2311To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, “ On board the United States Ship President, road of Tunis. ” Reports that President is in port for repair of fore-topmast. Believes the U.S. government has “very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States,” whose rulers regard courtesy as cowardice, moderation as diffidence, and civility as submission. States that the kindness of a Danish commander to his enemy the...
2312To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Falmouth. Has nothing in particular to report since his letter of 8 Aug. Harvest is good and prices are falling fast. Flour is fifty to fifty-eight shillings per barrel; rice, twenty-two to twenty-six. Attributes fall in price of latter to plentiful harvest and quantity anticipated from East Indies. States that American shipping is sought for cargoes to Mediterranean ports...
2313To James Madison from Rufus King, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, London. No. 34. Based on a slight acquaintance, has a favorable opinion of the author of the enclosed memoir, which may be of use to southerners. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 9); letterbook copy and English translation of enclosure ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 54). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by King; docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (8...
2314To James Madison from Daniel Murgatroyd, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Philadelphia. Encloses papers pertaining to detention of brig Sally mentioned in Thomas Eldred’s letter to JM of 1 June 1801 [not found]. Was with Eldred in Madrid in 1799 and knows the trouble he experienced from the detention of his property. Requests JM to acknowledge receipt of this information and advise him on need for further documentation to settle matter. RC ( DNA :...
2315From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The mail of wednesday brought the despatches from France which ought to have come in the preceding one. I inclose them with sundry other letters &c. They would have been sent yesterday but an express could not readily be procured. I have engaged the Bearer a free negro of good character to deliver them to you as early today as he can accomplish the ride. He is to receive a dollar & a half per...
2316From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
In a postscript to his letter of the 21st. of April last, Colo. Humphreys transmitted a complaint he had received from the Minister of State, that the Spanish Schooner Marcelina had been robbed, about forty leagues westwardly from the Canaries, by a vessel, which on very vague grounds was suspected to be an American. On the 23d. of the same month, Colo. Humphreys returned a provisional answer,...
2317To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have no letter from you by the mail, whence I conclude I may possibly recieve something by private conveyance. A letter from miss Paine to Virginia Randolph saying nothing of your health makes me hope it is reestablished. I inclose you a letter from Genl. Saml. Smith with Barney’s letter to him. It contains matters worthy of some attention. I do not believe that Murray would endeavor to...
2318From James Madison to Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Department of State, Washington. Informs the firm that Robert R. Livingston, having been appointed minister to France, is authorized to draw on them for his annual salary of $9,000, for contingent expenses of the legation, and for as much of his outfit of $9,000 as he may decide not to receive in the U.S.; he is also authorized to draw money to pay accounts of certain...
2319From James Madison to Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Department of State, Washington. Notifies the firm that Charles Pinckney is responsible for settling accounts of some U.S. consuls and is authorized to draw necessary funds. Instructs them to distinguish such payments from salary and contingent accounts of the legation. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p.
2320To James Madison from Thomas Doughty, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Philadelphia. Has received JM’s letter of 10 June 1801 regarding the Wilmington Packet . Would prefer that JM draw the money to America and place it in the Bank of the United States or invest it in U.S. funds so it will earn interest. Requests JM’s answer “before my departure from this City to the Eastward.” RC ( DNA : RG 76, Netherlands, Misc. Claims, ca. 1793–1847). 1 p....