1From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 14 June 1806] (Madison Papers)
The vessel for the Bey of Tunis is a small one purchased by Capt: Preeble in the Mediterranean. The first cost can not be ascertained in the absence of the Upper Clerks of the Navy Dept. It is supposed not to have exceeded a very few thousand dollars. RC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). In JM ’s hand. Undated; listed in Jefferson’s Epistolary Record as received 14 June 1806, with the description:...
2From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
A counter post to Kingston if it can be made sufficiently safe, seems to be a natural provision for the case. But ought not the State of N. Y. to turn its attention to such a call from its exposed Citizens, & to co-operate at least in arming them? Few States are probably more able to do it. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3From Alexander Wolcott to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Jesse Atwater of New Haven, in this State, is desirous of making a voyage across the Atlantic, as well for the reestablishment of his health which is at present infirm, as for the gratification of his curiosity. Mr. Atwater is a well informed sensible and trusty man, and if Government should need a confidential Messenger to carry dispatches, either to England, or France or to both...
4From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
It appears that Skipwith did not communicate the Milan Decree; nor is it otherwise authenticated to us than in the Madrid Gazette & the reference in the Spanish decree. It cannot be said, that all ports are forbidden to neutrals except their own. The British decrees permit a trade with Enemy colonies, not forbidden by the mother Countries. The ports of neutrals are also open to each other, as...
5Memorandum to Thomas Jefferson, [1 January] 1805 (Madison Papers)
⟨Mr.⟩ Levy Mr. Pinkney Judge Livingston Duvall. Granger. Rodney. J.T. Mason Dallas RC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). Undated; date assigned here on the basis of Jefferson’s docket: “Departmt. State. recd. Jan. 1. 05. / Atty Genls.” Jefferson had asked members of his cabinet to suggest possible candidates to replace Levi Lincoln as attorney general (see Henry Dearborn to Jefferson, 2 Jan. 1805,...
6Samuel Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 9 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 July 1801, Baltimore. Warns that Habersham’s changes in the mail route from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh greatly alarm and distress citizens of Carlisle and Shippensburg and appear to be a plot to make Jefferson’s administration unpopular there. Conveys political intelligence: “Mr. Montgomery says he has now little Doubt but Harford County will give himself & another Republican Elector.” RC (...
7From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
that whilst the public force was acting strictly on the defensive, & merely to protect our Citizens from aggression, the criminal attempts of private individuals to decide for their Country the question of peace or war, by commencing active & unauthorized hostilities, ought to be promply and effectually suppressed DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
8From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Yours by Mr. Chisolm was duly handed to me. I shall look for you & Mr. Barlow on wednesday, & for the pleasure of your company at dinner. Among the papers herewith inclosed is a letter from Mr Hackley of late date, and a Spanish documt. confirming the victory over Dupont. The letter from Graham mentions the disaster at the Capitol, of which it is probable you will have had a more particular...
9From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. by the Bearer, the inclosed letter. As I understand that the Writer Mr. V. and Mr. Dunbar, are both of them acquainted with the established course, in such cases, I fulfill their expectations as well as keep within the rule of propriety, in merely saying that I believe both to be men of respectable character; and consequently not excluded from the ordinary indulgence...
10From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The mail has just brought me Dayton’s letter which is inclosed, with a letter from Foronda, & a commission for Robinson DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.