56761To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I would hereby beg leave to call your attention to a subject materially interesting to the Commerce of the United States with this country by representing to you that our Citizens are obliged to pay aditional duties on their importations from & exportations to this Country over & a bove, what is paid by any of the European Nations which have intercourse herewith—making according to the best...
56762To James Madison from William Lee, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a list of the Vessels which have entered and cleared at this Port from the 26 Octr. (the day on which I took charge of the Agency) to the 31 December. I wish it was more perfect but such is the unaccomodating disposition of our American Captains that there is no persuading them into any measure of public utility not enforced by the Government. Were they...
56763To James Madison from John Morton, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last address was of the 9th. current, in which I took occasion to inform you that no decisive steps had been taken with regard to the many American Vessels which had arrived at this port subsequent to the late order of prohibition; but that, from causes then stated, they might be expected to occur in the course of a few Days more. Accordingly, on the 13th. intimation was given that on the...
56764To James Madison from William Savage, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last month under date of 7th. 8th. & 9th. ultimo , since which I am without any of your favors. There still remains a number of Americans on board the Men of War on this station who are detain’d for want of regular doc uments. This is the plea made. You will observe by my acco unt that accompanys this a great number has been discharg’d som e of whom are in bad Health, many now in...
56765To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Bayley, 20 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to receive my sincere congratulation on your appointment as President of the United States of America which Ofice requires a man not only of abiley and integrety but a true freind to the rights of man a true Republickcan. without flattery according to my opinion those qualifications are united in our present Choice. may the Place of your Grand predecessor Washington be ever filled with...
56766To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 20 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Il vous arrive d’Espagne, où ils ne sont pas très communs, quoique ce ne soit pas le premier que vous ait envoyé la cour de Madrid, un Philosophe qui est entièrement de votre Religion et de la mienne. Je vous demande à l’un et à l’autre quand vous ferez ensemble des oraisons à la très Sainte liberté d’avoir quelque mémoire de Votre respectueux et Zêlé serviteur A philosopher is coming to you...
56767To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 20 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to day made payment in full to Mr. Ross, conformably to the copy of his receipt annexed. As the balance, after paying him the Tobacco we had, would have been so small, I thought it best to pay the whole at once—and although such Tobacco might have been bought for less than 28/. with cash, yet as it could not, on the time you mentioned, and as we had not the Tobacco to offer him, we...
56768To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, [ca. 20 January 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Wm. Foster jr. was named by Mr. Adams to the Senate who concurred ; but no commission ever issued. He was of the State of Massachussets. RC ( DNA : RG 59 , LAR , 1809–17); undated; endorsed by TJ: “Foster Wm junr. to be Commercl. Agent Morlaix.” President John Adams on 18 Feb. 1801 nominated William Foster , Jr., to be commercial agent at Morlaix and on 24 Feb. the Senate concurred . Foster’s...
56769To Thomas Jefferson from the Mississippi Territory House of Representatives, 20 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of a Long, Honorable, and useful Life, your Love for Mankind & their Rights; your Wisdom to discern, firmness to pursue, & solicitude to promote the true interest of the American Nation, have been eminently conspicuous, & while such Virtues & talents have attracted our admiration and Esteem, they could not fail to inspire a respect for, & confidence in your Administration.— In...
56770The Examination Number X, [19 January 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
The same Subject continued. As to Holland being the second power which acknowledged our Independence, and made a treaty with us, a step which involved her in war with Great Britain, it was deemed proper to treat her with a marked respect. Besides this, from the time of our revolution to the present, we have had large money concerns with her people. A trusty and skilful public agent was for a...
56771To Alexander Hamilton from Robert G. Harper, 19 January 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
Permit me, my dear Genl. to present to you Mr. Keene of this place, a friend of mine and a man of Character & honour, who visits new York for a few days; during which your acquaintence and notice cannot fail to be very gratifying to him. So far as you may find it convenient to bestow them, they will confer an obligation on me. With high respect I have the pleasure to be, my dear sir Your...
56772From James Madison to James Monroe, 19 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment recd yours of the 14th. instant. The letter from Mr. Purviance which I herein return is a favorable specimen of his stile & sentiments. Mr. Jones will explain to you the occasion & object of my enquiries. I have as yet formed no final determination in the case, & there is a possibility tho not a probability that it may be rendered unnecessary. Mr. Dawson as you will see has...
56773To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 19 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury presents his respects to the Secretary of State, and, agreea⟨bly⟩ to his request, encloses a note of the sums deposited in Banks On account of the moiety of the proceeds of sales of French prizes belonging to the United State⟨s.⟩ RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC docketed by Wagner. The enclosure (1 p.), headed “Prize money deposited in Sundry Banks to the...
56774To James Madison from William Henry Harrison, 19 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1802, Vincennes. Believes the president should know that members of the local court, having some time ago assumed the right to grant land titles, had granted themselves rights to all formerly reserved territory extending for several square miles and excluding only the land immediately surrounding Vincennes. “The authors of this ridiculous transaction” had abandoned the claim, but it...
56775Circular Letter to Newspaper Publishers, 19 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 19 January 1802. Acknowledged in Alexander Martin to JM, 27 Jan. 1802 , among others (see DNA: RG 59, Miscellaneous Letters Received Regarding Publishers of the Laws). Encloses a copy of the first law passed in the current session of Congress and a page of the octavo edition of laws printed in Washington; offers a contract to print the federal laws of the present session in...
56776To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 19 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is painful to me to pierce a man of your natural good dispositions, even with the truth. But who can, with good conscience refrain, when the language of providence is so plain?— In the matter of a successor to my Hond. father , you refused my counsel: & it called forth more smoke, than you have been able, to this day, to dispel. The more you strove against the fire that arose, the more it...
56777To Thomas Jefferson from William Dunnington, 19 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Pleas your honour this Comes to Sertify That I never have received the money Due me For being in the Service During Last war I have therefore been trying to Settle it & Has became destitute of money & hope That you will Consider my un hapy State And assist me with a trifle to bear My Expences home as I am now four hundred miles from home & Greatly oblige yours &c. NB Dr. Sir Pleas to do your...
56778To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 19 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose a List of gentlemen, recommended for Surgeon’s Mates in the Navy. The Chesapeak & Constellation are both in want of officers of this grade— Mr. Rogers —of this city—has been recommended by judge Kilty—Mr. John A Smith —of Georgetown, by Doct. Worthington & others—Mr. Jos W New , by his father Colo New—& Mr Alexr. Mc.Williams has been appointed for a...
56779John Quincy Adams to William Stephens Smith, 18 January 1802 (Adams Papers)
Two months having elapsed since I made the proposal respecting the note of hand due from your brother Justus to me, and being still without an answer from him, I presume either that the proposal was not agreeable to him, or that some accident has delayed or misdirected his answer, and prevented its coming to hand. I have now settled once more in this town, and resumed the practice of the law—...
56780The Examination Number IX, [18 January 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
The leading points of the Message have been sufficiently canvassed, and it is believed to have been fully demonstrated, that this communication is chargeable with all the faults which were imputed to it on the outset of the Examination. We have shewn that it has made or attempted to make prodigal sacrifices of constitutional energy, of sound principle, and of public interest. In the doctrine...
56781To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 1st inst: on the 5th. of this month. I waited at Wilmington for its’ arrival, considering it essential that I should hear from Government before my departure for this place, in order that arrangements might be made corr⟨es⟩pondent with the advice received. Permit me to express my sincere thanks for the confidence you have reposed in us who act...
56782To James Madison from James Strawbridge, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I understand Commissioners have been appointed by the State of Georgia, and now in this City, for the purpose of ceding to the United States, part of their Western Territory, and that you are appointed by the President of the United States, to receive the same. As I am interested, and Trustee for a Company claiming a tract of land, situated on the waters of the Tennessee River, which will be...
56783From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 18 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is rare I can indulge myself in the luxury of philosophy. your letters give me a few of those delicious moments. placed as you are in a great commercial town, with little opportunity of discovering the dispositions of the country portion of our citizens, I do not wonder at your doubts whether they will generally & sincerely concur in the sentiments and measures developed in my message of...
56784To Thomas Jefferson from Allen McLane, 18 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, when I did my self the honor of paying my respects to you on the 16th Inst, it was my intention to have expressed the high sense, I entertain of your Justice and friendship, in the full opportunity offorded me of defense by the mode of investigation you were pleased to direct into the charges exhibited against me as Collector of the Port of Wilmington—from this duty and pleasure I was...
56785Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 18 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
1802. Jan. 18. prest the 4. Secretaries and Atty Genl. agreed to offer peace to Tripoli on eql terms to continue tribute to Algiers. to send 2. frigates & schooner immediately. if war with Tripoli continues, 2 frigates there constantly & one for relief. 400,000. D. to be appropriated for the whole naval business of the year, including navy yards on which little is to be done, & 500,000 to pay...
56786To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 18 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
presuming that a sample of the Waters of the Mississippi & Arkansaw Rivers, remarkable for their difference to each other & to the Waters of all other Rivers within my Knowledge, may not be unacceptable to you, I avail myself of a conveyance by Doctor Carmichael of the Army, who will have the Honor to deliver this, to send you a Bottle of each, taken from those Rivers in their lowest & least...
56787To James Madison from James Barbour, 17 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Some of Colo. Geo. Masons Surveys Caveated by Geo. Wilson has been Tryd here wherein Mason was Successfull. Joseph Daviess who was Wilson Attorney here & bought him out appeald & followed the appeal himself & says he plead his own cause & has said he has heard that the Feoderal Court has reversed the judgmt. of this Court & given him the Land. After the Death of your father I had the Caveat...
56788To James Madison from James Tilton, 17 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
You have probably heard of the disturbed condition of Delaware, on account of the governor elect. The republican representatives, at this time engaged in the discussion of the governor’s election, have deemed it interesting to their cause, that a true state of the case should be well understood, at the seat of the federal government. They have therefore ordered some extracts of their...
56789To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 17 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 January 1802, Cap Français. No. 19. Reports that since his last of 11 Dec. he has received JM’s letters of 26 Oct. and 21 Nov. , both arriving on same ship. Appreciates president’s approval of his conduct. Will pursue individual claims on the basis of his amended instructions. Dandridge’s commission was not enclosed in JM’s letter; has informed him of appointment and asked Linn to continue...
56790To James Madison from Stevens Thomson Mason, 17 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 January 1802, Jersey Avenue. Encloses letter from Dr. Dinmore; believes “he is very competent to the office he solicits” but adds, “I have heard of other candidates of equal merits and fitness, among these I have been requested to mention the name of Mr Robert Monroe of this City.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Dinmore”). RC 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson, “S. T....