I shall begin my Letter by putting your mind at ease respecting your children, who are both very well. George I saw yesterday quite in Raptures; his uncle Cranch had made him a little Sled with a small box upon the top; similar to one which Dexter had made John; and which employs half his time. Sometimes to draw about miss Juno, who seems to like the ride very well, and sits in it as grave and...
2To James Madison from Isaac Clason, 15 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Clason. 15 February 1806, New York. “Inclosed you will receive herewith an exact Copy of Protest and Condemnation of my Ship Hare, and her Cargo, at Gibralter, by the British Court of Vice Admiralty at that place, by which you will see the Aggressions, which are daily committed on our Innocant American Commerce, and not only in the High Courts of Admiralty in England, but it...
3To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau, 15 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Louis-Marie Turreau. 15 February 1806, Washington. Is required after the formal request of the marqués de Yrujo, and despite what JM has told him about JM ’s communications with Yrujo, to send JM this letter that Yrujo wrote and which should be of great interest. Has no doubt that JM will be impressed with the frankness and candor that Turreau will attach to all the steps to which he...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, 15 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Jan. 10. came safely to hand a week ago. according to your permission it has been communicated to mr Madison & mr Gallatin. I have also communicated it to Genl. Dearborne; because one of the persons named by you is particularly under his observation, so far it was necessary, & not further, & I will be responsible for it’s secrecy. the information is so important that it is my...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William Duane, 15 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
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