92601To James Madison from Joseph Chew, 31 March 1797 (Madison Papers)
Your kind letter of the 28th Febry I Received on the 26th. Instant and this is the first moment I have had an oppertunity of Answering it and now do it by post. The hearing from my Dearest freind your father whose letter you inclosed was a greater Satisfaction to me than I can Express. I now inclose a Letter for him Which I leave open for your Perusal. I am greatly oblidged to you for offering...
92602To James Madison from John Smith, 2 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to take the liberty to inform you, that my commission, as Marshal of the Pennsylvania District will expire on the 25th. instant. It is my Wish to be honored with a reappointment; and I rely upon your goodness, to introduce the Subject to the President, in the most favorable manner. My official conduct has, I believe, obtained an approbation of the Bench, the Bar, and the Suitors, of...
92603From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume the correspondence between the Ambassador of Tunis & Secretary of State, must be considd as exhibiting the only causes of difference, & that that correspondence alone need be sent to the Senate. want of time for copies must authorize sending the originals, to be returned DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
92604To James Madison from Daniel Parker, 5 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
D. Parker has the honor to report to the President of the U.States, that on receiving from the Secretary of State the letters of Governors Shelby, Mitchell & Blount with the endorsed memda. of the President he presented to the Secretary of State an order of Genl. Harrison which is published in the newspapers, & has not been received at the War office in any other shape, dated August 10h. in...
92605To James Madison from Peter S. Du Ponceau, [23 October] 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr Du Ponceau presents his respects to Mr. Madison, & is very happy that any of the Books that he is possessed of can be useful to him, & by his means to our Country, whose interests he has to Support. Mr. Madison is welcome to make such use of them & as long as he pleases. Mr D. thinks it may be acceptable to add to the other Books Ompteda’s Litterature of the Law of Nations or Catalogue of...
92606To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 24 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inclose to you some of the Consular accounts & of which these are the duplicates. That of Mr Yznardys & Terrys will be forwarded as soon as recieved & upon examining & settling the account of M William Kirkpatrick of Malaga I have good reason to believe there has been a mistake of One hundred & five Dollars (or Twenty two or three Pounds sterling) in the Order I drew on...
92607To James Madison from William Eaton, 13 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since closing my dispatches of the 9th. inst. Admiral DeWinter has informed me that the Bashaw of Tripoli had rejected the pacific proposition of 150,000 dollars prompt payment and 10,000 annually on the part of the Swede: But that, desirous of peace with the United States, he had liberated Captain Morris and crew, and sent him to Algiers with a schaux in an imperial vessel, to assist the...
92608From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 18 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you mr Coxe’s letter which has cost me much time at two or three different attempts to decypher it. had I such a correspondent I should certainly admonish him that if he would not so far respect my time as to write to me legibly, I should so far respect it myself as not to waste it in decomposing and recomposing his hieroglyphics. The jarrings between the friends of Hamilton and...
92609Warrant for Service in House of Delegates, [11 January] 1787 (Madison Papers)
The Commonwealth to James Madison Orange Dr Octo Session 1786 To 37 days attendance to the 11th } £18..10.. January inclusive Ms ( Vi ). In a clerk’s hand and endorsed by John Beckley. Docketed with the file designation “Ws to Members.”
92610To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 15 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The United States } Circt. Ct. for the East Dist. of Penna.—May Session 1802 Larceny on the High seas. Trial and Conviction 14 May 1802 vs David Jackson David Jackson, a boy of fifteen years of age, was yesterday convicted of Larceny in the Circuit Court. The Jury have requested me to transmit his petition, and their recommendation, for a Pardon. He is a poor Lad, without family, or friends,...
92611To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 8 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
The writer of the letter appended to this note, is a very amiable and respectable man, and very competent to the discharge of the duties of the appointment he sollicits. He is intimately known to Mr. Monroe. DNA : RG 59—DD—Diplomatic Despatches, France.
92612To James Madison from George Graham, 26 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I hasten to forward you an extract of a Letter from Mr. Dallas to Mr. Monroe, & which he enclosed to me. “The Benjamin Franklin brings English papers in which an American Commercial Treaty, is admitted in parliament to have been signed. Messrs. Gallatin & Clay are in Liverpool on their way hither.” Yours very sincere[l]y RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Year not indicated; conjectural year...
92613To James Madison from Benjamin Say, 13 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending to your kind notice, my Nephew Mr. Wm. Collins & his Companion Mr. Robt. I. Murray, both Citizens of New York, being on their way to the Southward; they intend making a short stay in the City of Washington; they are of very respectable connections, & being desirous of introduction to you, I have the great pleasure of complying with their request, & any...
92614To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I trouble you with a draft of the agreement with Mr. Hassler relative to the survey of the coast. The work is an important one, and must require both time and money to complete it. I am confident that Mr. Hassler is the only person equal in all respects to the undertaking, within the reach of the government. The circular to the banks is prepared for issuing, and the prospect of an accumulation...
92615To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 23 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
The British Ship British Queen arrived at Charleston, South Carolina, in the Month of August last with Two Hundred and Fifty French Soldiers and Passengers on board. It appears that this Vessel had been captured by a French Privateer on her Voyage from Jamaica to Liverpool and had been carried to the Havana, where the Cargo was landed and sold, and that she was sent straight from thence to...
92616To James Madison from John Patrick and Nathaniel Lawrence, 6 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Patrick and Nathaniel Lawrence. 6 December 1805, New York. “We had the honor to receive Your letter under date of 6th. Ulto, & pay due respect to the Contents thereof. “We have a few days ago recd. Copies of the Proceedings at Halifax in the Case of the Ship Eugenia, (which formd the Subject of our former application to You) and as these proceedings involve in themselves principles...
92617To James Madison from William Eustis, 13 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 October 1812, War Department. By an act of 3 Mar. 1809, “it is provided that all warrants drawn by the Secretary of war, or the Secretary of the Navy, on the Treasurer shall specify the particular appropriation to which the same should be charged; and that on application of the Secretary of the proper department the President is authorized to direct that a portion of the monies appropriated...
92618To James Madison from Elizabeth Sergeant, 22 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
I must beg your indulgence for troubling you at a time, when you are no doubt, almost overwhelmed with public business and cares. But some respectable persons here, imagine my applying to you, in behalf of a Mrs. & Mr. Henry Gardiner, who come under the alien law, will procure his return, at an earlier period than could otherwise be accomplished. I am not personally acquainted with the...
92619To James Madison from Christopher Greenup, 6 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 January 1804, Frankfort. “I have been informed that Doctr Isaac E. Gano will be recommended to the President to fill the Office of a Judge in the Territory which is supposed will be erected including Detroit. I therefore beg leave to inform you that Doctor Gano acted as one of the Judges of the Quarter Session Court at this place for several Years with great propriety. He is a man of strict...
92620To James Madison from William Thornton, 17 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Not wishing my reasons for visiting my Farm at present to be generally known, but at the same time thinking it a duty I owe to you & myself to account for my Absence from public Business at this Season, I must take the liberty to trouble you for a few moments with my private Concerns. I have been very unfortunate in the recovery of debts due to me, & have lost many thousand Dollars in the...
92621To James Madison from John Dawson, 25 September 1787 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival in this town, on the last evening, I was much disappointed in receiving no letter from you. The proceedings of the Convention have been forwarded by Mr. Randolph to Messrs. Mercer and Monroe, and are at this moment the subject of general conversation in every part of the town, and will soon be in every quarter of the state. Opinions have already been deliver’d, and that work,...
92622To James Madison from John R. Bedford, 4 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed, I forward You the copy of a letter from one of the most opulent inhabitants of West Florida. This letter, together with a personal knowledge of many of the inhabitants of that Province, impresses me with a strong belief, that a revolution of some kind may be attempted in that country, before a great while. It has been suggested to me from other sources, that two plans have been...
92623To James Madison from James McGreggar, 3 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed a Duplicate of mine of the 10th. November, since which time American Vessels have been permitted to leave the port in Ballast or with the Cargoes they brought in. The Island still continues under Blockade, notwithstanding the Admiral has given permission to bring Provisions from Tortola direct to this Island & to S: Croix. There are but few American Vessels now remaining in this port...
92624To James Madison from Robert Brent, 25 April 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have ever been and am unwilling to trouble you in relation to any matters appertaining to my office, as paymaster, and the harmony of Intercourse that subsists between the head of the department, to which I belong, and myself has indeed rendered a recourse of this sort altogether unnecessary but on the present occasion, I trust that it will not be deem’d improper or indelicate by yourself or...
92625To James Madison from James Taylor, 29 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Hnble James Madison Esqr. To James Taylor paid U States duties on 40 Gals. white wine a 35/ 1000 14 " " " 5 1/ 3 Groce bottles a 60/ 100 80 14. 80 " Wm Hollister & Coy., Storage 3 months 4. " Paid Cartage & lighterage from the wreck of the Jacob, to the Sloop Union }
92626To James Madison from William Jones, [ca. 18 October 1814] (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Navy respectfully submits the accompanying proceedings to the President and asks his decision on the sentence against Joseph Wallace. He also refers the President particularly to that part of the proceedings and testimony which develope the nefarious robbery committed upon the public magazine on the eastern Branch and the perpetrators of that act. The Secy intends to...
92627To James Madison from George Washington, [ca. 23 September] 1789 (Madison Papers)
My solicitude for drawing the first characters of the Union into the Judiciary, is such that, my cogitations on this subject last night (after I parted with you) have almost determined me (as well for the reason just mentioned, as to silence the clamours, or more properly, soften the disappointment of smaller characters [)] to nominate Mr Blair and Colo. Pendleton as Associate & District...
92628To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 18 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From DeWitt Clinton. 18 July 1805, New York. “I enclose you certain depositions of the Mother & Wife of Nathaniel Moore an impressed American Citizen. In addition to other impressive considerations, permit me to assure you that your favorable interposition will be an act of great benevolence to those very afflicted relatives.” Letterbook copy ( NNC : DeWitt Clinton Papers). 1 p. According to...
92629To James Madison from Azel Gates, 25 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Please excuse the freedom I have taken in addressing myself to you, Contrary to the Customs of military usage. The apology which I have to offer for my intrution has been induced from the frequent application made by officers of the army to the War department, for their Commissions, which have not been furnished. I am informed that the Army is reduced to 10,000, and the third Lieutenants...
92630To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 9 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honour of writing to you on the 26th. Ulto., I have had a return of my complaint, which has abundantly proved the prudence of not having undertaken the Journey to Washington, as I could have wished: my indisposition was however but short, & I consider myself at present, much better than I have been for these three months past. I am now more particularly to acquaint you, that my...
92631To James Madison from Bernard Smith, 11 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
The writer of the enclosed letter requested me to forward it to you with some information respecting him. Mr. Eastburn, is a very respectable old Gentleman, and belongs to the Society of friends, and altho’ his religious principles make him the advocate for peace, he is not of the description of persons, who for deceptive purposes have assumed the appellation of “friends of peace” —on the...
92632To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
Circular Notwithstanding the reduction which was made in the rents proposed, it appears that that on the salaries will so much enlarge our surplus, that we may very safely engage 8. professors, and still have a surplus this year of 6000. D. and annually after of 5024 D. The opportunity of procuring the anatomical professor is so advantageous, that I propose to make the provisional instruction...
92633To James Madison from Samuel Goldsborough, 15 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of adressing you on a subject of but little importance to many but of material to me. I hope you wil Excuse the boldness which I have asumed in venturing to write you on this small subject but I have done it by the advice of Mr. Stevenson a Notary of this town wherein I enclose a letter writen for me by the Vice consul at Leghorn concerning the manner which I was treated by...
92634To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 27 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
By the enclosures mark’d from A to G—you will be inform’d of what ever has occur’d to my knowledge since my last. I am in hourly expectation to hear from the Comodore who I make no doubt will act with energy & concur with me in the mode of operation which I have recommended. Comodore Koefoed who commands a Danish Squadron in this Sea lately arrived here from Tripoli. He has taken the advantage...
92635To James Madison from George Clymer, 21 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Between eight and nine years ago, I made some efforts to draw the attention of your predecesor mr Jefferson, to a subject I considered of vast importance to the United States. Knowing in case of a war with Great Britian; we were not in a situation to cope with her emmence Navy, in the usual mode of marritime warfare. And knowing that many things that cannot be done in one way, may without...
92636To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have received the papers for Mr Poinsett and delivered them to him. We have found a vessel which will sail for Rio Janeiro in two or three weeks; it is the only one bound to Brasils & there is none for La Plata even if it was advisable to go directly there. Every circumstance corroborates the opinion that England will try to govern the Spanish colonies through a nominal Spanish regency, and...
92637To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 14 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that on the 24th. Ulto. Sir Samuel Hood w ith Four Sail of the Line, five Frigates & a number of Transports with General Berresford & four Thousand Troops on board, anchor’d w ithin two Cables length of this City & imme d iately clapped Springs on their Cables & hoisted o ut their Batteaux & apparently made every preparation to make a vigorous attack upon the...
92638To James Madison from Daniel Lescallier, 30 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1811, Norfolk, Virginia. “I have the honor to inform you of my arrival in the United States, and at Norfolk, in the capacity of Consul general of france by the Emperor’s Decree of Octr. 7th. 1810. My residence is to be at N. York.” Regrets that JM will not be in Washington when he passes through the city in a few days. RC ( NN ). 1 p. JM issued a proclamation on 25 Sept. 1811...
92639To James Madison from Edgar Macon, 28 October 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3d instan[t] & am obliged to you for so cheerfully communicating to me your opinion concerning the languages. I had always entertained the idea that the Greek and Latin languages were necessary to form an elegant writer but the argument you used viz that the Greeks brought their language to perfection without the assistance of any other tongue, has altered my...
92640To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Paramaribo. Reports arrival of sloop Sally of Wilmington from Norfolk with only registry certificate and clearance. Captain said that sea letter, shipping papers, and crew listing were lacking because collector Davies at Norfolk told him they were unnecessary. Points out that sea letter is the document which all naval commanders who do not speak English ask to see. Urges...
92641To James Madison from Lafayette, 15 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I have not this long while heard from you I have had very material proofs of yours and our Beloved President’s Rememberance. Letters from Louïsiana were brought to me by a respectable merchant late Mayor of New orleans and particularly introduced by Governor Claiborne he had a Letter from M. Duplantier giving me Several Informations and for the Remainder refering me to the Bearer whom I...
92642To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Expresses his continuing interest in the Cádiz consulate despite his distance from it and, devoted to duty, communicates his ideas on the following subject. Apologizes for expressing himself in Spanish but does so better in that language and knows that Wagner will translate it well. Has learned from public information how the despotic Barbarian powers have behaved...
92643From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 30 January 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was of the 16th. since which yours of the 12th. is recieved and it’s contents disposed of properly. these met such approbation as to have occasioned an extraordinary impression of that day’s paper. Logan’s bill is passed. the lower house, by a majority of 20. passed yesterday a bill continuing the suspension of intercourse with France, with a new clause enabling the President to...
92644To James Madison from James Simpson, 30 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 30 August 1805, Tangier . No. 101. “By No 100 dated 11th. Inst [not found] and forwarded by the Ship Centurion for New York I had the honour of advising arrival here of a Tripoline Pinque of eight Guns from that Port, Commanded by their Admiral (Lisle) bringing a Letter for Muley Soliman and in quest of the Meshouda. So soon as His Majesty received my Letter advising...
92645To James Madison from William Dabney, 15 January 1825 (Madison Papers)
My respect for you, (although personally unknown) induces me to offer you herein enclosed, and to ask your acceptance of, one right for yourself and heirs, to use my Patent Pump for drawing water from Wells and other places the propelling power being gravity or weight, for which I have obtained a Patent from the United States in November last. The Machine is entirely of Cast & wrought iron, of...
92646To James Madison from George A. Hughes, 1 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Understanding it to be the intention of Government to send out dispatches to England & France, from the circumstance of my not being at present, actively engaged in any business, I am disposed, provided it interfere not with any arrangements you may have made, to offer my Services as Bearer. It may perhaps be in your Remembrance that I had the Honour of handing you in July 1803 a dispatch from...
92647To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 20 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have received your Letter of the 18th. ulto. with the Commission inclosed in it, and in consequence of your directions transmit you the Bond required for the performance of my duty as Consul. Immediately after my arrival at New Orleans I shall have the Honor of addressing you on the Subjects recommended to me and will exert myself to the utmost to be of service in that Quarter. I remain with...
92648From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 21 March 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his friendly respects to Mr. Madison and asks the favor of him to procure a safe conveyance for the inclosed letter to Colo. Monroe, which is of great importance public and private, as covering papers of consequence. PrC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Enclosure: TJ to Monroe, 21 Mch. 1796 , and enclosures.
92649To James Madison from John Tayloe Lomax, 5 March 1827 (Madison Papers)
It has been represented that the following were the terms in which Mr. Jefferson bequeathed a part of his books to the University of Va. “I give to the University of Virginia my Library, except such particular books only and of the same edition as it may already possess when this Legacy may take effect—the rest of my said Library remaining after those given to the University shall have been...
92650To James Madison from Andrew Parks, 25 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have herewith inclosed you an acct. of the duties, Insurance, freight, and other expences attending your two Pipes of Wine. Let me request the favor of you to qualify to the Entry I sent you, before the Collector at Geo: Town, or Alexa., and return it me as soon as your convenience will permit, it being necessary very shortly, I should produce it to the collector here, to cancel my Agents...