1To James Madison from Levett Harris, 15 June 1820 (Madison Papers)
After having spent fourteen years of my life in the Service of my Country, and having had so distinguished a Share in the establishment of our Relations with the Emperor of Russia, I returned to the US under a full conviction of enjoying, as I felt I deserved, the countenance & Confidence of my Government at home, as I had done abroad. But I had not been long here, before I was apprized by Mr....
Mr Harris has the honor to hand herewith inclosed to Mrs Adams the several passports and Letters Required for her journey to Berlin and Paris. Vizt. 1. Padrogena or order for Relays; to which is Subjoined a Circular Letter from the Minister of the Interior, to the Post Masters on the Road— This paper had better be given in Charge to the Confidential Servant, as it will be necessary to produce...
3To James Madison from Levett Harris, 27 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1812, St. Petersburg. “The present will be handed You by my nephew, Mr John L. Harris, who returns home the bearer of dispatches from Mr Adams from Count Romanzoff & from me. He will have the honor of paying his respects in person to your Excellency. I take the liberty of thus introducing him to you & of recommending him to your protection & notice.” RC ( NN ). 1 p.; dated “15/27...
4To James Madison from Levett Harris, 13 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last letters were of the 4th. March 1 & 24 April via Holland & Sweden p. triplicate. Tho they were sent through very uncertain channels, I trust one Set will have found its way to you. The latter covered Copy of a Note from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stating the determination of this Court respecting a trade between this Country and England by means of neutral Vessels; I inclose a...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Levett Harris, 15 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received the Copy of the work of mr. Pallas, from Count Romanzoff, as mentioned in the letter I had the honor to address Your Excellency the 10. August, I hasten to transmit it by this conveyance, to the care of my correspondent’s, messr. J & J. Dorr at Boston, whom I have directed to forward the Same, on its receipt, to Washington. On looking into this work, I perceived it to be...
6Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received from Professor Adelung of St Petersburg , his last work on the general classification of the Languages with a request, that I would tender you a Copy of it, with the homage of his respect. The Subject treated of in this work, is known to have deeply engaged your researches, and you will hence see with lively interest the result of the labors of this learned philologist....
7To James Madison from Levett Harris, 15 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Levett Harris. 15 September 1806, St. Petersburg. “By the circular letter from the Department of State of the 1st. July 1805, which only came to hand the 15 ult., and which Shall receive my particular attention, I perceive a renewal of the consular bonds is required. In conformity thereto, I have transmitted one to my correspondent at Philadelphia, with directions to have the Signature...
8Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your very kind letter of the 22 d Inst. , in reply to the one I addressed to you on the 15 th and I return you my best acknowledgments for the expressions of interest & regard contained in it. I shall profit of the time you have allotted Yourself at Monticello , previous to your departure for your distant Estate , to pay you my respects:—and Shall leave here for...
9To James Madison from Levett Harris, 25 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 April 1803, Philadelphia. Acknowledges receipt of the commission appointing him consul to St. Petersburg, accompanied by JM’s 9 Apr. circular and the transcript of laws relative to consuls passed at the last session of Congress. Returns the commission first sent to him. “I Shall now prepare myself, with all expedition, to proceed to Russia, and I hope in one month from this, to be on my...
10To James Madison from Levett Harris, 24 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending to the notice of Your Excellency the application I have made in my dispatch of this date, to the Secretary of State, in behalf of my nephew, John Levett Harris. My nephew will have the honor of presenting this letter personally to your Excellency, and Should it not interfere with your other arrangements and dispositions, I persuade myself that the office I...