56491From Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 14 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
My absence from Virginia for many years back, with small intervals of residence only in it, has rendered me very much unpossessed of the state of things there. I did not recollect that you were a practitioner in Richmond until an answer from mr Wickham to the inclosed letter set me to looking about to whom I should address myself on his declining the business therein proposed. nor am I now...
56492To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 13 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have returned to Loudoun from Richmond only a few days past, where I was during the latter part of the Session, and while the back members held two meetings to consult on the propriety of attempting a division of the State, I understood there were each evening between thirty and forty convened at the Capitol—Brackenridge in the Chair —some of them were averse to, and opposed the measure. The...
56493To James Madison from Rufus King, 13 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 February 1802, London. No. 53. Informs JM that Great Britain will accede to a proposal to abolish all discriminatory duties between U.S. and British territories and that Vansittart has moved for a bill in the House of Commons authorizing the king “by an order in Council, or by Proclamation, to cause the countervailing Duties … wholly to cease, or to be suspended.” Counts on the bill passing...
56494To James Madison from Rufus King, 13 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 February 1802, London. Reports that no one defends the unequal operation of the discriminating duties against U.S. commerce. All prefer abolition to revision; and no one supports the proposal to transfer the countervailing duties from imports from, to exports to, the U.S., as it is against British policy to impose duties on their manufactures except in unusual circumstances and the sum of...
56495To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 13 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 February 1802. Calendared in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2) as a four-page letter.
56496To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 13 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 February 1802. Calendared in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2) as a two-page letter.
56497To Thomas Jefferson from Horatio Gates, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty this way to introduce to your Notice General Ebenezer Stevens , my Friend, and Companion, in the War; He Commanded my Artillery at Ticonderoga in 76, & again at Saratoga in 77, and assisted in the Capture of Lord Cornwallis Army at York. His many Emminent Services, will I am [sure] merit your Notice. Throughout the war, & [for] Years after The Peace, he was a most decided...
56498To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received a letter from Mr. Barnes last night in which he desires us to remit him the 198.$: mentioned in your last , we conclude that you find you will not have occasion for it here, and therefore forward it to him agreeably to his direction. I am Dear Sir, Your Very humble servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 18 Feb. and so recorded...
56499To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By the chronicle, received yesterday, we have learnt the fate of Mr Morton’s motion in the legislature of Massachusetts. If the only object was, to obtain an address, the measure was certainly ill-concerted, they ought first to have known their numbers. It is apparent that the friends to the motion did not expect to carry it, but meant it, as a measure to effect future elections. The inclosed...
56500To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you some resolutions of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, passed at its last session explanatory of a resolution of the preceding session authorizing a correspondence with you relative to the purchase of lands without the limits of the state, to which persons obnoxious to its laws or dangerous to the peace of society might be removed. You will recollect that as the precise...
56501To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Quarrier, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Pardon, & excuse an unhappy young man for importuning & intruding himself on you I could adress you more in the stile of adulation, & flattery, that you despise—I tell you my unfortunate situation without exageration, or without Varnish—No one wishes more for your, prosperity than the unfortunate writer of this—The tempestuous Ocean I could brave, the battles front I would not shrink from—Nay...
56502To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur St. Clair, 13 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most probable that the violent exertions made last Winter , when my term of Office expired to prevent a renewal of it did not escape your notice, but it may not have come to your knowledge that, to accomplish that Object, the basest means—the vilest falsehoods, and the foulest Calumnies were resorted to; nor that, at the very moment, the authors of them were guilty of the blackest...
56503From James Madison to Samuel Chase, [12] February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of the 10th. instant. At the date of the letter from Mr. King prior to his last on the subject of the negociation on foot with the British Govt. every point had been settled & nothing remained to be done but to sign the instrument. His last letters to Novr 5. shew that a sudden & very unexpected hesitation on the part of the British Ministers, had suspended the...
56504From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose my report upon the Memorial and Petition of Adam Tunno and others, referred to me by an order of the House of Representatives on the 3d Instant. With great respect I have the honor to be, Sir, your most Obt Sert. The Secretary of State to whom was referred, by an order of the House of Representatives of the 3d of this Month the memorial and petition of Adam Tunno...
56505To James Madison from Nathaniel Massie, [ca. 12 February] 1802 (Madison Papers)
Believing that Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwestern Territory, has violated that confidence and trust reposed in him by the constituted authority of the United States in presiding over the Territory as their chief magistrate, I have thought proper to exhibit to the President such parts of his conduct which appears inconsistent with the nature of his appointment, trusting that when a...
56506To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 12 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 February 1802, Cap Français. No. 20. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 8 Jan. letter and enclosures. French fleet of fourteen ships of the line and nine frigates arrived on 2 Feb.; whites rejoiced and blacks prepared to resist. Christophe refused to allow fleet to enter the harbor without orders from Toussaint. Lear advised Americans to get themselves and their valuables aboard vessels in the...
56507To James Madison from William Savage, 12 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 February 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Informs JM of his 25 Jan. draft for $1,500, which he trusts will be honored. Has just received under a blank cover two documents relating to Gilbert Giberson and Martin Quin, which will be attended to. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
56508To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 12 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 February 1802, Bristol. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 28 Nov. letter ; has forwarded the letter JM enclosed for Livingston regarding the four casks of indigo belonging to Smiths, DeSaussure, and Darrell that were seized by a French privateer. Has also forwarded JM’s letter to Saabye at Copenhagen. Encloses copy of letter received “some time since” from Latimer, customs collector at...
56509To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
After acknowledging the receipt of the letter which you did me the honor to write, under date of the 8th of January, and of the duplicate & triplicate of the same with their enclosures, I must perform the painful task of relating the unfortunate events which have taken place here. On the second of this month the French fleet, consisting of 14 sail of the line and 9 frigates, appeared off this...
56510To James Madison from William Savage, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding are Copys of my last respects in the 25h. Ultimo. I drew on you in favor of Messr. Elliston & John Perot for the Sum of fifteen Hundred Dollars at 30 days sight which I trust will be honored. I this day under a B lank Cover recved your two Documents respecting Gilbert Gilbertson & Martin Quin which will be attended to. I have the Honour to be With respect Your Obed H Servt. The...
56511To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects to you of the th. of Novr. with a Copy, I have been honored with your obliging favor of the 28th. of the same month with its duplicate, covering your le tter to Mr. Livingston on the subject of Messrs. Smiths, De Saussure & Darrel’s 4 Casks of Indigo, which were plundered from on board the American Ship Commerce by the Captn. & Crew of the French Pr ivateer Tiger, of St....
56512To Thomas Jefferson from David Campbell, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I discover that in the Disposition of the Federal Troops, who are to be continued in service, a certain number are alloted for the Garrison at South West point. Doctor Thomas I. Vandyke acts as physician to the Troops that are now stationed there; permit me to recommend him as a proper person to be continued in that appointment. He is a Gentleman of very amiable manners, well versed in the...
56513To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
nothing Material has occured Since My last of the 23d Ult. I am Still engaged in the dining room . & have got one of the arches up I Send you Inclosed two designs of a Sash for the arch leading to the bow, & will be glad of your determination or for any other design you may prefer. that I may get them Made, to further the work I will Make them at night as they must be put in before the...
56514To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the list of the several officers of Government with their salaries or emoluments as compiled in this or received from the other Departments, and arranged in the following manner. They may be considered as forming two general classes: One consists of all those who are employed in the collection of the public revenue and receive their compensations by deducting the...
56515To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been requested by Colo. Goodall who is an honest republican character, I presume well known to you, to add his name to the list of candidates for the post office in this city. You will get correct information of every one not known to you from our members in Congress. In a late letter to Mr. Madison I gave the details of some federal intrigues here during the Session of our assembly. He...
56516To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By my freind Mr Myers, at the request of Mr. Campo, a spanish Gentn I send you two boxes of best Segars, which be pleased to accept off. they are such as cannot be purchased & if you do not smoke our freinds Mr Burr & Mr. Galatin &c. who doeth will enjoy them when you meet—I am most respectfully Yr. obt. Servt RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosed in...
56517To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Muy Señor mio, y de mi Mayor Respecto Repito á V.E Infinitas Gracias por su apresiable de 6 del Corriente llena de pruebas de los favores con qe me Honrra Inclusa allará V.E copia de la quenta qe Mr. Gordon de Xerez mandó con los Vinos qe se han enbarcado en esta por el Paquete qe Salio de aqui ayer para essa qe Celebraré lleguen bien acondisionados, y á gusto de V.E tengo el Honor de...
56518Remarks on the Repeal of the Judiciary Act, First Version, [11 February 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
After some pause, Gen. Hamilton rose. He began with stating his own decided opinion, that the contemplated repeal of the late act, taken in connexion with the known and avowed object of that repeal , was an unequivocal violation of the constitution in a most vital part. However, he did expect that on that point, the gentlemen present would be unanimous. Neither had he any hope that any...
56519Remarks on the Repeal of the Judiciary Act, Second Version, [11 February 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
He [Hamilton] confessed with seeming sincerity, he felt little zeal on the present occasion. He could prove that to repeal the judiciary law and to with-hold the salaries of the judges, would be an infringement of the constitution. He did not intend, however, to dwell on the constitutionality of the question. He allowed that gentlemen might have different opinions concerning it. His primary...
56520Remarks on the Repeal of the Judiciary Act, Third Version, [11 February 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
To these remarks General Hamilton rose again to reply—he remarked in substance that he had fostered the hope, that on this occasion, by cautiously avoiding to say any thing on the point of the constitutionality of the proposed repeal, and stating only the opinion of the New-York bar on that of its inexpediency , there would have been but one sentiment—He regretted, deeply regretted, that on...