54481From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two favors of Aug. 31. are recieved. the printed instructions are signed & accompany this. I presume the instruction as to the procuring gunboats is right, tho’ I can judge here from reason only and not information. we ought to rely also in the discretion of our officers so far as that they will not commit our men in these small vessels to an unequal or even equal fight. we ought above...
54482To Thomas Jefferson from Frederic Herlitz, 2 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The first lines which run out of my pen, are pardon of taking the liberty to trouble you with a few lines. I will give you at first a description of my birth and situation, I was born at Newyork in a very respectable family , but my parents being reduced, were obliged to send me to Germany to one of their acquaintance, for my education, where I staid nearly 17 years and as soon as I had...
54483From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 2 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have rode to your house yesterday to speak with you on the subject of your note of the preceding day, but that it rendered it doubtful whether you would not be gone to Richmond. The claim of Maryland to the South branch is under the words of her charter which granted to the meridian ‘ primi fontis fluminis de Potomac ,’ the word primus, there meaning principal or most remote source,...
54484From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 2 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return mr Clarke’s & Shee’s letters inclosed in your’s of yesterday. mr Clarke’s object is to save 6. cents a stock. this is proper for him as an economical manager. but you & I must see of what other aspects it is susceptible. the US. have gun stocks for sale . they are to suspend the sale & lend them to the state of Virginia, that she may return them in kind afterwards with a saving to...
54485To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Dinsdale Thompson, 2 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A series of complicated distresses having necessitated me to leave my native country (England) & friends & to repair to Jamaica—which proving injurious to my health & repugnant to every Sentiment of humanity I quited with an intention of passing the remainder of my existence in America. Adversity with insatiate vengeance hath persued me hither—the Gentleman to whom I brought a Letter of...
54486From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
The mail not having returned from Milton when my messenger left the Court House on monday evening, & it having been inconvenient to send thither at any time since, I can not now acknowledge any favor which may have come from you since my last. Among the letters inclosed is one from Higginson seconding the application from Philada. for your patronage to a demand on the vice Govt of the La plata...
54487To James Madison from George W. Erving, 1 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
The return of Mr Lewis to Washington affords me an opportunity of acknowledging the rect of your private & friendly letter (May 3d) upon the subject of the assessorship to the board of commissioners; It is unnecessary I hope for me to assure you that I feel on all occasions the most perfect disposition to acquiesce in, & chearfully conform to, the Opinions & wishes of the President & of...
54488To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 1 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday made several propositions to the Minister on the subject of Louisiana. He told me frankly that every offer was premature, that the French Government had determined to take possession first—so that you must consider the business as absolutely determined on. The armament is what I have already mentioned and will be ready in about six weeks. I have every reason to believe the Floridas...
54489To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 1 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1802, Hamburg. Encloses the list of American vessels that arrived at Hamburg from 1 Jan. to the end of June, “but you will observe that none came in here the first month of the Year.” Will send account of money paid to sick and distressed sailors to the U.S. minister in Paris as instructed in JM’s 1 Aug. 1801 circular. “My Successor Mr. Forbes being some time arrived I refer you to...
54490To James Madison from George Simpson, 1 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1802, Bank of United States. “I have been honord with yours of 26th. Ulto. enclosing the Treasurers Check for eighty two hundred dollars—which amount is credited to the Secretary of State for the time being &c—as requested.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as received 6 Sept.
54491To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 1 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
With this I have the honor to inclose you the list of American Vessels which have arrived here from 1 January to the last of June, but you will observe that none came in here the first month of the Year. In a few days I shall make up the accounts of moneys paid distressed or sick saylors and send it to our Minister at Paris according to the directions of your Letter dated 1. Augt. 1802. My...
54492To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 1 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The mail not having returned from Milton when my messenger left the Court House on monday evening, & it having been inconvenient to send thither at any time since, I can not now acknowledge any favor which may have come from you since my last. Among the letters inclosed is one from Higginson seconding the application from Philada. for your patronage to a demand on the vice Govt of the La plata...
54493To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 1 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Jas. Monroe’s best respects to Mr. Jefferson. If he has a moment of leisure, he will thank him for a few words on the subject of a note he left at Monticello yesterday, in addition to wh. he begs to trouble him with the inclosed. If the accommodation wh. it proposes can be given, it will essentially forward the arming of the militia of the State. He will be happy to bear Mr. Jefferson’s...
54494To Thomas Jefferson from Elihu Palmer, 1 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a Copy of the Second Edition of my Principles of Nature. I beg that you would accept of it as a mark of that profound Respect which I entertain for premient talents and Virtue Your Elivation by the Voice of the People to the Chief Magistracy of the United States is an Event consoling to the feelings of every true Republican and you will Permit me to pertake of the General Joy upon...
54495To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 1 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The instructions to Commodore Morris having been sealed and delivered to Capt Barron the day before I had the satisfaction of receiving your favor of the 30th Ult. and the Captain being at this time on board of his Ship proceeding down the River, I have not considered the alterations suggested of sufficient moment to justify the delaying of the Ship. If you should conceive it necessary to send...
54496To James Madison from Joseph McLellan, August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
August 1802, Portland. Has received JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] enclosing a commission for him as a commissioner of bankruptcy “but must decline accepting the trust, on Account of my being so far advanced in years—& being deprived in a great measure of my eye Sight.” Wonders if the commission was meant for his son, Joseph McLellan, Jr., who is a merchant in the nearby town of Gray. “ He...
54497To Alexander Hamilton from Gouverneur Morris, 31 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
Enclosed you have a Letter for you I have this Instant received from Leray. I must add a word respecting that same Bill of Exchange. I have agreed to pay to Mr. Tillier whatever the Company shall owe him and Thereby confirm what I have said to you upon that Subject but it is upon the express Condition that the Bill in Question be deposited, in your Hands if you please, so that I may be possest...
54498To Alexander Hamilton from Oliver Wolcott, Junior, 31 August 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I have recd. your favour of the 14th. instant & I sincerely thank you for the friendly attention to my Interests therein manifested. It is certain that I must immediately engage in some active business, or wholly confine my expences to the prospects of my family, to what can be produced from a small farm. A removal from this place, considering the state of Mrs. Ws. health & that my children...
54499To James Madison from Daniel Brent, 31 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 27th Inst. was duly received by me, with the draft of the Treasurer on the Cashier of the Bank of the United States and a letter to Mr Simpson, directing him what to do with the proceeds of this draft, and I have accordingly sent on the letter and dft. You will have been informed that the letter and Gun Carriages intended for the Emperor of Morocco are witheld. I have...
54500To James Madison from Robert Taylor, 31 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
The deeds requested accompany this. I know nothing of yours & miss Nelly’s title—but if the smallest doubt attends it, as the decree directs the warranty to be general—perhaps it would have been best to suffer the pit’s title to have rested on the decrees & to have made no deeds. I have understood the manner of authenticating deeds in Kentucky was the same as here which you will see in the...
54501To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having been favd: with any of yours since the 6th. Ulto. I am quite uneasy—lest some untoward accident hath deprived me that satisfaction augmented by recent publications &c. fabricated—by the breath of Slander—so prevalant, basely scandalous, & disgracefull to society. from a review of last Mos a/c, it does not much exceed $600.—a few such would be gratifying indeed:—a state thereof shall...
54502To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Jas. Monroe’s best respects to Mr. Jefferson. as he sits out to Richmond to morrow or next day, & will probably not see him before his departure, he will thank Mr Jefferson for information on the following subjects. The state of Maryld. has set up a claim to the territory lying within this State no. the so. Branch of Potowk., on the principle that the so. branch is her true boundary. She...
54503From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed some days answering your favor of the 24th. instant on the subject of Mr Nicholas King’s appointment to be Surveyor of the City, because possessing no papers nor means of information on the subject here, and not having it in my memory, I feel some difficulty. I have some idea that that officer has not been heretofore salaried, but has depended on perquisites paid by those who...
54504To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On making out Capt. Barron’s orders I find that we are without your signature to any of the printed instructions to the commanders of our armed vessels, I have therefore the honor to enclose twelve copies, & to ask that you will be pleased to Sign & return them by the next Mail— Capt. Barron is hauling out of the Eastern Branch, & will have dropped down to Hampton Road before these...
54505To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 31 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In addition to the Instructions to Commodore Morris copy of which had been transmitted to you by the last Mail , I have found it necessary to send to him further powers of which the enclosed is a Copy. From the best information I have been able to obtain through various channels these Gun Boats will be indispensibly necessary. Accept the assurances of my high respect— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by...
54506To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 30 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your two favors of the 25th. & blank were recieved yesterday; and all the papers forwarded me are returned by this post. I must pray you to direct an extract from so much of mr. Clarke’s letter as relates to the dissatisfaction of the Chickasaw chief with the Spanish governor, to be taken & sent to Genl. Dearborn to whom I have written on the subject. Mr. Clarke’s letter cuts out a...
54507To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 30 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1802, Madrid. “By Mr Gibson & Mr Codman you will receive full accounts of every thing up to this time.… We have nothing new here except that the Emperor of Morocco has permitted Mr Simpson to return to Tangiers & means to be at peace with us.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Spain, vol. 6). 4 pp. Docketed by Wagner as received 24 Nov. The body of this letter is substantially the same as that...
54508From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 30 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose for your consideration & to take order, a petition from the inhabitants of Cahokia, a letter from I. Darneille on behalf of those of Pioria, and a letter inclosing them from Govr. Harrison. the Poutawatamies have killed two Americans on their farms about 5. leagues above Cahokia; and altho’ the inhabitants of that place call it a declaration of war, yet from the amount of the aid...
54509To Thomas Jefferson from John Drayton, 30 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of herewith transmitting you, a certified copy of a Talk, lately received from the head men of the Upper Cherokee indians. The purport, I flatter myself will be gratifying to you: and I have written them, that I will promptly transmit any matters, which you may think proper to communicate to them through me, on the subject. With high respect and consideration I have the honor...
54510From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 27th. was recieved yesterday. mine of the 20th. had informed you that I approved of mr Wentworth on the recommendations of Messrs. Langdon & Whipple, & that of the 24th. gave you the name of John Shore as successor to Heath; but I write by this post to mr Madison to order his commission to be filled up & forwarded. I must take time to enquire of a good successor for Reynolds. the...