91741To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 10 April 1790 (Madison Papers)
I congratulate you upon the prospect of the funding System being delayed ’till the next session of Congress. I hope an election will intervene, before you meet again. Should this be the case, I think it probable that no One of our members who has voted against your motion, & in favor of the leading principles of Mr Hamilton’s report will be reelected. I have long deplored the temporary...
91742To James Madison from Thomas Ewell, 10 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
It is with the utmost consternation I have this moment learnt that you have on the false representations of the clerk of the navy Departt. countermanded an order of the late Secy. of the navy to deliver to me materials for making Gun Powder in my manufactory. So unusual a step—without any reference to me on the spot—must necessarily excite impressions that fraud has been practised: And it is a...
91743To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 8 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
As I once spoke or wrote to thee concerning a Gazetteer & Geography of the State of Virginia, I am anxious to have thee see my Gaz. & Geog. of New York, just published. It is a 3 dollar volume, octavo, 620 pages, & I wait thy instructions how to send it. When thou hast examined it, I should very much like to know thy opinion of it, particularly as to the freedom I have used in speaking of many...
91744To James Madison from John Mason, 14 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you your note for $500 Paid at the Bank of Columbia on the 30th. Ulto. by your Check on the office of Disct: and Deposit then sent me, for that purpose, as also your acct: with me on the Transaction of your Discts. at sd. Bank, on notes endorsed by me, stated, for Your Information, from the beginning; Balc. due me, the last discount only, $ 4 75/100. The result of this negotiation...
91745To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 23 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have to state another instance of imperfect navigation. The Sloop Sally of Wilmington, 56 14/95 Tons, Owned by Thurston & Pelham, Nn. Heblden master, lately arrived here, last from Norfolk, with only her Certificate of Registry and Clearance. Sea Letter Shipping–Paper, & Roll d’Equipage were wanting. The Captain said he asked Mr. Davies, the Collector of Norfolk, for those Papers,...
91746II. Notes on Eaton’s Accounts, on or after 2 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Notes on mr Eaton’s accounts, additional to those of the Secretary of state. When we consider that this is the first of the Barbary accounts which comes to us for settlement, and that every article now allowed will be a precedent for futurity, we ought to reduce it to what is rigorously right. the rules of settlement of the accounts of our foreign ministers are generally applicable to those...
91747To James Madison from James Brown, 15 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1805, New Orleans. “Governor Claiborne has this moment presented me with a Commission from the President of the United States appointing me one of the Judges of the Superior Court for the Territory of Orleans. “Anxious that the interests of the United States and of the Territory should not suffer by a vacancy in the Office to which the President has honored with an appointment, I...
91748To James Madison from Pierpont Edwards, 20 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1813, New Haven. “Jesse Atwater Esqr. of this City, a Gentleman with whose person and character you are well acquainted, is willing to be appointed district Attorney for connecticut district, if the present incumbent should resign or be removed; I am fully persuaded that Mr. Atwater, should he be appointed, will execute the duties of that office to the entire satisfaction of the...
91749To James Madison from George Joy, 16 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 September 1810, Gothenburg. Has not yet had an answer from Saabye to the enclosure. Reports that he has been mortified by rumors “that Mr. Joy had no authority and could therefore be of no use” in protecting American ships in the Baltic. Discusses the methods of determining commissions paid by mercantile houses and the reasons for his preference of another Copenhagen firm over Saabye’s....
91750To James Madison from the Seventy-Six Association of South Carolina, 29 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1811, Charleston. Transmits according to resolution a copy of an oration delivered on 4 July by member Benjamin A. Markley. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Signed by Joseph Johnson and four others. An Oration, Delivered on 4th July, 1811 (Charleston, 1811; Shaw and Shoemaker R. R. Shaw and R. H. Shoemaker, comps., American Bibliography: A Preliminary Checklist for 1801–1819 (22 vols. to date; New...
91751To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Lisbon. Has just received the enclosed letter from Portuguese minister of foreign affairs relating to the departure of Smith. Reports sharp increase in military impressment and meetings on 21 and 23 Sept. of a council of war. The French army at Zamora [Spain] may be preparing to move on Portugal. Its destination is unknown, but it is believed that France insists on gaining...
91752To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 2 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
A british armed brig of 10 guns, & I believe about 250 Tons has been this afternoon crippled & dismantled in this port. She was loading with provisions, flour, fish &c and German Linens and goods as is said. The measure was the result of the present public feeling. Her name is the Fox, Capt. Wainwright. The popular opinion was that she was going to the British ships with provisions, but I...
91753To James Madison from George Davis, 15 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I left Gibraltar two days after I had the honor of addressing you from that place. We had twenty eight days passage, and have been quarantined thirty. I made choice of Leghorn as the most likely place to find a Speedy, and cheap conveyance to Tripoli: there is however no probability of succeeding ’till Spring, unless a Vessel should be chartered at an enormous price, at least 2500$. My...
91754To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 15 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
After closing my packet I recd the note of which the within is a copy. It amounts to nothing, but it must serve to keep me quiet a few days longer—till they see what turn the business takes at Amiens which becomes more & more doubtful. The bad news from St Domingo also renders it necessary to keep us in suspence. I have already expressed my fear that American property in the Islands will not...
91755To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 19 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I congratulate you on the Glorious issue of the contest in which was involved the Safety of this Section of the union. It has this moment been officially announced to me by one of the aids de camp of Major General Jackson, “that the Enemy evacuated their camp in the course of last night, and that the State of Louisiana is now probably free from the presence of an Invader.” I cannot on this...
91756To James Madison from Yona Equa, 31 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
General Love seeing the way we were impos on by our white neighbours advised us to apply to you to appoint some person who might see us done justice and settle any disputes that might arise betwine us and our white neighbors As Colo. Meigs lived at too great a distance, in consequence of this we Wrote a petition from Cowe signed by the headmen of twenty towns and sent it by mail from...
91757To James Madison from Levett Harris, 30 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Levett Harris. 30 August 1805, St. Petersburg . “The letter you did me the honor to write to me of the 13. May came to hand the 10. inst. which mine to you of the 25. of same month has in some measure anticipated. “The importance of the subject you have treated Sir, rendered a special communication of it on my part to the Minister of foreign Affairs adviseable, altho.’ my frequent...
91758To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 31 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
La loi de l’Embargo a du produire des effets différents sur les relations commerciales et politiques des Etats maritimes de l’Europe & de l’Amérique. Les auteurs de cette Loi auront connu Sans doute la nécessité d’interprêter ce document politique Selon les circonstances, et d’en calculer l’execution de manière qu’il pût atteindre et blesser également les interêts des Puissances dont on...
91759From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 12 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
It being impossible to entertain a doubt that the horse I bought of you was fairly sold, and fairly bought, that his disorder was of the instant, and might have happened years after as well as when it did, so as to exonerate you as is justly established, from all responsibility, I should as soon think of filching the sum from your pocket, as of permitting the loss to be yours. I therefore send...
91760To James Madison from John Appleton, 18 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour of receiving your Letter of the 8th. in stant, inclosing my Commission as Commercial Agent a t Calais, with instructions for my government. Be assured S ir, of my zeal & attention to the Duties of the Office, & that al l my views will be directed by a wish to promote the H onour of my Country & to facilitate the lawful pursuits of individuals who may demand my services. The...
91761To James Madison from William P. Gardner, 4 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1803, Philadelphia . Asks JM to acknowledge the receipt of his letter of 22 June , enclosing his commission as U.S. consul for Demerara and its dependencies. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Paramaribo, vol. 1). 1 p. Acknowledged in Brent to Gardner, 7 July 1803 ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). A full transcription of this document
91762To James Madison from Unite Dodge, 3 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 November 1803, Cap Français. “As probably there will be Many erroneous reports and publications in the American Papers, respecting a forced Loan of money, made a few days ago upon the american Citizens in this city,” hastens to send JM, for the president’s information, copies of his letters to General Rochambeau on the subject and Rochambeau’s reply. Will return to the U.S. “as soon as I can...
91763To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
Having some business to forward you for and by direction of my brother James—which I could not get done untill a few days past, has prevented me from writing you before now. I called to see yr Mother on my [way] in. I sincerely regret that [it] is not in my power to see you while in Virginia, I leave this place on the 24th. for Kentucky—where it will ever give me great satisfactin to hear from...
91764To James Madison from Samuel Cotting, 2 January 1807 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Cotting. 2 January 1807, Worcester. “Please to pay, the bearer the amount for publishing the laws of Congress in my gazette agreeably to your honor’s order of April 4th. 1806 and this shall be your receipt for the same.” RC ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, No. 18,983). 1 p.; with Wagner’s signed note: “The Bearer was Honble. James Elliot.” Filed with this letter is...
91765To James Madison from Dolley Madison, 23 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
A few hours only have passed since you left me my beloved, and I find nothing can releave the oppression of my mind but speaking to you in this only way. The Doctor called before you had gone far and with an air of sympathy wished you could see how much better the knee appeared. I could only speak to assure him it felt better. Betsey Pemberton and Amy are sitting beside me and seem to respect...
91766To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, [ca. 10 October] 1804 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you the day before yesterday, & now do so again merely on the report we have received from London that hostilities have commenced between the Spaniards & our People in Florida or Louisiana. From your letter of the 8th. July, I have reason to believe there can be no truth in this report, & yet from the intemperate Letters of the Marquis de Yrujo to you, & Governor Folch to our Governor...
91767To James Madison from William Thornton, 20 January 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have just heard that Mr. Charles Todd, of Kentucky, is returning from the Republic of Columbia, & as another Agent will most probably be appointed, I am exceedingly desirous of succeeding him. I had been very highly recommended to the President before Mr: Todd was appointed, by the honorable Colonel Johnson, & some other respectable Senators, & the Colonel & many other Friends are desirous...
91768From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 January 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of Dec. 25. is safely recieved. I much fear the issue of the present dispositions of France and Spain. Whether it be in war or in the suppression of our commerce it will be very distressing and our commerce seems to be already sufficiently distressed through the wrongs of the belligerent nations and our own follies. It was impossible the bank and paper-mania should not produce great and...
91769To James Madison from William Willis, 20 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 August 1803, Barcelona . Announces the arrival of John Leonard to take over the duties of the consulate. Has “aided him in being Rec’d here.” “I have private information that he is authoriz’d to arrest me as soon as he takes the office which will be on Monday this I must submit to as to all other Evils. My fate is peculiarly hard to be accus’d of acting against the interest of my Country,...
91770To James Madison from David Bethune, 8 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had yesterday the honor of receiving your letter, accompanied by the Dispatches you were pleased to Confide to my charge. This Morning’s Mail brought me additional Dispatches, & I have called on Mr. Gelston for Mr. Pinckney’s news papers. I intend to lose no time in Proceeding from Falmouth to London, & Shall take especial care of the Dispatches untill they shall be delivered to Mr....