1To James Madison from Jacob Mayer, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
In the necessary vindication of my character, which has been wantonly aspersed by Doctor Stevens, and with the view of imparting to the Government information, which it may be well to possess, I take the liberty of submitting the subjoined statement with the accompanying documents. In making this communication I repose in the Executive of the United states the most implicit confidence, and...
2To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last Callendar has been twice with me. He called in the morning on friday last and appeared so agitated that I requested him to call again, hoping he might be more composed. He returnd in the evening in the same temper, so that I thought it best to hear what he had to say, that our communication might be concluded on the subject of the interview. He complained that no positive order...
3To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 23 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1801, Navy Department. Responds to JM’s order for certain naval stores—drawn on supplies in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Georgetown, and Washington—to be included in the shipment on the George Washington . RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 24 May.
4To James Madison from William Loughton Smith, 23 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1801, Lisbon. No. 47. Reports that Portugal is attempting to treat for peace, preferably with France, but that Portuguese minister of foreign affairs now is meeting with Godoy at Badajoz. Relays accounts that Spain is incapable of sustained campaign, “being destitute of pecuniary ressources, magazines, and public spirit,” but observes that French threat to Portugal and to its colonies...
5To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 23 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 18 May and explains that he has been in New Jersey trying to purchase timber for the Algerine shipment. Has experienced difficulty obtaining lumber because of private shipbuilding activity and rumors that government needs had been met. George Washington will be ready “in the course of the ensuing week to commence loading, and every...
6From James Madison to Stephen Sayre, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 May 1801. Acknowledged in Sayre to JM, 9 June 1801 . Reminds Sayre that president is unable to compensate every victim of injustice; congressional action necessary.
7To James Madison from Lewis M. O’Brien, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 May 1801 . Acknowledged in JM to O’Brien, 14 Dec. 1801 (DNA: RG 59, IC, vol. 1). Names bond sureties for his consulate at Santander, Spain.
8To James Madison from Andrew and Joseph Perkins, 23 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
In December (1796) the Brigantine Betsey of Norwich John Clark Master belonging to us—sailed from Wilmington North Carolina bound for the West Indies—with a Cargo of Lumber, Corn, Rice, flour &c. She cleared for St. Croix but before she arrived at any port was captured (to wit) on the 12th. day of January 1797—by a private armed Schooner called the Terrorist—commanded by Guillome Bousset of &...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Elias Boudinot, 23 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
You know the dispositions of the legislature to discontinue the establishment of the Mint on account of it’s expence, and that there is a possibility, not to say more that the design will be resumed. mr Leslie, the bearer of this, has explained to me a mode of performing the operation of coining which would prodigiously abridge it’s expences, if it answers; the proposition looks well, it rests...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper and Others, 23 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Desirous of cooperating with the chief Magistrate in his purpose to maintain the respectability and purity of Republican Government, by entrusting public functions to those only whose private virtues, talents, and attachment to the freedom and security of their fellow citizens and the peace and independence of their country entitle them to confidence and respect;—we whose names are hereunto...