7941To James Madison from John J. Murray, 26 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 August 1803, Glasgow . Transmits a report [not found] of U.S. trade in his district ending 30 June 1803, “or so much of it as has come to my knowledge.” Refers JM to his letters of 22 June and 14 July . RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Glasgow, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
7942To James Madison from Archibald Roane, 26 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 August 1803, Knoxville . Received a letter “about nine months ago” from Whelen stating that he had sent copies of the laws of the U.S. “passed at the (then) last Session of Congress to Pittsburgh to be forwarded to this place for the use of the State of Tennessee.” “They have not arrived here nor have the laws passed at the last session been received, we have thus been deprived of the...
7943To James Madison from William Willis, 27 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 August 1803, Barcelona . His last letter informed JM that “Leonard had arriv’d here and that he was soon to take possession of the Consulate.” Has given up the office but wishes to be reinstated once his “innocence and exertions for the common interest” of his country are established. “I am inform’d every day that Mr Leonard has secret instructions to arrest me and send me to the U.S.… I...
7944From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two favors, one of the 24th. instant the other covering the letters from Mr. Gallatin, & Barnes now returned. I had thought it might be best not to answer Thornton’s letter because in some parts his manner did not deserve it, because he speaks with out the known sentiments of his Govt. and because the Minister of higher grade expected, will be likely to give a more eligible...
7945To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
By the last post I recieved & forwarded your letter to Duane, in which there was nothing but what was safe and proper. Duane is honest, & well intentioned, but over zealous. These qualities harmonise with him a great portion of the republican body. He deserves therefore all the just & favorable attentions which can properly be shewn him. By the same post I recieve from the collector of Norfolk...
7946To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Leghorn . Wrote in his last letter about “the situation of our commerce with this port” and in particular about the brig Boston of Philadelphia, which “is still under arrestation.” “The french commercial agent after repeated assurances of speedily examining the papers” determined that they should be examined in Paris, where the whole business should be decided by the tribunal...
7947To James Madison from Robert C. Gardiner, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Gothenburg . Wrote last on 6 Apr. and 2 Aug. Encloses “extracts of a tryal held before the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of this City” in which Gardiner acted as defendant on behalf of Captain Wadsworth, in support of “a Contract signed by two Swedish Seamen to perform a Voyage in the Brig Neutrality of Boston, where it was particularly specified that no Wages should be demanded or...
7948To James Madison from John Gavino, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Gibraltar . No. 129. Refers JM to his last dispatch, no. 128 [13 Aug. 1803] , and its enclosures. Encloses a duplicate of a letter from Simpson [not found]. “I informed you of the Dey of Algeir having sent away … the British Consul Mr: Falcon, said Gentleman is still here, and he tells me orders have come to Lord Nelson to take him back to Algeirs, and should they refuse...
7949To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 29 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 August 1803 . Calendared as a three-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
7950To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 30 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
J’ai reçu il y a environ quinze jours, par l’intermédiaire de votre Département, des dépêches du ministre des Relations Extérieures de la République qui en couvraient une de ce ministre à votre adresse. Il m’a fallu quelques jours pour déchiffrer cette lettre ainsi que celles qui l’accompagnaient. Je me proposais d’avoir l’honneur de vous la remettre moi même et de vous donner communication...