31To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 14 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have been requested to transmit to you the papers in relation to Mr. William Griffith Montgomery, which I have now the honor to inclose. His father is one of that numerous body of natives of Ireland, whom the American war of 1775 found here. He took an active part in the revolutionary contest to its close. His mother was a native of this city, a sister of Dr. S. P. Griffith’s and a niece of...
32To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 4 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have sent to our greater seaports from New Orleans to Portsmouth N. H. to different friends, copies of the dispatch on impressment. You will see from the enclosed paper how seasonable the important contents of that paper are. It is true that many circumstances will induce men of all parties to support our opposition to G. B. whether of war, or less seriousness. But every day convinces me...
33To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 3 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 April 1804, Purveyor’s Office. “As I am not possessed of the account of Mr. Stevens, and am uncertain whether it is your wish to include the bill he drew upon me I shall be much obliged by an explanation of your wishes. My Sales & the net proceeds could be rendered, and paid over instantly. I shall write Mr. Stevens upon the subject and beg the favor of your instructions. “It is discovered...
34To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 24 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose to you a copy of a paper, which is written, in part, with a view to exemplify the mode in which it is considered, that the press and the operations of the offices or of some proper agents ought steadily to develope the cardinal truths and the practical details, on which are to be founded those vast and important aids, which internal trade can afford to Agriculture....
35To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
An original letter from a house of the first character in Liverpool, of the 7th. Ulto. is now in my hands. It mentions that "the import of cotton from the East Indies, has amounted, in 5 Mos., & 7 days of 1807, to 49.213. bales, and that a further importation from the same quarter into G Britain will take place from September to Decemr., of 50.000 bales more, that the present use of India...
36To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 31 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am astonished to learn that Mr. B. Mifflin deputy Commy died yesterday suddenly. I entreat your consideration of my name for the office, or for that of Mr. Duncan, under all the circumstances of my family. I say with Sincerity that the times require my appointment to the D. Commys. office. Mr. Irvine is a mere lawyer, unacquainted with the walks of trade. I write at the dawn of day, having...
37To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 22 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
As I know your anxiety upon the Subject of the State legislatures, I have great Satisfaction in assuring you that by the returns of our new house at least 38 are firmly attached to the Constitution. The whole number is 69, but we have no returns of the greater part of the remainder. I think we have the best ground to believe the house will be 40 to 29 at least—and a very able man, Mr. Findlay,...
38To James Madison from Tench Coxe (Abstract), ca. 11–16 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
Ca. 11–16 Apr. 1805 . “I have the honor to write to you in consequence of an application from Mr. Clement B. Penrose, who is desirous of an appointment in the Louisiana Territory under the Government. He is a gentleman of about 34 years of age, married, his [ sic ] several children, and is a branch of two old and respectable Pennsa. families. He read law about eighteen months under the late...
39To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 6 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
The great importance of the Florida and Louisiana Business has occasioned me to trouble you with some extracts from a considerable french Geographical work of 1741, which was reprinted in 10 or 12 Volumes 1767, after the French Cession of Louisiana. I believe the Spaniards in office here are very uneasy at the expressions in the report of the Comme. of the Reps. lately made public with respect...
40To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 3 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 February 1804, Purveyor’s Office. Has just acknowledged receipt of the U.S. treasurer [Thomas Tudor Tucker]’s order for a sum which agrees with that mentioned in JM’s 28 Jan. 1804 letter. “Mr. Stevens’s bill has not yet appeared.” “The Sal ammc., Lac &c were sold on the day advertised. I have sent twice for the vendue account, but have not received it. When I shall obtain it the necessary...