2811To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of my Letter to you dated the 7th. Inst. forwarded by the Schooner Nabby bound to Boston. I have now the honor to enclose duplicates of the Vouchers No. 1 à 9 and a copy of a letter from our Consul in London to Captn. Kimball giving him the cruel information of the condemnation of his Cargo. His Vessel is restored, but without even Costs of detention so long in this...
2812To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
183. 769. 790. 394. 1410. 769. 1338. 771. 1054. 153 Notwithstanding the rigour of the Decree No. 6 it has n ot been put in execution against the Spanish Subjects. There a re at least ten thousand Gallicians in this City, who are the labouring people. They demanded their Passports, but were answered to remain quietly, that they would not be molested; were this people to leave us, it would put a...
2813To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor the 11th. of last month: which I hope safely reached you. I then mentioned that the Politics of Rusia were not finally decided, as to friendship with England—that the Danes were about leaving Hamburg—that the Navigation of the Elbe was entirely free—& I took the liberty of Suggesting some advantages that might be obtained in Rusian goods, should the differences between, the...
2814To James Madison from Frederick H. Wollaston, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address you on the 9th. febry. last inclosing a Copy of Mr. Cathcart’s Circular letter from Tripoli, a duplicate of which I desired Mr. Barnet at Bordeaux to forward to the Dept. of State. I also informed you of the Continuation of the most amicable disposition on the part of this Government to the United States & the general & very particular respect shewn to American...
2815To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 5th. instant came to my hands yesterday afternoon, and the mail will depart in two hours. On the rect. of it, I went to the house of Mr ——s brother in law, where he lodges when here, but find he has not returned, and is supposed by his friends in this place to be yet in Washington. I suppose he may have gone from thence to Norfolk, Baltimore or Philada. where he has...
2816To James Madison from Harry Innes, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday I attended at this place agreably to the Act of Congress for the more convenient organization of the Courts of the United States in order to give effect to the laws of Congress within the two Territories. The organization of the Court could only be partially effected, no person being appointed Marshal within the District, or if appointed no commission has come to hand. It was...
2817To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces retreat of Portuguese forces and preparation of strong Spanish naval force with troops. Postscript notes rumor that an express has just arrived with account of cessation of hostilities between Portugal and Spain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked Philadelphia, 4 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Aug. A full...
2818To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Treasury Department. Offers opinion (agreeing with comptroller) that Oliver Ellsworth “is not entitled to receive at the same time two salaries” for offices of chief justice and envoy extraordinary. The method of payment should be same as in case of John Jay when he was on his mission to Great Britain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin....
2819To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my private letter of yesterdays date, accounts have arrived in Town of the surrender of Campo Mayor & The Portuguese army posted at Gaviao retired to Abrantes w here they intend making the strongest resistance. An express arrived last night from Cadiz in 6 days brings an a ccount of the arrival there of the Earl Gower Packet on this s tation captured by a french privateer on her passage...
2820To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am honored by your letter of the 25 April by Mr Meredith. The inclosed letters for France have been duly sent on. I learn from you with great pleasure that the Sensibilities of the public Mind which had been excited in the late contest for the election of the supreme Executive were softened down to a temper more congenial with the public prosperity. I doubt not that a little experience of...