1To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1801, Lisbon. Acknowledges receipt of State Department letters of 13 Sept. and 21 Nov.—the former regarding the capture of the brig Sea Nymph . Has learned that captors bribed mate to take false oath “declaring the Vessel & Cargo French property.” Later, mate made counterdeclaration, and the ship and cargo have been liberated. Meanwhile, Gavino has obtained court order in Gibraltar...
2To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 27 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your very much respected favors of the 13 September & 21 November last Year. The former being on the s ubject of the Capture of the Brig Sea Nymph Capt. McKever belonging to Mr. Tarascon of Philadelphia, you may rest fully assured my most unwearied exertions are always paid to the Interest of our Citizens whenever they fall under my protection and no...
3To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1801, Lisbon. Encloses statements on three American ships captured and taken into Lisbon. The Atlas has been detained for seven months while case is tried in London. Hostilities between Spanish and Portuguese have not begun. In consequence of his further efforts, quarantine on U.S. vessels has been raised. Offers congratulations to president on his election. Owing to shortage of wheat...
4To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Industry of Boston, Sylvanus Snow Master, bound to Baltimore by which I intend myself the honor to send you this, serves to enclose you copy of my last Letter dated 27th. Ulto. which accompanied several documents as therein mentioned; and have further to inclose The Register of the Union of Boston, William Lacky Master The Register & Sea Letter of the Patty & Julia of New York,...
5To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, Lisbon. Transmits this with preceding letter by the brig Schuylkill for Norfolk. Has received news from American consul at London that Tripoli has declared war on the U.S. Stoppage of mail through Spain delays confirmation. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; in a clerk’s hand, unsigned. Text from copy sent with Bulkeley to JM, 7 June 1801 . A full transcription of...
6To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 22 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Schuylkill bound to Norfolk, Virginia gives me an opportunity of transmitting the preceeding Copy of my last letter to you dated 20th. Inst. & to advise you, Our Consul at London mentions in his letter to me dated 18th. March “You will have heard that the Dey of Tripoli has declared War against the United States.” Our communication by Post being stopped, prevents our getting the...
7To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his letters of 20 and 22 Apr. , as well as nine numbered enclosures. Hostilities have begun on the frontiers; refers to Smith’s letter by same conveyance. Has delivered copies of O’Brien’s circular letter to captains traveling to northern Europe. The Atlas is still detained in Lisbon, and flour continues to be scarce. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
8To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 7 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of what I had the honor to write you the 20th. & 22nd. April. I have now to enclose you No. 1. The public Edict whereby the Prince exempts from the payment of the Port Charges all Vessels laden with Grain to the end of July translated. No. 2. My Petition to the Prince in consequence of the embarrassments of the Officers charged with the recovered not chusing to exempt...
9To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his 7 June letter and enclosures. Encloses copy of letter from American consul in London to Captain Kimball informing him of the condemnation of his cargo. Although vessel was restored, verdict excluded costs of detention, and port expenses of Atlas have exceeded its value. Has not yet received requested exemption of U.S. vessels from port charges. RC...
10To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports that presence in Lisbon of ten thousand Gallican laborers requiring protection creates local crisis. News from the frontiers is suppressed. The British have granted Portugal a subsidy of £300,000, and a fleet is now fitting out at Cádiz. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley; docketed by Wagner....