57291From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 3 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 6. was recieved in due time. a press of business has prevented my answering sooner. I am willing to recieve William Davenport as the assignee of your lease of Shadwell. on considering the parts of the lands of the Hendersons which fall to me, I observe that it would be desireable for me to have all their shares in the three parcels on the river, but most especially in the...
57292To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Sterett, 3 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your excellency’s letter of the first instant. It has been my greatest ambition to discharge my duty as an officer of the American navy, at all times, with promptness and fidelity; and to have received my country’s and your excellency’s approbation of the late conquest over a faithless and barbarian enemy, achieved by the valour and good...
57293To Thomas Jefferson from Abishai Thomas, 3 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the instruction of the President A Thomas had the honor to Submit the enclosed *Statement to the Secretary of State, who approved of the information it contains being communicated to Mr. Pichon. [ In TJ’s hand :] *of French prizes carried into Mass. New Hamp. Connecticut & Rhode island. RC ( DLC ); with TJ’s note written in margin; address on verso partially torn away:...
57294To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1801, Gibraltar. No. 76. Has received no letters from JM and has written none since his no. 75 [31 Oct.] for want of a conveyance. Opening of communication with Spain allows this dispatch to go by Cádiz, where the blockade was lifted after the signing of the peace preliminaries. Announces the arrival of [Royal Navy admiral] Sir James Saumarez, who will remain with ten ships of the...
57295To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 2 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1801, Hamburg. Acknowledges receipt of a duplicate of JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . Has forwarded similar parcels that were sent to his care to U.S. consuls at Bremen, Copenhagen, Stettin, Stockholm, and Frankfurt. Offers assurances that he has not given papers for vessels bought abroad by Americans, approves American quarantine measures, and states that he has regularly prepared...
57296To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have none of your regarded favours wherefore referr to my last dispatch No. 75, since when have not had the pleasure of adressing you want of Conveyance, but our Communication having been opend with Spain, this goes to Cadiz to be forwarded you from thence. Since the Priliminarys of Peace between France England &ca. the Blocade of Cadiz has been rose. Adml. Pool went for England, & Sir James...
57297To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 2 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive a few days ago your duplicate Circular of the 1st. Augt. Similar parcels were sent to my care for our Consuls at Bremen, Copenhagen, Stettin, Stockholm and Frankfort, which were forwarded by the driving posts of the Country. The reception of severals is already acknowledged. I pay full attention to your directions respecting the papers to be given a Vessel bought...
57298From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 2 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last notes in the case between mr Ross & myself, I mentioned that I would apply to messrs. Lewis & Eppes for information of the credit given at a sale in Elk island, on which the rate of converting money into tobacco in a particular instance depended. I have received their answers, neither of them recollecting what credit was given on particular bonds: they suppose also that mr Ross, or...
57299From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 2 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. is recieved. my crop of tobacco of the last year’s growth was sold in April. that lately severed will be small; the crop of tobacco this year being generally short. mine will not be half a one. I fear too the quality will be indifferent; at least that was the expectation when I was at home in September. in that case I always sell in Richmond where they are less anxious about...
57300To James Madison from Charles Thomson, 1 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I send you an explanation of the Device for an armorial Atchievement and Reverse of a Great Seal for the United States in Congress assembled. It was drawn up when I made report & contains the Sentiments which I had in my mind when I was considering the subject, and which I wished to express covertly by the device. It has never been published nor have I ever given a copy of it. If you...
57301To James Madison from John Stone, ca. 1 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 1 December 1801, Norfolk. Rescued thirteen distressed Portuguese seamen off the Azores in March 1800 and provided them with food and clothing until they landed at Norfolk. The state of Virginia has paid for their support since their arrival, but, as explained in Governor Monroe’s letter, it has declined to reimburse him. Wishes to know what steps to take in order to be reimbursed for...
57302To James Madison from John Stone, 1 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
In the Year 1800—in the Month of March I Received on Board of my Vessel, thirteen Portugues Seamen who were taken By me from a Wrack in the greatest distress, off the western Islands, at least 1 300 leages from Land. The Expence of Victuals & Clothing furnished them untill they were landed at Norfolk, I consider should be paid without a moments delay, either By our Govt. or the Portugues...
57303From Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Sterett, 1 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Navy , the regular organ for the present communication, being absent from the seat of government for causes which may detain him for some time, I do myself the pleasure without further delay of expressing to you on behalf of your country, the high satisfaction inspired by your conduct in the late engagement with the Tripolitan cruiser captured by you. too long, for the...
57304To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 1 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Permitame V.E qe por la Ultima ves, le moleste lleno de Sentimientos; y represente mi desgracia pues no tan Solamente, he venido á este Pais, para Sufrir persecusiones de sus Naturales, sino es de mi paisanos El Cavallero de Irujo á cuyo favor tengo dicho, y hecho lo qe V.E mismo save, y lo qe el tienpo declará, despues de Aver sido Reelecto, me ha reconpensado en perseguir mis pasos, en los...
57305Enclosure: Statement of Principles, 1 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
La Magnifisencia de las Obras, la Magnanimidad del Corason, adorno de las Costumbres, Lusimiento del Ingenio, puresa de Animo, y liveralidad Consertada, Son, fueron, y serán mis principios, como Dones de Naturalesa, para desearme un Honbre Amado, Estimado, y venerado de mis Parientes, y amigos, y si posible fuera, de los Enemigos pero teniendo la fragilidad de ser Ingenuo, y declarado, y...
57306Notes on South Carolina Patronage, [March–November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
7. Thos. Lehré recommended by C. Pinckney and Goodwyn by P. Butler & by Ephraim Ramsay Parker . fed. & able, but good & unmedling. Attorney of district. brother in law of Drayton the Govr. who is a violent republican. therefore let him stand till further enquiry. MS ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , file of James Symonds [i.e., Simons], 10:0777); undated; entirely in TJ’s hand, written in several sittings,...
57307To Alexander Hamilton from John Dickinson, [30 November 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
A sense of thy services to our Country, and the satisfaction I have received from our acquaintance, cause me to take an Interest in every Thing that importantly concerns thy Happiness. This Disposition compells me with a heart-felt love, most deeply to sympathize with thee and thy family in your present affliction. Could I add to this regretful Testimony any Arguments to soothe your Minds,...
57308To James Madison from Ebenezer Stocker, 30 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
An Article of the Treaty with France, stating, that all Vessels captured after September 1800 should be restored or paid for; and the Government having directed that Information of all cases of Spoliation, should be lodged with them: I am induced to enclose you the papers of the Brigne. Hannah and the Brigne Nathaniel, which were captured after that period, and as no notice has been made...
57309To James Madison from Noah Webster, 30 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your letter of Augt 20. in reply to mine. It was not my intention that you should take the trouble of entering into a particular vindication of the measures of govt. Your time must be much oc[c]upied with the affairs of your office; & I have no personal concern in the discussion. I write not for or on account of men . I defend or oppose principles only. As we...
57310To James Madison from Richard Cooper, 30 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1801, Cooperstown. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 6 Nov. and promises to comply with his directions. Regrets that sale of boat and stores could not have been done when the expedition was canceled. The delay will result in considerable loss to the government. Tr ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 7A-D1). 1 p. Marked “Copy.” Enclosed in JM to Jefferson, 29 Mar. 1802 , and transmitted...
57311To James Madison from George W. Erving, 30 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1801, American Consulate, London. No. 5. Encloses incomplete accounts of proctors for claims cases showing large amounts still due to them. Reports that Slade threatens to resign if not paid, though he has made this threat before. Also encloses duplicates of two of the statements sent in his letter of 31 Oct. Believes that in the statement of awards from the commissioners he may...
57312To James Madison from Rufus King, 30 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1801, London. No. 43. Understands that Lord Cornwallis will leave Paris soon for Amiens, where ministers from France, Spain, Portugal, and Holland will gather to conclude peace negotiations. Expedition to Saint-Domingue has not left, but a British squadron is to go immediately to the Jamaica station; it is supposed that the French expedition will proceed without waiting for the...
57313To James Madison from William Lee, 30 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1801, Bordeaux. Encloses an extract from the consular registry relating to Barnet. Believes Barnet should have been content with soliciting support from his countrymen, “for the manner in which those from the constituted authorities here were procured, is not very honourable to him, or favorable to me nor can those testimonies be pleasing to the President.” RC and enclosure ( DNA :...
57314To James Madison from George W. Erving, 30 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inclose herewith a Statement of the demands of the Proctors e mployed in the prosecution of Appeals, with an a ccount of the Monies which they have at several times received: It is not quite exact because Cricket & Townley have not yet delivered in their Bills, nor will be able before Christmas; in every other particular it is c orrect and the supposition made as to the...
57315To James Madison from William Lee, 30 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you an extract from the Register Book of this Consulate. It relates altogether to Mr. Barnet, but I thought it my duty to send it to you, and permit me to say, that had Mr. Barnet been contented with the Certificate from his countrymen, it would have been as well, for the manner in which those from the constituted authorities here were procured, is not very...
57316To Thomas Jefferson from Nathan Burrowes, 30 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse this intrusion. In addressing this scrol to you, And my presumption in aspiring to a situation which from my obscurity and abilities—I can scarcely hope for—I trust you will excuse this liberty— I asure you I am actuated by the dictates of an honest heart, deaply impres’d with a sense of your eminent Virtues and Patriotism— I wrote a letter about a year ago of nearly the same purports...
57317To Thomas Jefferson from John G. Ladd, 30 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this morning had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 28th Instant, and to observe your wishes respecting any Articles or Packages of yours which may come to my address at this place—and now to assure you that I shall with great cheerfulness on every occasion particularly attend thereto in the best possible manner agreeable to your desire.—I have the honor to be with perfect...
57318Order on John Barnes, 30 November 1801 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
Pay to mr LeMaire or order one hundred & eight dollars seventy five cents for value recieved on account of Sir Your humble servt. 108.75 D = £40–15–6½ RC (RR Auction, 14 Feb. 2024, lot 5); at foot of text: “Mr. John Barnes”; endorsed by Barnes; receipt for payment signed by Étienne Lemaire. According to TJ’s financial memoranda, this payment was for Lemaire’s provision accounts for 22-28 Nov.,...
57319Proclamation Offering a Reward for Murderers of a Cherokee Woman, 30 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation: Whereas information has been received that an atrocious murder was in the month of August last committed on an Indian Woman of the Cherokee Tribe in the peace and friendship of the United States, in the County of Knox in the State of Tenessee, aggravated also by the consideration that it was committed at a moment when a friendly...
57320To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclosed yesterday papers relative to a vessel suspected of having been fitted out for slave trade. The presumptive evidence is strong as she had on board, (& several of the same not inserted in her manifest,) handcuffs & bolts, scantling & boards fit to make partitions, 35 shaken hogsheads which would be necessary for water for the number of slaves she might bring back, a quantity of bread...