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...
54441To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 3d. came to hand yesterday. I am content that the questions relative to Commissioners of bankruptcy and dockets should remain until we meet: altho’ I think there are reasons of weight for not leaving the latter for Congress to do, for that would be abandoning it. The repeal of that law has been unquestionably pleasing to the people generally; and having led Congress to it, we owe...
54442To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inclose you the Duplicate of a complaint made by the Spanish Government respecting an insult alledged to have been offered the Spanish Flag in Philadelphia. To this I have replied that not knowing the circumstances I could only assure his Majesty I would transmit the complaint & that his Majesty would certainly recieve every reparation the nature of the case would...
54443To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 6 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 September 1802, Marseilles. Notes that he last wrote to JM on 13 Aug. via Bordeaux. On 15 Aug. he wrote to Capt. Andrew Morris by his “particular Friend” Citizen Beaussier, the French commissary at Tripoli, who sailed for Tripoli 16 Aug., and he charged Beaussier with supplying clothes and provisions to Morris and his crew if other arrangements had not been made. Encloses copies of two...
54444To James Madison from George W. Erving, 6 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 September 1802, American Consulate, London. No. 10. “I have just received from our Consul at Cadiz, a Circular letter of which the inclosed is a Copy; since my last of 29th. July upon this subject no other authentic information has been received here.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 8). RC 1 p. Enclosure (1 p.) is another copy of Richard O’Brien’s circular letter, 26 June...
54445To James Madison from William Jarvis, 6 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 September 1802, Lisbon. Refers to his last dispatch of 22 Aug. reporting the prohibition on importing cordage and his fears of a similar order against flour, “which I am extremely sorry is so soon verified.” Encloses a copy of an order issued 4 Sept. by the inspector general of the corn market. “Not being perfectly satisfied as to the meaning of that part relateing to the Consumption, I sent...
54446To James Madison from John Condit, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 6 September 1802, Newark, New Jersey. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Condit, 13 Sept. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a request for a land patent. Brent replied in JM’s absence, forwarding to the New Jersey congressman a patent “for Three hundred eighteen Acres and fifty perches of land granted to Joseph Cone out of the reservation for satisfying the claims of the Refugees...
54447To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I paid you my Respects on the 13th. ulto. Viâ Bordeaux. On the 15th. do. The French Commissary, my particular Friend, Citizen Beaussier near the Bashaw of Tripoly, being ready to Sail for Tripoly, I Embraced his opportunity to write to Capn. Andrew Morris by him, Charging Mr. Beaussier to Supply Capn. Morris and his crew with Clothes and dayly provisions, as it is done Customary in his...
54448To James Madison from George W. Erving, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have just received from our Consul at Cadiz, a Circular letter of which the enclosed is a Copy; since my last of 29th. July upon this subject no other authentic intelligence has been received here. I have the honor to be with perfect respect Sir, Your very Obed. Servant The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison ,...
54449To James Madison from William Jarvis, 6 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 22nd. Ulto. by the Schooner Mary Captn. Sprague Via New Port inclosieng a letter from Mr. Simpson. I also acquainted you with the Prohibition of Cordage & that I feared it was only the forerunner of a similar order against our flour, which I am extremely sorry is so soon verified. On Saturday the 4th. Instant, the inclosed order was issued by the Inspector General of the...
54450From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 6 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday yours of the 3d. and now return the papers it covered. the treaty between New York & the Senecas I suppose is to be laid before the Senate on their meeting as well as the deed of exchange between the Senecas and the Holland land company. our approbation being the only function which belongs to us, we should go out of our line in laying the latter before the legislatures...
54451From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 6 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 3d. came to hand yesterday. I am content that the questions relative to Commissioners of bankruptcy and dockets should remain until we meet: altho’ I think there are reasons of weight for not leaving the latter for Congress to do, for that would be abandoning it. the repeal of that law has been unquestionably pleasing to the people generally; and having led Congress to it, we owe...
54452Promissory Note to Thomas Wells, Jr., 6 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I promise to pay to Thomas Wells junr. or order forty pounds current money of Virginia on or before the 1st. day of the ensuing month of October. Witness my hand this 6th. day of September 1802. MS ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph Papers); entirely in TJ’s hand; endorsed by John Barnes: “Thomas Wells Junr 19 Oct. 1802 $133.33.” Thomas Wells, Jr., resided in Albemarle County and was an officer in the...
54453From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 6 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
We have now authentic information from mr Simpson that the Governor of Tangiers has by letter informed him of the Emperor of Marocco’s permission to him to return for six months. this is a clear enough expression of his object, which is presents, and peace. on these we have time to consider. but this change in the state of things renders it proper that we should change our purpose of sending...
54454Indenture: James Donatien Le Ray de Chaumont, Gouverneur Morris, and Alexander Hamilton, [4–5 September 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
This Indenture made the fourth Day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and two Between James Donatianus Le Ray de Chaumont of the first Part, Gouverneur Morris of the second Part and Alexander Hamilton of the third Part. Whereas it hath been agreed by and between the Parties of the first and second Part that the said Party of the second Part shall pay to the said...
54455To James Madison from Stephen Kingston, 5 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 September 1802, Philadelphia. Mentioned in Kingston to John Quincy Adams, 24 June 1822 (DNA: RG 76, Spain, Misc. Records, ca. 1801–24), as his first letter of complaint against the Spanish government on the subject of the detention of his ship Three Sisters in the Río de la Plata, which began, “I beg leave to lay before the government a statement of the following facts & to...
54456To James Madison from Samuel Morey, 5 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 September 1802. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Morey, 9 Oct. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14). Brent informed Morey that his letter had arrived in JM’s absence “and I have just received his directions, since his return, to forward the enclosed exemplification of the Patent alluded to, to you, and to return you fifty cents, and I herewith do so.” Samuel Morey (1762–1843) was...
54457To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 5 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29th. Ulto: was received by the mail yesterday. The Inclosed Letter for Mr: Gerry I have forwarded under cover to Doctor Eustis. I feel perfectly satisfied of his Integrity, and under existing circumstances I tho’t the mark of confidence might not be all together useless. I have forwarded by this mail one of Mr: Bishop’s pamphlets . In my tour from Washington to Philadelphia I...
54458From Alexander Hamilton to Gouverneur Morris, [4 September 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
I fully intended to have dined with you to day but going to Town the two last days & forgetting that I ought to observe a regimen, I have brought back in some degree the complaint which lately annoyed me & which requires to be well watched. This must deprive me of the pleasure of seeing you. I send Schedules of the papers required of Tillier, all which have been put into my hands—the bill to...
54459To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 4 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having found an assistant I am enabled by this Post to forward the enclosed letter, and my answer to and from Mr: Nissen at Tripoli with my answer to his letter of the 8th: of July. I refer you to my dispatch No: 12. of last year dated September the 27th. 1801, for the reason which induced the Danish Comodore to adopt this pusillanimous conduct, he thinks he has effected a great deal by...
54460To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 4 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 September 1802, Falmouth. “I am much obliged to thee for thy favor of the 16th June; prior to the receipt of which I had desired my Freinds to recommend another Person to the situation proposed for myself. I assure thee I wou’d not intentionaly do any thing or accept any public situation, that wou’d be improper for a Consul of the United States of America to hold.… I beg leave to assure thee...
54461To James Madison from David Lenox, 4 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 September 1802, New York. Transmits a copy of his 17 Aug. letter “on the supposition that it may not have reached you” and requests an answer. “The prevalence of the Fever in Philadelphia has hitherto prevented me from proceeding there with my family, you will therefore be pleased to direct to me at this place.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , London, vol. 8). 1 p. A full transcription of this...
54462To James Madison from Nathaniel Macon, 4 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 September 1802, Buck Spring, North Carolina. Notes that the appointment of the present marshal for North Carolina will expire in December. “If he wishes to be reappointed, I have no doubt but he ought to be continued. If however he should not, I do not now know, but it would be adviseable to appoint Mr. Lockhart. I will however make the necessary enquiry before the meeting of Congress, and...
54463To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 4 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am much obliged to thee for thy favor of the 16th June; prior to the receipt of which I had desired my Friends to recommend another Person to the situation proposed for myself. I assure thee I wou’d not intentionaly do any thing or accept any public situation, that wou’d be improper for a Consul of the United States of America to hold; as I esteem my present appointment superior to any other...
54464To James Madison from David Lenox, 4 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write you the 17th. Ultimo, advising you of my Arrival he re. I now annex a Copy of that Letter, on the supposition that it may not have reached yo u; & have to request that you will favor m e with an Answer as soon as convenient. The prevalence of the Fever in Philadelphia ha s hitherto prevented me from proceeding there wi th my family. You will therefore be pleased to...
54465To Thomas Jefferson from William Killen, 4 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I Shall not trouble you with any apology for the abrupt and uncourtly manner in which I presume to introduce myself to your notice; as I can hardly suppose you have; at any time heretofore heard my name mentioned. Hence, Sir, I feel myself constained to indulge a little to egotism, (however unpolite) that you may be thereby better enabled to determine in what point of view you ought to...
54466From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the 30th. Ulto. with the several papers to which it refers. I have directed the commissions for Shore & Bloodgood to be made out, and have sent the extract from Clark’s letter as you required to Genl. Dearborn. He had however been made acquainted with it by Mr. Brent, before the letter was forwarded to me. May it not be as well to let the call for the Dockets be a...
54467To James Madison from Daniel Brent, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter of the 30th Ulto., with a Requisition on the Treasury Dept in favor of Mr Barnes, to satisfy one of Mr Gavino’s Bills for an advance to Mr Simpson. A Copy of your letter to Mr Fitzsimons concerning the Georgia lands is herewith forwarded. I send likewise two letters from Mr Simpson, of the 3d & 16th July and the Copies therein referred to. You will perceive...
54468To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Enclosures No. 1: 2: 3, are letters which I have receiv’d since my last from Tripoli. No. 3 informs us of the Bashaws great desire to come upon terms which he may suppose to be favorable to us, but from the stile of the letter it is pretty evident that he still expects we will purchase our peace. I am really at a loss how to act for want of knowing the pleasure of government, not having...
54469To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 1st. was received yesterday. I now return the letters of Higginson, Davis &c. praying that a public vessel may be sent to demand their vessels of the Viceroy of La Plata, indemnity for the detention, & a full performance of existing contracts with the Spanish merchants of La Plata. It would certainly be the first instance of such a demand made by any government from a subordinate....
54470To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
No 48 dated 12h. last Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Lisbon—Cadiz & Gibraltar, each accompanying a translation of the answer, received to the Letter I wrote His Imperial Majesty Muley Soliman from Tetuan, which I hope will reach you safe. I have now the honour to acquaint you that after sending away No. 48, I reflected it would be best [to] delay writing the Minister again, untill...
54471To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 September 1802, Gibraltar. Refers JM to his last dispatch, no. 96 [19 Aug.] . A Moroccan crew arrived on 1 Sept. from Tetuán; “the report is they come to take away the Tripolin ship (laid up here) with the Emperours flag as his Property.” Has no late news from Simpson. The Boston is expected; the Adams is in port for repairs. “It is currently aserted that the Algereens have declard Warr...
54472To James Madison from Robert Morris, 3 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 September 1802, New Brunswick. “I will thank you for a certificate from your office, by the mail, of the names of the General Commissioners of Bankruptcy appointed by the President of the United States for the New Jersey District, if any such are appointed, no notice thereof having reached me.” Draft ( NjR ). Robert Morris (ca. 1745–1815) was federal judge for the district of New Jersey,...
54473To James Madison from Nathaniel S. and Washington Peirce, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 3 September 1802, New Hampshire. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to N. S. and W. Peirce, 13 Sept. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as an inquiry about payment for printing the acts of the first session of the Seventh Congress. Brent replied that “your publication of them was made without authority from this department entitling you to any compensation from the Government for the...
54474To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Deprived the pleasure of any of your favours I beg leave to referr to my last despatch No. 96. Two days ago arrived from Tetuan 36 Morrocco Seamen the report is they come to take away the Tripolin ship (laid up here) with the Emperours flag as his Property, and Carry her to Tetuan. This is all that transpires. It will require a few days to get her ready. We have no late accot. from Consul...
54475From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter recieved from Governor Strong on the subject of the military articles furnished us with the fort . considering that our predecessors may have engaged more fully than we suppose, and that in all cases where a state is urgent, the General government ought to exercise towards it the liberality & indulgence of a parent, I should be for yielding whatsoever was not too...
54476To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday on my return from the Highlands I was honored with your favors of the 27th. and 30th. Ulto. with the enclosures accompanying them—I have written to Governor Harrison, on the subject of the several communications from him and others, A copy of which I herewith enclose you—If any thing farther is necessary to be said to him on the subject, or if any part of what I have written should...
54477From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 1st. was received yesterday. I now return the letters of Higginson, Davis &c. praying that a public vessel may be sent to demand their vessels of the Viceroy of La Plata, indemnity for the detention, & a full performance of existing contracts with the Spanish merchants of La Plata. it would certainly be the first instance of such a demand made by any government from a subordinate....
54478To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the 30th. Ulto. with the several papers to which it refers. I have directed the commissions for Shore & Bloodgood to be made out, and have sent the extract from Clark’s letter as you required to Genl. Dearborn. He had however been made acquainted with it by Mr. Brent, before the letter was forwarded to me. May it not be as well to let the call for the Dockets be a...
54479From Thomas Jefferson to Stevens Thomson Mason, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken time to press on Colo. Monroe your purpose of resigning & the importance of his filling the vacancy. but he has firmly made up his mind to return to the business of the law, has bought a place near Richmond, and will go into no public business. in this state of things the Commonwealth must not be deserted. you must [. . .] look abroad and see who [could] be sent to the Senate. I...
54480From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Reynolds , collector of York, is dead, and Wm. Carey of that place is recommended very strongly by mr Shields. tho’ I have great confidence in mr Shields’s recommendation, yet as the best men some times see characters thro’ the false medium of friendship I pray you to make what enquiry you can in Richmond & communicate it to me. Accept assurances of my constant & affectionate esteem & respect....