59501To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 8 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to you Mr. Joseph Daviess the district attorney for Kentuckey, he is a man of merit, and one who has the strongest claims upon me for all the good offices that I can do him, from the extraordinary attention that he has paid to the interest of My brothers family, there is nothing I cou’d do for Mr. D. that wou’d be so acceptable to him, as making him acquainted with...
59502From James Madison to Andrew Ellicott, 8 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 May 1801. Acknowledged in Ellicott to JM, 20 May 1801 . Offered for sale in Sotheby Parke Bernet, Fine Americana: Manuscript and Printed (25 Nov. 1975), item 408, which notes that the one-page letter, in JM’s hand, “informs Ellicott attempts will be made, in about twelve or fourteen days, to settle accounts due him for ‘… running the Southern Border .’”
59503From James Madison to Andrew Ellicott, 8 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival here to take charge of this department, I received several letters from you, urging the settlement of the accounts of the commission for running the Southern Boundary. I regret, that the weighty business, which has engrossed, and continues to demand, the attention of the head of this Department, has retarded the settlement. It is much to be wished, that you should be present,...
59504To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Looking over the Records I find that Your premium of $89.80. is not paid yet. When I had the honour to wait on You, You mentioned that You thought that it was unjust to demand Interest of the delinquents—I represented the Case generally at the General Meeting—the reply was that it was the fault of the delinquents and not of the Society and that therefore under the Law they ought to pay it—I...
59505To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvanus Bourne, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mr. Polanen who returns to his residence as Minister from this Country to ours, I take the liberty to convey to you my regret in finding that the Memorial I caused to be presented to Congress in course of last Session had not met with the desired Success, which (from the expressions made use of in the report of the Committee on that Subject) I am induced to think was rejected from a...
59506To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon receiving the certain, tho’ not official, intelligence of your having been elected to the Chief Magistracy of the U.S.; I offer my sincere & ardent vows to Heaven, that your Administration may be highly useful to your Country & glorious to yourself. In Septr. last I had the honour of addressing a letter to you by Mr Henry Preble , recommending him as a suitable Character to be named...
59507From Thomas Jefferson to John Carter Littlepage, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I have lately recieved a letter from your brother mr Lewis Littlepage dated Jan. 17. 1801. at Altona in Holstein where he intended to await the approach of spring & then to return to his native country. consequently he may be daily expected. accept assurances of my friendly esteem & respect. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Carter Littlepage esq.”; endorsed...
59508From Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. has been duly recieved. it will be a subject of real regret if the regulation we have adopted does not meet your wishes, & the more so as it is too far gone to be changed, acceptances having been recieved . I explained to you in my former letter the principles on which it was done, to wit, 1. to train for public service in future such subjects as from their standing in...
59509From Thomas Jefferson to Gouverneur Morris, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. Apr. found me at Monticello on a short visit to make some arrangements preparatory to my removal here. I returned on the 30th. and have taken time to examine into the state of our furniture funds. after procuring all other more essential articles I think there will be about 4000. D. which might be better invested in plate than in more perishable articles. if therefore it...
59510From Thomas Jefferson to Newbury Township Inhabitants, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Assurances of attachment & support from any description of my fellow citizens are accepted with thankfulness & satisfaction. I will ask that attachment & support no longer than I endeavor to deserve them by a faithful administration of their affairs in the true spirit of the constitution, and according to laws framed in consonance with that. the sentiments expressed on my undertaking the...
59511To James Madison from James T. Callender, 7 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I inclose two News papers. They contain a consummate Specimen of the customhouse of this place. They cannot fail of conveying to the president a complete idea, if he wanted one, of the official merit of Mr. Heath; and I trust he will admit that, in this instance, I have rendered a service to the country. The materials had been sent us just before I was first arrested, and lay by till now. My...
59512To James Madison from William Vans Murray, 7 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 May 1801, The Hague. No. 132. Encloses copy of Anglo-Danish armistice. Reports rumor that Sweden acted to prevent the armistice as soon as Czar Paul’s death was known. Russian envoy refused to support the effort. Relations between Denmark and Sweden unclear. Notes Prussian invitation for Danish forces to withdraw from Hamburg and Lübeck, which has been complied with, and resulting Danish...
59513To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 7 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 May 1801, Georgetown. Asks that the U.S. government take responsibility for French prisoners until Pichon can have them returned to France or its colonies. Most of them are now in Frederick or in New York and should be put on board the Berceau , which is being fitted out at Boston owing to the generous arrangements of the American government. Requests the federal government to have all at...
59514To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 7 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 May 1801, Georgetown. Requests exequatur from the president for the two commissions attached. Hopes to see JM the following day and to converse with him about two matters, one simple, the other confidential. The first regards the departure of La Sémillante , which ought to sail as soon as dispatches arrive. The second is the rank with which Lear will be sent to the colony of Saint-Domingue....
59515To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having an opportunity directly, my best friend Mr Jefferson, I enclose this to care of Mr Appleton consul at Leghorn. The satisfaction I have reced. three days since from perusing an Italian Paper of Milan, which purports that you are certainly chosen to the Presidency of the United States, I shall, at this moment, not describe—tis not any personal consideration that Occasions these...
59516To Thomas Jefferson from the District of Columbia Commissioners, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Several applications have lately been made to us to sanction the establishing of a market in the public reservation “beginning at the intersection of the north side of Canal Street, & the east side of ninth Street west, thence North, to the south side of an Avenue drawn in Front of Square No: 382, thence north-easterly with the South side of said Avenue until it intersects the South side of...
59517From Thomas Jefferson to Enoch Edwards, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 17. went on to Monticello, & arriving after I had left it, followed me to this place where I recieved it last night. in the mean time mine of Apr. 18. was on it’s way to you, & doubtless has safely reached you. bene fecisti, domine . you have done for me ten times better than I could have done myself: and have economized in price beyond my expectations. now to particulars. I...
59518From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Wyndham Grymes, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. came to hand on the 5th. & on the 6th. I recieved the letters of mr Jennings & mr Gourlay covering a power of attorney, an authenticated copy of mrs Randolph’s will & a bill of exchange for £100. sterl. I happened to be at that instant writing to messrs. Gibson & Jefferson in Richmond & inclosed the bill to them that they might be obtaining paiment without loss of time,...
59519To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3d. came duly to hand. I will make every exertion to procure the hams you want, but am apprehensive it may not be in my power; as I am informed that such as you describe are seldom to be had in this neighbourhood. I may perhaps however meet with some. Having been told of a Gentleman in Town who has been in the habit of getting hams from Smithfield where I understand they are...
59520From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 14th. Apr. came to hand on the 1st. inst. and that of the 8th. not till the 3d. the pipe of wine had arrived a few days before, and I have now the pleasure to inclose you the first halves of 4. bills of the bank of the US. to wit 3. of 100. D. each & 1. of 50. D. the other halves shall follow by a subsequent post. I have already tried the wine and am highly pleased with it’s...
59521To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Moss White, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind, unthought, of, condescension in writing me, incites my gratefull acknowledgment which long since I should have expressed: But have been waiting for the Publication of the Inquirer, Pamphlet [wise?], which I had heard was like to take Place, that, herewith I might send you one enclosed, as You informed me you did not recollect having seen them in Mr Moss’s Paper . Please to accept of...
59522From James Madison to James Monroe, 6 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Camp handed me yesterday your two favors of the 11 & 12 of March. I can say nothing determinate as to the prospect of him & Mr. Lambert, because I do not yet know what arrangements may be contemplated throughout the Departments. I think however it would be unwise in any of the Candidates to neglect other resources; the number of them being such as greatly to reduce the chance to...
59523From James Madison to David Meade Randolph, 6 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 3rd. Instant addressed to Mr. Lincoln has been just received. According to the construction of the law actually applied to a case in the State of Pennsylvania, similar to that in Virginia, it has been decided, that the task of compleating the Census devolves on the two new Marshals, who are to take each the part of it unfinished within his district. It will be proper...
59524To James Madison from Thomas McKean, [6 May] 1801 (Madison Papers)
… Permit me to congratulate you & my country on the renovated state of the affairs of the United States of America. Our enemies are humbled but not yet subdued; their greatest power exists in the offices they yet hold; strip them of the influence they possess from this source and they will be effectually subdued. Every possible measure to prevent this has been put in use, flattery, threats,...
59525From James Madison to Ebenezer Stevens, 6 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 May 1801, Department of State. Since his letter to Stevens of 4 May [not found] JM has learned that War Department will ship from Philadelphia gunpowder due Tunis; supply from navy unnecessary. RC ( NHi ). 1 p. In Wagner’s hand, signed and franked by JM. Stevens’s docket damaged by torn seal.
59526To James Madison from John T. Mason, 4 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 May 1801, Georgetown. “Permit me Sir to introduce to you Mr Charles Catlett, a native of this State & County, who wishes, if you have need of any Clerk in your department, to serve in that capacity. He is a young man of activity and persevering industry. He is almost friendless, a circumstance for which he is indebted to his independence of spirit. His father has been unfortunate and his...
59527To James Madison from Thomas McKean, 6 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you & my country on the renovated State of the affairs of the United States of America. Our enemies are humbled but not yet subdued; their great⟨est⟩ power exists in the offices they yet hold; strip them of the influence they possess from this source and they will be effectually subdued. Every possible measure to prevent this has been put in use; flattery, threats,...
59528To Thomas Jefferson from “A Lover of Republicanism,” [before 6 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
For your Country’s sake act as you wish & be not guided by a Party who call themselves Republicans! Your Countryman who now writes is thoughroughly convinced that there is nothing viscious in your good Heart & earnestly prays that you may possess stability which many want. Confide not in others. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 6 May and so recorded in SJL .
59529To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed $350. will I hope, Accomodate, in lieu of a draft on the Collector. they may be remitted—either— whole or Cut , but by Keeping a Minute of their letter, No: &ca (in Case of Accident) will save the extra trouble of sending seconds—postage &ca— Mr Peales $30. shall be remitted him—and Colo. Hoomes, $300—paid: when presented— I am sir your most Obedt: H st Mr Rapine left word this...
59530To Thomas Jefferson from William Imlay, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been honoured with your Letter of the 14th August 1790 , on my appointment, and forwarding my Commission from the late President Washington , as Commissioner of Loans in the State of Connecticut.—I feel myself impressed from a sense of propriety in return for your very polite attention on that occasion.—As well as a mark of the respect due to you as President of the United States, to...
59531From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a bill of lading just recieved for a quarter cask of wine shipped by Henry Sheaff of Philadelphia to your address by my order. the wine is intended for mr [Thos.] Randolph to replace some I borrowed of him. be therefore so good as to forward it to him by the Milton boats, but one whose fidelity may be relied on. perhaps you had better ask mr Randolph’s advice by what boat to send...
59532To Thomas Jefferson from Fournier Lamorinnière, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Demoiselle fournier Lamorinniere demeurante a Paris Rue des Marmouzets No. 11 Division de la Cité Vous expose que depuis huit ans la Communication de L’amerique a la france etant interceptée, elle N’a pu Recevoir aucune nouvelle de Mr. Pierre Chauveau Negociant Et son Epouse ses frere et soeur cy devant domiciliés au Cap françois Isle St. Domingue Maison de Mr. Aubert et depuis Environ neuf...
59533To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Morris, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As I know that you take pleasure in patronizing ingenious men of merit, I expect you will not think this an improper intrusion. The bearer of this letter is Mr Henry Foxall who has for a considerable time past been employed in Casting Cannon for the use of the United States, He is well skilled in the Iron business in all its branches & has performed his engagements with the Secy at War, Secy...
59534To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pinckney, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance Doctor Blythe who is a gentleman of this state & of great respectability.—he is a member of our Senate & was one of our republican Electors in December last—he is at present on a tour through the northern states with his Lady & I feel much pleasure in having this opportunity of introducing him to your acquaintance as he is a man of letters...
59535To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Trump, 6 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Sashes are finished and I Expect will be at Richmond by the time this reaches you as Shiped them on board of the Sloop Sally Captn Wm Webb of Philadelphia Bound to Norfolk and Richmond She Sailed this Day week; I Sent a letter to Monticello Directed pr favour of Messrs Jefferson & Gibson Richmond, Expecting you had not Left Monticello but Saw in This Days paper of your arival at...
59536From James Madison to the Governor of Upper Canada, 5 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1801, Department of State. Encloses certified copies of murder indictment and depositions against British soldier Levy Cole; requests extradition as provided for in article 27 of Jay treaty. RC and enclosures (Public Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). RC 2 pp.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM; docketed by a clerk: “Recd. at York 28h Augt.”...
59537To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1801, Amsterdam. Is disappointed to learn Congress rejected the memorial on behalf of U.S. consuls that he transmitted in fall of 1800. Fears request was misinterpreted, the point being that consular fees ought to be paid according to tonnage of American ships. No fixed salary was sought, and the request was never intended for stipulated fees “by way of Salary from the public Chest.” RC (...
59538To James Madison from David Humphreys, 5 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1801, Madrid. No. 275. Reports on and encloses papers concerning American merchant vessel Atalanta , seized and condemned in Spanish prize court in August 1800. Requests definitive response to Spanish complaint mentioned in postscript to his dispatch no. 273. Notes that Danes appear to have withdrawn from neutral league. Has no news of American vessels being captured by Tripoli. Relays...
59539To James Madison from William Irvine, 5 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1801, Philadelphia. Introduces Oliver Pollock, who contends that the government owes him for past service. “Humanity obliges men to notice with attention, claims of the distressed, which he is most certainly, but whether the public are under any obligation to him is the question; he says he only wishes a full & impartial enquiry.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM. Pollock’s plight was...
59540To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosing you the Leyden Gazette of this date I avail myself of the opportunity to express to you my regret at finding by the Gazettes of our Country, that the memorial which I had the honor to transmit your Predecessor last fall in behalf of the Consuls of the U States, has not met with the expected success in Congress, which I think must have resulted from a misapprehension of the nature &...
59541From Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 5 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
On examination of our accounts I observe the amount [D] of your debet [2276.685] 2000. D. for March and 2000. D. for April supposed receivable yesterday 4000. leaves a balance for the use of the present month of [1723.295] I will therefore ask the favor of you to make arrangemts. for the following sums: for Colo. Thos. Newton
59542To Thomas Jefferson from William Scales, 5 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I think I can say without adulation, that I am much more pleased with your access to the helm of government over the united States, than I ever was with that of renowned Washington, or celebrated Adams. I am wholly unacquainted indeed with your person, but by certain circumstances & vestigies of your life, it appears to me, you are the most suitable person for the important trust, at this...
59543To James Madison from Robert Camp, 4 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 May 1801, Washington. Encloses letter of recommendation from governor of Virginia. Has others from John Clopton and John Beckley. Presumes JM is familiar with his family in Culpeper County. Seeks clerkship in a public office. In postscript, adds he will wait on JM the following day. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. Enclosed Monroe to JM, 12 Mar. 1801 .
59544To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Faw, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Assumption Law of Congress, an Orphans Court is directed to be established in the County of Alexandria and a Judge of said Court is to be Appointed, the Register informs me it is necessary some Gentleman should be Commissioned, in whose name to Test Letters of Administration &c., If you have not fix’d on a Person better Qualified than myself, you may if you Please Consider me an...
59545To Thomas Jefferson from Elbridge Gerry, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By my friend Mr Lee I have an opportunity of writing more freely, than by the post. The folly of the mal-contents, in expecting by their siren arts to induce you to exchange the impregnable barriers of vertue & patriotism, for the defenceless transfer of intrigue & corruption, can only be equalled by their desperation & madness. relinquishing your friends, to depend on your enemies, you must...
59546To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I had intended writing you on a subject mentioned in my last , but when I came to act on it I found it an affair of more personal delicacy than I had anticipated. Between the person referr’d to and myself nothing ever occurr’d to restrain me from expressing my sentiments freely on any subject in wh. the publick were interested, but yet I feel that I shod. be the last person in the world who...
59547To Thomas Jefferson from Pendleton District, S.C., 16th Regiment, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
To Thomas Jefferson President of the United States Sir, after public authority having pronounced you our chief magistrate, It would be doing injustice to our feelings (governed as we are by principals of Freedom and Public Liberty) to surpress the lively sensations created thereby. In this circumstance alone to find what has been so long long anticipated, and so ardently wished for realized in...
59548To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreably to your request, I will endeavour to give as correct an idea of the Navy of the United States, as my short acquaintance with this Department will enable me to do. On the 4th. March last, the Navy of the United States consisted of 5 frigates of 44 guns 3 " " 36 — 5 " " 32 — say thirteen frigates, those by the Law “Providing for the Naval Establishment of the United States” are...
59549To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 4 April 1801 [i.e. May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor to enclose you the latest information in this Department relative to the force of the Barbary Powers, and am, with the greatest respect, Sir, your mo ob Sr. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 4 May and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not found, but probably: (1) William Eaton to the secretary of state, 15 June...
59550To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Vaughan, 4 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your kind note in return to my letter. What follows may disappoint your opinion of every thing but my zeal. The first topic on which I shall presume to touch is, that of aliens; the discussion concerning whom will be renewed hereafter by some upon old principles; but perhaps it will be better to rest it upon new ones. During the American revolutionary war, the Emperor Joseph & the...