56381To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Will you see if the inclosed is right, and make any alterations in it you think for the better? Particularly is the expression lately recieved true? or should the word lately be left out? RC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). Beneath the note JM wrote: “The word lately is true as it refers to the returns of Maryland & Kentucky—that from the former being an original statement—that from the latter a...
56382To James Madison from John R. Livingston, 26 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
In addition to my Letters laid before you by Messrs. Mitchel & VanNess I beg leave to communicate to you an extract of a Letter received a few days since from a most respectable source. This extract will shew that however just the American claim may be yet that little probability exists of their demands being complyed with by the french—and that even those affecting the late Treaty will share...
56383To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 26 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have written to you by the way of havre & by that conveyance you will receive packets &c. but as I would wish to omit no opportunit[y] I send this to L’Orient from whence I am told that a vessel is about to sail for Norfolk. You will find by the notes I sent you at different times that the administration here preserve the most absolute silence as to every point on which I press them & I am...
56384To James Madison from Beers & Judah, 26 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 February 1802, Fairfield, Connecticut. Convinced that JM will be as willing as his predecessors, Randolph and Pickering, to provide information, they notify him that they had a vessel and cargo valued at more than $15,000 captured by the British and condemned at St. Kitts over eight years ago. Following the directions of Randolph and Pickering, they committed their claim to Samuel Bayard at...
56385To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 26 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 February 1802, Philadelphia. Since his letter of 22 Feb. regarding the balance due Stewart & Company for the freight of the Grand Turk , General Stevens’s draft for $7,350 has been presented. Encloses copies of the consul’s certificate of delivery, a statement of the account, and receipt for the draft, which he has received from Gordon, the general’s agent. If the $7,000 requested in his...
56386To James Madison from Beers & Judah, 26 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
From a persuasion in our minds, that you will be equally ready as your predecessors, Messrs. Randolph & Pickering to give every information consistent with propriety as appertaining to the duties of your office, We take the liberty to address you, And inform you that more than eight years has passed since we had a Vessel & cargo, amounting in value to upwards of $15000 dollars, captured by the...
56387To Thomas Jefferson from “A——X,” [26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
“Read this “And then to dinner “ With what appetite you may” You are in danger a dreadful plot is forming against you— p—n. the method —Julius Cæsar was cautioned for the Ides of March—I caution you for the last of April NB. a curly headed one legged man head RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson President of Ud. Ss. Aa. City of Washington”; franked; postmarked New York, 26 Feb.;...
56388To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony Campbell, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The chief magistrate of a free and enlightened people should not be addressed on light or trivial affairs; his mind must necessarily be employed on affairs of the greatest importance, and unrealized must be the expectations that communications which have not for their object moral or political improvement should claim his attention. The want of these considerations indicate either ignorance or...
56389From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, with Madison’s Reply, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you see if the inclosed is right, and make any alterations in it you think for the better? particularly is the expression lately recieved true? or should the word lately be left out? Feb. 26. 1802. [ Reply by Madison: ] The word lately is true as it refers to the returns of Maryland & Kentucky—that from the former being an original statement—that from the latter a corrective one. The...
56390To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Morse, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been sometime confined with the measles, I have failed in paying my respects to you as I intended; but being so far recovered as to be able to go out, I should be happy if my wish to see you might be gratified. I had purposed to be introduced to you by my highly beloved friend Mr. Granger, but I fear that the brilliance of his worth would throw the faint glimmering mine into the shade,...
56391To Thomas Jefferson from Anne Cary Randolph, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very glad that I can write to you I hope you are well we are all perfectly recovered from our whooping cough I thank you for the book you sent me I am translating Justin’s ancient history I want to see you very much believe me Cornelia sends her love to you and has been trying to write to you adieu my Dear Grand Papa believe me your affectionate Grand Daughter RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph...
56392To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph, [ca. 26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
You do not know what I can do. I am reading the little books you brought me. I hope that I will be able to read very well before you come here. I am very well. I want to see you very much. Cornelia can say a great many of her letters. Virginia is very sprightly and very fat. adieu my Dear Grand papa believe your affections Grand daughter taken verbatim from the lips of Miss E.W.R. M.R. RC (...
56393To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [ca. 26 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you are well, it gives me great pleasure to be able to write to you I have been through my latin grammar twice and mamma thinks that I improved in my reading. I am not going to school now but cousin Beverly and my self are going to a latin school in the spring adieu my dear Grand Papa I want to see you very much indeed believe me your affectionate Grandson RC ( ViU ); undated, but TJ...
56394From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Some statements have been lately recieved of the causes decided or depending in the courts of the Union, in certain states, supplementary, or corrective of those, from which was formed the general statement accompanying my message at the opening of the session. I, therefore, communicate them to Congress, with a report of the Secretary of State, noting their effect on the former statement, and...
56395From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President of the United States, copies of the following documents, viz. A Schedule containing a statement of the suits, in the Circuit Court for Maryland, ending with November term last. A similar statement of suits in the District Court for Kentucky, ending with March term last. A certificate of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for West...
56396From James Madison to Rufus King, 25 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Accounts from London having reached Baltimore, that the negociation in your hands with the British Government had been broken off, Mr. Chase was led by them to ask, in the character of Agent for recovering the Maryland Bank Stock, for such information from this Department as might with propriety be furnished. My answer to him produced the letter and the extract, of which copies are herewith...
56397To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the pleasure of writting to you several times, but not that of hearing from you for a long time. Surely you have not forgotten such an old friend! I am now in the place which brings me to mind every day our first interview, the pleasing days we pass’d together. I send you the prospectus of a work which is the most interesting ever published as every body will have in their...
56398To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit the official statement of the contingent fund in the usual form. In order that it may be fully understood, I will add that the sums appropriated to discharge the contingent expences of Government amounted on the 1st of January 1801 to Drs. 19,950; that the fund received an accession during the course of the year 1801 of Drs. 961 & 80 cents, being monies formerly...
56399To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 2[5] February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to lay before the President of the United States, copies of the following documents, viz. A schedule containing a statement of the suits, in the Circuit Court for Maryland, ending with November term last. A similar statement of suits in the District Court for Kentucky, ending with March term last. A certificate of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for West...
56400From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
No occasion having arisen, since the last account rendered by my predecessor, of making use of any part of the monies heretofore granted to defray the contingent charges of the government, I now transmit to Congress an official statement thereof to the 31st. day of December last, when the whole unexpended balance, amounting to 20,911. D 80 c was carried to the credit of the Surplus fund, as...
56401From Alexander Hamilton to the New-York Evening Post, [24 February 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
We might well be excused from taking any notice of such a writer as the author of the leading article in the Citizen of this morning; but as in one instance he has pretended to state facts, in reply to what was said in the Evening Post, respecting the opinions held in the Convention by Mr. Hamilton and by Mr. Maddison, some answer may be expected. Mr. Hamilton had been charged with holding an...
56402From James Madison to John Francis Mercer, [24] February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have written a public acknowledgement of your public letter inclosing the observations of Mr. Chase on the Maryland Bank Stock. This answers your private letter recd at the same time. I am sorry to observe the critical attitude in which you represent the politics of your State. Of this I do not pretend to judge. Others I find indulge better hopes. Be this as it may, you may be assured that...
56403From James Madison to [Albert Gallatin?], 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, Department of State. States that Cabot’s salary was to begin on the day of his embarkation for Great Britain at an annual rate of $2,500, with an additional $500 allowed for the first year “by way of outfit.” Lacks information to fix the day of embarkation. The salary is to cease 1 Aug. 1801, and the allowance for his return should not reasonably exceed $500. Returns the...
56404To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, London. Refers to 13 Jan. letter to JM . Commends Jefferson’s message at opening of Congress on tightening financial arrangements but suggests that “the distance of your foreign relations with Europe will require some latitude to contingencies, … which the public service requires should be provided for in a manner more consistent with the dignity of the United States than a...
56405To James Madison from Louis-Philippe Gallot de Lormerie, 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, Philadelphia. Recalling their discussion of the welfare of the country when JM was in Philadelphia, hopes JM will accept a plan he has formed for the peace and prosperity of the southern states. More than ever foreign enemies can now excite the blacks to a revolt which would affect the union and its finances in ways that cannot be foreseen. Has no other interest in the South...
56406To James Madison from Coats Ridgway, 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, “Rodes’ City Tavren.” Has been informed that there is a vacancy in the State Department and therefore seeks appointment as clerk, should JM approve of his handwriting. Has lately resided in Philadelphia. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. William Rhodes operated a tavern at the corner of Fifteenth and F streets NW from 1801 to 1804 (Wilhelmus Bogart Bryan, A History of the National Capital [2...
56407From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Ellicott, 24 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On reciept of your favor of Feb. 14. 1802. I immediately referred it to the Secretary of the treasury to know whether the conditions you proposed were practicable? I now inclose you his answer, stating that all are, except that of residence at the seat of the national government. you will see that his reasons are derived from the express injunctions of the law, with which we have not authority...
56408From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [on or before 24 February 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Are the within terms admissible? [ Reply by Gallatin :] The 1st, 2d & 4th are either in pursuance of, or, not inconsistent with the law, excepting only the words “all other documents belonging to the land department;” the Surveyor general superintends the surveying department, & has nothing to do with the sales of the lands, these being under the superintendence of the several registers, who...
56409From Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 24 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 19th. and am sorry you cannot undertake mr Short’s defence against mr Randolph. but I am sensible it is a case of feeling, which no body can estimate but the party himself. I will trouble you therefore to return me the papers and I will write a line to one of the gentlemen of Fredericksburg with whom my communication by post will be so much readier than...
56410From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 24 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicate to both houses of Congress a Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject of our Marine hospitals , which appear to require legislative attention . As connected with the same subject, I also inclose information respecting the situation of our seamen and boatmen frequenting the port of New Orleans, and suffering there from sickness & the want of accomodation. there is...