1To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [29 May] 1801 (Madison Papers)
Scott’s (now Marshall) commission dated 23d March last. Randolph’s letter dated 17th May encloses his account. The fine is credited in his account currt of 4th March— Quere When did Callendar pay it? By his (Randolph’s acct) he owes U. S. Drs. 1661 72/100—by Treasy. Drs. 856 more Pardon is dated 16th March Atty. general’s opinion (as Secy. of State) dated 20th April Quere Has Randolph assigned...
2To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 29 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Vessel in which I have engaged my passage from this place to St. Domingo, will be ready to sail on tuesday; and if she should be delay’d beyond that time, it will be at my expense. If it should be convenient for you to have my instructions prepared by Mond[a]y, I will be in the City on that day and receive them. I presume you will either hear from Mr. Thornton before that time, or that he...
3To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 29 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 May 1801, Amsterdam. Continues practice of sending the Leiden newspaper, which is generally impartial in reporting important political news. Recent events in Europe have produced a change in views and principles of some major powers, destroyed the old equilibrium, and made peaceful solutions more difficult. Presumes U.S. will try to avoid political relations with Europe but urges...
4To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 29 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 May 1801, Philadelphia. Reports progress being made on cargo to be loaded aboard George Washington . Asks JM to remind secretary of navy that instructions are needed regarding “the Navy timber” in cargo. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Purveyor’s Office, Philadelphia). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner, with the notation: “Recd. 2 June and shewed it to Genl. Smith.”
5To James Madison from Thomas Doughty, [ca. 29] May 1801 (Madison Papers)
The house of Jeremiah Condy & Co formerly of this City Merchants, became indebted to me in and before the Year 1797, in a very heavy Sum of money lent them, Goods Sold them, and for monies which I have been obliged to pay for them as Security. They then assigned over to me a Claim they had on the dutch Government, for the damages arising on the illegal Capture and detention, of the Schooner...
6To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 29 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
In conformity to my practice towards your predecessors in Office I here transmit the latest Leyden Gazettes & shall continue to do so regularly by every opportunity which presents. This paper contains a late tho’ correct & generally impartial account of the most material events occurring in this scene & cannot be read but with Interest at a moment when the political page is filled with such as...