971From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I inclosed to you, a few days ago a letter from Docr. Bache stating the complaints of Mrs. Jones, agst. the proceedings of the District Attorney at N. O. I have just recd. & inclose one from Mrs. Trist which is more full on the same subject. I am aware, that the business may lie, rather with the Controler, than with you; but it is not amiss that it should be under your view also. As Grymes’...
972From James Madison to Paul Hamilton, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 23. inclosing the report of the incident to Lt. Trippe on his way to N. Orleans. The conduct of the British commander, appears to have been highly reproachful; whatever may be the light in which that of Lt. Trippe ought to be viewed. The right of one Ship of war towards another not avowing or displaying hostility, can not extend beyond the means necessary to verify...
973From James Madison to Robert Smith, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I return herewith the letters from Vanderhorst, & Bernabeu. It would have been better if Lowry had more carefully concealed his destination. The case of the Spanish Goods landed from the French privateer, must be decided by the result of the judicial enquiry into the character of the latter. If equipped from our jurisdiction, the capture gives a claim to restitution. If not so equipped, the...
974To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 17th. & that by the last mail are recieved. I have carefully searched among my papers for that of Hamilton which is the subject of your letter, but certainly have it not. If I ever had it (which I should doubt) I must have returned it. I say I doubt having had it because I find it in your Conventional debates under date of June 18. where it is copied at full length, being so...
975To James Madison from John Smith, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith a copy of Govr. Harrison’s letter of the 11th. Inst. and of stating that a similar copy will, by this day’s mail, be forwarded to the Secretary of War at New York, to follow him from thence to Boston, should he have proceeded for that place. I am with perfect respect Sir, Your Ob. servt 11 July 1810, Vincennes. Has received a letter from John Johnston,...
976To James Madison from John Graham, 27 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I am requested by Mr Smith to forward to you the inclosed Papers which I have this Moment received from him. He also desires me to say that he accompanies Mrs Smith to Bath, and will be there on Sunday next. The Memoire of Moreau de Lislet is not in this Dept. I wrote to Mr Rodney for it so far back as the 10th June—at the request of Mr Jefferson and as I have not heared from him in reply, I...
977To James Madison from William Thornton, 27 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of your Note acknowledging the receipt of the Medallion, and shall take the earliest opportunity of forwarding your Letter to England. I am very unwilling to trouble you, but I have received two Letters from Mr. Joseph Cerneau a French Citizen of the U. States, resident in New York, who wishes to send a Vessel to France but is afraid of the Rambouillet Decree; and solicits any...
978To James Madison from John Drayton, 27 July 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1810, Charleston. Sends JM a British cannonball and shot taken from the old palmetto battery at Fort Moultrie and encloses a letter on the subject. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 3 pp. Enclosure (1 p.) is Richard Bohun Baker to Drayton, 20 July 1810.
979To James Madison from Richard Law and Others, 28 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of the Undersign’d Citizens of the United States, Masters & Supercargoes of American Vessels detained in different Ports of Norway, respectfully represent, That your Memorialists whilst in the pursuit of a lawful Commerce, having in their possession every requisite document from the regular constituted authorities of their Country, and also the necessary certificates from the...
980To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 28 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Placed as you are in the highest station to which the good sense of a republican nation can elevate an individual; fully occupied, no doubt, if not burthened with concerns highly interesting to a large portion of the globe; I have felt reluctant to intrude myself and my own little circle on your attention. And although from the peculiar local position of this settlement, surrounded by indians,...
981To James Madison from William Eustis, 29 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Having left the post road on a visit to West Point with Governor Tompkins who persuaded me, as in the event I really found, that it facilitated my journey I have not found a convenient opportunity to acknowlege your Letter of the 17th instant. The order for the march of the 6th Regt from Carlisle to Pittsburg has not been countermanded, a delay in their movement has arisen from the difficulty...
982From James Madison to David Gelston, 30 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
If this should happen to arrive before the sailing of the Hornet, be so good as to forward the packet for Mr. Pinkney by that opportunity; if not in time for that, by any safe one next offering from your port. If no early oppy. should offer for London, it will be nearly as well to send it to Liverpool, endorsing in this case, “to the care of Mr. Maury Consul of the U.S.” Accept my respects &...
983To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
On enquiring respecting a proper situation in a mercantile house for your nephew, and after consulting with some friends, I find that in order to make a proper selection, some information is wanted as to his particular object and as to his acquirements. Exclusively of retailers, West India & coasting traders &ca., there are two distinct species of Merchants on a large scale vizt. importers of...
984To James Madison from Abigail Adams, 1 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty of addressing you in behalf of my son, now at st petersburgh, and to ask of you, permission for his return to his native Country. I hope you may have already received, through the Secretary of State, his own request to this effect. From Several Letters which I have received from Mrs Adams, I have been led to think their Situation very unpleasent, as it respected their...
985To James Madison from John Smith, 2 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you Copy of a Letter just received from Governor Harrison. A Similar Copy will be forwarded to the Secretary of War by this day’s Mail. I am, with perfect respect, Sir, &c. &c. &c. 18 July 1810, Vincennes. Has received a report from an emissary he sent to the Miami Indians to ascertain their loyalty as well as to obtain their consent to the treaty negotiated with...
986To James Madison from Eléonor-François-Elie, Marquis de Moustier, 2 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1810, Well Walk, Hampstead, Middlesex County. Recommends P. F. Fauche for post of U.S. consul in Gothenburg. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp. In French. Marked by Moustier as duplicate of his letter of 5 Mar. Docketed by JM. Peter Francis Fauche, a Swiss merchant residing in Gothenburg, Sweden, had written to JM as early as 29 Jan. 1809 for a consular appointment ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17).
987To James Madison from John Graham, 3 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor to receive your Letter of the 26th Ult: and immediately called on Mr Bradley, who promised to direct that the Letter for Mr Haumont should be sent on to Savanna. Of the inclosed communications from Governor Holmes and Mr Robertson, we have taken Copies for the Secretary of State as the Mail goes to Bath on Tuesday. I beg to be presented to Mrs Madison and to assure you of the...
988To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 3 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have been favored with your letter of the 26th. ult., and conformably to your desire have forwarded to Mr. Smith, for the purpose mentioned, copies of the papers stating the aggression on the Vixen. I subjoin an extract of a letter I have received from Mr. Gaillard, a Senator in Congress for South Carolina, relative to the illicit introduction of Slaves; and believing that I could correctly...
989To James Madison from John Armstrong, 5 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Nothing can better illustrate the opinions I have frequently had the honor to give on the subject of our differences with France, than the history of the revocation of the Berlin and Milan decrees, announced in my official letter of this date to M. Smith. On the 27th. Ultimo advices were received from England stating, that on the arrival of the John Adams, Congress had been called and that the...
990To James Madison from George W. Erving, 5 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
In my last letters to Mr Smith I mentioned my intention of returning to the United States; pursuant to which, after about a month passed with Mr Pinkney in London I embarked at Liverpool on the 23d June, and arrived at N. York on the 1st instt. It was my purpose to proceed to Washington without any delay, but I was induced to stay a day at N. York for the pleasure of conversing with Mr...
991To James Madison from John Graham, 6 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to forward to you some English News Papers received at this office on Saturday. They were directed to the Secretary of State by Mr. Pinkney, and forwarded from New York by Mr Erwing. We received no Letter either from Mr Pinkney or Mr Erwing. It is stated however, in the News Papers that the latter is coming on from New York with Dispatches. There are private Letters in Town...
992To James Madison from John Bond, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Fort Constitution, New Hampshire. Seeks a discharge from the U.S. Army for John Sandborn on the grounds that he is deranged and unfit to serve. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRUS , B-1810). 1 p. Readdressed to the Department of War by JM at Orange Court House, 17 Aug. 1810.
993To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Washington. Proposes that he should go to Florida, posing as an ordinary tourist, seek information on the sympathies of the people, and prepare a secret report. Speaks of acquaintances already in Florida. “My plan would be, to hear and observe all that might be passing, & without expressing any opinion of my own.” Also suggests a method of passing on his information to Captain...
994To James Madison from Alexander Stephens, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Wilkes County, Georgia. Inquires how and where he may obtain land bounties for his military services between 1755 and 1762 and also for his losses in the Revolution. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , S-181:5). 1 p. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 27 Aug. 1810. JM referred the letter to the War Department, which informed Stephens that Congress had not yet passed...
995To James Madison from John Smith, 7 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Letter from Lieut. Colo. Sparks of which the enclosed is a Copy, came to hand by yesterday’s Mail. The original I forward to the Secretary of War at Boston. I have the honor to be, with perfect Respect, Sir, Your obedient Servant 12 July 1810, Fort Stoddert, Mississippi Territory. Reports receiving on 25 June information from the Spanish governor at Mobile, Maximilian de St. Maxent, about...
996To James Madison from Elizabeth House Trist, 7 [August] 1810 (Madison Papers)
After acknowledging the receipt of your favor for which I am grateful and to assure that beyond what is just and honorable to the public interest I have neither expectation on or claim but if it wou’d not be improper to ask the question I shou’d be glad to know upon what principle property purchased by Mr Jones above a year previously, shou’d be liable for W Browns debts Mr Jones left N...
997To James Madison from John Graham, 8 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Yesterdays Mail brought on the Dispatches from Mr Pinkney which had been entrusted to Mr Erwing. They were forwar[d]ed by the latter from Phia. The inclosed is a Copy of the last and only important Letter from Mr Pinkney. From his other communications it appeared, so well as I can recollect (from the very hasty perusal I gave them, before they were put up for the Bath Mail which closed...
998To James Madison from William Lee, 8 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to apologize to you for the state of the packet accompanying this. The boat in which I sent my baggage from St Jean de Luz to the Ship Ann was upset in crossing the bar of the harbour and all my papers, dispatches and clothes were nearly lost. I am happy to find that this packet & Genl. Armstrongs dispatch have suffered less than I expected. Inclosed is a note of some things I have...
999To James Madison from John Smith, 8 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing a Copy of Governor Harrison’s Letter of the 25th. ultimo, and of stating that the original will be forwarded to the Secretary of War. I am, with perfect Respect, &c. &c. &c. 25 July 1810, Vincennes. Reports that friendly Potawatomi chiefs are “forming a combination” of various tribes to disperse the Prophet and his “banditti” at Tippecanoe. Believes that some...
1000To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 8 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Branch Bank has notified the Presidents of the Banks in this city, that on monday they had received orders from the Bank of the U. S. directing the Branch Bank to commence immediately the lessening their Discounts and to call in immediately the money that may now be due, or hereafter become due from the different Banks. The declared object is safety to themselves, and may be to create such...