge you 200 or 100 pounds for my services in this cause. In fixing upon...
54438To Alexander Hamilton from James Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont, 6 September 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I Regret very much that I have not had the pleasure to see you at Morisiana, and hope at the Same time that this Cool weather will have restored your health. I include here a receipt for the papers which belong to me and which are absolutely necessary to take with me in the Journey I am going to undertake. As I am to be at particular day at Albany I send you an express to desire you in case...
54439From James Madison to Thomas FitzSimons, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I duly received and laid before the President your [ sic ] of the 6th. . His sentiments on the subject of it, are explained in an answer to two letters from a Committee of Merchants at Boston, of which as it will serve as an answer to yours, I enclose a copy: and am very respectfully &ca. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). Left blank in letterbook. FitzSimons’s letter has not been...
54440From James Madison to Stephen Higginson and Others, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have received your two letters of July 23 & Aug. 11; the former requesting the interposition of the Executive with the Government of Spain for redressing injuries suffered by American Merchants in Spanish Colonies; the latter suggesting that in the mean time, a public vessel be dispatched thither with an Agent authorized to demand a more prompt justice from the local authorities. The...