1To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 28 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope to be pardoned for the liberty I now take in addressing you, when I declare that I am prompted thereto solely by a wish to See our country prosperous & happy. And however chimerical, at first view, the project may appear, which I am about to submit to your consideration; yet I am persuaded, that upon reflection, there is a possibility of its meeting with your approbation—I therefore am...
2To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 28 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1801, Málaga. Transmits duplicate of 22 Apr. dispatch and recent O’Brien letter. Reiterates hope for American frigates to protect trade and force Tripoli to an accommodation. Reports twenty-six American merchantmen are detained at Barcelona; believes those at Alicante left safely. Discusses case of five American sailors who were on board British ketch Albanese seized by mutineers; notes...
3To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 28 May 1801. Mentioned in Gallatin to JM, 29 May 1801 . Requests attested copy of Jefferson’s pardon of James T. Callender.
4To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 28 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of adressing you on the 22nd. april, Duplicate of which you will find herewith. I have since received the inclosed letter from Mr. OBrien of Algiers, which I transmit you Original, and repeat my hopes that some Frigates may be already on the way towards the Mediterranean, to prevent depredations on our Trade by the Tripolitan Cruizers, and at same time to force the Bashaw...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Claxton, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day purchased your copying press —it is made on an entire new construction, being worked on the same principle of common printing presses with a screw and lever—it is the first that has been purchased in this city, and on that account I had it conveyed to my friend Mr M. Carey, who made an experiment on it in my presence, and pronounced it far superior to the old kind—any number of...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Christopher Ellery, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having no other claim to your attention than an appointment to the vacancy in the Senate, occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Green, I can hardly assume courage to introduce myself to your notice, but trusting to your acknowledged condescension I venture to address you on a subject which requires an earlier intrusion on your precious moments than I contemplated—It was understood that Mr....
7From Thomas Jefferson to Mary Jefferson Eppes, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
An immense accumulation of business, my dear Maria, has prevented my writing to you since my arrival at this place. but it has not prevented my having you in my mind daily & hourly, and feeling much anxiety to hear from you, & to know that mr Eppes & yourself are in good health. I am in hopes you will not stay longer than harvest where you are, as the unhealthy season advances rapidly after...
8From Thomas Jefferson to James Jackson, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Clay having declined his appointment as a Circuit judge, it becomes necessary to supply his place by another appointment. unacquainted as we are here with the different characters who might be considered as proper to fill the place, it becomes necessary to ask information from those who know the characters. your opinion on the subject would be peculiarly satisfactory to me. permit me...
9To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to day received of Mr. Creed Taylor $:679.84 in part of Littlebury Mosby’s bond to Mr. Short , of which I have informed Mr. Barnes. Mr. T. expects shortly to receive the balance. Judgment was obtained last Court against Mayo; but he has appealed, with the mere view I suppose of delay. The quarter Cask of wine which you intended for Mr. Randolph was received in my absence, and had been...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas King, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A premium having been offered for the best design for Barracks , agreeably to the dimensions of one of the squares designated for building Lots; that design having been given, and approved; and the contract for erecting the buildings advertized; It might be well before the foundation is dug, to examine the title of the U.S. to the ground designated as the scite; to see how far it agrees with...