53501To James Madison from James Barbour, 9 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1802, Richmond. Monroe has advised him that the government will appoint commissioners to Spain to ascertain spoliation claims. “Having long had an inclination to visit Europe, the situation of my family as to health requiring such a trip and my resources being unable to meet the expences incident to such a trip, I have thought proper to make a tender of my services.… Success will...
53502To James Madison from Joseph Crockett, 9 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1802, Frankfort. The death of William Clarke has left vacant the position of chief judge of the Indiana Territory. Recommends James Blair of Frankfort as a fit candidate for the post and asks JM’s aid and influence to induce the president to nominate him. Blair has been for “five or Six years past” attorney general for Kentucky and has discharged his duty “respectably and...
53503To James Madison from Theodore Peters, 9 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1802, Bordeaux. Transmits letters from Pinckney which he has been unable to send earlier “for want of a good and safe opportunity.” Has learned from friends in Europe and from American newspapers that the president has appointed him vice-agent for Bordeaux. Having received no official notice, doubts the authenticity of the reports. “A line from You upon This Subject will Infinitely...
53504To James Madison from Theodore Peters, 9 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
In transmitting To You The Inclosed letters from M r. Chs. Pinckney, which it has not been in my power to forward sooner for want of a good and safe opportunity, I beg leave To add That I have been Informed by several of my friends on The Continent, That it has pleased t he President of The U.S. To appoint me as Vice- a gent for This place; The American Newspapers have a lso related it: yet...
53505From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Bailey, 9 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A friend of mine in France has asked of me to procure the seeds and plants below mentioned. as this may not be out of your line, and the plants abound in this neighborhood, I will ask the favor of you to make the collection, and pack them well and properly for the sea, labelling each article so substantially as not to be erased. the sooner they are ready the better. should you not have the...
53506To Thomas Jefferson from Laurence A. Dorsey, 9 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Laurence A. Dorsey a natural born Citizen of America. Respectully Sheweth That Your Petitioner for many years past has acted as Deputy of the Cape Fear District to John S. West Esquire Marshal of North Carolina: That he is informed that Mr. West will be out of Office, or that his term of appointment will expire on the tenth instant. Your Petitioner therefore, being (he flatters...
53507From Thomas Jefferson to Carlos Martínez de Irujo, 9 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved, my dear Sir, your note of yesterday, and am sensible of the friendly spirit which dictated it. but you must pardon me for repeating my request to inform me of the price of the wine. this is such a transaction of meum & tuum as must follow the same rules between us as between others. it is sufficient obligation to me to spare me so excellent a supply, and if not done on the usual &...
53508To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, with Jefferson’s Note, 9 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
with Dr Mease’s respectful Compliments. [ Note by TJ :] Dec. 24. 1802.—subscribed to the work, to wit Domestic Encyclopedia 5. vols@ 2.50 D pr. volume. RC ( DLC ); undated; addressed: “The President of the uStates”; franked; postmarked 9 Dec.; endorsed by TJ. Enclosure not found, but see below. domestic encyclopedia : James Mease, a newly elected member of the American Philosophical Society,...
53509Account with John McComb, Junior, [8 December 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
State of acct. between Genl. Hamilton and John McComb Junr. amt. of Contract for finishing the Dwelling House $1875–0 571 ds board as pr. agreement @ 3/ (done Last Year) 214– amt. of Extra work is uncertain Dolls 2089– 1802 Cr June 2d By Cash recd $400 July By Cash 400 Sept. 12th “ Cash 400 Decm. 8th
53510To Thomas Jefferson from Carlos Martínez de Irujo, 8 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Chevalier d’Irujo has the honor to present his complimt. to Mr. Jefferson, & in answer to his polite & friendly notte of yesterday concerning the amount of the champaing , to assure him, that his approbation of it will be for him the highest prize he can expect in this bargain—Le chevalier returns his sincere thanks to Mr. Jefferson for his generous offer of the Madeyra, & he will make use...
53511To Thomas Jefferson from Richard W. Meade, 8 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed the Commissioners are about to be appointed on the part of the US. to meet those of Spain for the settlement of Certain claims of the American Citizens, I Have taken the liberty of addressing you on the Subject, with a tender of my services.— I Have not thought it necessary to accompany this Letter with any Recommendations. I flatter myself however that on investigation my...
53512From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 8 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure now to inclose you a copy of the act of assembly which you desired. it could not be authenticated in any way: but I send you mr Carr’s letter, which assures me that it is an accurate copy. Accept assurances of my esteem & great respect. PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Colo Thomas Newton”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Enclosures: (1) Dabney Carr to TJ, 30 Nov., recorded in...
53513To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 8 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose two copies of a report made to me by B. H. Latrobe Esq on the subject of a Dry Dock, at this place, of a size sufficient to contain Twelve frigates of 44 guns—in which report he mentions the site that would, in his opinion, be the best—the works necessary to be erected, accompanied by Drawings—the means of supplying the Dock with Water—& the probable period it would...
53514To James Madison from Joel Early, 7 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
About to address you it remindes of a day in which we had a personal acquaintance. It also brings fresh to memory the Monstrous Mistake under which I then Lay as to the Tendency of your Politicks . You Sir have Sience been Conspicuous. Your Policy has long Sience had my abprobation. Believe me all doubts are vanished and not even a Shaddow remains. I have never had my Sensations moer Tortured...
53515To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1802, Leghorn. Transmits several letters he was asked to forward. Four American seamen captured in the Franklin arrived “a few days since.” He provided them with clothing and put them on board the Syren and Little Robert , both bound for Philadelphia. The number of Tripolitan corsairs out, coupled with the lack of fear of American captains, have “increased my apprehensions for their...
53516To James Madison from David Ramsey, 7 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 December 1802. Acknowledged in Wagner to Ramsey, 11 Dec. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a claim for wages as a member of the party that ran the southern boundary line.
53517To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor of inclosing you several letters I have been Requested to forward. A few days since arrived here four american seamen who were Captured in the brig Franklin and carried into Tripoli. After having provided them with necessary c loathing, they have been embarked on board the Brig Syren, and Schooner little Robert, both bound for Philadelphia. The number o f Tripoline...
53518To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Deakins, 7 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to inform you we have not been Able to obtain Subscription for the Allegany Turnpike road Agreeable to the Acts of the Legislatures of Virginia & Maryland from Potomack to the Western Navigation, which I had the Honor to lay before you last Winter There is no monied Capital on the Potomack nor in the Country immediately Interested in this Road, hence Subscriptions of Shares payable...
53519To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Ford, 7 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In Addressing a Gentleman of your Rank and character and to whom I have not the honor of being acquainted I may appear presumtuous; but I Flatter myself that, that goodness of heart for which you are so emminently Distinguished will easily form an Apology for my Singularity. Being Greatly straitened for cash since the Death of my husband looking over his papers finds a sum of the old kind of...
53520From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 7 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The short answer to the Collectors is that Sea letters are never given out but in time of war. then they are given in consequence of the stipulations in treaties to ascertain our flag to the other party when belligerent. no Sea letter was ever issued by this government till the commencement of the war between France & Great Britain.—I should except from these observations the case of vessels...
53521From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 7 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you three hundred & fifty dollars to cover two drafts I make on you in favr. of Saml. & S. Myers for 150. D. & of Moran for 200. D. which be pleased to honour when presented. affectionate attachment & salutations. P.S. Take the reciept, if you please, as paid for S. Dyer. PrC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. George Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ in ink on verso. Recorded in SJL with the...
53522From Thomas Jefferson to S. & S. Myers (Jefferson Papers)
By desire of mr Samuel Dyer of Albemarle I inclose you an order on Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson for one hundred & fifty dollars for the credit of mr Dyer with you. Accept my respects and good wishes. RC ( DeHi ); addressed: “Messrs. Samuel & S. Myers Richmond”; franked and postmarked; endorsed as received 10 Dec. and answered on the 11th. Recorded in SJL with the notation “150.” S. & S. Myers...
53523From Alexander Hamilton to William R. Putnam, 6 December 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
The multiplicity of my engagements has diverted my attention from a remittance to you on account of the taxes of my lands in your quarter. I count upon your good will that no inconvenience will have ensued & I now enclose Fifty Dollars. It will be satisfactory to me to know that it has reached you and whether any further supply will be promptly requisite; also what are the present prospects as...
53524From James Madison to Isaac Hite, 6 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last I have recd. yours communicating the sentiments of my mother & yourself on the proposition towards a compromise in the family. I have written to my brother in consequence, recommending a speedy execution of it. My intentions towards Nelly are known to you. Those of others except yourself, are not particularly known to me. I think it best that the other object should be secured as...
53525From Thomas Jefferson to John Redman Coxe, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The vaccine virus being at present lost in this part of the country, Dr. Gant has sollicited me to endeavor to recover it for him & his brethren of the profession here. the difficulty of keeping up a constant succession of inoculated subjects, and the uncertainty of success from matter which is not fresh, will probably expose every part of the US. to the accident of losing the matter, and...
53526To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Collectors continue to apply for sea-letters: we have none to send them. Is it intended to discontinue them altogether? If so, what is the proper answer to give to the collectors? Respectfully your’s RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 6 Dec. and “Sea letters” and so recorded in SJL . In 1793, customs collectors began to distribute sea letters or...
53527To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 1st., and have in compliance with your direction forwarded Mr. Derieux $:25. The draught you mention in favor of Brown was some time since presented by Mr. J. Nicholas, but as you had previously informed us that you had concluded to forward the amount to Albemarle in bank notes, and as the draught was not endorsed so as to give N. a legal right to demand...
53528From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Jones, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 15. came to hand in due time, but it has not been till lately I could find time to look through our past account. it was thoroughly impressed on my mind that I had never failed to order paiment for every supply of iron at the term of three months a little more or less. but I find in effect that the two small articles of Sep. 12. sash weights & Oct. 28. bar iron to Stewart,...
53529To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last mail I recd. letters from two very respectable Gent. in the county of Essex, to whom I had written, respecting the political Conduct of Mr Whettimore the Surveyor of Gloucester . As I assured them no use should be made of their names, they are not mentioned. From one of these letters the following is an extract—“I have made particular enquiries respecting Mr Whittemores political...
53530To Thomas Jefferson from the Navy Department, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Cost of the Constellation $314–212=15– The Constellation cost more than any other vessel in the service. RC ( DLC ); undated; in an unidentified hand; addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 6 Dec. and “Constellation” and so recorded in SJL .
53531To Thomas Jefferson from “A True Republican”, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Take the advice of a true Republican and have nothing to do with Pain for if you keep him with you any longer you will surely Loose your next Election you had better turn him away and give him no more feasts . But I think that you may never stand for president again for Adams will be the next president but god forbid it. Tom Pain that scandilous rascal for you a true Republican to encourage...
53532To James Madison from Robert Johnson, 5 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
We have heard from Kallander considerable abuse against Mr. Jeferrson, I think not worth attention as it comes from so infamous a Charector. I have strong suspisions of Mr. Burr, from severall circumstances, & think it will be unsafe to run him with Mr. Jefeson for the next Presidenty. I hear Rhuphus King Intends offering for the next Presidency. We hear Louisiany is to be given up to the...
53533To Thomas Jefferson from John Brown, 5 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Thinking it probable that the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr Clark late first Judge for the Indiana Territory has not yet been filled, I take the liberty hereby to recommend to your Notice, William Garrard Esqr. of this State, as well quallified for that Office. Mr Garrard is son of Colo Garrard our present Governor, & now about thirty two years of age. He completed his Education at...
53534To James Madison from Samuel Meeker, 4 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 December 1802, Philadelphia. States that “considerable doubts” have arisen regarding admission into Great Britain (except for export) of foreign cotton, imported and reshipped from the U.S. and carried directly there, because of the act passed by Parliament on 22 June 1802. The interests of U.S. merchants are so “materially connected” with the interpretation of this act that it is “important...
53535To James Madison from Edward Tiffin, 4 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 December 1802, Chillicothe, Northwest Territory. At the request of “several Gentlemen” who have the interest and welfare of the U.S. and of Ohio at heart, and following his own wishes, asks JM to mention Charles Willing Byrd to the president as a candidate for the position of district judge in Ohio should Congress create such an office in this session, which seems likely. Says that Byrd has...
53536To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 4 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai lu avec mon attention ordinaire votre lettre du 17 Novembre, lorsque je la reçus; ainsi je puis vous rendre compte des idées qu’elle a fait naître, et de l’origine de ma méprise. Vous me demandiez, il est très vrai, l’ouvrage de Dumousnier & non pas celui de Dumourier. Cependant, ce qui m’a porté à croire que vous désiriez le livre du Général, au lieu de celui du Législateur, c’est que le...
53537To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 4 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I should be happy to wait upon you with the result of my calculations at 2 o’clock, if you could then make it convenient to devote half an hour to me. I propose that hour because it is the very earliest that I can mention,—and I believe you to be desirous of obtaining the information which I can give as soon as possible; but a later hour will be equally convenient to me.—I am anxious that you...
53538To Thomas Jefferson from Affinity Megeath, 4 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
may my intretis prevail on your goodness to condesend to notis this scrall. I beg your honor wold please to pardon me, and let the cause that urges me to the ardent task apolligise for the liberty I take my lack of education and want of abilitys, renders me uncapable of placing words with that sence and stile proper to address so greate and worthy a Presedent, from the public charractor your...
53539From James Madison to Edward Thornton, 3 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the intimation given me in your letter of the 25th. of August that the accounts received from the Officers of the United States in the port of Boston on the subject of the repairs necessary to fit the Snow Windsor for sea were impeached in a high degree by additional information you had received from the British Consul, another enquiry was made at Boston. This step was taken from an...
53540From James Madison to David Sewall, 3 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1802, Department of State. Will lay Sewall’s 20 Nov. letter [not found] before the president. No commissioner of bankruptcy has been appointed since those named in the letter to Widgery [not found]. Proper notification of the appointment of commissioners of bankruptcy is considered to be the exhibition of their commissions; therefore, no other evidence of the appointment has been...
53541To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1802, Gibraltar. No. 104. Encloses a copy of his no. 103 [20 Nov. 1802] , since which he has not received any letters from JM. Understands that Sweden is to pay $150,000 for peace with Tripoli. “The J. Adams calld at Malaga & met Capt: Murray who orderd her here for to take up a supply of Provisions, is arrived & will proceed in 3 or 4 days for Malaga & Malta.” Commodore Morris left...
53542To James Madison from John M. Pintard, 3 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1802, Richmond. From his conversation with JM “a few weeks Scince, at Washington,” was led to believe “that a Successor to me as Consul for Madeira, will Shortly be appointed; Under the Impression, that I, myself, have abdicated the Place.” Is not conscious of having given any reason for such an inference, but rather he “expressly Requested” JM and the president to continue him in...
53543To James Madison from Samuel Trumbull, 3 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1802, Stonington, Connecticut. Apologizes for introducing a subject on which he has written JM once before [not found]. Is prompted not only by the prospect of benefit to himself but also by the “application of many good Citizens.” States that the publication of federal laws has been confined to printers in Hartford. Consequently at least two-thirds of the population have been...
53544To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is Copy of my last No. 103 since when are not honord with any of yours. I understand the Swedes are to pay $150,000 for their Peace with Tripoly. The J. Adams calld at Malaga & met Capt. Murray who orderd her here, for to take up a supply of Provisions, is arrived & will proceed in 3 or 4 days for Malaga & Malta. Comr. Morris left Leghorn the 4t. Ulto. for the latter Place. We...
53545To Thomas Jefferson from Therese Ceracchi, 3 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
La tendre amitié que vous avez daigné témoigner à mon époux, pendant son séjour à Philadelphie me fait esperer, généreux Jefferson, que vous aurez la complaisance de lire la lettre cijointe. Elle vous fera connaitre au vrai toute l’horreur de ma situation présente et les besoins urgens de ma nombreuse famille. Les moyens que mon ami ose vous proposer sont faciles, il ne dépendra que de vous...
53546From John Adams to David Ramsay, 2 December 1802 (Adams Papers)
You may very justly be surprised to receive under this date my acknowledgment & thanks for your review of the improvements, progress & state of medicine in the eighteenth century. The truth is I could never find time to read it till yesterday when I had much pleasure in the perusal of it & I sincerely think it a very valuable acquisition to American Literature. Medicine anatomy chemistry &...
53547From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 2 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose the observations of the Secretary of the Treasury serving as an answer to your letter of October 14. relative to an item of one million of livres in the account of the late Mr. Beaumarchais with the United States. Those observations are so full, and so exact, as to leave no room for addition to them. With respect to the claim of land of Mr Raneval which is the...
53548From Thomas Jefferson to John Bartram, Jr., 2 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 26th. Nov. informing me that the seeds and plants are made up for which I had written to you some time ago. Mr. William Short sets out from this place tomorrow for Philadelphia, and will call on you, recieve and pay you for them. to him therefore be so good as to deliver them, and to accept assurances of my esteem & best wishes. PrC ( DLC ); at foot of...
53549To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 2 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Danl. Carroll presents his respects to the President, he cannot have the pleasure to dine with him on sunday next , agreable to invitation RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President”; endorsed by TJ. sunday next : 5 Dec.
53550From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 2 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Nimmo the Commr. of bkrptcy appointed for Norfolk whose Christian name was left blank, is named ‘James.’ RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); addressed: “The Secretary of State.” According to State Department records and TJ’s list of appointments, the commission for James nimmo was dated 24 Nov. Madison sent the document to James Monroe on 29 Nov. with the request that he insert the christian name ,...