58101To James Madison from Thomas Doughty, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Philadelphia. Has received JM’s letter of 10 June 1801 regarding the Wilmington Packet . Would prefer that JM draw the money to America and place it in the Bank of the United States or invest it in U.S. funds so it will earn interest. Requests JM’s answer “before my departure from this City to the Eastward.” RC ( DNA : RG 76, Netherlands, Misc. Claims, ca. 1793–1847). 1 p....
58102To James Madison from George Stacey, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Ile de France. Reports that several American ships recently arrived following opening of trade between U.S. and France. Copies of only articles 4 and 17 of the convention [of Mortfontaine] have arrived. Believes it is his duty to convey all such information until officially removed from office. Governor-General Magallon appears desirous of promoting U.S. trade with island;...
58103To James Madison from George Stacey, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform You that several American vessels have arrived here within a short time past in consequence of the opening of the intercourse, between the United States and France. The whole of the Convention hath not yet arrived officially to this Government, but only the fourth & Seventeenth Article’s, which have been adopted & promulgated by the Governor General & copies thereof...
58104From Thomas Jefferson to John Davis, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of Aug. 31. and am sensible of the honor you do me in proposing to dedicate to me the work you are about to publish. such a testimony of respect from an enlightened fellow citizen cannot but be flattering to me, and I have only to lament that the choice of the patron will be little likely to give circulation to the work. it’s own merit however will supply this...
58105From Thomas Jefferson to John Drayton, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 20. was recieved yesterday. the commissions of Consuls or Commercial agents should regularly be signed by the Executive of their state. none such having been commissioned as yet from France, mr Pichon their Commercial agent general & Chargé des affaires asked permission to name special agents himself to act till commissions in due form should be recieved. this was agreed to...
58106To Thomas Jefferson from Pierpont Edwards, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Jackson Browne , whom I took the liberty to mention in a former letter , woud be highly gratified should he be appointed Consul at some place, at which the people of the United States carry on an extensive commerce—At his desire I report to you his wishes in this regard—I shoud be pleased to see him placed in some office in which he woud be useful to himself and to our Country. I am with...
58107From Thomas Jefferson to Theodore Foster, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very tardy in acknoleging the reciept of your favor of July 25. because being obliged to conduct here, the same business which would occur at Washington, I have often long letters to write here, where a few words there would do the business; so that in truth I am much more pressed here than there. that it is very desireable that a periodical work of the kind you describe should be...
58108From Thomas Jefferson to William Gardiner, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The nomination of the principal officers of the government only resting with me, and all subordinate places being in the gift of those immediately superintending them, I return you the letters you were pleased to inclose me as they may be useful to you should you propose to make application to those directly who have the appointment in their several lines. if any vacancy be to be found it is...
58109From Thomas Jefferson to Anthony Haswell, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 20. came to me at this place. I am sorry to learn from that that the officers in the public employment still use the influence and the business of their offices to encourage presses which disseminate principles contrary to those on which our constitution is built. this evil will be remedied. we proceed with circumspection to avoid doing any wrong. your press having been in...
58110From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have no letter from you by the mail, whence I conclude I may possibly recieve something by private conveyance. a letter from miss Paine to Virginia Randolph saying nothing of your health makes me hope it is reestablished. I inclose you a letter from Genl. Saml. Smith with Barney’s letter to him. it contains matters worthy of some attention. I do not believe that Murray would endeavor to...
58111To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The mail of wednesday brought the despatches from France which ought to have come in the preceding one. I enclose them with sundry other letters &c. They would have been sent yesterday but an express could not readily be procured. I have engaged the Bearer a free negro of good character to deliver them to you as early today as he can accomplish the ride. He is to receive a dollar & a half per...
58112From Thomas Jefferson to Ignatius Palyart, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to the Consul General of his R.H. the Prince Regent of Portugal; regrets that he was not at Washington when he visited that place, thanks him for the kind offer of services proposed, and having nothing to trouble him with, wishes him a pleasant voyage & happy sight of his friends. PrC ( ViW ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso.
58113From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph T. Scott, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor dated June 13. came to me at this place only one week ago. it is probable that mr Cummings has deposited for me at Washington the copy of your geographical dictionary which you have been so kind as to send me, for which I pray you to accept my thanks. I anticipate with pleasure the satisfaction I shall recieve from it, and am happy that we are to see at length contradicted the...
58114From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved from Govr. Drayton a letter [on] the subject of the French prisoners there, with copies of those which had passed between him and the French agent, which I inclose you. in his letter to me is this passage. ‘I should be glad to know in what manner the expences of the said prisoners are to be defrayed: whether by the US. or the French republic. for as they were brought in...
58115To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great satisfaction in informing you that the Elections in the State of Maryland for Electors of the State Senate have terminated in favor of the Republicans. I hasten to give you this information from the knowledge that you are sensible of its great importance in the national Councils. We have retained our ground in all the Counties in which we had succeeded in the last Election and we...
58116From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Harrison Smith, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 4th. is recieved. I formerly, at the desire of mr T. P. Smith wrote to Bishop Madison , President of Wm. & Mary college in Williamsburg to know whether there was room for him in that institution as professor of Chemistry. the answer was communicated to mr Smith. from it’s tenor, and from the course of that institution since I do not suppose it in a situation to offer him any...
58117Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 10 September 1801 (Adams Papers)
Inclosed is a Letter for your Brother should he arrive as we expect in Philadelphia; I am told by mr Welch who was yesterday to see us that you have Letters from Hamburgh from your Brother dated in july— if He & family should arrive in health, as I pray God they may, there first visit will be I presume to Washington, I think as they will be so near, it ought to be—tho I can scarcly give up the...
58118To James Madison from David Humphreys, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The information contained in the Post-script of my letter, of the 1st. instant from St. Ildefonso, that Grand Cairo had surrendered to the English and Turkish armies, has been confirmed. As this letter may possibly have a speedy conveyance by a Vessel which is ready to sail for the United States from Bilbao, I enclose a French Gazette, containing the capitulation, and likewise the Treaty...
58119To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, “ On board the United States Ship President, road of Tunis. ” Reports that President is in port for repair of fore-topmast. Believes the U.S. government has “very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States,” whose rulers regard courtesy as cowardice, moderation as diffidence, and civility as submission. States that the kindness of a Danish commander to his enemy the...
58120To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Falmouth. Has nothing in particular to report since his letter of 8 Aug. Harvest is good and prices are falling fast. Flour is fifty to fifty-eight shillings per barrel; rice, twenty-two to twenty-six. Attributes fall in price of latter to plentiful harvest and quantity anticipated from East Indies. States that American shipping is sought for cargoes to Mediterranean ports...
58121To James Madison from Rufus King, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, London. No. 34. Based on a slight acquaintance, has a favorable opinion of the author of the enclosed memoir, which may be of use to southerners. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 9); letterbook copy and English translation of enclosure ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 54). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by King; docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (8...
58122To James Madison from Daniel Murgatroyd, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Philadelphia. Encloses papers pertaining to detention of brig Sally mentioned in Thomas Eldred’s letter to JM of 1 June 1801 [not found]. Was with Eldred in Madrid in 1799 and knows the trouble he experienced from the detention of his property. Requests JM to acknowledge receipt of this information and advise him on need for further documentation to settle matter. RC ( DNA :...
58123To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The ship having carried away her foretopmast put in here yesterday to refit. By the operations of this squadron it is quite percievable that Govt. have very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States. Offices of humanity are by them construed as the effects of cowardice, moderation is diffidence, and civility a duty to their character as a superior race of being. The Dane appeared...
58124To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I paid thee my respects on the 8th. Ultmo., since when nothing particular has occurred. Near all the Harvest in this part of the Nation is saved, and it is said the Crop is good in quantity and quality, and prices are falling fast. Barrel Flour is 50/ a 58/ ⅌ Barrel, Rice 22/ a 26 ⅌ . I apprehend the great fall in this article is occasioned by the plentiful harvest and very considerable...
58125To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, [before 10 September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
As the Writer wishes the following to meet your attention only in proportion to their merit they are submited to your consideration without comment— first Melitia— Every man ought to serve under penalty of paying fine in proportion to his Riches.—He that owns 100000 is more indebted to Society for protection than he who owns 100—each man ought to be considered as a Capital of $4000— at 5 ⅌...
58126To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Although it may appear presumptuous in me to adress myself directly to the first magistrate of my Country, particularly when my duty points out one of your executive departments as the regular chanel through which all public communications should be made, yet I hope sir, that the liberty I now take, may not be construed as an informality wanting in respectfull deference to the established...
58127To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having understood that Mr. Meredith has resigned the office of Treasurer of the United States I take the liberty of informing you that I beg leave to be considered as a Candidate to fill this vacancy. In imparting this wish to you, I cannot forbear assureing you that If I should be honored with the appointment, nothing shall be wanting on my part towards a proper discharge of it’s duties—fully...
58128To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of the 21st. ulto. enclosing Mr. Stilmans long story concerning small armes. He discovers a disposition to give you a specimen of Connecticut Ingenuity. I am not sufficiently aquainted with the perticular circumstancies relative to his contract, to be able to write to him until I arrive at the Seat of Government. I presume there will be no difficulty in...
58129To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Moore, 10 August 1801 [i.e. September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d your Letter Informing me of the Marshals Commission being forwarded for me to Staunton—Within a few days past I however was Inform’d of it—And have taken the Oath requir’d—The returns of the Census were so imperfectly made—That I have been constantly employ’d in Correcting Errors—And have not been able to form a Genl. return before this day—Which I have forwarded by Post I am Sir...
58130To Thomas Jefferson from James Taylor, Jr., 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 28th. August is received. Mr. Barnes will no doubt make the remittance you have directed; I had disposed of the two pipes which I informed you some time since were reserved for you, but the friend to whom they were sold, has consented to let me have them back, & they shall be forwarded by the first careful Skipper for Georgetown, to the care of Mr. Barnes, who, I presume,...
58131To Thomas Jefferson from “Tru Federalist,” 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I the most unfortenate Hatter of all hatters Existing in this world have thought proper to inform You of my Grievences. Knowing my lord you are Compashioned to all men in distress, therefore I Hope you will Relieve me as I have but few friends in this County and the are like myself not able to relieve themselves of there many afflictions. Sir my Distemper is this I a your Election thought that...
58132To Thomas Jefferson from Hugh Williamson, 10 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by my brother John Williamson who now for the first Time has expressed a desire of being introduced to the President of the United States, for it is but a short Time since a system of government has been abdicated which for many years he has zealously opposed. Not that he is a bad citizen or pleased with controversy but he served his native country in arms during the...
58133From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a note, which tho’ it came unsigned, as you see it, I know by the handwriting came from Tenche Coxe. you will judge whether it contains any thing calling for attention. it was accompanied by an Aurora of Aug. 22. in which was a piece signed A Pensylvanian with numerous corrections with the pen . it is the way in which he usually made known to me the pieces he wrote. I also...
58134Enclosure: Memorandum from Tench Coxe, [before 10 September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Note on the act of the President of the United States of the — of — 1801. relative to the internal Revenues . By the constitution of the United States (Sect. 8 art. 1) it is ordained, that all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the U.S. All the internal revenues have been collected in the N.W. Territory, as well as in Virginia, Pennsa. or Massachusetts. It was discovered,...
58135To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 9 September 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Mrs. Schuyler Catherine & myself arrived here on Sunday, in good health, Mrs. Church and her Children we left at My Son Rensselaers. They will be here today, and were all well. A frenchman at Quebec trod on my lame leg and bruised it greatly. It has been exceedingly painful but is now healing and the wound appears so favorable that It will probably be healed in a week or two. On the 29th of...
58136To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 9 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1801, Cap Français. No. 10. Understands that Roume accepted Lear’s refusal to intercede in his problem with Toussaint over official documents. Roume has since sailed for New York under an assumed name after Lear obtained a false passport from government of Saint-Domingue to protect him from British cruisers. M. Nogérée, who delivers this dispatch, is a member of the central...
58137To James Madison from Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, 9 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 September 1801. Mentioned in Daveiss to JM, 4 Nov. 1801 , as unanswered and in JM to Daveiss, 26 Nov. 1801 , as not received. Reports on Madison family land claims on Panther Creek in Kentucky.
58138To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 9 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 30th. ultimo, by the Schooner Talbot, via Baltimore, and enclosed a Copy of a letter which I had received from Citizen Roume, the late Agent of France in this Island, requesting me to go to the Governor and make a demand of his Official Papers and Documents, that he might take them with him to France; and in case of a refusal to deliver them, to make a...
58139From Thomas Jefferson to Hammuda Pasha, Bey of Tunis, 9 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter which you addressed to the President of the United State of America on the 15th. of April, has been received, and has conveyed us the assurances, always welcome, that your friendly dispositions towards these States still continue firm and unimpaired. We feel deep regret that the regalia and other tokens of our esteem for you had not, at that date, reached their destination. These...
58140From Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston, 9 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
You will recieve, probably by this post, from the Secretary of State, the final instructions for your mission to France. we have not thought it necessary to say any thing in them on the great question of the Maritime law of nations, which at present agitates Europe, that is to say, Whether free ships shall make free goods? because we do not mean to take any side in it during the war. but, as I...
58141To James Madison from William Henry Harrison, 8 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The late Secretary of State having neglected to send on a seal for the General Court of this Territory and as it was impossible to do without one I employed Mr. Small of this place to supply the deficiency. He has executed his task extremely well & his charge (30 Dollars) I think very reasonable. As disbursements of this kind for the Territories have usually been made through your office I...
58142To James Madison from William Thornton, 8 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have this Day heard that the Treasurer of the United States has resigned. An opening therefore presents, which is too respectable not to be coveted, and I should have applied sooner for this, had I not conceived an Application indelicate, previous to his resignation; though I heard, some time ago, that it would take place. Indeed, of all the Offices in the Gift of the President, I do not...
58143To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 8 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1801, Georgetown. Has received JM’s circular of 1 Aug. Raises issues that he wishes JM to clarify before he returns to Cádiz so he will know how to act in the future. Asks which papers Americans who have bought ships from foreigners must have for trading from port to port within Europe, which papers he must give to purchasers of American ships, and how to deal with ships whose...
58144To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 8 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 September 1801. Mentioned in Pinckney to JM, 14 Sept. 1801 . Discusses news from Egypt and the probable consequences of installing a new elector of Cologne. Also mentions the likelihood that a new constitution will be proposed for the Batavian Republic.
58145To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pinckney, 8 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In pursuance of my promise I have the honour to inform you that as soon as I recieved my instructions I sailed for Europe & had almost the whole way Eastwardly Winds—by which means the ship in which I arrived two hours agoe at Helder in Holland has had upwards of fifty six days passage—five of which we have been off the Texel & unable from the Winds to get in.—I propose to set out to morrow...
58146To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 7 September 1801 (Adams Papers)
Though my apprehension of abusing your kindness made me delaÿ my answer on your Letter, with which you was pleased to favour me in July Last, I cannot longer resist the temptation in addressing you once more with a few lines, flattering meself that my Sincere homage to your exalted virtues will atone in part for mÿ intrusion. I am persuaded at present, that the boasted answer to your...
58147To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 7 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have been honored with your favor by the last mail, with the several papers referred to, and some patents &c. from the President. I have very little to communicate at present. Of most importance are the letters from Mr. Gavino, mentioning the arrival of our squadron in the Mediterranean, and two naval combats between the French, Spaniards and British. The letters from Mr. Eaton are...
58148To James Madison from Samuel Cabot, 7 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1801, Boston. Has received JM’s letter of 22 Aug. and in accordance with instructions has transmitted his account to secretary of treasury. Government owes him $1,197.90, of which he requests payment in current quarter. Has referred Gallatin to State Department for information regarding the period and object of his appointment. RC ( DNA : RG 76, British Spoliations, 1794–1824,...
58149To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 7 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1801, Leghorn. No. 11. Sends enclosures that will show current American position. Adds that “the Capture of the Tripoline Cruiser in its tendency is equal to a victory.… A few more actions will effectually establish our national character in this sea, & prove to the Tyrants of Barbary that the government of the United States will not suffer indignitys with impunity.” Assures JM...
58150To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 7 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I embrace the earliest opportunity to forward the enclosed dispatches which I have copied in order to multiply their conveyance: their being no vessel here ready to sail for the United States I have enclosed them to Mr. Cathalan at Marseilles. By the enclosures A & B you will be inform’d of our actual position; the Capture of the Tripoline Cruiser in its tendency is equal to a victory, &...