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...
7951To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 30 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
By my public letter & communications You will see the state of the negotiation & with what anxiety the Spanish Government wish to avoid inserting in the Convention the claims for the captures & condemnations by the French & their consuls in Violation of the territory & sovereignty of Spain—it appears that Mr Yrujo has been very industrious on this subject in the United States & Mr Azzara in...
7952To James Madison from Edward Thornton, 30 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have received directions to communicate to the Government of the United States the inclosed copy of a note, which by His Majesty’s command Lord Hawkesbury His Principal Secretary of State for foreign affairs delivered on the 28th day of June to the Ministers of the Powers most immediately interested in the navigation of the River Elbe. His Majesty has felt deep concern in being under the...
7953To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 30 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1803 , “ Frigate Adams at Sea .” No. 11. Wrote in his last letters (nos. 9 and 10 [ 24 and 25 July ]) that he was drawing on the State Department for $20,000 “in order to facilitate a negotiation between the United States and the Regency of Tripoli.” Believes “it would have been of no service what ever but the reverse, to have proceeded to Tripoli without funds or credit.” Also...
7954To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 30 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1803, Philadelphia . Wrote on 19 Aug. from Frankford , near Philadelphia, where he was in quarantine, to inform JM of his arrival in this country. Encloses a copy of that letter, fearing that JM never received it. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in French. Acknowledged in Wagner to Pedersen, 1 Sept. 1803 ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). Enclosure...
7955To James Madison from James Monroe, 31 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I was presented by Lord Hawkesbury to the King, on Wednesday the 17 instant, who recieved me with attention. The audience, according to usage was private, no other person being present. I endeavored in a short address which the occasion invites, is always expected & I believe made, to do justice to the amicable policy of our Government towards Great Britain. I informed his Majesty that I was...
7956To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 31 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
Le Soussigné, chargé d’affaires de la République Française, a l’honneur d’informer Mr. le Secrétaire d’Etat, qu’il vient de recevoir de son Gouvernement l’ordre de notifier Officiellement à celui des Etats Unis la rupture qui a éclaté dans le cours du mois de mai dernier entre la République Française et La Grande Bretagne. La conduite qu’a tenue le Gouvernement français dans les discussions...
7957To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 31 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
Depuis la lettre que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous adresser hier, j’ai reçu par votre Dépmt. des duplicates des dépêches de mon Gouvernement relatives aux Traités du 30 Avril parmi lesquelles se trouvent les lettres que j’ai l’honneur de vous adresser. Les paquets qui sont arrivés par le navire Amsterdam Packet venu de Bordeaux à Philadelphie se sont trouvés être sous le couvert de Monsieur...
7958To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 31 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
General Dearborn returned the day before yesterday. At Frederick-town he met with Mr. Pichon, who informed him that he was in possession of orders to Mr. Laussat to receive possession of Louisiana and deliver it to us. You must be already apprised that he has received the ratifications of the treaty and conventions. The enclosed letter from Mr. Monroe intimates his intention of proceeding to...
7959To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Málaga . Has not written since 28 June because of “a severe indisposition,” from which he is “now recovering fast.” “Two days ago” received JM’s letter of 9 Apr. by way of the frigate Philadelphia . Forwarded dispatches to Gavino and Simpson. Reports that Captain Bainbridge captured the Moroccan cruiser Mirboka , Capt. Ibrahim Luberez, of 22 guns and 100 men, which had captured...
7960To James Madison from Robert Carter Nicholas, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Lexington, Kentucky . Received JM’s letter with his commission on 27 July. “Suffer me through you to return my warmest thanks to the President of the United States, with the positive assurances of every exertion that I am equal to, shall be made to discharge the duties of the Office confided in me, with Integrity, Diligence & Discretion.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed...
7961To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Copenhagen . Wrote last on 12 Apr. Encloses “the usual list of American Ships, which passed the Sound since the beginning of the Year, til the end of June last” [not found]. “Their number has not been inconsiderable and it appears, that the Trade from America to the Baltic will be an object of importance this Year.” So far, neutral ships have no cause to complain about the...
7962To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Cádiz . Encloses a copy of a letter “received this moment” from Gavino, to be carried by Capt. John Haskell, bound to Gloucester. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; marked “Duplicate”; docketed by Wagner as received 31 Oct. The enclosure (1 p.) is a copy of Gavino to Yznardy, 29 Aug. 1803, informing the latter that “Two Tripolin Roe Boats are on the...
7963To James Madison from James Taylor, September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
September 1803 . Encloses an account for a hogshead of “Brazil Wine … shipped by order of [his] friend” Thomas Newton, Jr. “It was overlooked till this moment. I will thank you to remit” $177.13 “by a check from the cashier of the Branch Bank of Wash. on the Department here.” RC ( DLC ).
7964To James Madison from Anthony Terry, September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
September 1803, Cádiz . In the absence of Yznardy, encloses a copy of Gavino’s letter to him of 1 Sept. “to serve for the Governmt. of the Trade of the United States.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. The enclosure, a one-page circular, announced the capture of a Moroccan cruiser by the U.S. ship Philadelphia and warned of other Moroccan...
7965To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, [ca. 1 September] 1803 (Madison Papers)
By Major Young you will recieve my dispatches to the 30 ultimo. Among them you will see my last reply to Mr Cevallos which was prepared at the time Mr Young left us but not sent in on account of the hurry in which he set out. Since the Departure of Mr Young & before I sent in the reply to Mr Cevallos I thought proper to make some alterations in the latter part & I now send you an exact &...
7966To James Madison from John Gavino, 1 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1803, Gibraltar . No. 130. Encloses his dispatch no. 129 and a copy of a letter from Captain Bainbridge to Consul Simpson, which Gavino forwarded to Simpson “imediately by a Boat Charterd for the purpose.” Adds in a postscript: “I have a Letter dated yesterday from Consul Simpson of Tanger when he was still in the Dark regarding the orders of the Empr: Cruisers.” RC and enclosure (...
7967Deposition of James Madison, 1 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Document not found. 1 September 1803 . Offered for sale in Dodd, Mead & Company’s Catalogue No. 59 (March 1901), item 229. Described as a one-page legal document signed by JM “in which he binds himself to make certain disposition of lands left by his father.”
7968To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 2 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose two private letters and four official ones. You will also receive under another cover a copy of the documents relating to the war as published by the French government. I have written to Mr. Pederson an acknowledgement of his letters and that I am expecting your answer to the first. The letter from the French Minister of Marine to Mr. Gallatin I have forwarded. Its...
7969From James Madison to William Thornton, 3 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of the 26 Ult. The preceeding one was acknowledged in my last. We have been a few days later in sending off Payne than was intended. Jason, who attends him, takes charge of your horses, which after dropping Payne at Alexa. he will carry on to Washington. I find the horse I purchased is a little deeper in his color than his companion, but the latter will become less pale as he...
7970To James Madison from William Willis, 3 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 September 1803, Barcelona . Has delivered his office to Leonard, his successor. Leonard “assur’d me, that … I was displaced on account of a suspicion of my knowing, or having been active in passing false papers.” “But millions of dollars would not even have tempted me to permit any such thing. Mr Leonard after my having done every thing in my power to have him Rec’d with respect has proved...
7971To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 4 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects of which the foregoing is a Copy nothing new has occurred within my Consulate. The strong measures adopted by England to Compel the northern powers to take a part in the war at least so far as to expel the French from Hanover have, as yet, produced no great political effect, indeed it is extremely doubtful whether Prussia and Denmark are not more benefited than injured...
7972To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 4 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Thro’ the medium of the Ambassador of the king my master in Paris, it has come to his royal knowledge, that that government has sold to that of the United States the Province of Louisiana which his Majesty had retroceded to the French Republic. This information has occasioned to the King my master no small surprise, seeing that the French Government had contracted with his Majesty the most...
7973To James Madison from James Maury, 5 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 September 1803, Liverpool . Wrote last on 23 July . At the war’s commencement U.S. commercial prospects were favorable, “but the prohibitions of France & Holland to all commercial intercourse with this country, added to the Blockades of the Elbe & Weser continue these markets in a most depressed state.” “The crops in general throughout the United Kingdom are so uncommonly abundant that...
7974To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 September 1803, Tangier . No. 62. Wrote last on 15 Aug. (no. 61). Received distressing news from Captain Bainbridge of the Philadelphia , dated 29 Aug. off Málaga: “the suspicions I had entertained of hostile intentions” on the part of Morocco toward the U.S. “appear to have been but too well founded.” On receiving Bainbridge’s letter “Thursday last” met with Alcayde Hashash, “who denied …...
7975To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 6 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have little to add to the letter of which I Send duplicates the absence of the First Consul & Minister, has Suspended all business, & I availed myself of the circumstance to make a tour in France, not chusing to go to England least any thing Should turn up that would require my attention, & particularly the return of the ratification which we are impatiently looking for. The decree of which...
7976To James Madison from James Monroe, 6 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
You will receive within copies of Mr. Livingstons letter & my reply. I have made the correspondence with Mr. Marbois a publick document as it ought to be; but I prefer enclosing these in a private letter, leaving it to you to consider them as the one or other, as you find best. My publick letter will admit of either disposition. My motive for so doing is that of delicacy to Mr. L. You will see...
7977To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 September 1803, Tangier . No. 63. Gavino having sent him “the Remainder of the Articles necessary to be provided previous to His Majestys arrival here, and transmitted an Account thereof,” has drawn another bill on JM for $550, which, along with the $1,000 drawn 15 Aug., he wishes JM to pay and charge “for this Service.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 2). 1 p.; marked “Triplicate”;...
7978To James Madison from James Monroe, 7 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you yesterday by the Iris a publick & private letter: the first bore date the 31. of augt. the 2d. of yesterday. I sent you in the first copies of mr. Marbois’s letter to me & my reply relative to the guaranty of 10. millions of livres & also of the act itself, and in the private one copies of Mr. Livingstons letter to me & my reply on the same subject. My motive for not comprizing the...
7979To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 7 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Among the papers transmitted, by this post you will notice a copy of an award against the United States made by the Commors. under the 7 art: of the British treaty. The appropriation made for the payment of such demands having expired with the year 1800, there is at present no fund applicable to its discharge, and so I told Mr. Wood, the holder; at the same time suggesting that Congress would...
7980To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Has reason to believe “that much of the vacant Land in Louisiana, will be covered by fraudulent grants” before the U.S. takes possession. Don Joseph Vidal, commander of the Spanish post across the river from Natchez, “manifests great solicitude” that his friends in the Mississippi Territory “should possess themselves of Lands in his vicinity .” Has learned...
7981To James Madison from William Jarvis, 7 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1803, Lisbon . Encloses a copy of his letter to JM sent by Captain Cook of the ship Fox . The removal of Almeida and the rumored dismissal of Rodrigo have resulted in “no obvious political consequences.” A British sloop of war that arrived in Lisbon “five or six Days ago … this morning went to Sea” after first making “a Sweep of all the Seamen they could find on Shore, among which...
7982To James Madison from William Willis, 7 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1803, Barcelona . “I have been much afflicted with many anonymous letters some of them very threatning. But I am more at a loss respecting your private favor of the 28th of May than any other.” Has heard nothing of the letter’s subject from the American officers, including Captain Rodgers, who visited here. “These things seem very strange to me … but I am still prepar’d to meet the...
7983To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 8 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
In Consequence of information that some Frenchmen lately arrived here were fitting out a Privateer, which under pretence of Cruizing against the English was intended to prey on the Commerce of the U. States and Capture without distinction all American Vessels Sailing from this port for an infringement of the Revanue Laws of the Country, as most of them really do by taking on board with the...
7984To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 8 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1803, New Orleans . Encloses answers to the president’s queries, except the eighth. Hopes to send this last “by next Week’s Post,” after obtaining further information. Has been delayed by the “difficulty of obtaining official details, of comparing, translating and afterwards arranging” the material. Was forced to obtain the information “piece meal” and to translate it himself,...
7985To James Madison from William Thornton, 9 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Jason arrived here safely on Tuesday Eveng. and Payne came up the Day after in good Health. Mrs: Dick of Alexandria wrote to my Wife that there was no danger of any Fever, but subsequent Accounts from others differ very materially. It is said that the Fever has taken off several persons very suddenly, and the Inhabitants fly the place from alarm. It is a melancholy reflection that there is...
7986To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 9 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I transmit a copy of the enclosed very important letter from the Spanish Minister, by this mail to Monticello, lest the President might not receive it with the greatest celerity. If I entered into a reflection upon it, it would be that orders have been doubtless issued to the Spanish officers in Louisiana to delay the delivery to France, who, as she has no troops there will therefore be unable...
7987From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 9 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1803, Department of State . Requests that “remittances may be made to Baring & Co. at London & Willinks & co. at Amsterdam” out of the appropriations stated in the enclosed estimate, which will “answer the demands of the public service” in those places until 1 Apr. 1804. Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). Letterbook copy 1 p.; copied into...
7988To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 9 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1803 , “ US. frigate Adams at sea .” “In my last communication of the 30th. Ulto., I had the Honor to inform you of my departure from Leghorn on the 27th. do., on board the U.S frigate Adams, and to promise you a detail of our opperations in relation to our affairs with the Regency of Tunis, which I now have the Honor to transmit, for the information of government.… “Friday Sept:...
7989To James Madison from John Gavino, 9 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1803, Gibraltar . No. 131. Enclosed in his no. 130 was a copy of Bainbridge to Simpson, reporting the capture of the Moroccan ship Mirboka (22 guns) and the retaking of the American brig Celia , Captain Dervin. “I sent Mr: Simpson Capn: Baimbridges Letter by an Express Boat who reachd him 18 hours before any other account got there.” Has learned that Simpson was confined one night...
7990To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 9 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 September 1803 . Calendared as a three-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).