1To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, [ca. June 1806] (Madison Papers)
Views of improving my circumstances having led me to the purpose of retiring from Washington by the first of next October, it is due both to propriety and to my sentiments towards you, to apprise you thus early of my intention. I have the honor to be, Dr. Sir, with great respect, Your most obed. servt. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Undated; dated 1806 in the Index to the James Madison Papers....
2To James Madison from John Armstrong, 1 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I avail myself of Mr. Washington’s return to America to inform you that after three weeks of much anxious endeavor I have received assurances that his Imperial majesty interests himself in the amicable adjustment of our differences with Spain and that he has taken measures for bringing that power into an early negotiation on the subject of them. I hope in a few days to be able to transmit the...
3To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 1 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have at length Sat down at home after the fatigueing employments of the last month which was exclusively devoted to my professional duties; with permission once more for a time to respire the pure air of our mountains seasoned with the sweets of freedom, and to occupy occasionally a few hours in the pleasing task of writing to my dear friends. I seize on the first moment to address you; and...
4To James Madison from Molly Tilton, 1 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Molly Tilton. Letter not found. 1 June 1806. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Tilton, 17 June 1806, addressed to Tilton at Newburyport. Brent noted that Tilton’s letter had enclosed one from her son, “John Stickney, an Impressed American Seaman, on board of a British Ship of war in England,” and had asked “that measures may be taken by this Government to procure his discharge; as his...
5To James Madison from John Armstrong, 2 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I send herewith nine additional documents in the case of the New-Jersey and three in relation to that of the Pigou. No. 8. exhibits the whole of my agency (previously to drawing the bills) in the latter of these cases. Finding by the public papers that Mr J. Randolph has denounced “the ministry of the United States at Paris as unfaithful and dishonest” and has referred the House of...
6From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To James Leander Cathcart. 2 June 1806, Department of State. “The Secretary of the Navy has anticipated the answer to your letter of the 30th. Ult. by authorizing you to inform the Tunisian Minister, that the small armed Vessel is intended as a present to the Bey; that he may load her on his own account; and, that, after calling at Baltimore to receive his purchases, she will take him and...
7From James Madison to Thomas Newton, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Thomas Newton. 2 June 1806, Department of State. “I request you will be pleased to sell twelve of the Barrels of rice consigned to you by the Collector of Charleston, reserving the remaining ten barrels & Six half barrels for further directions. It will occur to you that the barrels to be reserved should be selected for their better condition. The rice is of the first quality and no...
8To James Madison from William Eaton, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Eaton. 2 June 1806, Brimfield, Massachusetts. “Herewith I have the honor to pass, through the favor of your Department, to the proper address, two letters which came to hand this morning accompanied by one to me from Hamet Caramella, ex Bashaw of Tripoli. I ask leave also to pass through the same favor an answer to this last mentioned.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tunis, vol. 2, pt....
§ From Thomas FitzSimons and Others. 2 June 1806, Philadelphia. “The Port of St. Iago de Cuba being now much frequented by American vessells, and Property of great value brought there by them. “It being likewise a general rendezvous for the small French Privateers, who carry in there a great number of their Prizes, where they dispose of them clandestinely without Condemnation or even Trial It...
10To James Madison from Thomas H. Williams, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas H. Williams. 2 June 1806, Washington, Missouri Territory. “On this day I received under cover from the Department of State a duplicate commission for Cowles Meade esqr. who has been appointed my Successor as Secretary of the Mississippi Territory; I have at the same moment the satisfaction to learn that he has arrived at Natchez, and that I shall have the pleasure of seeing him...
11To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 2 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 2 June 1806, Cádiz. “Craving your kind attention to what I had the honor of addressing you ⅌ duplicate on the 23d. April and 9th. ultimo; the object of the present will be to inform you that the most part of the U, S, forces are arrived at Gibraltar & Algeziras; and that Nine french & Spanish Ships of the line droped down to the Bay last week quite ready and compleat....
12From James Madison to DeWitt Clinton, 3 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Clinton. The packet herewith enclosed is intended to be forwarded by Mr. Mark, if beside the general good character he sustains, Mr. Clinton is of opinion that papers of so much secresy and importance may be confided to his prudence, as are the documents relative to the negotiations with Great Britain. It may be best to let him know in general that they...
13From James Madison to Anthony Merry, 3 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
Having transmitted to the President your Letter of the 22nd. ult, communicating the Resolution of your Government to establish a Blockade of the Rivers, Ems, Weser, Elbe and Trave, I have the Honor now, in Pursuance of his Sentiments, to observe, that as a Blockade essentially implies a Force on the Spot for the Purpose, and as the Notification required in the Case, must be a Warning to...
14From James Madison to James Monroe, 3 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
Having received from Mr. Merry, a communication of the notice given by his Government to the Foreign Ministers at London, on the 8th. April last, on the proposed blockade of the four German Rivers, it was thought proper without waiting for the communication through you, to give an answer containing the observations which you will find in the inclosed copy of it. They will be a guide to you in...
15From James Madison to Robert Smith, 3 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
It being understood, that the President has directed the Brig Franklin to be prepared as a present to the Bay of Tunis, I have the honor to request that your Agents may be ordered to put her in a complete state for the voyage, by providing her with officers, crew, stores &c. I am &c. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). For the discussion preceding this decision, see Thomas Jefferson...
16To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 3 June 1806, Amsterdam. “It appears that owing to the reluctance with which the new plan of Govt designated by France for this Country was received, that it is but within a few days they have been able to mature & arrange the contemplated system so as to meet the acceptance of the present Govt. at the Hague & it is asserted that it has not essentially met the...
17To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 3 June 1806, New Orleans. “I inclose for your perusal a copy of a Manifesto addressed to the People of the Territory and signed by certain members of the legislative Council, and of the House of Representatives. “That this Publication will raise the popular sentiment in favor of the Signers, is perhaps probable; but I am persuaded its effects will soon pass...
18To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Alexander J. Dallas. 3 June 1806. “It gives me great pleasure, to comply with the request of the friends of Mr. Maurice Rogers, in stating to you, that he is a gentleman of commercial talents, amiable manners, and approved integrity. The merchants of our City are desirous to procure for him, an appointment as the Agent of the United States, at St. Iago de Cuba. I believe that the...
19To James Madison from Frederick Degen, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Frederick Degen. 3 June 1806, Naples. “I have the honor to acquaint your Excellency that mr. John Mathieu has resigned to me and delivered me the Seals of the consular office of the United States of america, for reasons Stated in his Letter directed to you, which I take the liberty to inclose you herewith. “I immediately gave notice of this arrangement to The Prime minister of His...
20To James Madison from Thomas FitzSimons, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas FitzSimons. 3 June 1806, Philadelphia. “Mr Rodgers who is the bearer of this takes with him a recommendation from some of the principle Merchants of this City: for the appointment of Commercial Agent at the Port of St Iago. It is Considered by the Merchts. here as a very Important Station as well on Account of the extensive trade Carryd on, from America to it as that it is the...
21To James Madison from William Lewis, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lewis. 3 June 1806, Philadelphia. “It is believed by the Merchants of this City, the mercantile Interest of our Country would be promoted by the appointment of a public Agent to reside at St. Iago in Cuba, and if such an appointment should be concluded on, I have no doubt of Mr. Maurice Rogers, the Gentleman whom they propose naming to you, being well qualified and highly proper...
22From James Madison to Colin and James Ross, 3 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ To Colin and James Ross. Letter not found. 3 June 1806. Mentioned in the Rosses’ 5 June 1806 reply as having to do with a payment to Hubbard Taylor of Kentucky.
23From James Madison to John M. Forbes, 4 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letters of 18 Feby, 19 March and 5th April. In the enclosure contained in the first, it is seen with regret, that the impressions produced in your mind by the Senate of Hamburg declining to interpose with respect to the ship Nien Straeden and by the banishment of Mr Smith have misled you from the line of deference towards that authority prescribed in your instructions. The...
24From James Madison to James Monroe, 4 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
With this you will receive a duplicate of the dispatches taken with him by Mr. Pinkney who sailed from Baltimore fourteen days ago; as also a supplemental instruction to you & him on the subject of the Indian trade; together with some other documents, particularly copies of Mr. Merry’s communication & my answer on the notified blockade of the 4 German rivers. Mr. Merry communicated verbally at...
25To James Madison from Edward Jones, ca. 4 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Edward Jones. Ca. 4 June 1806 , “ Wednesday morning. ” “By direction of the Secretary of the Treasury I transmit for the purpose of being deposited in your Office, a Copy of General Armstrongs letter to him, of the 20th. of April 1806.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DD , France, vol. 10). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner; filed in April 1806. Undated; conjectural date assigned here based...
26To James Madison from Elias Glover, 4 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Elias Glover. Letter not found. 4 June 1806. Acknowledged in JM to Glover, 3 July 1806 , as seeking information on the naturalization of Henry Eadbury.
27To James Madison from James A. Bayard, 5 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have been requested by Mr. John L. Hodge to apply to You for Certificates of Citizenship for himself & a Mr. James Hemphill. These young Gentlemen who are merchants have occasion for the Certificates—expecting in a few days to Sail for Italy. Mr. Hodge is my cousin & was born & brought up in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. Hemphill is the son of a respectable merchant of this place & was born...
28To James Madison from Charles Pitt Howard, 5 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of enclosing the amt. of my Subscription to Mr. Smith for his paper to 15th Jany. next. Will thank to Send it to him with a request to discontinue it at that period. There has a Worm appeard with us which promises to be very mischievous they attack wheat most kind of Grasses (clover and perhaps a few others excepted) & Indian Corn, as yet they have only eaten the Blade...
29To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 5 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have not thought it necessary for me to anounce to you my arrival here. Having delivered to Mr. Bowdoin the Dispatches intrusted to me by you for him, & to Genl. Armstrong those addressed to him conjointly with Mr. B, as well as his own, I concluded that they would not fail to give you the earliest intelligence thereof. The Hornet sailed from L’orient for the Mediterrenian on the 19th. ulto....
30To James Madison from Colin and James Ross, 5 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Colin and James Ross. 5 June 1806, Fredericksburg. “We have received your favor of the 3rd. inst. & agreeable to your request shale [ sic ] charge you $35 and place it to the credit of Mr H Taylor of Kentucky.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.