92651To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 3 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 3 November 1803. Described in Yznardy to JM, 15 July 1804 (DNA: RG 59, CD, Cádiz, vol. 1), as reporting the steps taken by Yznardy to obtain justice for Thomas Wood, who was imprisoned at Sanlúcar.
92652To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 28 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 28 August 1806, Natchitoches. “My official letter of this date, to the Secretary of War which I presume you will have the perusal of, will acquaint you with the cause of my visiting this post, the part I have acted since my arrival, and also of the unpleasant state of things in this vicinity. “I have received under cover from your department, commissions for...
92653To James Madison from Elihu Stout, 2 January 1807 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Elihu Stout. 2 January 1807 . “Please to pay the within account to Luke Tiernan & Co. or order.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, No. 19,043). RC 1 p. Immediately below this letter are written two undated orders: one signed Luke Tiernan & Co. to pay Ralph Higinbothom; another signed by Higinbothom to pay William Whann. For enclosure, see n. 1. Stout signed and...
92654To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 3 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Undersign’d Envoy Extraordinary, & Minister Plenipotentiary of H. Cathc. Majesty, takes the liberty of calling the attention of the Secretary of State to a desagreable event, which took place in Philadelphia on the 7 of April last, in which H. M. Flag & some of his subjects receiv’d from a furious multitude the most scandalous insult, for which, he appeals to this Governement in the most...
92655To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I am sorry to inform you of the embarrassments to which the Citizens of the United States are subjected who navigate the Mobile River. All american Vessels passing by the Town of Mobile, are brought to and a duty of per cent exacted both on imports and Exports. These duties are even required on Articles passing to and from the Garrisons and Factories of the United States. I have addressed on...
92656From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 27 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Unexpected delays in getting my carriage ready will render it impossible for me to leave this till Thursday or Friday, probably Friday: and as you will be gone or going by that time, and we shall meet so soon at Washington, I shall not have the pleasure of seeing you at your own house, but get on as far as the day will let me. mr Gallatin left N. York on the 21st. and expected to be at...
92657To James Madison from T. L. Georgus, 10 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 October 1804. Described in Daniel Brent to Georgus, 18 Oct. 1804 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as enclosing a certificate of Georgus’s naturalization and a parchment passport for JM to sign. Brent returned the unsigned parchment together with a printed passport, “such as is usually granted at this office,” stating that “the Secretary sees no good reason for a deviation in the...
92658To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
I know not in what manner I could better conform to a request made of me, in a letter from Captain Abrahams, the Military Agent at this place, than to take the liberty of transmitting the Letter itself for your perusal. Captain Abrahams seems to me, to have exercised in his Department a most prudent economy, and from the zeal and Integrity in office, which he has here manifested, I am...
92659To James Madison from James Holmes, 18 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your Circulars of July & August 1801, to the respective Contents of which every attention on my part shall be paid & to prevent any Frauds being committed, with respect to the expenditure of Monies on Government Acct. I have acted with sameoeconomy as had the Case been my own. With due submission to the better Judgment of Government I am of opinion that if the...
92660From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 28 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 12th. inst. is received, and I will duly attend to your commission relative to the ploughs. We have had such constant deluges of rain and bad weather for some time past that I have not yet been able to go to Dr. Logan’s to make the enquiries you desire, but I will do it soon. We expect Mr. Genest here within a few days. It seems as if his arrival would furnish occasion for the...
92661To James Madison from John Scott, 21 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1803, Baltimore . Resigns his position as commissioner of bankruptcy and encloses his commission [not found]. “I believe I ought never to have accepted it knowing I was to be at the disposal of a federal Judge & violent partizan.” “Judge Winchester declared he should respect the appointment of the President and should alternate the Commissioners,” but Scott has been left out of...
92662To James Madison from Jedidiah Morse, 9 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
J Morse presents his respects to Mr Madison, & thanks him for his valuable answers to the questions sent to him, relative to the treatment &c. of Negroes. The information whh they contain shall be faithfully used, as requested. RC ( DLC ); draft ( ViU : Special Collections). RC docketed by JM . Draft written at the bottom of JM to Morse, 28 Mar. 1823 . JM to Jedidiah Morse, 28 Mar. 1823 .
92663To James Madison from Thomas Hazard, Jr., 26 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1811, Boston. Informs JM that his son Samuel is now in Russia where he intends to remain for several years on business. Requests he be appointed consul at Archangel, “a place of Considerable trade with the United States, Several hundred American vessels it is said, loaded there the last summer, and … the probability I presume is, that our trade will increase to that Country.” RC (...
92664To James Madison from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 8 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
The only intelligence I Have derived from the last packet Are that You Have Been ill but Had Recovered Your Health, and that You Are Going to be Made a president of the United States. My feelings on Every One of these Accounts You do Not Question. I am Equally Sure of Your Sympathising Concern for the Cruel Loss Which Has devoted to Eternal Grief a Heart Hitherto Superior, I Can Say, to...
92665To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 October 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to return Mr. Merry’s letter of the 20⟨th⟩ ulto, and having received no information from Michillimac⟨k⟩inac of the steps taken in relation to the seizures made in Ju⟨ne⟩ of last year cannot answer his remarks with precision. I will only observe that the Collector when instructed by the Comptroller to return the goods to the North West company upon their giving bond for the...
92666To James Madison from John Morton, 9 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1802, Havana. Has little to add to his last letters but that a considerable number of American vessels have arrived, none of which has been permitted to enter or unload cargo. Encloses a published order regarding residence of foreigners, which he believes from communications with the governor will not be enforced. Like the order closing ports to American ships, it is intended for the...
92667To James Madison from Frederick Degen, 9 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform your Excellency tha t from the report of Cap Ichabod Sheffield of the Schooner Mary Ann of New York lately arrived here from the Coast of Labrador, it appears that abrupt, and unexpected hostilities have b een commenced by the Regency of Algiers against the Flag of the United States. Said Cap Sheffield has declared un der oath in this Consulate, that on the 26th....
92668To James Madison from William Lee, 14 February 1807 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 14 February 1807, Bordeaux. “I beg leave to transmit you herewith a copy of a correspondence, relating to a very ridiculous letter written by a thoughtless young man by the name of Stackpole of Boston, and made public by the inconsiderate Mr I. C. Barnet. I should not have troubled you Sir with this pitiful affair had it not been suggested to me in a letter I have this day...
92669To James Madison from George Washington, 11 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed were communicated to me (as you will perceive) to make a Confidential use of. Upon receipt of the first letter I expressed a desire to be informed (if there was nothing improper in it) through what channel the report came, and what reliance could be placed in the authenticity of it. This produced the sec’d letter. As you are upon business which requires every information of the...
92670To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 8 October 1780 (Madison Papers)
Tr ( LC : Force Transcripts). I have yr obliging favr of the 26th past, I know not when my first letter, after you kindly accepted my proposed correspondence, should have reached you, but be assured I have not miss’d a week since, nor shall I unless sickness prevents me, being a very Punctual tho’ not an entertaining correspondent; at this time I have not a word of foreign or domestic...
92671To James Madison from George W. Erving, 7 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write to you (No. 2.) on the 20th. Ulto. by way of Bordeaux, and to inclose copies of my notes to Dn. Pedro Cevallos on the case of the “Recovery, Adams,” the cargo of which vessel was condemned at Algesiras as being English property, and on that of the “Hudson, Bailey,” condemned at Cadiz for want of papers, which as it appears, were taken from her by the Commander of a...
92672To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 26 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 November 1804, Hamburg. “By the same Vessel that takes this, I send to New York a Prisoner, named Thomas Clifton, Charged with perjury against the United States, in having falsely sworn, at the Custom house in New York that he was Owner of a certain Ship Caroline, the property of British Subjects and also Charged with barratry towards Mr. Wm. Cramond of Philadelphia, he (Clifton) having...
92673To James Madison from E. Knight, 23 March 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 March 1813, Chatham, England , “ on board H.M.P. Ship Nassau .” “I take this oppertunity of Adressing You in behalf of myself & other Seamen confined on board this Ship, who have been impressed in & Discharged from the British Service. We have been informed that we was not to be exchanged which makes us very uneasy. We humbly solicit Your Excellency to be pleased to cause some arangement...
92674To James Madison from Benjamin Weld, 19 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
The papers enclosed relative to an american Seaman are pr forwarded that proper measures may be taken to obtain his liberation. I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
92675To James Madison from William Jarvis, 10 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1803, Lisbon. Last wrote on 8 Apr. enclosing his letter to Almeida regarding Snow’s residence on Macao and the reply. Has since forwarded a letter from Pinckney and one from Simpson. Has forwarded three government dispatches to Pinckney via the post. Encloses a copy of his letter “of Yesterday’s date” to Almeida requesting “entire copies” of the documents of the Aurora and the Four...
92676To James Madison from George Joy, 2 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
If a man were to note the Coincidencies of his day, he might find a bookful of amusement in the evening of Life. Poring yesterday over an old Correspondence, I had just reached the following Viz “Had the Dollars arrived, I dare say they would have fallen to 3/ an ounce, and if I were to send an expedition to Pandæmonium to bring away the Roof in a Hurricane, Gold would fall to the same price....
92677To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 14 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
Thee wilt have heard of the great probability of War between Great Britain & France, & as it is generaly believed that the British Government have directed Lord Whitworth to quit Paris, unless the first Consul accedes to their ultimatum, it is fully expected that it has been refused, & that Lord Whitworth is at this time returned to London tho a few amongst the Multitude have still a hope that...
92678To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 14 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon with his respects to Mr. Madison forwards a note which after mature deliberation he has thought it his duty to address on the subject of the notes of His C. M. minister to the U. S. in relation to Louisiana. Mr. Pichon expects that it will appear but proper to the President of the United States that Mr. Pichon’s vindication of his Government should accompany, wherever they may...
92679To James Madison from Samuel T. Anderson, 29 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. from Gov. Wright the letter which you did me the honor to write to me. Since my arrival at this place, the affair to which I referred has taken such course, as to force from me a second communication. Some time during last Session of Congress, Mr. Lloyd of the Senate met Mr. Hay upon this business, by direction of the President who told Mr. Lloyd that he would order in the case...
92680To James Madison from William Barton, 26 April 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 April 1811, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. “Having the honour of being known to You, and being altogether unacquainted with the Secretary of War (to whom, in ordinary cases, applications of this kind ought regularly to be made),” seeks a discharge for Jacob Hoff, who enlisted “about fifteen months since” in Captain Johnson’s company of the Fifth U.S. Light Infantry Regiment. Hoff, who is a...
92681To James Madison from Jacquelin Ambler, 16 September 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Cover missing. Docketed by JM, “Sepr. 16. 1782.” I am a wretched Correspondent—nothing to send you but Apologies for short epistles. It is confidently said here that the war will be pushed by Britain with redoubled vigour the next Campaign & that our State is certainly the Object to be first reduced. I hope there are not sufficient grounds for this Report & that you...
92682To James Madison from John Dawson, [27 September] 1789 (Madison Papers)
By yesterday’s post of receivd your favour of Friday. Shou’d Trenton be substituted by the Senate I apprehend that your house will not agree to the amendments, and consequently the bill will be lost, and the question as to the permanent seat left open. This I have expected for some time woud be the fate of the business, and upon the whole I do not know but it is the best course it can take....
92683To James Madison from Claude Laurent, 25 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
J’ai pris la liberté de vous adresser, il y a environ trois ans, une flûte en Cristal de mon invention. Veuillez bien me permettre de vous témoigner le désir que j’aurais d’apprendre Si elle vous est parvenue & si ce faible hommage de mon industrie vous a été agréable. Je vous prie de vouloir bien agréer l’hommage de la considération la plus distinguée avec laquelle j’ai l’honneur d’être,...
92684To James Madison from Gustavus B. Wallace, 20 April 1790 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 10th. I receiv’d. Mr. Reynolds is now on his way to Newyork from what he inform’d me his partner got the Lists from a Clerk of the Treasury. Since I wrote you he receve’d some other Lists amounting to 3000 dollars due to the offi[c]ers of this state. The person that he corresponds with from this place and remits the Soldiers powers of Attorney to is William J. Vriedenburg No. 40...
92685To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 12 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Eustis, the late Secretary of War, on his way to Boston, remained two or three days here. During the time I conversed unreservedly with him. He informed me that it had been understood at Washington that I was in a very good way in business. I had no opportunity to learn from what source such a representation could have arisen. I understood that it had reached you & was probably credited by...
92686To James Madison from William Savage, 17 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 January 1805. “Inclosed is a list [not found] of persons who represent themselves to be Americans.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p.; written at the foot of the duplicate copy of Savage to JM, 7 Dec. 1804 .
92687To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 22 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
I received yesterday, the specimen of composition of the Congreve Rocket. I have not yet accurately analysed it, because it appeared to me from its obvious properties, that I could make a composition sufficiently similar. I have not returned it to you, because I take for granted you have reserved some of it: if not, as I have used very little of the lump you sent me, it can be returned. The...
92688To James Madison from Joseph Spencer, 28 February 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Federal Constitution, has it Enimyes in Orange as well as in other parts, Col. Thos. Barber offers as a Candedit for our March Election, he is as grate an Enimy to it as he posabley can be, & if not as grate as any it has, as grate as his abiliteys will alow him to be, which if our County men admired his Politickes no more then I do, the Constitution would have but Little to fear from that...
92689To James Madison from Creed Taylor, 21 December 1822 (Madison Papers)
Will you permit me to avail myself of the return of Mr. Stringfellow, to his friends in the county of Culpeper, to submit to your consideration, a copy of the journal of the law-school, to enable you to form, a more correct opinion of the merits of that institution: and, to ask, if you please, at your liesure, your opinion in relation to it: and, be assured, that in asking this, I am most...
92690To James Madison from John Graham, 21 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to forward to you by this Mail a copy of a Letter received yesterday from Mr Robertson, and also copies of a letter from Mr Pinkney and its inclosures. The originals have all been sent to the Secretary of State. I retained for you the Quarterly Review and Cobbets Register, which came with Mr Pinkneys Letter. You will receive them by the Mail which takes this. I was very happy...
92691To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 10 June 1784 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Mordicai Barbour, by whom you will receive this, is just from Kentucky & informs us that one John Stanley & George Wilson has entered a Caveat against a Patent issuing for our 40 000 Acres of Land on Pant[h]er Creek & also part of Col. Mason’s, for not being surveyed according to the entry & has entered them with the Surveyor. Who is blameable for this piece of fatal misconduct I am not...
92692To James Madison from Joseph Mussi, 9 June 1794 (Madison Papers)
My Brother Stephen Mussi partner in the houses under the firm of Bolongaro Simonetta in frankfurt, & Bolongaro Simonetta, & Co. in Amsterdam having allready procured Sevl. Loans, will be disposed to Lend any Sum to the united States at four, & a half ⅌ Ct. interest, Commission, & all Charges encluded, if requested. Whenever you understand that the Executive Should wish it, I Shall immediately...
92693To James Madison from William Irving, 23 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
At the suggestion of Commodore Decatur, I would presume on the liberty of naming to you James K Paulding Esqr. of new York; as a person suitable to fill the office of Secretary to the navy board, now contemplated by a law which has passed the house of Representatives. Mr. Paulding is a gentleman of high honour and of most amiable disposition. His talents are known to the government perhaps; as...
92694To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau, 10 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Louis-Marie Turreau. 10 August 1806, Baltimore. After JM ’s letter about complaints made to him about the French consul at New York, by Messrs. Murray & Harman [not found], Turreau hastened to obtain information on the matter. The result is that had there been real reason to complain about the transaction between these gentlemen and the French consul, it would be the latter who had a...
92695To James Madison from Peder Blicherolsen, 6 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 July 1803, New Castle . Has received from the collector of Philadelphia “1 Letter and 4 pairs of papers and gazetts” for Monroe and Livingston in Paris, which “shall be duely and carefully delivered.” Repeats his thanks for JM’s support in the decision on the Danish brig Hendrick . Wishes “to recommend this cause to a continuation of the same support and protection for the next sitting of...
92696To James Madison from Charles Haumont, 29 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 January 1810, Sapelo Island. Fears that the book manuscript [mentioned in his 25 Apr. 1809 letter to JM ] that he sent from Savannah on 5 July has miscarried. The president has not acknowledged it; hence his anxiety. His hope was that JM would recommend the work, for since illness and old age now plague him, he needs the benefits derived from a presidential endorsement. Refers to his...
92697To James Madison from William Eaton, 17 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 November 1801, Tunis. Reports that the Philadelphia left Tunis for Gibraltar on 4 Oct., since when he has heard nothing of the squadron. Notes that the George Washington and the Peace and Plenty arrived in Algiers on 5 Oct. and “have been some days expected here; but the winds have been contrary.” Encloses copy of letter from Nissen [not found]. Seeks official decision on whether he may...
92698To James Madison from William Lee, 15 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 28 June requesting a supply of wine cordials &c. reached me but yesterday. I will use all my endeavours to have the articles shipped by the 10th Octr as after that time I think it would be too late. The Brandy I have ordered from Cognac of fifteen years of age. With great respect I am Sir Your obt servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
92699To James Madison from Robert Patterson, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The ordinary repairs of the Mint, the director has considered himself as authorized to make, from the annual appropriations for that purpose, without troubling the President with repeated applications for his sanction. But the repairs which the late fire has now rendered necessary, being so considerable, I would not venture to undertake, without your approbation; which is, therefore Sir, most...
92700To James Madison from George W. Erving, 11 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
Amongst the various changes produced, & to be produced in Europe, by the abdication of the emperor Napoleon, I presume that the actual transactions in Spain, & the future fate of that country, may be considered as peculiarly, & most immediately interesting, to the United States: The english papers relate most of the important occurrences, but in what is speculative, I observe that they do not...