1Standing Instructions to American Consuls and Vice-Consuls, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the special duties pointed out in the act of Congress relative to Consuls, passed on the 14th of April, 1792, which you will find in the 2nd Volume of the Laws of the United States, I must beg the favor of you to communicate to me, every six months, a report of the vessels of the United States, which enter at the ports of your district, specifying the name and burthen of each...
2Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 10 June] 1801 (Madison Papers)
In the case of monies & stock claimed by Mr Pichon, being proceeds of certain loan office certificates, it is suggested by the Secy. of the Treasury that it might be proper to state to Mr Pichon, that our Government had supposed that France had agreed to assume the payment of the 15,000 dollars, & transmit him a copy of Mr Fauchet’s letter. It is the opinion of the Secy. of the Treasury that...
3To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of laying before the late Administration of the Government of the United States my respectful complaints of certain irregularities & violations of the Danish Flag which had been committed by some Officers of the American Navy while this Country was engaged in Maritime hostilities with France. My representations were listened to with the attention which the subject required & I...
4To James Madison from Josiah Blakeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Santiago de Cuba. Sent his 14 May letter by way of Lieutenant Rush of the Adams . Believes that many of his official letters have been lost. Reports that several American ships recaptured from enemies of Spain have been brought into port and condemned. On arrival he had sought release of U.S. seamen taken on British vessels and imprisoned. Gov. Sebastián Kindelán said he...
5To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Amsterdam. Offers suggestions for improving consular service by making international conventions more specific as to rights and privileges of consuls and defining their powers over American ships and crews that sail into ports where they are accredited. These powers ought to include a means of settling wage disputes between masters and crews, mandatory registration of ships on...
6To 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...
7To 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....
8To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Hamburg. Summarizes his 11 May letter. Has learned that differences between Great Britain and Baltic powers will be settled amicably. British fleet under Nelson is still in Baltic and prevents junction of Swedish and Russian squadrons. Appearance of harmony between Prussia and Russia may be owing to improved relations between Austria and France. Suggests that Ludwig Cobenzl is in...
9To James Madison from Winthrop Sargent, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801. Intends, after arriving in Boston, to send JM “such Vouchers for the Propriety of his public Conduct in civil and military Life as shall bring fullest conviction to the mind of the President that where and when he has been censured there have been— there are , no grounds even for Complaint, & that malice and self Interest strongly mark the Character of his base Calumniators.”...
10To James Madison from Frederick H. Wollaston, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Genoa. Notes friendly disposition of government toward Americans. Encloses copy of Cathcart’s circular letter. Has been informed through arrival of the Maryland at Le Havre that the President has been ordered to proceed to the straits. Suggests that a small squadron would suffice to rid seas of Barbary corsairs and force them to sue for peace. Expects American trade in Genoa will...