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CALENDAR 
 
 CORRESPONDENCE OF JAMES MONROE 
 
 PEKPAEED EEOM THE ORIGrSALS PEESERVED 
 IN THE DEPAETMENT OE STATE. 
 
 >^xtract from an act entitled "An act making appropriations for 
 tlie civil and diplomatic expenses of the Govemment for the 
 year ending the thirtieth or June, eighteen hundred and fifty, 
 and for other purposes;" 
 
 '■ Sec. 8. And le it further enacted, That the sum of 
 
 weuty thousand dollars be, and the same is hereby, 
 
 »P])ropriated, to be paid out of any moneys in the 
 
 'rea :ury not otherwise appropriated, to enable the 
 
 ecretary of State to purchase the remaining manu- 
 
 .lipt books and papers of General George Washington ; 
 
 " said books and papers to be deposited and preserved 
 
 the Department of State ; and that a like sum be 
 
 iropriated for the purchase of the manuscript books 
 
 I papers of the late James Monroe, to be deposited 
 
 like manner in the Department of State. 
 
 "Approved March 3, 1849." 
 
 Chapter 100, Statutes-at-Large of the United 
 States of America, 30th Congress, 2d Ses- 
 sion, vol. 9, page 370. 
 
CHEONOLOGIOAX RECORD OF THE LIFE OF 
 JAMES MONROE. 
 
 1758, April 28, born in Westmorelaud County, Va. 
 
 1774-1776, a student at William and Mary College. 
 
 1776, a lieutenant in the Third Virginia Regiment un- 
 der Col. Hugli Mercer, of the army of the Revolu- 
 tion. 
 
 1777-1778, a volunteer aide-de-camp, Tvith rank of 
 major, in General Stirling's statf. 
 
 1780, a student of law uuder Thomas Jefferson. 
 
 1782, elected a member of Virginia assembly. 
 
 1783-1786, member of Congress. 
 
 1786, married Miss Eliza Kortwright, of New York ; 
 • practiced law at Fredericksburg. 
 
 1787, elected a member of Virginia Assembly. 
 
 1788, member of Virginia convention for ratification 
 of the Federal Constitution. 
 
 1790-1794, United States Senator. 
 
 1794, May 2s, commissioned Minister Plenipotentiary 
 to France. 
 
 1796, August 22, recalled. 
 
 December 30, took leave. 
 
 1799-1802, Governor of Virginia. 
 
 1803, January 12, commissioned by President Jefferson 
 Minister Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordi- 
 nary to act with Robert E. Livingston at Paris, 
 and with Charles Pinckney at Madrid. 
 
 April 30, with Livingston he signed the Treaty 
 
 for the cession of Louisiana ; the Convention pro- 
 viding for the payment for that territory ; and 
 the Convention providing for adjustment of cer- 
 tain claims of citizens of the United States against 
 France. 
 
 1803, April 18, commissioned Minister Plenipotentiary 
 to Great Britain. .>, 
 
 1804, October 14, commissioned Minister Extraordi- 
 nary and Plenipotentiary to Spain. 
 
 1806, May 12, commissioned with Wm. Pinkney to ne- 
 gotiate a treaty with England. 
 
 1806, December 31, treaty signed. [It was not ap- 
 proved by the President and not submitted to the 
 Senate.] 
 
 1807, October 29, left England. 
 
 1810, elected a third time to Virginia Assembly. 
 
 1811. elected a fourth time Governor of Virginia. 
 
1811, April 2 to March 4, 1817, Secretary of State in 
 
 President Madison's Cabinet. Also held office of 
 
 Secretary of War ad interim, September 26, 1814, 
 
 to March 3, 1815. 
 1817, March 4, to March 3, 1821, President of the 
 
 United States. 
 1819, treaty with Spain for cession of Florida. 
 1821, March 4, to March 3, 1825, President of the 
 
 United States. 
 1823, December 2, message containing an expression 
 
 of Monroe doctrine. 
 1826, elected a Visitor or Regent of the University of 
 
 Virginia. 
 
 1829, member of Virginia constitutional convention. 
 
 1830, death of Mrs. Monroe. 
 
 1831, July 4, died at the house of Samuel L. Gouver- 
 neur at New York City. 
 
 His children were Eliza, who married Judge George 
 Hay, of Virginia, and Maria, who married Samuel L. 
 Gouvemeur, of Kew York City. 
 
LETTEItS TO MONROE. 
 
 Adams. Abigail, Qaincy, Mass. 
 
 1813, April 20. Aokuowledging letter of lOth. Re- 
 viewing her life duriug tlie Revolution. Now she 
 has to support the painful separation from her 
 son, ambassador to Russia. Willing to submit, if 
 for the honor and advantage of her country. 
 
 4°. a pages. 
 Adams. John, Quinct/, Mass. 
 
 1795, March (3. Introducing Benj. Beal, jr. Congress 
 had not received the treaty with England before 
 vising. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1811, Decemher 19. Thanking him for President's mes- 
 sage and for documents. Rejoices in the unanim- 
 ity in Congress and the nation. 4'^- 1 page. 
 
 1812, May 7. Acknowledging letter 27th April. Anx- 
 ious to know whether the minister to St. Peters- 
 burg has received orders or permission to return. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1812, Novanber 23. Necessity for a navy. Yazoo lands. 
 Titles of purchase impregnable in law. The Gov- 
 ernment ought to restore to the rightful proprie- 
 tors undisturbed possession of their land or pay 
 them for it. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, February 23. Acknowledging letter of 15th. 
 Conciliatory bill for the regulation of seamen. 
 Thinks England will not pass an act forbidding 
 the employment of American seamen in their 
 navy. J. Q. Adams at St. Petersburg. Letters 
 opened by authorities, but none retained. 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, Ajiiil 27. Acknowledging letter of 19th. Nego- 
 tiations at St. Petersburg. Points of rank and 
 etiquette. Speculations on the issue of the nego- 
 tiations. France the natural ally of America, 
 yet her conduct has been capricious and arbi- 
 trary. 4°. 2 pages. 
 to W. S. Smith. 
 
 1814, March 2. Acknowledging letter of 18th Febru- 
 ary. Puzzled at the result of affairs in Europe. 
 Growing importance of Russia. We should culti- 
 vate a good understanding with her. [Copy.] 
 
 4^. 3 pages. 
 
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Adaiis. J., to W . S. Smith. 
 1814, MaraJi 4. Aotnowledging letter of 23d ultimo. 
 Sinclair and Wilkinson haunted through life by 
 disaster. Blunderers in war and intriguers iQ 
 politics. Treachery and cowardice in war. In- 
 capacity. Every nation as free as it deserves to 
 be. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to MONKOB. 
 
 1816, Decemier 17. Introducing Col. William Sumner 
 and Miss Elizabeth Sumner. 4". 1 page. 
 
 to W. Tudor. 
 
 1817, March 29. A humorous letter, in which he sug- 
 gests the scene and subject for a painter, period 
 1761, in the council chamber of the old Town 
 House in Boston. [Copy.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 ■ to Monroe. 
 
 1817, June 19. Recommendations of Captain Tucker 
 and Mr. Deblois for office. Their services and 
 merits. Congratulations on Monroe's election. 
 Invitation to dine at Quincy. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, June 27. Application by son of E. Gerry for 
 post of surveyor of port of Boston. Great sacri- 
 fices of Gerry and destitute condition of his family. 
 Difficulties of the Executive in appointments. 
 Invitation to visit Quincy. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, Xoi'eniber 3 Transmitting 'a morsel of rusty 
 antiquity.' (An interesting paper, vide indorse- 
 ment.) Suggests that Mr. Hay may have the 
 curiosity to look at it. 4°. 1 ]);ige. 
 
 1820, March 6. Acknowledging letter of 20th February 
 and the Journal of the Federal Convention. 
 Thinks the Missouri question cannot shako the 
 solid foundation of the Constitution, however it 
 may be determined. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, Novemher 15. Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Ticknor. 
 Congratulates him on his administration which 
 has been without fault. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Adams. John Quincy, Amsterdam. 
 
 1794, November 22. Case of Mr. Boylston's vessel. 
 Seizures have caused an immediate rise of 100 per 
 cent, of premium on all American ships. Esti- 
 mates that extraordinary insur.ince amounts to 
 £700,000. Mostly paid in England for her benefit 
 and our loss. An early and favorable decision in 
 this particular case ]s of importance. Will be 
 happy to correspond with him. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
Adams. J. Q., The Bague. 
 
 1795, February 1. Introduces James McEvers, of New 
 York. The success of the French in Holland has 
 been followed by a revolution in two of the prov- 
 inces. The sovereignty of the people is estab- 
 lished as the fundamental principle upon which 
 the new Constitution is to rise. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1795, February 23. Acknowledging letter of January 
 28. Hopes of obtaining redress for causes of com- 
 plaint are very gratifying. Holland permits the 
 importation of flour during this year. May be of 
 importance to the United States. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, March 23. Proofs of friendly disposition of Dutch 
 Government towards the United States. The 
 maritime power of the Republic (Holland) has 
 dwindled. Not sufficient for protection of the 
 North Sea. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, March 30. Our commerce and navigation with 
 this country (Holland) is now free from obstruc- 
 tions. Political fate of this Republic unsettled. 
 The state of peace will be maintained while the 
 foreign forces continue; when that restraint is re- 
 moved perfect tranquillity w ill not continue. Re- 
 lates to a purchase of books. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, May 16. Acknowledging letters of 2d ultimo 
 and 6th instant. Seizure of American vessels 
 freighted in Holland for the Dntch West Indies. 
 Complaints to be addressed to Mr. Monroe. Amer- 
 ican property on a, Russian vessel seized in the 
 ports of Holland. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1795, July 8. Acknowledging letter of 14th and 24th 
 ult. Claim for protection of American property 
 on a Russian vessel. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Helvoetsluys. 
 
 1795, October 24. Relates to a bill for |120,000 toward 
 interest on loans of United States in Holland and 
 Antwerp. About to depart from Holland. His 
 destination. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 The Hague. 
 
 1796, June 20. Is informed that Monroe has in his 
 possession money destined for relief of La Fayette. 
 Asks if he can use it to reimburse him (Adams) 
 for sums advanced to Mme. La Fayette. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
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Adams. J. Q., Albbkt Gallatin, and J. A. Bay- 
 AKD, miuistera, to Chancellor Komanzoff- 
 
 St. Fetershirg. 
 
 1813, July 22, August 3. Informs him of their powers 
 
 to negotiate a treaty of commerce between the 
 
 United States and Russia. [Translation and 
 
 copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, Juli/ 18-30. Informs him of the acceptance of 
 the mediation of Eussia for a treaty of peace with 
 Great Britain. [Copy of the translation.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Adams. John Quincy, and Mr. Harris to Mr. 
 Speyer. 
 1813, November 22. Messrs. Gallatin and Bayard pro- 
 pose to return to the United States together. 
 British Government refuses to negotiate with 
 United States under mediation of Eussia. [With 
 the following.] 
 
 1813, November 23. Mr. Harris thinks from the treat- 
 ment by the British Government of Russia's over- 
 tures, nothing like peace will ensue. Mr. Adams 
 will remain as minister resident. [Extracts.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Adams. John Quincy to Monroe. London. 
 
 1817, May 6. Acknowledging letter of 6th March and 
 his commission as Secretary of State. His recall 
 communicated to Lord Castlereagh, who expresses 
 amicable disposition toward the United States. 
 Will sail next month via Liverpool. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Quinay. 
 
 1817, August 21. Arrived in New York on 6th. His 
 
 visit to Quincy. Expects to be in Washington, 
 
 21st September. 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 Wasliington. 
 1817, September 27. Correspondence with the French 
 minister about the conspiracy and invasion of 
 Mexico. Its absurdity and wickedness. Ques- 
 tion of the authenticity of papers. Mr. Bagot and 
 question of the iisheries. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 to James T. Austin. 
 
 1817, September 29. Acknowledging letter of 22d. 
 Fourth article of the Treaty of Ghent. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
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Adams. John Quixcv, to Monuok. 
 1817, Octoher 3. Aoknowledaiag letters of 29t]i and 
 30tli ult. Publication of Mr. De Neuville's letter 
 will be made in a few days with answer. Cur- 
 rent busiuess of the Department. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1817, Octohei' 4. Correspondence with the French 
 minister relating to the attempt on Mexico to he 
 published. Copy of a letter relating to capture of 
 fishing-vessels by the "Dee." Mr. Eussell wishes 
 to be transferred from consulate at Riga to Am- 
 sterdam. Other applicants for Amsterdam. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, October 6. Enclosing copy of a note from the 
 Russian minister and draft of an answer. Furtlaer 
 delay of the "Ontario" resnlting from change of 
 destination. Archibald Cook wants office. En- 
 closes a letter from him. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1817, Octoher 7. Departure of the " Ontario" and Mr. 
 Prevost; the time fixed upon. Claim of Commo- 
 dore Morris. Appointment of a marshal at Balti- 
 more. Commodore Barney and A. R. Levering 
 candidates. Mr. Holmes and 4th article of Treaty 
 of Ghent. The four articles proposed by Lord Cas- 
 tlereagh to be added to the Commercial Conven- 
 tion, fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, Octoher 8. Instructions for Mr. Austin, agent to 
 commission under 4th article Treaty of Ghent. 
 Commodore Lewis, special agent to Venezuela. 
 Mr. Levering recommended as marshal of Balti- 
 more. The supposed Joseph Napoleon confeder- 
 acy. Why has the French minister interltred? 
 Joseph Bonaparte not interested in it. Had it been 
 devised to injure Lucien Bonaparte ? 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, March 25. Report on the resolution of the House 
 of Representatives relating to Don M. de Aguirre, 
 agent from Buenos Ayres, Lhili, and Portuguese 
 dominions in South America. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, August 12. Enclosing several papers and request- 
 ing instructions thereon. M. /lo Aguirre, agent 
 from Bnenos Ayres; his difiScnlties in New York. 
 Proposal to sell his two vessels to the United 
 States. Mr. Eustis's claim when minister to Hol- 
 land. George Sullivan's snit. False i^eport of ces- 
 sion of Florida. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
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Adams. J. Q., 
 1818, ^Mj/ust 13. Acknowledging letter of 13th. Chev. 
 de Onis' affidavits. Mr. Aguirre and his two cap- 
 tains arrested for violation of the neutrality laws. 
 The Danish minister. Mr. Penderson's complaint 
 against officers of custom-house at Savannah. In- 
 structions to ministers. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, August 20. Acknowledging letter of 17th. Com- 
 mission for Mr. Woodbridge, secretary of Michi- 
 gan Territory. Letter from Attorney-General re- 
 lating to mail-robbers. A warrant of execution, 
 prepared. The negotiations in London respecting 
 impressment. Information relating to the court- 
 martial in cases of Arbuthnot and Ambrister. In- 
 structions relative to navigation act. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, August 23. Acknowledges letter of 20th. Mr. 
 Barlow's salary. Recommends an allowance to 
 Messrs. Eorlney and Graham, on account of their 
 late mission. The apprehension of Captain 
 Wright. Warrant for execution of mail-robbers 
 should be made by the President. Proceedings 
 in Mr. Aguirre's case. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, August 24. Relating to recognition of South 
 American states. England's course with France 
 and Holland during our war of independence. 
 The cause of the South Americans just. Proposals 
 by Lord Castlereagh to Mr. Rush relative to the 
 slave trade. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, ^M.^Hst 4. Change in the Spanish ministry. The 
 treaty with Spain will be acted upon. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Charles S. Todd. 
 
 1820, February 22. Tenders the office of confidential 
 agent to Venezuela and New Grenada, to promote 
 relations of friendship with those countries. The 
 compensation foi the agency. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1820, June S. Business of the Department of State. 
 Case of Edward Rosewaine, convicted and sen- 
 tenced for piratical murder 4°, 3 pages. 
 
 1820, June 15. Acknowledging letter of 9th. Re- 
 prieves and pardons of pirates under sentence of 
 death at Richmond and elsewhere. 4°. 5 pao-es. 
 
 1820, June 17. Business at the Department of State. 
 Enclosing papers. Applications for appointments! 
 
 40. 4 pages. 
 
ADAMS. J. Q., 
 
 1820, June 20. Enclosing papers for the President's 
 signature. 40. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, June -,0. Business of tlie Department of State. 
 Enclosing papers. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to W. MiDDLETOX. 
 
 1820, July 5. General instructions as United States 
 minister to Russia. The emancipation of slaves 
 question. [Copy.] fol. 16 pages. 
 
 to Richard Rosh. 
 
 1820, Juhi 7. Acknowledges despatches of 2d May. 
 Instructions given to Mr. Middleton, United States 
 minister to iSnssia. The question of emancipat- 
 ing an enemy's slaves as not among the acts of 
 of legitimate war. [Duplicate.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. ' 
 
 1820, Julji 11. Business of the Department of State. 
 Enclosing papers. Proposition for pardon of a 
 man sentenced to death. Cases of piracy accumu- 
 lating. Instructions to Commodore Perry to re- 
 monstrate against privateering regulations of 
 Buenos Ayres. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1820, Julii 18. Enclosing papers relating to business of 
 
 the Department of State. Enlistments of foreign 
 
 deserters. Assassination of the Due de Berry. 
 
 , 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, Julji 29. Enclosing papers from the Department 
 of State. Weedon, the surgeon, pleading his cause 
 m the newspapers. Cruising in search of pirates. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, Auf/ust 2. Transmits Department of State papers. 
 Negligence of the collector at Baltimore. Facili- 
 ties given to pirates and slave traders at that port. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1830. Aufjust 5. Encloses papers from Department of 
 State. Instructions requested respecting payment 
 (if bounties and the maintenance of 25S Africans 
 delivered to tbe marshal of Georgia by Captain 
 Jaolisou, of the revenue cutter "Dallas". Law 
 limiting admission of armed vessels. Mr. Canning 
 will be interdicted. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 1820, August 11. Transmitting papers from State De- 
 partment. Has sent instruction to Mr. Habersham 
 concerning the Africans taken by 1 bo revenue cut- 
 ter "Dallas". 4 '. 1 page. 
 
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Adams. J. Q., 
 1820, August 15. Ackaowledgins letter of 11th. To 
 exempt limitiDg the eutry of armed vessels into 
 ports in the case of a French vessel and the Brit- 
 ish frigate bringing Mr. Canning. Mr. Zea, minis- 
 ter from Colombia. Mr. Torre's powers to nego- 
 tiate a treaty with the Republic of Colombia. A 
 petition for pardon of a soldier coudrmned to cap- 
 ital punishment. fol- '^ pages. 
 
 1820, Aufiust -21. AcknoTcledging tvro letters of 14th. 
 Pardon to Ralph Clintoek. His views as to com- 
 plicity of James S. Bullock and the collector. 
 Believes the exposure of facts would do more to 
 put down piracy than the execution of a whole 
 navy of common sailors. Petition lor pardon of 
 Cornell, of Rhode Island. The Abb(S Coirea. His 
 American system. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, August 25. Papers transmitted. Mr. Forsyth's 
 letter from Madrid. Hankering of South Ameri- 
 cans for European princes to rule over them. 
 
 fol. 3 1 
 
 1820, August 26. Predicts a controversy about an 
 island in 61° 40' S. Nootka Sound and Falkland 
 Islands questions expected. On sending a frigate 
 to take possession. English busy in trying Queea 
 Caroline. A fascinating dispute. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, August 27. Enclosing letters and documents 
 asking instructions relative to the four mutineer 
 seamen. Suggests a public vessel touching at St. 
 Thomas take them to United States, fol. 1 page. 
 
 1820, August 2d. Enclosing papers from the Depart- 
 ment of State. A communication iidui the minis- 
 ter of Portugal. United State^ officers having 
 served on lioard privateers under flag of Artijos. 
 Another from Judge Hall, New Orleans, with in- 
 formation of three iiersoiis convicted of piracy. 
 Recommends them to mercy. 4°. 2 pa>i-es. 
 
 1820, August '.iO. Interview with Correa, the Portu- 
 guese minister. Complaints of Portuguese sub- 
 jects. Owners of vessels and ciugoes taken by 
 privateers. Officered and manned by United 
 States cHizens. 4°. " 4 pages. 
 
 1820, .September 1. Death of Mr. Parker, district at- 
 torney for South Carolina. Suggesting a succes- 
 sor. Translation of letter from Mv. Torres. Mr 
 Correa's departure. Armado as cliarge d'affaires 
 of Portugal. ^ 40. ipage. 
 
Adams. J. Q., 
 
 1820, Septemher 4. Euclosiag papers from the Depart- 
 ment of State. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, September 7. Acknowleclging letters of 25th ul- 
 timo aud 1st iustant. Enclosures from Depart- 
 ment of State. A revocation of Almeidas' com- 
 mission for continued and repeated insults upon 
 our laws will be claimed of Colombia. Asks in- 
 structions. Appointments for office solicited by 
 various persons. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, September H. Extra tonnage dues on American 
 vessels in France. Mr. Gallatin and the special 
 privileges in Louisiana. Enclosures from the De- 
 partment of State, fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, Septemher 11. Letters and documents trans- 
 mitted Ironi the Department of State. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, September 13. Translation of a note from the 
 Spanish minister complaining of capture by the 
 "Cyane" of a Spanish slaver called the "Esperan- 
 za". Translation of petition of the United States 
 district attorney at New York for the condemna- 
 tion of the vessel. Eecommendation of Jeremiah 
 Nelson as coDe^itor of Newburyport. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1820, September 15. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 Letters and despatches from the Department of 
 State inclosed. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, September 26. Encloses papers from the Depart- 
 ment of State. Mr. Bennett wishes to be consul 
 at Pernambuco. French discriminating duties. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, September 27. Acknowledging letter of 25th. 
 Encloses draft of a letter to the Chevalier Correa. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1820, September 27. Charges against the marshal of 
 Indiana. Encloses an answer from the marshal. 
 
 4° 1 page. 
 
 1820, September 29. Statement of persons under sen- 
 tence of death. Recommends to mercy Charles 
 Wever and two or three others. Encloses dis- 
 patches and letters. Eevolutonary spirit in Africa. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, October 7. Despatches and letters from Depart- 
 ment of State. Letters from Judge Johuson aud 
 Mr. Calhoun recommending the appointment of 
 Mr. Haines for district attorney for South Caro- 
 lina. Conference with Mr. Canning, the British 
 minister, concerning suppression of the slave 
 trade. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
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Adams. J. Q., 
 1820, October 7. Euclosiug a letter from Col. J. Gr- 
 Forbes, disclosing uses made of the East Florida 
 frontier. Calls attention of the Government. 
 
 4°. 1 : 
 
 1820, Octofter 11. Encloses documents. Business of the 
 Department of State. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, March 2. Mr. Clay's claim requires an ap^pro- 
 priation by Congress for its payment. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Maj. Gen. A. Jackson. ^ 
 
 1821, March 12. Extracts from the instructions to 
 
 General Jaclison and the commissions transmitted. 
 
 Occupation of East and West Florida. [Extracts.] 
 
 fol. 1 page, -with slip attached. 
 
 ■ to Eligius Frojientin. 
 
 1821, May 18. Commission as United States judge for 
 West Florida and part of East Florida. To reside 
 atPensacola. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, June 27. Announcing his appointment and trans- 
 mitting his commission as judge of United States 
 for West Florida and part of East Florida. In- 
 structions to proceed to Pensaoola and enter upon 
 his duties. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1821, July 9. His testimony given in an action for 
 slander brought by Levett Harris against William 
 D. Hewis. 40. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, Jnly 14. Acknowledging letters of 12th and 13th. 
 Preparing an answer to the offensiveneas of the 
 proposals of the French minister. Encloses a let- 
 ter from Judge Cranch respecting two men under 
 sentence of death at Alexandria. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 — to Col. Charles Todd. 
 
 1821, July 19. The President approves of his conduct 
 during his agency. Wishes him to resume his 
 duties when his health shall permit. No addi- 
 tional instructions are necessary relating to his 
 course m South America. [Copy.] fol. 1 pao-e. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1821,^«?i/ 23. Acknowledging letter of 20th Cases 
 of Uyo men under sentence of death at Alexandria 
 Davis and Hull. Encloses papers from the Depart- 
 ment of State. 40 .^'"=l""-'^ 
 
 4". 3 pages. 
 
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Adams. J. Q., 
 1821, July 25. Correspondence between himself and 
 the IBaron de Neiiville respecting the Amelia 
 island. Maintains that our cause will be weak- 
 ened by tamely submittiag to the arrogance of the 
 French minister, yet will acquiesce in the Pres- 
 ident's calmer, and perhajis lirmer, consideration 
 of the subject. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1821, July 2(5. Acknowledging letters of 24th and 25th. 
 Correspondence "with the French minister about 
 the Amelia islanii. Satisfied with the President's 
 modifications of the paper he had prepard. En- 
 closures. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, July 31. Interview with Baron de Neuville, in 
 which the matter of the Amelia island is discussed. 
 Instructions asked of the President. Navigation 
 subject with France. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1821, August 3. Enclosing a letter from Mr. Canning, 
 the British minister, with the draft of an answer 
 which he submits, with the request to strike out 
 what he may consider unuecessarily harsh. Asks 
 leave of absence for two months. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 to Daniel Bkent. Boston. 
 
 1821, September 19. Conversation with Lieutenant 
 Stockton about the capture of which the French 
 minister complains. No French seamen on board 
 the Alligator. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, Septeviber 22. Expediency of delivering over the 
 " Jeuue Eugfene" to the French consul. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Monroe. Washington. 
 
 1823, May 4. Encloses a private letter from Mr. Ewing. 
 Matters relating to instructions received. Docn- 
 ments from Onis and de Neuville. Naviga;tion of 
 the Mississippi. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, May 10. Instructions to be given to Mr. Rodney, 
 commissioner, to be sent to Buenos Ayres. These 
 instructions will be historical. All the views and 
 considerations of the President should be displayed 
 in them. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1825, February 3. Advises him to make nominations ; 
 that he should determine upon them without com- 
 municating to any one the objects of his choice, 
 hut that they should not be nominated until after 
 the election. His reasons. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 15 
 
Adams. J. Q., 
 
 1827, December 20. Acknowledges a letter. Compli- 
 ments Monroe as to bis course when Presulent, 
 
 ■ to S. L. GOUVERNEUK. 
 
 1829, Januarii 17. Acknowledging letter of 4tli. In 
 appointing him to office he has been enajledto 
 gratify his own feelings, as well as the exigencies 
 of the public service. 4°. 1 page. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1831, January 10. Acknowledging letter ot 10th. 
 Gouverneur's oration. The French Revolution. 
 The old and rickety governments of Europe. The 
 Bourbons. Louis XVI and Charles X. The Eu- 
 ropean alliance at an end. Revolution m Eng- 
 land. Canning and Wellington against reform. 
 Earl Grey's ministry. When are the poor laws, 
 corn laws, and national debt to go? Feudalism 
 falling. Seminole war correspondence. 
 
 4°- 4 pages. 
 
 1831, January 29. Acknowledging letter of 25th. 
 Monroe's feeble health. Revolution in England. 
 Reform in Parliament a result of Catholic eman- 
 cipation. Separation of Ireland from Eugland. 
 How will a reformed House of Commons harmou- 
 ize with the Lords? A debt that coins human 
 blood into bank bills. What effect will the 
 changes in Europe have on the United States? 
 The abolition of slavery in England may be felt 
 in the Union. Correspondence on the Seminole 
 war consultations. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, February 18. Acknowledgijg letter of 14th. 
 The nations of Europe wish to avoid war. Great 
 Britain in a perilous state. The Calhoun and 
 Jackson correspondence about the Seminole war. 
 As to correcting or approving Jackson's course. 
 Crawford's motives and conduct. 4°. 4 pages. 
 to S. L. GOUVEENBDE. Quincy. 
 
 1831, AugusiW. Acknowledging letter of 26th. Re- 
 turns enclosures. Rhea's letter unaccountable. 
 Willforwardcopy of eulogy on Monroe. 4°. Ipage. 
 Adams. Thomas B., The Hague. 
 
 1795, Deoemher 17. Remittance of specie long expected 
 from Paris. Urges haste, as it is important for 
 the credit and interest of the United States that 
 there should be a punctual payment. Suggestions 
 as to means of payments. 40. 2 pages 
 
 16 
 
Adams. Thomas B., 
 179r), Decembir 29. Acknowledging letter of 11th. 
 Payment of the hill on Dallarde, Swan &, Co. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1796, April 28. Apologizing for opening a package for 
 Mr. ilonroe hy accident. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Addington. H. W., Washington. 
 
 1825, September 7. Expressing sentiments of esteem 
 
 and respect for the President in his retirement. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Adet. Pierre Augdstb, (French minister) to Mr. 
 Randolph. Philadelphia. 
 
 1795, June 30. Acknowledges receipt of the treaty of 
 commerce and navigation between United States 
 and Great Britain. Contrary to the interests of 
 France. Paralyzes the commerce of United States 
 with the French colonies. [Fraction of a letter.] 
 
 4". 1 page. 
 
 AxLEN. John, London. 
 
 1807, February 1. Enclosing statements of the trade 
 between the United States and Great Britain. 
 Lord Holland desires similar statements published 
 by United States. Lord Holland's health is nearly 
 recovered, and he will take part in the discussion, 
 when it is hoped the cause of humanity will ob- 
 tain the same triumph that has attended it in 
 America. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Anderson. Joseph, to Wilmam H. Crawford. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1820, July 29. Accounts of the marshal of Indiana. 
 
 (Transmitted to the President and indorsed by 
 
 him, to notify the marshal that he may reply to 
 
 charges.) 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to MoNKOB. 
 
 1821, August 28. Requesting the President to procure 
 for Commodore Porter's son, William D. Porter, 
 the berth of midshipman on board the Franklin 
 for a three years' voyage. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1824, August 3. Is preparing a report. Will call on 
 the President after office hours. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, August 17. Relating to a certificate of a physi- 
 cian respecting the health of Mr. Crawford. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 2s 17 
 
Anderson. Samuel T., Washington. 
 
 1821, Maxj 10. Applying for the Navy agency at Pen- 
 
 sacola. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Anduagas. J. DE, London. 
 
 1804, OctoierS. Sendshim letters for Paris and Madrid, 
 and two books for Mr. Curtoys. Will be glad, and 
 expects, that the persons to whom he has been 
 recommended will receive him as his merit claims, 
 and that the climate of Spain will be beneficial to 
 Mrs. Monroe. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 Anonymous. 
 1819, Beceniber 6. Notice of a dnel at Red Bank, be- 
 tween John Harris, late consul at St. Petersburg, 
 and William Lewis, a merchant there. Cause, a 
 blow at the Exchange in St. Petersburg and a news- 
 paper article. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 Anonymous (a Virginian) to S. L. Gouverneur. 
 
 Alexandria, 1). C. 
 1835, June 11. Cautions him about parting with any 
 of ^Monroe's papers. A cabal against the reputa- 
 tion of Monroe. The situation of the writer is 
 highly critical, and this letter must be confiden- 
 tial. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Armstrong. John, Paris. 
 
 1804, November 25. Attends the coronation of the 
 
 Emperor. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, December 24. Indications of a general war in the 
 spring. Emperor of France is to be King of Italy. 
 Military demonstrations by Austria and Russia on 
 the side of Turkey. i°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, January 7. Negotiations with Spain, and his 
 views and opinions thereon. No time should be 
 lost, or we may lose a good occasion. The Em- 
 peror's arrival expected. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, J^eftrwar// 27. Our business in Spain. The entire 
 correspondence of Yrujo, Pinckney, and Cevallos 
 laid before the Emperor. Its object, to invite the 
 interposition of his good ofaces to effect a settle- 
 ment of our ditterences. Hopes Monroe may efi:ect 
 his important business in Loudon. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, May 30. Editorial article of an enclosed news- 
 paper on the subject of Monroe's business. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 18 
 
Armstrong. John, 
 
 1806, July 9. Acknowledging letter of 21st ult. France's 
 caution on subject of Monroe's former letter. Not 
 intelligible to those who believe France intends to 
 insist on neutral rights. France adverse to nego- 
 tiations between tlie United States and Spain; 
 because of the criticisms of her conduct in the 
 United States; the falsehood that Congress had 
 voted $2,000,000 to buy her aid ; and the represen- 
 tations of Yrujo and Turreau about Miranda's ex- 
 pedition. That opposition had been overcome 
 with difficulty. Spain's movements dilatory. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, April 4. Did not bring the declaration of the 
 British Commissioners before the imperial minis- 
 try, fearing interruption to new arrangements. 
 Ship Hiberoia. First judicial decision under arti- 
 cle of 20th November. 4^. 1 
 
 1807, July 7. Acknowledging letter, no date. Accounts 
 of recent French captures not well founded. Those 
 at Port Ferrajonot recent were redressed by coun- 
 cil of prizes. No disposition of French Govern- 
 ernment to sanction such enterprises. Brief expo- 
 sition of the November decree, and his observa- 
 tions thereon. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Headquarters, Warburton House. 
 
 1813, July 20. Proposed attempt on Blackstone Island. 
 The capturing of 250 of the enemy will not justify 
 the hazarding the loss of 350 regulars. The utmost 
 success would not alter the disposition of the 
 enemy nor stay their progress, and a want of suc- 
 cess would disable us. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 \_Plaee not stated. ] 
 
 1814, July 15. Colonel Taylor ordered to put under 
 Monroe's direction a troop of dragoons. [This let- 
 ter was misdated 1813.] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, August 18. General Winder is about calling out 
 the militia. Two or three troops now at Bladens- 
 burg. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 AsTOR. John Jacob, New York. 
 
 1814, April 30. Proposed loan to the Government by 
 
 himself, Girard, Parrish, and other capitalists, as a 
 
 speculation. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1814, May 24. Acknowledging letter of 17th. His 
 Michilimaokinac property. Suggests a letter to 
 General Harrison. Kequests an order from Mr. 
 
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AsTOR. John Jacob, 
 
 Campbell for a clearance from Detroit. Mr. Mc- 
 Gillivary expects an armistice. Astor willing to 
 lend money to the Government. Mr. Girard and. 
 Mr. Parrisli cautions. The sooner the loan is effect- 
 ed the better. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1814, June 1. Acknowledging letters of 20th and 24th. 
 Correspondence with Parrish and Girard. The 
 war loan. Proposed meeting of large capitalists. 
 Jacob Barker's position. Strict secrecy for fear of 
 obstacles in Europe. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, September 2. Depression of citizens on disgrace- 
 ful events of our capital. Satisfaction of the peo- 
 ple at resignation of General Armstrong. On 
 placing Federalists in power. Eufus King in the 
 State Department. Presidential candidates. Mr. 
 King not lit for the Treasury. Organizing a 
 national bank. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Auckland. Lord, London. 
 
 1806, HO date. Asking to alter words in the treaty. 
 
 [Memoraudnm.J 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, Kovemher 4. Unofficial report by the Kii g's ad- 
 vocate on the rights of impressment enclosed. 
 Proposal to meet witli Mr. [William] Pinkney to- 
 morrow at 1.30 p. m. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, January 7. Asks him to return the declaration 
 delivered by Lord Holland and himself to correct 
 an expression. Has given orders to prevent delay 
 in departure of American packet. 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, January 7. Returns amended paper relating to 
 the blockade. "Private." 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 4. Will, jointly with Lord Holland, re- 
 new confereuces in a day or two. 4^^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 22. Proposal to meet Mr. Pinkney and 
 Lord Holland to make some satisfactory arrange- 
 ments relative to inland intercourse. 4'i. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 24. Mistake as to hour of meeting to- 
 day. Proposes to meet with Mr. Pinkney and 
 Lord Holland on Friday next. 4*=. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March 2. Proposed meeting of Lord Holland 
 and Mr. Pinkney to confer with the Canada mer- 
 chants on subject of boundaries, fur trade, etc. 
 
 4^^. 1 page. 
 •20 
 
Auckland, Lord, 
 1807, March 2;!. Aiuendments to the several articles of 
 treaty aud desires to see the minutes explanatory 
 of the Spanish and French limits of Louisiana. 
 Proposes to meet him aud Pinkney ne^t day. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March 24. Encloses copy of their joint work. 
 Is satisfied that the eventual signature and ratifi- 
 cation will be creditable to negotiators and bene- 
 ficial to the respective countries. Wishes the re- 
 turn of the copy. 4°. i page. 
 
 1807, March 27. Regrets that he is not able to wait 
 upon Mr. Pinkney and Mr. Monroe. Cannot fore- 
 see the result of their late labors, but thinks they 
 will be able to proceed to sign the treaty after the 
 holidays. Any suggestions occurring to Monroe 
 or Pinkney will be glad to receive by post. 
 
 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 JEden- Farm. 
 
 1807, Septemher 22. Regrets that Monroe is going to 
 
 America without having a visit from him and 
 
 Mrs. M. Expresses cordial and affectionate good 
 
 ■wishes. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, November 6. Acknowledges receipt of a letter, no 
 date. Expresses kindly feelings, and wishes him 
 and Mrs. Monroe health and happiness. 4°. 1 
 page. 
 
 Austin. Jambs T., See Adams. John Quinct, 
 
 1817, September 29. 
 
 Baily. Mountjoy, Washington. 
 
 1818, July 28. Fears the motives of Jackson's trans- 
 cending the powers giving him in taking posses-, 
 sion of Pensacola are not the purest. Calculated 
 to embarrass the administration. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, April 10. A member of the legislature exercises 
 influence over the "National Intelligencer." 
 Colonel Johnson's resolutions at the caucus agreed 
 to. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Banks. Henry, Franlcfort, Ky. 
 
 1828, May 6. Acknowledging letter of 8th of April. 
 Banks' memorial to Congress. Incidents and 
 reminiscences. Clay's hostility to Monroe and 
 Jackson. Banks' revolutionary claim. Monroe's 
 memoir and claim and great services to his coun- 
 try. Acquisition of Louisiana. fol. 8 pages. 
 
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Barbour. James, Richmond, Va. 
 
 1812, /«Zi/13. Acknowledsiug letter, no date. EaisiuK 
 volunteers for the invasion of Canada. Very 
 popular if officers are to be appointed by tJie 
 corps. Counsels Monroe to retain his present po- 
 sition I'ather than to head the Army. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1812, Septemier 1. Catastrophe at Detroit and cap- 
 ture of General Hull and his army. This disgrace 
 has aroused the people. Volunteers couJd be 
 easily raised in Virginia. Plans for eftectmg en- 
 listment. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1812, Septemher 11. Doubts the propriety of Monroe's 
 resignation of civil office to take charge ot the 
 Army, on account of the difficulty of supplying 
 his place. The d isaster of the West stimulates the 
 ardor of the people. A good opportunity for a 
 patriotic appeal. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1S26, October 6. Wishes that Mr. Monroe would he 
 the commissioner to the South American congress. 
 Mr. Clay approves of his appointment. That he 
 had heen President would be no bar to acceptance 
 of the office. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 London. 
 1829, March 12. Acknowledges his letter, no date. In- 
 troduction to Lord and Lady Holland. The land 
 in England highly cultivated. Mansions of the 
 a.istocracy. Enormous factories. Behind the 
 ■ scenes. Bread scarce. Wages lower. Catholic 
 question. Wellington's power. Kussia professes 
 moderation. . 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Bap.isg. Alexander, after-rsard, Lord Ashbuk- 
 TON. London. 
 
 1806, January 13. Concerned about Mrs. Monroe's 
 health. Recommends the Bath waters. Funeral 
 of Lord Nelson. The fate of the Continent ap- 
 pears decided. All hopes given up of Prussia's 
 acting. Enviable picture of the state of the New 
 World. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to Albert Gallatin. 
 
 181'S, Juli/ •2-2. Acknowledges letter, no date. Author- 
 izes him to make drafts on his house. Place for 
 negotiations for peace. The mediation of Kussia 
 of no practical ettect. D irect negotiations better. 
 Discus,ses the (juestion of mutual concessions. 
 [2 copies.] 40. 7 pages. 
 
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Baking. Alexander, to Monkoe. 
 1820, December 27. Introducing liis son Francis, who 
 is to visit America. Would himself like to visit 
 America again. Uneasiness iu Europe. Unfitness 
 of the people for their present institutions. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Baring. Francis, 
 1803, OctohtrlT. Relaxation of prohibition of France 
 against ships from north of Europe entering 
 France if they have touched Great Britain in 
 course of voyage. How will it aifect American 
 ships touching at those ports? , 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Baring Brothers, to Barb* Marbois. 
 1803, November 14. Two millions advance, payment 
 for the purchase of Louisiana. [Copy in French. ] 
 
 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 ■ to Monroe. 
 
 1806, March 14. Acknowledging letter of 4th instant. 
 Would have pleasure in serving General La 
 Fayette, and iu obliging the United States Gov- 
 ernment and people. Had lent him $30,000. Will 
 leud him |2U,000 more on security of his wild 
 lands, and advance the cash at once to him at 
 Paris. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Barnbt. J. Cox, Paris. 
 
 1805, November 24. Sends by Mr. Purviance a packet 
 for Mr. Skipwith. No progress has been made in 
 Jlr. S.'s important claims. Barnet's claim re- 
 ceives no attention. Mrs. S. will make an effort 
 to obtain redress. Hopes that Skipwith for his 
 services will return as consul-general. 4°. 3 
 pages. 
 
 1306, May IS. Acknowledging letter, no date. Private 
 matters. Quoting a letter from Mr. Morton in 
 whicL "that in the joint mission B. (Bowdoin) 
 should become first and A. (Armstrong) last;" 
 compliments Mouroe on the performance of hia 
 arduous duties. Thanks him for his letters and 
 good opinion of him. Bowdoin and family have 
 been most friendly. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, Jjjril 29. Enclosing a paper of General Vincent ; 
 also a specimen of map engraving. Is satisfied 
 with his salary as agent. His son Charles, hia 
 assistant. fol. 2 pages. 
 
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Barney. Joshua, Baltimore. 
 
 1811, April 14. "Witli satisfaction he sees M. has con- 
 sented to accept the appointment of Secretary 
 
 'of State. Hopes to see him President. Has been 
 maligned by his enemies (the Smiths) and pre- 
 vented from obtaining any position under the 
 Government which his past services entitle him. 
 Wishes a consulate for his son, also, a place m the 
 Navy for himself. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Barry. W. T., Lexington, Ky. 
 
 18i!2, JJecemher 21. The President's message. Manu- 
 factures. The Cumberland road. The people 
 enthusiastically in favor of internal improve- 
 ments. Independence of Greece. Pirates. Com- 
 mon schools. Is friendly to the administration. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 Bassett. Burkill, Washington. 
 
 1812, December 22. Showing the unsuitableness of 
 Sackett's Harbor as a winter refuge for our Navy 
 during the icy season. Suggestions as to the 
 movements of our Army. 4°. .3 pages. 
 
 Bates. B. , to S. L. Gouvbrneue. Neio Fork. 
 
 1839, February 13. Relative to a correspondence be- 
 tween Jefferson and Monroe, relative to the gun- 
 boat system. Recommends Gouverneur to write 
 a life of Monroe and correspondence. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Bayard., J. A., Wilmington, Del. 
 
 1813, May 5. Has read his instructions for the mission. 
 Nothing in them of doubtful construction. If 
 Great Britain will not yield she may temporize. 
 Probably less disposed to concede. 4°. 2 pages. 
 See Adams. John Quinct, 1813, July 18, 
 
 22, and 30, and August 3. 
 
 and Albert Gallatin. London. 
 
 1814, May 6. Treaty of peace said to have been 
 agreed upon between European powers. Restora- 
 tion of the Bourbons. Napoleon at Elba. Whole 
 British force available against the United States. 
 The war popular in England. A dissolution of 
 our Union expected. The impressment question. 
 
 fol. 4 pages 
 Bayard. Samuel, London. 
 
 1795, October 18. Acknowledging letter of 18th Sep- 
 tember. Mr. Jay's treaty. Disapproves of it. 
 Three hundred and fifty claims for indemnity un- 
 der his charge. Vessels laden with provisions 
 brought into English ports. Yellow fever in Amer- 
 ica. 40. 7 pages. 
 
Beaslby. E. G., London. 
 
 1814, May 9. Entry of the allies into Paris. The 
 
 English people in favor of war. Large force on 
 
 the way to America. Opinions of moderate men. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, May 13. Holland the best place to consider a 
 treaty with England. The British commissioners. 
 Memorials ou United States trade. Canada mer- 
 chants and the boundary. Ministers more reason- 
 able than the people and their Prince. The 
 Prince angry and the people disposed " to chastise 
 us." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Bentalou. Dajshel, Baltimore. 
 
 1825, November 20. The defence of Washington and 
 Baltimore in 1814. [With enclosure."] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Bentalou. Paul, Baltimore. 
 
 1814, September 12. Movements of drafted militia. 
 Unnecessary to start the body formed in New York, 
 as the force in Baltimore is sufficient. Baltimore 
 saved. General Ross killed. Wounding of two 
 State senators and other citizens. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, September 24. Acknowledging letter of 21st. 
 Censuies those who conducted the defense of Bal- 
 timore, and states his reasons. Grumbling at the 
 War Department. The war expensive. Army re- 
 turns. Officers scarce. Men excellent. General 
 Smith's perplexity. Hopes of Scott's appoint- 
 ment. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Bentham. Jeremy, Paris. 
 
 1823, July 12. Extract from a letter addressed to Mr. 
 Bentham by a correspondent in Paris. Supposed 
 intrigue to cede the island "DesVaches", a de- 
 pendency of Santo Domingo, to Russia. [Extract. ] 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, Jtti^ 12. [Duplicate of foregoing.] 4°. 2pages. 
 
 Bernard. Simojst, {General.) Paris. 
 
 1823, March 8. The wish of England to obtain the 
 island of Cuba. Her excellent harbors, timber, 
 etc. Havana strongly fortified. Its possession 
 would give England the commerce and carrying 
 trade of Mexico. Control of the Gulf. Compari- 
 son with wars of Carthage and Rome. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 25 
 
Bibb. William W., WasUngion. 
 
 1814, March 2. Enclosing resolutions to the Senate, re- 
 lating to appointment of officers made during tne 
 recess of the Senate. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 BiDDLE. James, to Nicholas Biddle. ralparaiao. 
 1818, April 11. Expedition under General Osorio from 
 Pern against Chili. Their success and ultimate 
 defeat. English and Americans sympathize with 
 the patriots. Bad set of Americans. General San 
 Martin a brave, excellent officer. Advantage of 
 United States acknowledging the independence of 
 Chili. " 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. On ship "Macedonian" . 
 
 ISM, August 3. Condition of parties in Cuba. The 
 
 Creoles and European Spaniards. Death of the 
 
 , captain-general. His successor. Mortality on 
 
 board his ship. Wishes to be transferred to the 
 
 "Congress." fol. 4 pages. 
 
 BiDDLB. Nicholas, London. 
 
 1807, July 6. The violence of party discouraging to 
 him. Has no disposition to be a partisan. The 
 interests of the nation advanced by independence 
 founded on principle. Wishes Monroe's advice 
 for his course of action in his proposed political 
 career. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1807, OctoTier 31. His arrival in America. Affair of 
 the Leopard and Chesapeake. The minds of the 
 people calmer since Mr. Canning's note stating 
 necessary reparations will be made in satisfaction 
 for the insult. The right of search, questioned. 
 Publications reflecting on the administration. 
 Conjectures as to the procuring and publishing 
 copy of the treaty. Trial of Burr in Ohio for mis- 
 demeanor. ^ 40. 4 pages. 
 
 1808, January 2. Pleased at his cordial reception in 
 Virginia. Has roturned to his profession. Burr 
 in Philadelphia, broken in fortune and character. 
 Dr. Edward's letter to Monroe. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1808, Novemler 18. Impressions created hy the publi- 
 cation of Jefferson's correspondence with Monroe. 
 What will be the effect of the election on the policy 
 of England regarding United States. The im- 
 prisonment of Mr. Skipwith. An honest, perse- 
 cuted man. 4c. 3pa™s. 
 26 
 
BiDDLB. Nicholas, 
 
 1811, June 6. Gratified at Monroe's return to public 
 life. His experience in foreign affairs gives con- 
 fidence to the people, who are growing tired of 
 distinctions of party. Made a member of the 
 legislature of Pennsylvania. Local politics. De- 
 sires information to rectify error iu Lewis and 
 Clark's travels, about certain boundaries. Char- 
 acter of an applicant for a consulate. 4°. 6pages. 
 
 1812, Deceiriber 18. The business with Dr. Baohe. 
 Compliments Monroe on the correspondence with 
 the charge d'affaires and Admiral Warren. Im- 
 pressment. British mode of naturalizing foreign- 
 ers. The people cannot cordially give their hearts 
 toward the war if the Army is not rendered more 
 respectable and the Navy more efficient. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, March 17. Private business matters. Report 
 relative to foreign seamen. Exclusion of British 
 seamen. Hopes the war will continue if satis- 
 factory adjustments arc not made. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, December 11. The message satisfactory. South 
 American affairs. Our sympathies with the revo- 
 lutionists. We should be neutral and no more. 
 The mission to South America the great question 
 of the administration. The message misunder- 
 stood by the South Americans relative to Amelia 
 Island. Slavery prohibited by the revolutionists. 
 Encroachments of Russia on the Pacific coast. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1818, no date. Memorandum supposed to have refer- 
 ence to 23d section act of Congress, for the govern- 
 ment of the Navy. Volume 3, page 354. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1818, February 7. The respectable people with the 
 Executive. Destination of the French officers 
 known to the Spanish representative. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, February 25. Designs of the Brothers L'Allemand. 
 Scheme against Spanish possessions in South Amer- 
 ica. Information thereon. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 lS18,Marcho. Acknowledging letter of 28th. Schemes 
 of the L'AUemands and Mr. de Onis. Quarrel 
 between Spain and her colonies. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1818, March 15. Commercial advantages with South 
 America illusory. Negotiations with and appli- 
 cations to the Neapolitan Government by the 
 American minister there for redress very im- 
 politic in tone. fol. 3 pages. 
 27 
 
BiDDLE. Nicholas, 
 1818, March22. Changeof ministry in Spain. Pizarro 
 dismissed. Treaty of Spain -n-ith Russia. Mr. 
 Heredia successor. 4 . 1 page. 
 
 1818, September 28. Encloses a letter from Captain 
 Biddle, at Valparaiso, respecting the condition of 
 Chili. 4^- 1 P^ge. 
 
 1819, January 18. Enclosing a pamphlet relating to 
 the establishment on the Trinity Eiver. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, January 24. Gives reasons for declining to in- 
 troduce General L'AUemand to the President. 
 His work on artillery. The United States Bank; 
 its errors and remedies. It should not be surren- 
 dered to the mercy of four or five hundred irre- 
 sponsible banks. Attempt to make the adminis- 
 tration odious through the bank. Cause of the 
 bank's misfortune. Geaeral Jackson's conduct. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, January 31. Acknowledgments for having been, 
 made a director of the United States Bank. That 
 institution necessary to the country. Has been 
 perverted to selfish purposes, but its character 
 must be re-established. 4". 1 page. 
 
 1819, February 7. A bill about taxing the bank. The 
 case requires prompt remedy. Asks the Govern- 
 ment's views on the subject. Anticipates the 
 peaceful acquisition of the Floridas. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, March 1. Congratulations on the acquisition of 
 Florida and the treaty with Spain. Of greater 
 advantages than victories acquired by arms. The 
 United States Bank. Digest of the papers from 
 the Department of State. ^P. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, July 5. Affairs of the United States Bank. De- 
 linquencies in the branch bank at Baltimore. 
 Means of preventing frauds. Views on the sub- 
 ject. " Private." 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1819, July 21. Cumberland road. Proceedings of the 
 Pennsylvania legislature. Encloses papers. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, December 9. A paper sent to the Treasury De- 
 partment showing the situation of the United 
 States Bank. Forwards a sword to the Depart- 
 ment of State. 40 1 -nase 
 28 
 
BiDDLE. Nicholas, to William H. (Jkawford. 
 
 lS21,Januarii 2H. Protest agaiust several resolutions 
 of the board of the Uuited States Bank. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1821, January 29. Enclosing his protest against several 
 resolutions of the board of the United States Bank. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, January 29. Opposed to the resolution of the 
 United States Bank board to raise the nominal 
 value of its stock by discounting on a pledge of 
 its stock at par, as likely to give rise to hazardous 
 speculation. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, February 27. Senator Eoborts' motion on the 
 admission of Missouri. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, June 14. Wishes his brother. Captain Biddle, to 
 be actively employed in the service. Pennsylva- 
 nia pleased with the Missouri compromise, 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Wilmington. 
 
 1H24, May 28. Government loan by the United States 
 
 Bank. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 BiXGHAM. William, Tunbridge Wells. 
 
 1803, July 26. Politically speaking, it is an interesting 
 moment in England. Monroe's presence may ren- 
 der essential services officially. Favorable dis- 
 position on the part of the British Government 
 towards the Uuited States. 4<^. 2 pages. 
 
 Black. Francis C, to John Waener. Havana. 
 
 1822, July 11. Extract from a letter communicating 
 the news that the Captain- General has again 
 ordered his functions to cease. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Blagdbn. Charles, London. 
 
 1807, November 26. Sorry to hear of Monroe's deten- 
 tion at Portsmouth. Plans adopted by orders ot 
 council. Napoleon exasperated at seizure of Dan- 
 ish navy. Will acknowledge uo neutral rights. 
 Vows the destruction of England. Earl Grey's 
 death. Succeeded by Lord Howick. Discoveries 
 by Sir H. Davy. [Signed "C. B."] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 29 
 
BI.AND. Theodorick, Baltimore. 
 
 1817, Xoreiiiber 15. Thiuks a more extended stay in 
 South America is requisite. Tlie public iuterests 
 Trill be promoted by correct information and au- 
 thority to go to Chili. Enlargement of the com- 
 pensation necessary. Will need a secretary. Mr. 
 Irvine or Mr. Brackenridge. Will be ready to 
 proceed on a day's notice. 4"^. 4 pages. 
 
 Buenos Ayres. 
 
 1818, April 14. Political condition of Buenos Ayres. 
 Present obstacles to recognition of independence. 
 People fully resolved on maintaining it. The pro- 
 visional government. Staple commodities of the 
 country. [Latter part missing. ]. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, no date. Notice of a draft on the Treasury for 
 |2,500, to dei'ray expenses. Intends to return iu 
 August or September. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 WasMngtun. 
 1818, November 4. The government at Buenos Ayres 
 detines its limits and jurisdiction. Other prov- 
 inces follow the example. Paraguay bostile to 
 Buenos Ayres. Chili and Buenos Ayres united. 
 
 4°. o pages. 
 
 Blount. Willie, {Governor of Tenneiisee), to Mad- 
 ison. Washington. 
 
 1813, September 20. Creek war. It should he crushed 
 before co-operation of Creeks with British or 
 Spanish. Suggestions about militia. [Extract 
 of a letter copied by President Madison.] 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 BoMFORD. Geoegb, to J. C. Calhoun. Washington. 
 
 1831. January (j. Eeport made to the War Department 
 by the colonel of orduance, detailing the loans of 
 muuitions -which had been made prior to the 18th 
 July, 1818. [Copy.] fol. 6 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1827, February 5. Acknowledging letter of 12 Jan- 
 uary. Transmits copies andextracts of documents 
 on tile in Ordnance Department showing prompti- 
 tude in ordering arms in 1814. Arms delayed on 
 the passage to New Orleans, when Department 
 had no control. 40. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, November 1. Acknowledging letter of 28th Sep- 
 tember. Unable to procure copies of certain let- 
 ters, as Tl^ey are at Pittsburgh Arsenal, and in 
 Colonel WooUey-s charge, who cannot at present 
 go tor them. 40 ■ina„^^ 
 
 30 
 
Bonaparte. Eliza, Baltimore. 
 
 1808, Oatoher 15. Asking Jlonroe's advice upon the 
 demand of the King of Westphalia for her son, 
 authorized by the Emperor, for the declared pur- 
 pose of educating hira as a prince. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 BowDOlN. James, Santander, Sjmin. 
 
 1805, June 12. Announces his arrival as minister, but 
 is detained on board ship until it shall obtain 
 pratique. Has written to commander-in-chief 
 that the regulations be dispensed with to allow 
 him to proceed to Madrid. Fears he will be re- 
 fused passport and wishes Monroe to procure one at 
 Madrid, that he, his family, and effects be passed 
 without examination. 4°. 4 images. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1806, January 20. Acknowledging letter 29th Novem- 
 ber. Glad to hear Monroe's negotiations are 
 closed, but fears from uarrow selfish disposition of 
 the British cabinet that our interests will not be 
 obtained. Our carrying trade. Our affairs with 
 Spain m statu quo. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1806, February 5. British depredations on our com- 
 merce. Hopes Monroe will not return to United 
 States without explanations and conciliatory 
 propositions. England's policy is a friendly con- 
 nection with the United States and cannot refuse 
 indemnities. Reports in the United States that 
 our differences with Spain have been adjusted. 
 Death of Mr. Erving (senior). 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1807, February 27. Acknowledging letter of 20th. 
 The treaty concluded in England. He is glad to 
 find a treaty of any sort has been obtained, as it 
 has probably saved the United States from open 
 rupture. He criticises it, however, in certain 
 portions as not being reciprocal, and reviews it 
 very thoroughly and expresses his objections. 
 Nothing new relating to Spain. No probability 
 of obtaining the Floridas. 4°. 12 pages. 
 to General Armstrong. 
 
 1807, April 4. Order of Spanish Government declaring 
 British Islands in state of blockade. Erving 
 presents note to Spanish Minister of Foreign Af- 
 fairs, asking explanation for information of his 
 Government. Asks for copy of Armstrong's note 
 to Minister of Marine and the reply to be trans- 
 mitted to Madrid. General Armstrong's reply on 
 same paper, enclosing copy of Minister of Marine's 
 note. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 31 
 
BowDoiN. Ja:wes, to Monroe. 
 1807, April 5. Enclosing copy of Minister of Marine's 
 note to General Armstrong ; manner of obtaining 
 it explained in copy of Bowdoin's note to General 
 Armstrong, also enclosed. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, July 15. Acknowledging letter 17tli June. Af- 
 fairs of the Continent critical for Great Britain. 
 The battle of Friedland followed by an armistice, 
 and the Emperors of France and Russia negotiat- 
 ing for adjusting the affairs of the Continent. 
 Neutrality and freedom of the seas. The effect on 
 adj ustment of United States affairs. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Boatoti. 
 
 1808, June 23. Acknowledging letter of 7th instant. 
 England's maritime dominion. Thinks the cabinet 
 of England will rescind late orders and reform her 
 commercial system. Our policy to be prepared 
 for this event and conclude a treaty upon terms 
 of reciprocity. Our affairs with France critical 
 and alarming. Curious letter regarding our for- 
 eign affairs will be forwarded by private hand. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 1808, Novemler 8. Acknowledging letter 23d Septem- 
 ber. The imprisonment at the Isle of Wight of 
 Mr. Skipwith. Has given Skipwith a credit of 
 £150 and wishes his friends in Virginia will exert 
 themselves to do him justice. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, J"»«el. Congratulating him as Secretary of State. 
 His fitness for the office. Critical state of our for- 
 eign relations. The necessity for a navy. No con- 
 fidence to be placed in treaties until we gain respect 
 of countries by our ability to protect our rights. 
 Situation of Skipwith. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Breckixeidgb. J., Fayette Co., Ky. 
 
 1796, January 15. The western country rising in im- 
 portance. Increase of population, civilization, 
 and improvement. Great hopes for the future if 
 the Government will procure the free navigation 
 of the Mississippi. Negotiations with Spain. Jay's 
 treaty disliked. 40. 5 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1801, Decemher 24. President's message acts as an 
 opiate on a certain party. Nomination of Gallatin 
 had not appeared. Subj ect of the ratio before the 
 Mouse. Action of the Federal court on iustices of 
 peace mthe district. Asks for amount of suits 
 pending in Richmond. 40. 2 pages 
 
Bkbnt. Daniel, Washington. 
 
 1813, September 13. Sends letters to the President. 
 Capture of the "Boxer" by the "Enterprise". 
 Arrival of the Swedish minister at New York. 
 Commodore Chauucey is about to sail. The 
 British fleet in sight. A battle will probably 
 take place. 4"^. 1 page. 
 
 1814, April 30. General Winder's arrangement. Sol- 
 diers taken in battle. Exchange of prisoners. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 ism, September ii(^. Several enclosures. Claim of Cap- 
 tain Bell. General Vives arrived. His purpose to 
 delivtr his letter of recall. Mr. Adams induced to 
 hasten back to Washington on account of affairs 
 in Florida. Jackson's affair with Governor Cal- 
 lava and Judge Fromentin. The captures by 
 Lieutenant Stockton. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Adams. J. Q., 1821, September 19. 
 
 Brent. L. L., to Geoege W. Eeving. Madrid. 
 
 1815, March G. Encloses copy of letter to Mr. Morris. 
 Wrong constructions to Erving's letter of 20th 
 February, and the details of his arrival at Madrid. 
 His intended departure for Paris. [Duplicate.] 
 
 fol. 5 pages. 
 
 Bkbnt. Eichaed, Srenton. 
 
 1811, April 1. Acknowledging letter, no date. For- 
 warded to Mr. Madison. Expressing his opinion 
 that any hesitation about accepting the position 
 would be injurious to his prospects, in which 
 opinion all his friends concurred. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 I Place not staled.'] 
 1811 [mo date]- Acknowledging letter, no date. Re- 
 questing Monroe to authorize him to say he would 
 accept the appointment of Secretary of State if 
 tendered him. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Brobson. W. p., to C. a. Rodney. Dover, Del. 
 
 lb23,Februari/5. Acknowledging letter of 2d. Choosing 
 
 a Senator from Delaware to fill Mr. Rodney's place, 
 
 who has resigned. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Brooke. Francis, Washington. 
 
 1801, February 15. Thinks that a President will be 
 elected to-morrow. Object of the Federals is to 
 prevent an election until the 3rt of March, then to 
 leave their opponents without a President or a 
 plan to meet the event. 4°. 2 i)a,!;es. 
 
 3 8 3;^ 
 
Beooke. Francis, Richmond, Va. 
 
 1828, March 7. Is much concerned, and denies that 
 
 Monroe's and Madison's letters were kept back 
 
 unnecessarily from the convention. Explanations. 
 
 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 Bkooks. John, Governor, Medford, Mass. 
 
 1817, May 5. Monroe's contemplated tour in Massa- 
 chusetts. The people appreciate the honor of the 
 visit. The Governor offers his services officially 
 and individually. Asks him to dinner. 
 
 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 Bkowx. James, Philadelphia. 
 
 1 794, December 5. Acknowledging letter of 10th Sep- 
 tember. Congratulates him on his friendly and 
 generous reception by the convention. Monroe's 
 address read with approbation by all true repub- 
 licans. There are some in the Senate who appre- 
 hend irritation on the part of Great Britain, and 
 obstruct the negotiations of Mr. Jay. Insurrec- 
 tion in Pennsylvania quelled. General Wayne 
 more successful against the Indians. Changes in 
 Virginia delegation to Congress. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Middletown, Conn. 
 
 1814, August 11. Asks permission for Miss Baugh to 
 communicate to her brother by flag on board the 
 "Albion". Opinion in Connecticut. French influ- 
 ence and hostility to commerce no longer believed. 
 Brown's and Scott's victories rotised the spirit of 
 the nation. Disapprobation of Boston politics. 
 No fear of dissolution of the Union. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1814, October 1. Quoting a letter from I. B. Robertson. 
 On sendiug Kentucky troo^js to Louisiana. It 
 may be held with a small eilbrt. Louisiana more 
 important to the West than Canada. Latitte, the 
 pirate, escaped. The pirates ready to defend the 
 United States if pardoned. ' fol. 2 pao-es. 
 
 1814, November — . General Jackson's and Commodore 
 . Patterson's plans for defence of New Orleans. 
 Confidence in their efficacy. The vigorous meas- 
 ures of the Government to be crowned with suc- 
 cess. 40. 2 pages. 
 
 JBavre. 
 
 1817, June 4. Furniture for the President's House 
 from France. A special permission to be obtained 
 for placing the eagle on chairs. Many Eij'<iish in 
 France, and disliked. 40^ 'X|ia"es 
 
 Stt ■ •= ■ 
 
Brown. James, 2{ew York. 
 
 1824, January 10. Encloses a letter from La Fayette 
 relating to his claim. His departure delayed. 
 France will not unite with Spain in a crusade 
 against her former colonies. Mr. Peyton wishes 
 to be secretary. The place promised Mr. Bourne. 
 AttachiSs generally not useful. 4°. -i pages. 
 
 1824, January 23. Acknowledges his letter of 19th. 
 Probable visit of La Fayette to the United States. 
 Mr. Brown will probably sail on Ist or 2d Feb- 
 ruary for France. Mr. Jetierson's letter introduc- 
 ing Mr. Peyton. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, February 13. Acknowledges letters of 7th and 
 10th, enclosing letters to La Fayette, Mr. Bashett, 
 and Mr. Ewing, and documents for Mr. Marbois. 
 The "Cyaue" will sail after Captain Creighton 
 receives his sailing orders. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, February 15. Acknowledges letter of 11th. The 
 " Cyane" only awaits sailing orders. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, February 20. Owing to ill health Mr. Bourne, 
 who intended going to Paris with his family, is 
 obliged to give it up, and would like a situation 
 in Washington in some public office. Mr. Brown 
 highly recommends him. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Paris, 
 \Sii,Aprillh. ArrivesatCherbourgandParis. Declin- 
 ing health of Louis XVIII. Visits Chateaubriand. 
 Reception by the King. General La Fayette 
 cheered by American gratitude. Fears that 
 La Fayette wants money. Marquis de Marbois 
 has fears that United States leans towards 
 England. Spoliation claims. An evening with 
 Chateaubriand. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1824, May 30. Suffers from rheumatism. Successful 
 prescriptions of Napoleon's physician, Dupuytren. 
 Condition of Spain and Portugal. European poli- 
 tics. The great powers averse to South American 
 independence. La Fayette's iiappiness in antici- 
 pation of his American visit. 4°. 4 pages. 
 1824, June 12. Eeduction of interest in the debt of 
 France rejected. Villfele succeeds Chateaubriand. 
 European powers will try to induce the South 
 American states to adopt monarchical govern- 
 ment. La Fayette very anxious to visit United 
 States. Lack of means prevents him. Spirit of 
 enterprise and speculation in Paris. Rents dou- 
 bled. Trammeled representative system has lost 
 its charms for the people. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 35 
 
Bkown. James, 
 1824, July 12. General La Fayette esceediugly de- 
 lighted. America gladdening bis declining years. 
 His straitened eircumsfances. Will the Republic 
 show its gratitude ? His excellence, honesty and 
 eminent services. HolyAUiance and South Amer- 
 ica. Rash invasion of Spain. The results. Con- 
 fusion in Spain, Portugal and Brazil. General 
 remarks. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1824, Septem'ber 26. Acknowledges letter of 10th July. 
 Fatiguing court ceremonies on death of Louis 
 XVIII. bring on rheumatic fever. Accession of 
 Charles X. Due d'Angoulfeme. The jiiinistry. 
 Tendency of France towards legitimacy. Septexi- 
 nial election laws. Censorship of the press. Peace 
 and plenty. Apathy of the people ; few, friends 
 to republics. South America not to be interfered 
 with. Civil war in Mexico hoped for. Indemnity 
 claims. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1824, October 28. Confined to his bed eight weeks. 
 The French Government are not inclined to pay 
 American claims. Villelethe master spirit in the 
 ministry. Charles X.po]ialar. Party spirit hushed. 
 Censorship of press abolished. Napoleon's oflicers 
 received at court. Unpopularity of ministers. 
 Army loyal. Navy increased. Finances. Holy 
 Alliance exists to crush free institutions. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1824, Xovemher 23. Delay in action of ministry rela- 
 tive to American claims. Illness of ihe Jlinister 
 of Foreign Afi'airs. Frequent cabinet councils. 
 Supposed topics of discussion. The free press 
 charge the Government iu c^ai-rying dec; ions cor- 
 ruptly. French evacuation of Spain. Spain iu a 
 deplorable condition. Cruel treatment of |iatriots. 
 Aflairs of Greece. 4- 4 pao-es. 
 
 1825, Jamiarji 20. The President's last message. 
 Govei-nuient of Charles X. iieacetul. ludcmnity to 
 the emigres. Conditiou of Spain. France would 
 prefer to follow England in recognizing the South 
 American colonies. Santo Domingo. American 
 claims. Mr. de Neuvillc. La Fave'tte'-s reception. 
 The President's retirement. Compliments. 
 
 I'ol. 5 pages. 
 
 1826, Fehrnary^'i. American claims against France 
 
 ^ Negotiations for the present broken off A^iews 
 relative thereto. Death of Alexander ot Russia. 
 
 30 
 
Browx. James, 
 
 Holy Alhancp vexalious to the small States of 
 Germany, Switzerland and Poland in their inter- 
 nal aflairs. Discontents and rebellions in Russia. 
 An atiack on Turkey expected. New American 
 republics. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1826, Septemter 30. Claim allowed the ex-Presidenb. 
 The |]eople not illiberal. Poverty of Jefferson. 
 Liberality to La Fayette — parsimony to Jefferson. 
 JMonroe's hopes from sale of Albemarle estate. 
 Writer's expenses. Eepresentative system in Por- 
 tugal. Threats to Ferdinand. Persian invasion. 
 Troubles in Turkey. Mr. Canning in Paris. Dan- 
 ger to the East Indies. Mr. Gallatin in Paris. Mr. 
 Middleton in Moscow. Mr. Everett. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1827, June 28. Acknowledges receipt of a letter. 
 Marquis de Marbois. Extraordinary preservation 
 of his intellect and vigor. Many benefactors of 
 their country left to struggle in poverty. South 
 Carolina and Louisiana aiding Jefferson. Greek 
 reverses. American claims. A French navy. A 
 winter in Paris. Social intercourse. 4°. 4 pages. 
 Buenos Ayres (unknown writer in). 
 
 1818, January 11. Despotism of rulers. Inimical to 
 Americans. Banishment of United States consul. 
 Situation of Chili. General Artegas a true repub- 
 lican aud beloved. Revolution imminent. [En- 
 closed in letter from Nicholas Biddle; extract; 
 copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Burke. Edmund, (extract from). 
 
 The high civilization of France and her immense 
 riches. Extract in Richard Rush's hand inclosed 
 in a letter to Monroe. 4°. 3 ]iages. 
 
 Burr. Aaron, PMladelpMa. 
 
 1192, September 10. Enclosing statements. Lateelec- 
 tion for Governor of New York. Discontent 
 of friends of Mr. Jay; the opinions of Mr. Ran- 
 dolph, Mr. Sergeant, Mr. Edwards, and Mr. Reeves, 
 concur with his (I?nrr',s) sentiments. Asks M's 
 opinions. Authorizes him to draw for any expense 
 incurred. Asks the political complexion of elect- 
 ors. 4^. '-i pages. 
 
 New York. 
 
 1794, 2Iajj 30. Acknowledging letter of 28th. Con- 
 gratulations on his appointment as Minister to 
 Fiance. Recommendsthe appointment of his step- 
 son, Mr. Prevosc Recommends Joseph R. Gates 
 for a company in the artillery. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 37 
 
BURE. AaEOIST, 
 
 1795, J>d!/ 5. Mr. Skipwith appointed Consul-General 
 to France. Prevost will sail in a week to act as 
 secretary to Monroe. Mr Jay's treaty. Tlie 
 country agitated by it. Merchants against it. 
 A memorial against its ratification being signed. 
 The Prencb much excited about it. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1795 Auqust 2. Recommending to his notice and good 
 offices Mr. Gilston, and, in case he needs it, asks 
 for him a aredit for $1,000. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795 September 15. Acknowledging letter of 18th 
 June. Mr. Prevost takes passage to Hamburg, to 
 go thence to Basle. Events which produced Mr. 
 Kandolph's resignation. Hopes Mr. Prevost will 
 be useful to him. Asks if Skipwith has attended 
 to his commission for wines. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PMladelphia. 
 
 1795, December 24. Acknowledging letter of 18th 
 June Thanks him for kind attentions to young 
 Gilston. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, March 10. Absence of news from France. Spec- 
 ulations as to how news of the treaty will be re- 
 ceived. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 New York. 
 
 179P, Septeiriber 6. Announcing his recall and ap- 
 pointment of Mr. Pinckney. Unable to give rea- 
 sons. Grateful for his kindness to Mr. Gilston. 
 Presidential election. Jefferson and Adams the 
 only candidates. Washington will decline. Intro- 
 duces John Vanderlyn (the artist). Authorizes 
 him to advance money to him, and to draw on him 
 (Burr). 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Butler. A. , (General), to Sir Gordon D rdmmond. 
 
 Detroit. 
 
 1815, April 5. Restitution and exchange of posts in 
 conformity with treaty of peace. [Copy. ] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1815, May 8. Asks for instructions relating to the 
 restoration of frontier posts and places according 
 to the treaty of peace. [Copy.] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Butler. Pierce, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 1795, January 19. , Acknowledges a letter, no date. A 
 general letter of congratulations and good wishes. 
 Politics of Georgia and South Carolina. Expresses 
 admiration for the French. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 38 
 
Butler. Pierce, Darien. 
 
 1811, Decemher 22. Acknowledging letter of Ist. Ap- 
 proves of Monroe's course of action. Disgusted at 
 attacks made on Monroe by the Smiths. Aston- 
 ished at Madison's appointment. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 1813, May 2. Acknowledging letter of 28th April. 
 Death of Doctor Rush. Invites Monroe and his 
 family to visit him. The war has become popular 
 in England. No hopes for peace until we whip 
 the English on land. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, May 14. Determination of England to prosecute 
 the war with vigor. Barbarism of the British 
 squadron iu 1he Chesapeake. Philadelphians un- 
 easy and alarmed. Patriotism of citizens. Phila- 
 delphia liable to surprise. Offers his services to 
 organize the militia and to secure il against sur- 
 prise. Would expect the rank of major-general. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, Sepiembti' 27. Acknowledging letter 22d instant. 
 Monroe disinterested, but Gallatin and others not 
 so. Monroe's speech to prevent Gallatin's expul- 
 sion. Butler tried to prevent his appointment as 
 Secretary of the Treasury. Opinions respecting 
 Monroe. Believes the United States Bank will be 
 made a source of speculation. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 ViVo, yorember 12. Recommends Mr. Hogan. Low 
 intrigue to injure the United States Bank. Con- 
 siders Mr. Dallas the source of the evil. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Saratoga Springs. 
 1819, August 30. Objects to the appointment of Mr. 
 Laycock as Paymaster-General of the Army. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 BuTLEE. Robert, New Orleans. 
 
 liSlS, March 2. Decisions of court-martial on trial of 
 Jacob Smith and T. Maples, contractors, charged 
 with protecting the enemy by delaying delivery 
 of arms, etc., for our troops. Disapproval by the 
 major-general of the proceedings. [Copy.] 
 
 4^^. 7 pages. 
 
 Nashville. 
 
 1821, November 16. Tendering his resignation. A 
 
 proper regard for his reputation will not permit 
 
 him to serve under such humiliating treatment. 
 
 His services, etc. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 39 
 
Cabarkls, [The Countess of]. Madrid. 
 
 18J1, December 21. A letter in Spanish, congratulating 
 
 tlie President on his re-election. 4". 4 pages. 
 
 Cabell. J. C, TVarmmsier. 
 
 IH-JH, October 20. Acknowledges letter of 7th. Puh- 
 
 lication of certain letters. Mr. Jefferson's letters 
 
 on the tariff. The coming Presidential election. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Cabell. Samuel J., Washington. 
 
 ItDl, I'elrnary 3. Still uncertain as to the .successful 
 cantlidatefor President in1he House. The Presi- 
 dent convened the Senate on 4th of March next. 
 The Senate has rejected the mausoleum, and pro- 
 po.sed an equestrian statue [of Washington]. War 
 declared against Great Britain by Emperor of Rus- 
 sia; the King of Prussia may co-oj^erate. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 IfiOl, February 24. Acknowledging letter of 19th. 
 Congratulations on election of Jefferson. Fed- 
 eralists hostile 1o the rights of the people. The 
 sedi'ion law exj^ires with John Adams. Adams 
 contiu DCS to nominate persons to fill every vacancy, 
 from a desire to embarrass the administration of 
 Jefferson. Delights in the despondency of Anglo- 
 Federalism. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Cadwalladbr. Col. Lambert, 
 17B(;, August 20. Spain, and treaties in Europe. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Calhoun. John C, inUinglon. 
 
 1817, Xorenthir 1. Accepting the appointment of Sec- 
 retary of War. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 IFashington. 
 
 1818, August 22. Encloses proceedings of court-martial 
 relating to Doctor Hugo. Commissary supplies 
 for troops next year. Change recommended in 
 rations. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, Augvst 29. At Mr. Adams's request he remits 
 the forcigu mail to Mr. Monroe. Despatches from 
 General Jackson relating to court-martial of 
 Arbulhnot and Amhrister. Colonel Haynes to re- 
 sign. Eecommends Captain Ga<lsdcu to succeed 
 him. Dispositionof stars in the flag. 4°. 4pao'es. 
 
 ItilH.' September 3. Lieutenant McLeod, char"ed with 
 ()Uestiouiug the propriety of Major Tavloli's order 
 stopping the whisky rations. Sentence not cou- 
 tirmed. [Copy.] 40. i p^^ge. 
 
 40 
 
Calhoun. John C, 
 1818, September 4. Acknowledging letter of 2d. Mr. 
 Cooper. The "Macedonian" under sailing orders. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, Septembe)- 6. Acknowledging letter of 31st ult. 
 Lines to be run from the Apalaihicola to the 
 Saint Mary's, under the Creek treaty. Mr. N. P. 
 Trist to be appointed cadet when there is a va- 
 cancy. Encloses letters from Mr. Gallatin relative 
 to negotiations. Court-martial cases. Mr. Tayloe 
 not authorized to substitute money for whisky. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, September 19. Regulations of the Medical Depart- 
 ment. General Scott's compensation for extra 
 services. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, September 5. Project of General Scott's. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, September S. Court-martial of Lieutenant Liavid- 
 son and Post-Surgeon Catlet. Conduct of Major 
 Wooley. Death of Mr. Brent, late Paymaster- 
 Geueral. 4<^. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, September 14. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 Candidate for the collectorship at Charleston and 
 Alexandria. Messrs. Priugle and Mason candi- 
 dates. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, June 18. Advices frcnn Havana. No further de- 
 lay in the cession of Florida. Procee<lings of the 
 court-martial of Colonel Chambers. Indian mur- 
 derers in Illinois. An example is necessary. One 
 ought to be executed. The retention of Dr. 
 Waterhouse. Instructions to General Jackson in 
 reference to the Floridas. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1821, June 19. Current business of the War Depart- 
 ment. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 to Thoma.s Morris. 
 
 1821, June 19. Acknowledging letter of 8th. Case of 
 Martin and Mills. [Copy.] 4". 3 pages. 
 
 to MOXKOE. 
 
 1821, July 20. General Scott's claim for pay for extra 
 services. Encloses a treatise on artillery by Gen- 
 eral Lallemand. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1821, July 28. Current business of the War Depart- 
 ment. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 41 
 
Calhoun. John C, 
 
 1821, August 2. Current business of the War Depart- 
 ment. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1831, August 18. Vacancy in the office of Inspector- 
 General should Colonel Gadsden's accept the office 
 of Adjutant-General. Preferences. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 lb~l, August 18. Acknowledging his note. No incon- 
 venience will result from a postponement of decis- 
 ion as to appointment of Inspector-General. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 18 . t, October 14. Current business of the War Depart- 
 ment. Dismissal of Captain Curtis from the serv- 
 ice. Eeport of tlie Adjutant- General relating to 
 rank and pay of Captain Deloba. Occurrences 
 in Florida. Economy to be practiced in the De- 
 partment. The Southern Patriot on occurrences 
 in Florida. 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 18'J.3, September 6. Interview with Mrs. Decatur, who 
 wishes Colonel D. to be retained storekeeper at 
 Brooklyn. Cannot consent, as his successor bad 
 been appointed. Spanish affairs not quite so des- 
 perate. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1823, October 29. Encloses proceedings of the court- 
 martial of Captain Eastman, and treaty with the 
 Florida Indians. Eemovingthetroopsfrom Baton 
 Eouge. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 18.24, September 11. Has returned and finds the busi- 
 ness of the Department has been conducted satis- 
 factorily. His visit to the Alleghanies. Amph' 
 supply for the national works. Encloses a note of 
 General Mercer and asks Monroe's advice. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Yorktoion. 
 
 1824, October 20. La Fayette's welcome at Yorktown. 
 His desire to make an early visit to Jeiferson and 
 Madison. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, Octofter 28. La Fayette's movements. His coi dial 
 reception at Norfolk and Richmond, and meeting 
 with the Revolutionary officers. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 fVasMngton. 
 1827, February 30 [si'c]. Expressive of his high satis- 
 faction with Monroe's conduct as Secretary of 
 War in 1814, and of his belief that history will do 
 his memory justice. His claim does not conflict 
 with that of General Jackson, of whom he has also 
 a high opinion. 40 q pages. 
 
 42 
 
Calhoun. John C, 
 Wa, December 9. Difficulties with Mr. Crawford's 
 friends. A charge of ingratitude. Mr. Calhoun 
 had taken a decided part against Crawford and 
 for Monroe in 1816. How Mr. Calhoun came to be 
 Secretary of War. Asks for a statement of facts 
 to repel dishonorable imputations. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1827, December 9. Asks to be furnished with a state- 
 ment that he was not appointed Secretary of War 
 at Mr. Crawford's instance, but that Monroe acted 
 independently of him and selected him from a 
 personal knowledge. Wishes to repel with au- 
 thority the cliarge of ingratitude to Crawford. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1827, December 22. Asks for copies of certain corre- 
 spondence in 1818. Regrets the efforts to drag 
 Mr. Monroe into political controversies, and will 
 endeavor to do justice to his conduct during a most 
 critical and important period, and to put down a 
 charge of ingratitude against himself. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1828, Jatiuary 3. Correspondence between Monroe and 
 General Jackson in 1814. Nothing in it that will 
 not do honor to Monroe's patriotism and sagacity. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 1828, March 7. The correspondence of Monroe and 
 General Jackson. The latter's course in the 
 Seminole business and at New Orleans. The pe- 
 rusal of it by the General satisfies him of Mouroe's 
 kindly feeling and of his correct course. The 
 effect designed to be accomplished is thoroughly 
 counteracted. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1828, April — . Enclosing a letter from Major Lee ask- 
 ing Monroe if Jackson disobeyed orders in the 
 Seminole war. Calhoun's suggestions. Monroe's 
 claim in Congress. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1828, May 1. Acknowledging letter of 23d April. He 
 approves, as does Judge White, Monroe's answer 
 to Major Lee respecting General Jackson course in 
 the Seminole war. Has no objection to state his 
 views on the subject to Major Lee. Complimen- 
 tary expressions as to Monroe's patriotism, etc. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Pendleton. 
 1828, July 10. Lee's life of Jackson. Jackson agrees, if 
 Monroe does, to allow Lee to see the desired cor- 
 respondence. High tariff' affects the South un- 
 favorably. A sectional division of the country 
 
Calhoun. John C, 
 
 upon measures dangerous and calculated to be per- 
 petual if not remedied. fol. 5 pages. 
 
 fVashington. 
 
 1830, May 17. Jackson's letter of 6th January, 1818. 
 Whether it was seen by any one at tb;it time, and 
 by whom. ' ' i"^. 2 pages. 
 
 18o0, May 2U. General Jackson's letter to Monroe of 
 January 6, 1818. Question whether it was before 
 the Cabinet. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, January 11. The difference with Mr. Crawford 
 respecting General Jackson's correspondence and 
 course during the Seminole war. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, January 11. His differences with Mr. Crawford. 
 Correspondence of Monroe and Jackson about the 
 latter's course in the Seminole war. "Private." 
 
 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, January 21. Asks for a copy of a letter from 
 Monroe to Crawford. General Jackson's course 
 in the Seminole war to confirm certain state- 
 ments. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, January 27. Requests Monroe to state under 
 what circumstances the correspondence between 
 Monroe and Jackson, relating to the Seminole 
 war, was referred to at the Cabinet meeting, and 
 what was Calhoun's course and manner on that 
 occasion. 'P. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, January 27. In calling for a statement from 
 Monroe relating to the Jackson correspondence in 
 the Seminole affair, the object is to correct mis- 
 constructions of Crawford in his letter to Monroe. 
 Inquires about Monroe's health. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1831, -Fe6»'Ma>'^ 4. Acknowledging letter of 1st. Asks 
 for another statement of Monroe on General Jack- 
 son's course in Seminole war, to correct misrepre- 
 sentations by Mr. Crawford. 4"-. 3 pages. 
 
 1831, February 16. Has been compelled to publish his 
 correspondence with General Jackson on his coarse 
 (in the Cabinet) on the Seminole subject. The 
 publication, he regrets, will disclose a political 
 intrigue, and he is sorry it was necessary to vin- 
 dicate himself. Monroe's claim now before the 
 Senate. Hopes the bill will pass. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to S. L. GOUVERNEUR. 
 
 1831, April 16. Enclosing a note to Mr. Salomon. Is 
 gratified to iind pubhu sentiment in his favor. 
 Aska after Monroe's health. 40. 2 pa^-ea. 
 
 44 
 
Calhoun. John C, to S. L. Gouverneur. 
 1831, no date. Explanation of causes which induced 
 the authority to Mr. Calliouu to publish Monroe's 
 correspondence with General Jackson respecting 
 the Seminole war. [Draft and copy.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 8°. 2 pages. 4'-^. 2 pages. 
 
 Fort Hill. 
 1831, July 14. Acknowledging letter and enclosures. 
 Is amazed at the conduct of the administration as 
 to the attempted justitication of Jackson's course 
 in the Seminole business at the ^xpense of Mon- 
 roe's reputation. Mr. Wirt's views and advice 
 approved. Deeply regrets to hear of Monroe's 
 condition. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, August 8. The memory and character of Mon- 
 roe. Statement inclosed of the relation of the 
 states. Calhoun's opinions are those of the Re- 
 publicans of '98. Crawford's book. Mr. Monroe's 
 vindication. 4"^. 4 pages. 
 
 1831, August 18. John Rhea's letter, and the course 
 pursued by Jackson's partisans. Has unbounded 
 confidence in Mr. Wirt. Method to be pursued in 
 vindication of attacked character. 4"^. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1832, Februunj 13. Political degeneracy rapid since 
 the Adams election. Jackson's populaiity, force 
 of character, jealousy, want of political informa- 
 tion, etc. Mr. Vau Buren's dexterity and cunning. 
 Clay's action brought the country into a state of 
 dangerous conflict. Thorough retormatiou needed. 
 Van Buren's effort for Vice-Presidency. 
 
 4"^. 5 pages. 
 
 1832, March 4. Attacks liy the partisans of Jackson 
 ou Monroe. Best to act on the defensive. Would 
 like Gouverneur to visit Washington to consuU 
 with him. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1832, June 14. Acknowledging letter of 12th. Re- 
 commends him to keep silent, so as to act on the 
 defensive when Jackson's statements are mndc 
 public on the subject to which his letters refer. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Caixaghek. L., agent Baltimore insurance co., 
 
 to Minister of Marine of France. Paris. 
 
 1804, December. Claim for seizure of a vessel called 
 
 "John and Henry" by the English. [Account in 
 
 French. J 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 45 
 
Campbell. George W., Nasliville. 
 
 1813, November 12. Acknowledging letter 16tli Octo- 
 ber. Sanction of the President of the levy of 
 3,500 men in the State of Tennessee for the war 
 ■n-ith the Creeks. The measure approved of by 
 the friends of the administration. Atrocities of 
 Indian warfare. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1814, May 13. Propositions of Dallas and Parrish on 
 the proposed war loan. 8'^'. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, September .5. Public opinion in Tennessee re- 
 specting the treaties with Cherokees and Choc- 
 taws. 4°. U pages. 
 
 St. Petersburg. 
 
 1819, March 20. Enssian court in mourning. Cor- 
 dial reception. The royal family well-bred. The 
 person of Alexander described. A calculatiuij 
 politician and mild autocrat- The patron of art 
 and science, and in favor of gradual emancipa- 
 tion of serfs. His courtiers are his echo. His 
 army a million of men. Poland and European 
 Turlioy. 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, May 15. Duplicate of the foregoing. i°. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, May 1.5. Death of his three children of typhus 
 fever at St. Petersburg. Kind attentions of the 
 Imperial family. His intention of resigning. 
 American afi'airs at the court. Russian post- 
 ofiSce not to be depended on. 4°. f) pages. 
 
 1820, January i^^. His intention to leave Kussia in 
 the spring. Eussia inclined to peace. Rela- 
 tions with United States friendly and durable. 
 Interest taken by the court of Russia in the nego- 
 tiations of the United States with Spain. Russia's 
 vast extent constitutes her weakness; if united, 
 all powerful. The Emperor does not desire to 
 drive the Turks from Europe. His Polish policy. 
 Russian mediation in Europe. 4^. 12 pages. 
 
 Canning. George, London. 
 
 1807, April 13. Announces arrival of witnesses from 
 United States to attend trial of Captain Whitby. 
 Encloses note of their names and occupation. 
 States they were allowed their expenses by the 
 United States. Wishes to know to what ofU'cer of 
 His Majesty's Government the American consul 
 may present them. [Copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, April 15. No official account received of the 
 rejection of the treaty in America. A private 
 letter from Mr. Erskiue gives opinion that the 
 4G 
 
Canning. George, 
 
 treaty will not be ratified. This is all that he 
 
 (Canning) knows on the subject. " Private." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 ■ to Monroe and Pinkney. 
 
 1807, Jwiy 18. Proposal for an interview. 4°. 1 page. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1807, Juli/ 25. Affair of the " Leopard" and " Chesa- 
 peake". Has received no particulars. Asks Monroe 
 to communicate any accounts he may receive. 
 Promises reparation to the Government of United 
 States if the British officers are culpable. 
 
 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, August 3. Acknowledging official note of the 
 29th July. Offers to make reparation to the 
 United States in the affair of the "Leopard" and 
 " Chesapeake". The British Government does not 
 pretend a right to search ships of war. His 
 Majesty disavows the act if it is proved. 
 
 fol. 7 pages. 
 
 1807, August 8. Asks about the authenticity of the 
 printed proclamation of the President, and whether 
 he is authorized to announce it to be theiutention 
 of the United States Government to carry into 
 effect the measures stal ed without waiting for an 
 explanation of the British Government with re- 
 spect to the unfortunate transaction, fol. 3 pages. 
 
 laOT, September 2'.i. Relative to the "Leopard" and 
 "Chesapeake". Signifies the readiness of Great 
 Britain to make reparation for the outrage. Will 
 not negotiate on the question of impressment of 
 seamen in merchant vessels with this question, as 
 it is quite a different matter. fol. 24 pages. 
 
 1807, October 6. Audience of Mr. Monroe with the 
 King. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, October 9. Returns Mr. Pinkney's commission 
 and letters of credence. Notwithstanding the 
 period has terminated for which he was invested 
 with the character of Minister, the King will be 
 ready on Monroe's leaving the country to com- 
 municate with Mr. Pinkney on the affairs of the 
 respective Governments. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to MONEOB and Pinkney. 
 
 1807, October 22. The encounter of the " Leopard " and 
 "Chesapeake," and return of the treaty unratified. 
 Does not agree to the alterations and revisions 
 
 47 
 
Canning. Gborgk, to Monkob and Pinknby. 
 proposed by the United States Governmeut nor to 
 negotiate anew upon the basis of a treaty already 
 solemnly concluded and signed. [Note enclosing 
 answer. ] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 ■ — to Monroe. 
 
 1807, October 22. Asks if the prohibition of all inter- 
 course between the inhabitants of the United 
 States and British ships of war will extend to the 
 ship of war in which a Minister accredited with a 
 mission shall arrive in any port of the United 
 States, and whether Mr. Pintney or Mr. Monroe 
 will furnish Mr. Eose with a document which will 
 insure his admission. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, October 2:i. Acknowledges letter of same date. 
 Requests an interview at the Foreign OfBce, to 
 have a clear understanding on subjects to which 
 the letter relates. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Carrera. J. M. DE, to H. DiSDiER. Montevideo. 
 
 1-'17, December 12. Narrative of condition of affairs 
 
 in South American states. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Carrington. Edward, Neio Torlc. 
 
 1787, August 7. Acknowledging letter of 26th July. 
 His willingness to be of service to M. in a mat- 
 ter in which his position in the House will aid 
 him. Western lands. The Ohio Company. Emi- 
 gration to Ohio from Massachusetts and Connect- 
 icut. Convention adjourned. Appointed a com- 
 mittee to talie measures agreed upon. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1788, September 15. The new Constitution. Direct 
 taxation. Military force. Impost duties. The 
 judiciary. Fears of bickerings between the na- 
 tional and state governments. The Executive. A 
 council for his guide absurd. The South wish the 
 meeting more central than New York. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Cas.s. Lewis, Zanesville. 
 
 1813, January 1.5. Hopes to be relieved from being a 
 witness in the trial of General Hull. 4'-. 3 pages. 
 
 Detroit. 
 
 1814, September 20. Congratulates the country on the 
 military destinies committed to Monroe. Had the 
 arrangement taken place earlier it would have 
 been better. Hopes be may live to be President. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 48 
 
Cass. Lkwis, St Mary's. 
 
 1818, October 6. Results of the negotiations for pur- 
 chase of Indiau lands south of the Wabash. 
 7,500,000 acres bought for an annuity of $23,350. 
 Apologizes for not buying it cheaper. The Indians 
 beginning to understand the value of land through 
 the influence of the whites among them. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1819, Alarch 2. General Jackson's course in Florida. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Detroit. 
 1821, lebruary 9. The bill before Congress for the re- 
 duction of the Army. General Macomb's services 
 and situation. The Government should not neg- 
 lect his claims. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Castillo. Jose del, to J. E. Poinsett. Havana. 
 
 1823, April 16. A letter (in Spanish) enclosed in one 
 
 from Mr. Poinsett to Monroe. State olf parties in 
 
 Cuba. The necessity of our having an agent there. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Cbvallos. Pedro, El Pardo, near Madrid. 
 
 1804, February 10. Acknowledging letter 11th Janu- 
 ary. Denies the truth of report that Spain objects 
 to the cession of Louisiana by France to the United 
 States. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Cheves. L., to William H. Ceawpord. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1820, October 16. Plan for the extinguishment of the 
 debt to the United States by the sales of public 
 lands. [Enclosing a detailed plan. ] 
 
 4°. 3 pages, fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Church. Edward, London. 
 
 1809, October 19. Victory of Wellesley at Talavera. 
 Expedition to Isle of Walcheren. Epicurean rage 
 of the commander of the expedition. Treaty of 
 peace between Austria and France. Napoleon sov- 
 ereign arbiter and dictator of Europe. Napoleon's 
 hatred to England. The present, our opportunity. 
 Make term.s with England at all hazards. Her 
 ruin, ours. Injustice of Mr. Adams in removing 
 him; asks an appointment. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 4 8 40 
 
Claiborne. W. C. C, Governor of Louisiana. 
 
 New Orleans. 
 
 1604, May 30. The Spanish court not willing to admit 
 that West Florida is included in the Treaty of 
 Ildefonso, and many citizens avow a like senti- 
 ment. Most ofland surveyed and claimed. [Copy 
 and press-copy.] 4=. 3 pages. 
 
 to Madison. 
 
 1804, June 2. Encloses his correspondence with Gov- 
 ernor Folohe. Protests against jurisdiction in 
 West Florida as an usurpation. [Copy.] 
 
 4". 1 page. 
 to Governor Folohe. 
 
 1804, Jftne 2. Acknowledging letter of Ist May. Dif- 
 fers with him regarding jurisdiction of West Flor- 
 ida. Facts do not justify the charge of usurpa- 
 tion. Is ouly an executive agent, with no other 
 power than to execute the laws and instructions 
 of his Government. Folche's tone of menace not 
 justified or consistent with the harmony which 
 exists between Spain and United States. [Copy 
 and press-copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Clark. Daniel, to Madison. jS'ew Orleans. 
 
 1802, June 22. Duties exacted by the Spanish Govern- 
 ment on deposits from the western country. 
 American consuls not allowed to interfere ; their au- 
 thority not acknowledged . The ports of Louisiana 
 shut against the external commerce of the United 
 States. [Coi^y and a memorandum attached from 
 Mr. Lowry.] 4'-. 20 pages. 
 
 Clark. Johx, Near Richmond, Va. 
 
 1816, December 15. Rejoices in result of the election. 
 Decline of patriotism. Parsimony not economy. 
 Cringing Congressmen. Brilliant prospects. Mil- 
 itary defenses. An educated militia. Military 
 schools. The Navy and its exploits. LocaHon 
 for a naval d^p6t. A war fund in time of peace, 
 or the English funding system reversed. A na- 
 tional bank. Wisdom, the soul of freedom. Edu- 
 cation for all. Internal improvements. Inland 
 navigation. 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 Clay. Henry, Ashland. 
 
 1810, November 13. Acknowledging letter 20th Octo- 
 ber. Selling the Goose Creek lands. Mr. Baker's 
 claim for vacant and unappropriated land in Mon- 
 roe's survey. His seat in the House of Represent- 
 atives. 40. 2 pages. 
 50 
 
Clay. Henry, Washington. 
 
 181'2, March 15. Proposing au embargo for 30 days, to 
 be followed by war. Keaeous for it. Eecomnieuds 
 provision for acceptance of 10,000 volunteers for 
 a short period. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 Lexington, Ky. 
 1812, July 29. Pennsylvania and Ohio for war. Ken- 
 tucky alarmingly enthusiastic. Volunteers should 
 be employed. Recruiting going on well. The 
 100,000 and 50,000 acts. Six months (from August 
 to spring) the term for volunteers in any quan- 
 tity. John Allen has raised a rifle regiment. Gov- 
 ernor Harrison's cordial reception in Kentucky. 
 No military man combines like him the conlidence 
 of the West. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1812, August 12. Eeinforcements for Hull. Great 
 solicitude for Hull's army. Go\ cruor Harrison's 
 great merit. Enthusiasm for him in the West. 
 His plans to Secretary of War against Indians. 
 An army under his command could be raised very 
 promptly. He would prefer to not act out of his 
 territory. Suggests he be brevetted major-gen- 
 eral. Reports about General Hull. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Franlcfort, Ey. 
 ViVijAugust 25. Alarming apprehensions for safety of 
 Hull's army. Hostile Indians aud scarcity of pro- 
 visions. Has lost all confidence with his army. 
 Arrival of succor almost hopeless. Governor Scott 
 called upon to act. Harrison to be major-general 
 by brevet. Great confidence in him. Hisappoint- 
 ment provisional, depending on the President. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Lexington, Ey. 
 1812, September 21. Acknowledging letter of 29th 
 ultimo. Of Hull's treachery no doubt is enter- 
 tained. Deserves to be shot. Measures of Gen- 
 eral Scott to afford aid to Hull. Movements of 
 Harrison. Hopkins' movements. Their probable 
 co-operation. Kentucky has 8,000 to 10,000 men in 
 the field. They are without supplies of any kind. 
 Our policy should be changed towards the sav- 
 ages. Their warlike propensity. British instiga- 
 tion. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 New York. 
 
 1814, February 13. Expects great advantages from 
 
 Mr. Gallatin's appointment. Wonderful events in 
 
 Europe daily announced. Mr. Weir's appointment. 
 
 "Private." i^. I page. 
 
 51 
 
CI.A.Y. Henry, 
 1814, February 14. Acknowledging receipt of com- 
 missions and instructions and other papers. AVill 
 depart probably by 20tb instant. Mr. Russell not 
 yet arrived. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, February 23. Mortified at the delay in sailing. 
 Mr. Russell's misunderstanding regarding outfit 
 and equality of compensation. Mr. Wier does not 
 go out as consul to Riga. "Private." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Gothenburg. 
 
 ISli, April ^Z. Wonderful events in Europe. Capture 
 
 of Paris by the allies. Talleyrand on Napoleon. 
 
 Napoleon's power at an end. Policy of England, 
 
 Sweden, and Norway. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, August 7. Commencement and progress of the 
 negotiations with the British commissioners for 
 the treaty between Great Britain and the United 
 States at Ghent. [Copy from his journal.] 
 
 fol. 12- 
 
 1814, August 18. The commissioners prepared for ex- 
 travagant i)retensions. Their attempt to show 
 that if war were continued Britain would be to 
 blame. The first visit. Ceremonial waived. A 
 definite boundary line. Desire liy the British to se- 
 cure a jieace to the Indians. Proposition by the 
 British tending to sever the union, to secure Can- 
 ada, and to suncnder the fisheries. Proposed ter- 
 mination of treaty of 1783. Effect in Eughmd and 
 United Stites of a rupture of negotiations. Har- 
 mony in the mission. Mr. Whifhread friendly to 
 America. We must rely on our own resonri_-es to 
 continue the war. Europe iiuanoially exhausted. 
 France wants bacTi her colonies. A fnrtlii'r strug- 
 gle predicted. 'Thf Netherlands. Dim prospects 
 of pace. "Private." fol. 8 pages 
 
 1814, October 26. The nenotiati'ous. The events at 
 Baltimore and Champlainhelp us. Must conquer 
 a peace. Recolonization hinted at in the Times. 
 Wellington's army. Europe may continue in 
 peace, and why. Si):iiu full of internal distrac- 
 tions. Forgery of Mr Bayard's opinions. The 
 aflair of the burning of Washington. If British 
 tire beateu at New Orleans peace may ensue. 
 "Private." fol. '3 pages. 
 
 52 
 
Clay. Hexry, 
 1814, Dec-mbir '^5. Treaty of peace signed. Terms 
 not as expected at commeQcenient of war. Not 
 very nufavorable as matters stand. We lose no 
 territory and no honor. The tisheries and the 
 Mississippi. British trading with the Indians. 
 Is returned again to Congress. An extra session. 
 Will sail for United States on 1st April. Will 
 remain in England and France three months. 
 "Private." small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Col. E. M. Johnson. Ashland. 
 
 1822, July 12. His gratitude to the President for ad- 
 mitting his claim on the Government. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Clay. M., Washington. 
 
 1801, January 21. Fire in the Treasury ofi&ce. Thinks 
 it was a willful attempt. The sedition law re- 
 vived in the House of Representatives. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 11. On counting votes of electors there 
 were for Jefferson and Burr 73 each, 65 for Adams, 
 and Pinckney 64. House of Representatives then 
 balloted for States. Resolution entered not to 
 adjourn until a President should be elected. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 17. Thirty-sixth ballot for President, 
 Jefferson, 10 ; Burr, 4 ; 2 blanks. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1808, February 29. Monroe's friends in Congress find- 
 ing they could not run him to advantage, deemed 
 best for the present to withhold placing him 
 among the candidates, from a firm conviction 
 it is best policy for the public good and Monroe's 
 future prospects. Advises him to put a stop to 
 the contest. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Clinton. De Witt, Neiv York. 
 
 1817, KoiH'mber 3. Desiring the removal of an obnox- 
 ious port surveyor and recommending the ap- 
 pointment of Henry Post. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Clinton. George, Albany. 
 
 1784, August 20. Acknowledging letter of 19th. The 
 British do not intend to enconrage the free inter- 
 course which ought to have taken place on the re- 
 turn of peace. Unjustifiable conduct of Haldemand 
 in continuing to hold the posts. fol. 1 ] 
 
 53 
 
Clinton. Geokge, New York. 
 
 1784, November 7. Acknowledging letter of 28tli ulti- 
 mo. Was relieved from determining on a point of 
 delicacy since the commission has left the State of 
 New York. Was fearful his interposition might 
 have been ascribed to unworthy motives. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1791, February 16. Acknowledging letter of 17th Jan- 
 uary. Resolutions of House of Delegates of Vir- 
 ginia submitted to New York legislature. The 
 aristocratic faction, stock-jobbers, and speculators 
 oppose it. Their attempts, however, have proved 
 abortive. Resolutions entered by large maj orities 
 in both houses. 4^^. 2 pages. 
 
 Greemmcli. 
 1796, April 14. Acknowledging letter of 18th June. 
 A long-continued indisposition has prevented an 
 early answer. Jay's treaty. Detested by all re- 
 publicans. Gratifying to aristocrats, agents and 
 adherents of Great Britain. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Clopton. John, to Alexander McCeaie. 
 
 Washinijton. 
 1807, December 25. Monroe's return from his mission 
 in England. Clopton's wish that Monroe should 
 be brought forward as a candidate for the Presi- 
 dency. Deserving the support of the best men. 
 
 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 CoDiNA. Joseph, Philadelphia. 
 
 1818, March — . Relating to Spanish doniinious iu 
 America. A plan for separating them from the 
 mother country, and making them free under the 
 X)rotection of the United States. Island of Cuba 
 and other dominions to form a union with the 
 United States. General opinion in favor of the 
 project. [Translations.] fol. 9 pages. 
 
 COLVIN. J. B., 
 1813, September 7. Encloses him the National Intelli- 
 geucer, in which is a publication by the Secretary 
 of the Navy. Also, in the Spirit of '76, a curious 
 detection of a. plagiarism. 8". 1 page. 
 
 Connelly. Ji.mx, to Jonathan Roberts. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1819, Janvary 6. Nomiuation of directors of the United 
 States Bank. 40 2 na^es. 
 
 54 
 
Cook. D. P., 
 1826, Aiyril 2:5. Asks him wliether it is true that Gov- 
 ernor Edwards denied being the author of the A. 
 B. publications. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 CORRBA DE Serra. JOSEPH, Philadelphia. 
 
 lii'20, January 1. Tendering the compliments of the 
 new year. Thanking him for the sentiments nobly- 
 expressed in his message about violation of neu- 
 trality. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 CowPERTHWAiTE. 1. K., and William Osborn. 
 
 New TorJc. 
 I80O, November 26. In behalf of the ohairmakers of 
 New York, a chair is presented to Monroe. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 CoxE. Tbxch, Philadelphia. 
 
 1819, Novemher 28. Enclosing notes on the causes of 
 
 the disorder of the manufacturing and other 
 
 branches of national industry. 4°. 9 pages. 
 
 Crawford. "VV. H., Washington. 
 
 1812, April 2. Asks whether Mr. Eussell's letter should 
 be presented to the Senate while acting on the 
 embargo. A resolution calling upon the President 
 of the United States rejected by the Senate. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Lexington, Ky. 
 1~'12, Augusta. Disavowal by General George Mathews 
 of his arrangements respecting the Floridas and 
 Amelia Island after the Henry discovery. Im- 
 pressment of American seamen on the rumor of a 
 war between United States and Great Britain. 
 Eecommends Josiah Meigs as professor at Mili- 
 tary Academy. 4". 4 pages. 
 
 1812, September 9. Acknowledging letterof 25th ultimo. 
 Hull's defeat inexplicable. Incompetency of those 
 to whom the management of the war is confided. 
 Secretaries of War and Navy seem to bring di.s- 
 grace on the nation. Cession of Florida by de 
 Ouis. Might give umbrage to the Emperor. Death 
 of General Mathews. small 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 New Tork. 
 
 1813, .June 12. Embarks this evening and will sail in 
 the morning. Nominations of Mr. Gallatin and of 
 Mr. Eiissell. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 55 
 
Ckawford. W. H., 
 
 1813, June 15. Ackuowledging letter of 12tli. Mr. 
 Webster's resolutions anticipated. Captain Allen, 
 of the Argus, has received no instructions relative 
 to Mrs. Barlow's passage, or to Mr. Vauderlyn. 
 The late contestation of our consuls at Paris. 
 
 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1814, December 16. French spoliations. Talleyrand's 
 sordid and selfish character. His great power in 
 France. The King's policy. France's interests 
 not to be thought of in opposition to Talleyrand's 
 interests. Crawford would not consent to be 
 instrument in bribery. The British ambassador 
 would help Talleyrand to money. Known immor- 
 ality of the British Government. Decision in case 
 of the "Decatur". Talleyrand not liked at the 
 court. General claim for indemnity almost hope- 
 less. [Duplicate.] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1614, December 19. Mr. Baker, consul at Balearic Isl- 
 ands, appeals for restitution of money disbursed 
 for relief of distressed American seamen. Mr. 
 Noah, calling himself American consul at Tunis, 
 relates difficulty in negotiating bills on America. 
 Beasley an unfit agent for American prisoners. 
 Appointment of consuls. [ D uplicate. ] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1814, December 19. Letter from Captain Smith, pris- 
 oner at Algiers. Duplicate despatches, ''pri- 
 vate ; " also a letter from Captain Smith. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1814, Decemher 21. Affair of the " Decatur" decided. 
 Suggestions relative to American vessels carrying 
 letters of marque. [Duplicate.] 4 pages. 
 
 1814, December 28. Filling of consulates in France. 
 Congress at Vienna. Newspaper accounts that 
 the British ministers have lost all their influence 
 there. Lord Castlereagh at the head. Mr. Huo-hes, 
 secretary of embassy at Ghent, wishes to be secre- 
 tary of legation at London. 
 
 1814, December 30. Encloses copy of letter of King of 
 Prussia. [Duplicates.] 
 
 4'\ 8 pages, inclnding the foregoing. 
 
 1815, February 20. Filling of vacant consulships in 
 irauco. Recommendations and suggestions. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 5G 
 
Crawford. \V. H., 
 1815, February 20. Advances to Mr. Boyd, and the 
 manner of reimbursement. Captain and crew of 
 the "Transit" Mr. Lee's claims for advances, 
 etc., for relief of distressed seamen. "Private." 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1815, February 21. Liquidation of the ' ' Nancy " termi- 
 nated. Case of the "Belisarius". Useless to at- 
 tempt to discuss the question of indemnities dur- 
 ing the absence of Talleyrand. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, February 21. The Algerine war. Recommends 
 the vigorous chastisement which it is now in the 
 power of the United States to give, and dictate 
 terms of peace. It would be a convincing argu- 
 ment to the King of Naples in discussing the claims 
 of American merchants for spoliations committed. 
 War declared by Algerines against Spain. Rumors 
 that England has exchanged the island of Trinidad 
 for the two IToridas. New complications. 
 
 4^^. 5 pages. 
 
 1815, February 25. Want of concert and unity between 
 the two houses and the people in the United 
 States. Some remarks in cipher respecting the 
 late negotiations at Ghent, and about certain pa- 
 pers, tbe publication of which is discussed. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to Count Jatjcodrt, 
 
 1815, March 7. Trusts that orders will be issued giv- 
 ing the "Decatur" permission to load and depart 
 for the United States. [Copy.] 4". 4 pages. 
 
 to MONROK. 
 
 1815, March 8. Landing of Napoleon at Cannes with 
 1,*00 men. Speculations as to the projected move- 
 ment. Perhaps an arrangement between him and 
 the malcontents on the measures will be adopted 
 by the Congress at Vienna. A short time will 
 dissipate the storm or give it a terrific force, which 
 will overthrow the Bourbons. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Count Jaucourt. 
 
 1815. March 9. Acknowledging letter of the 8th, which 
 will be communicated to his Government. 
 
 See Jaucoubt. 
 1815, J/arc7i If). Bonaparte's return to France. "Vive 
 le Soi," in mockery to the Bourbons. Cannon car- 
 ried into the palace. Reigning by divine right 
 
 57 
 
Crawford. W. H., 
 
 brings uo popular euthusiasm. Corn-law mobs in 
 England. Tliedefeat, at New Orleans. The Chroni- 
 cle, which predicted its capture, now abuses the 
 ministers. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1'^15, March 16. Efforts of the Bourbons against Na- 
 poleon; his passage a triumphal march. The 
 King at the legislative palace. Power of the 
 Bourbons. Rumors and speculations. Congrat- 
 ulations on the victory at New Orleans. Glorious 
 termination of the war. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, Marc/i 16. Nfipoleon's landing in France. Public 
 opinion more decided in his favor. His progress 
 triumphal. His success anticipated. No civil 
 war. No bloodshed yet. His proclamations. 
 Impressions as to the duration of his power if 
 successful. Possibly the allies may make com- 
 mon cause against him. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, March 16. Enclosing communications by Minis- 
 terof Foreign Affairs relating to invasion of France 
 by Napoleon and order of King directing the cruise 
 of his squadron. Crawford's note relative to the 
 "Decatur". Expects no answer while the present 
 contest for the throne is undecided. 4^\ 1 page. 
 
 1815, March 19. Ratification of the treaty of peace 
 with Great Britain. Napoleon's progress. Three 
 or four days will determine the fate of Paris. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, March 19. Efforts of the French legislature. 
 Napoleon's progress. Expected at Paris. Change 
 of the ministry hinted at. Benjamin Constant 
 writes that the patriots of 1789 will be called into 
 power. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, March 21. The royal family left the Tuileries 
 about midnight on 19th, and the Emperor occupied 
 it at 9 p. m. on 20th. Change in public press. 
 United States should recognize him as Emperor if 
 indemnity were to be adjusted. Napoleon's at- 
 tainder and outlawry. Blunders of the Bourbons. 
 Louis's confidence in the Terrorists. Fouch6. 
 Louis cannot return to power without a foreign 
 invasion. The clergy. The allied monarchs. 
 "Private." 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1815, March 21. Enclosing two letters from Count 
 Jauconrt. The court, attended by household 
 troops, set off for Lille. Crawftn-d will remain in 
 Paris. Believes there will be no civil war. The 
 
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Crawford. W. H., 
 
 Duke of Bourbon gone to rouse the Vendeans 
 and Chouans. Defection of the troops. England 
 will not remain quiet. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 to Madison. 
 
 1815, March 21. Departure of Louis XVIII. Entry 
 of Napoleon. Meetings of the foreign ministers. 
 Will not attend. Duke of Orleans at P^ronne. 
 Funds rising- in Paris, falling in London. Will 
 the allies unite against Napoleon ? Will he seize 
 Belgium? French army disorganized. All North 
 Italy ripe for revolt. Trusts the United States may 
 remain neutral. If not, after our late experience, 
 our efforts may be more efficient. Young generals 
 advantageous. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 to MoNEOB. Wood Lawn, Ky. 
 
 1815, Octoier 16. Testifies to the intelligence and good 
 character of Mr. Ingraham, late agent for priso- 
 ners, for appointment of consul at Plymouth. 
 Recommends Dr. George Phillips to fill the place 
 of General Sevier, deceased. 4°. .3 pages. 
 
 IVasMngton. 
 1817, May 2. Thinks Dr. Bibb would accept the ap- 
 pointment as governor of Alabama Territory. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, October 1. Communication from the collector of 
 New Orleans on the subject of Galveston, a pirat- 
 ical and smuggling settlement. The Baratarian as- 
 soci ation upon alarge scale. Recommends revenue- 
 cutters to be employed to suppress smuggling and 
 seize Galveston. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, October 11. Situation of the Treasury Depart- 
 ment. Customs revenues 4^18,000,000. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, no date. Retention of Amelia Island. Wrested 
 from Spain by us with the knowledge of the Gov- 
 ernment. P!eased that it will not be considered a 
 cause of war. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, no date. Mr. Calhoun's report. A plan for des- 
 ignation of roads and canals and internal improve- 
 ments, fol. 1 page. 
 
 1818, January 4. Declines invitation to dinner. 
 
 8^. 2 pages. 
 
 59 
 
Crawford. W. H., 
 
 1818, March 23. Seizure of Amelia Island The idea 
 ridiculous. 4"- IP^S^- 
 
 1819, no date. Publications in tlie Advocate. General 
 Swift. Colonel Swartwout. 8^^. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, April 7. United States brancli banks. Their 
 notes not receivable in all places for duties. In- 
 convenience to the Treasury. Office of New York 
 collector not accepted by Judge Thompson. Va- 
 rious candidates. The choice to be made. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1819, July 2. Acknowledging letter of 14th ultimo. 
 Brownsville public roads. State of the Treasury. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1820, June 12. Enclosing an opinion of the Attorney- 
 General on the case of the Ursuline nuns. Sug- 
 gestions relative to the sale of lands. Changing 
 the tenure of office of certain officers. [A part 
 missing. ] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, July 8. Political matters in France. General 
 discontent. Mr. Ervin's views. Mr. Forsyth's 
 discontent. United States Branch Bank. English 
 politics. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to William Wirt, 
 
 1821, Jamiary 9. Case of General Mitchell. Squire 
 Humphrey, one of the witnesses, a great scoundrel. 
 
 8°. 3 pages. 
 
 See BiDDLE. Nicholas, January 26 and 29, 1821. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1821, July 20. Appointment of Mr. Hay as receiver of 
 public money at New Orleans. Hyde de Neuville 
 and the occupation of Amelia Island. DifBculties 
 may arise from the style of letters passed on the 
 subject. Despatches from Mr. Gallatin. "Confi- 
 dential.'' 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, August 1. Politics in France.'. The Due de 
 Eichelieu. Affairs in Spain. Commercial rela- 
 tions between France and the United States not 
 satisfactory. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, August 15. Case of Harris vs. Lewis for slander, 
 in which Mr. Crawford is called on to testify to 
 certain charges made while Harris was consul at 
 St. Petersburg. ■■ Coulidential." 4°. 4page3. 
 
 00 
 
CRAWFOltD. W. H., 
 
 1823, Aiifliint 25. Mr. Hale, uaval officer at Ports- 
 mouth, N. H., wishes to resign if his son-in-law 
 can be appointed in his place. Is urged to inter- 
 fere in behalf of Colonel Decatur, dismissed by 
 the Navy Department. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1823, August 26. Character of Mr. Bates, the appli- 
 cant for office of district attorney for Missouri. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1830, July 5. Letter from Monroe to Calhoun, con- 
 cerning Jackson's course in the Seminole war, as 
 contained in another letter. Denies ever having 
 seen it until brought before the Cabinet. Article 
 from a Nashville paper, charging Crawford with 
 an attempt to prevent Monroe's re-election. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1831, 110 date. Extracts from' Mr. Crawford's letter to 
 Mr. Calhoun, relating to Mr. Monroe's correspond- 
 ence on the Seminole affair, and Geiicral Jackson's 
 course. [Copies in Mr. Calhoun's handwriting.] 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Crowxinshield. B. W., 
 It'l.'i, 110 date. Articles 3, 4 and 5 of the proposed 
 treaty of commerce with Great Britain. 
 
 4^. 5 pages. 
 
 CUBI Y SOLKU. Mariaxo, Ballimiin;. 
 
 1823, December 17. Encloses a few copies of his trans- 
 lation of the President's message [enunciating 
 '•Monroe Doctrine''"]. Commends the message 
 highly, although a native of Spain. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 CuTTS. ElCHARD, Washington. 
 
 1819. October (">. Requests the President to authorize 
 Mr. Reynolds, chief clerk, to act as Second Comp- 
 troller "of the Treasury. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Dade. William A. G., Dumfries. 
 
 l>^2'.i, February 3. The message. Views on the inter- 
 nal improvements, and constitutional power of 
 Congress relating thereto. "Private." 
 
 4'^. 9 pages. 
 
 Dallas. A. J., Philadelphia. 
 
 1814. January 18. Extract from a letter from Mr. 
 Gallatin to his wife, relating to the situation of 
 his mission. The rejection of his nomination by 
 the United States Senate. " Private and confiden- 
 tial." 4J. 3 pages. 
 61 
 
Dallas. A. J., 
 1814, January 19. Encloses letter from his son for the 
 perusal of the President and Monroe. Offers the 
 services of his son in England. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, Mail 3. Enclosing Mr. Parrish's proposition re- 
 lating to the war loan. General Hull's trial. The 
 trouble it cost Dallas. 4-. 1 pagri. 
 
 to W. Jo>'ES (Secretary of Navy), 
 
 1814, July 27. Application for place of surgeon for Dr. 
 TriiuOle, with certificates enclosed. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. jN"*™ York. 
 
 1814, September 7. Plan for a national bank without 
 specie capital. Inrelligeut bank cashiers advocate 
 the plan. He would extend the loan. Thinks 
 wealthy Federalists will agree to it. Will the plan 
 suit the Treasury ? [Copy.] 4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 Wasliingion. 
 
 1814, December 17. Governor Tompkins' letter. Pay- 
 ment of the New York troops. The loans. Lim- 
 ited aathority to issue Treasury notes. Congress 
 not aware of the financial condition of the nation. 
 Doubts the efficacy of any plan to relieve public 
 credit. "Private." 4'-. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, February 22. Monroe's report to a committee of 
 Congress on the reduction of the Army. Should 
 be confidential. 4". 1 page. 
 
 1816, March 13. Will propose to the President to offer 
 the office of naval officer, New York, to General 
 Brown; to offer it to General Wilkinson if he de- 
 clines. The naval officer has nothing to do with 
 money. 8'^. 1 page. 
 
 1815, ^J3rii27. Eeception of Mr. deOnis. To ascertain 
 the views of Spain. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, May 28. Eeciprocal surrender of the frontier 
 ports. Suspicions of insincerity; must be on our 
 guard. Chances of avoiding war in Europe. The 
 military budget more satisfactory than expected. 
 Wilkinson's rage. Will use the Aurora for active 
 mischief. Hopes Monroe will provide for him (W.) 
 abroad. Bordeaux. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, May 31. Acknowledging letter of 8th. The 
 surrender of Maiden and restitution of Michili- 
 mackiuac should be simultaneous. Distress of 
 inhabitants of Michigan. Relief will be sent. 
 Provision made for payment of troops. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 6li 
 
Dallas. A. J., 
 1815, June 1. Acknowleflging letter, no date. Sur- 
 render of Maiden and Michiliniackiuac. Isle of 
 Bois Blanc. Indian Uostility, The Northwest 
 Company again at work. Captures by British 
 cruisers. Question of sales at auction refi-rred to 
 Attorney-General. 4°. 3 pao'es. 
 
 1-^15, July H. Case of the Dartmoor prisoners. Kecom- 
 mends that the papers on the subject be pub- 
 lished at length. 4'-\ 1 page. 
 
 1815, July 15. Duties on cotton in England. The 
 course to be pursued in relation to the Dartmoor 
 prisoners. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, March 4. Execution of the commercial conven- 
 tion with Great Britain. Circular of the collectors 
 and the President's notes requesting the same. 
 His own views. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 Dallas. Maria, PhiladelxMa. 
 
 Ibiy, March 1. Soliciting the appointment of her son, 
 George Dallas, as one of the commissioners to set- 
 tle the Florida claims. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 !)ana. Samuel W., Middlet(nvn,Conn. 
 
 18'J5, February 15. Asks for a copy of his vetoed bill 
 for making a great road. Iniernal improvements 
 by Congress. The course of Monroe's adminis- 
 tration. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Dasci-ikofb'. Ande:6 de (Russian minister), 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1817, October 3. The relations with the Eussian Gov- 
 ernment with Mr. Harris re-established. Assu- 
 rances of this new proof of the good feeling of the 
 Emperor towards the United States, lln Freuch.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Dawsox. .J., Philadelphia. 
 
 1798, April 5. Acknowledging letters of •25th and 26th 
 ultimo. Impolitic to have Monroe's name brought 
 before Congress as the agent of Skipwith. Ques- 
 tion before both Houses of Congress of publishing 
 communications of our envoys. Injunctions of se- 
 crecy will be taken off. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Frcderickahurg, Va. 
 
 1798, October 17. Proposes to meet Monroe at Mrs. 
 
 Madison's the next Tuesday. Late despatches 
 
 from France. Our situation, and disposition of 
 
 France. Bonaparte at Alexandria. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 0.3 
 
Dawson. J., 
 
 1798, October 29. Change in the representation of 
 New Jersey. Speculations as to the strength of 
 Ijarties and election of President. Bonaparte lias 
 taken three British seventy-fours. The forces 
 sent to Ireland supposed to be captnred. Conduct 
 of the Directory towards United States mild. 
 Wishes Monroe to appoint a day for meeting. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PhiladeJpMa. 
 
 1799, February 10. Private money matters. E. King 
 nominated to St. Petersburg, W. Smith to Con- 
 stantinople, to negotiate treaties of amity and 
 commerce. Bill to pass for building six seventy- 
 fours and a number of smaller vessels. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 1799, March 29. Committee of the Whole on the in- 
 temijerate, important, and unconstitutional mes- 
 sage of 19th instant. New England begins to 
 move in opposition to the measures of the Presi- 
 dent. 4°. 1 page. 
 1801, Februart/ V3. Still balloting for President. Are 
 firm and prepared to meet any emergency. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Daytox. Jonathan, FUzabethtown, N. J. 
 
 1815, March 1. Congratulations on result of Monroe's 
 instructions, as Secretary of State and Secretary 
 of War, to the negotiators at Ghent and the con- 
 querors at New Orleans. Hopes he will be next 
 President. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Dearborn. H., Boston. 
 
 1620, Jiitie 5. Spain and her colonies. Organization 
 
 of the government of JIaine. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to John Quincy Adams. Lisbon. 
 
 18:22, August l.'v. His reception as minister at the 
 court of Portugal. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 De Chaumoxt. Le Ray, 
 
 LeraijsvUle, Jefferson Co., Va. 
 1819, March 17. Informs Mr. Monroe of his appoint- 
 ment as honorary member of the Agricultural 
 Society of Jefferson County. Mr. Sterling will 
 present him with the diplorna. 4'3. 1 page. 
 
 1819, Julij — . Military road to the St. Lawrence. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 1821, September 29. Introducing Mr. Sterling, M. C. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 64 
 
Delajiotte. . Havre. 
 
 1803, AiKjiint 12. Acknowledging two letters, no date. 
 Congratulating him ou the success of his mission. 
 Private matters. [In French.] 4*^. 2 jjages. 
 
 De Silveeh.telm. Geoegb, Stockholm. 
 
 1819, ilarck 18. Introduces Major Loriks, appointed 
 
 Swedi.sh consul at Philadelphia. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 DiCKiNS. AsBfRY, to Madison, Washington. 
 
 1«15, Mail 1. Abks for the consulship at Paris. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 DiSBROWE. Edwakd, Windsor Castle. 
 
 1807, October 2.j. Efgrets of the Que'dn at not heing 
 able to give audience to Mr. and. Mrs. Monroe 
 hel'ore their departure for America. She wishes a 
 prosperous voyage, and will always feel an inter- 
 est iu their happiness and welfare. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 DiSDIER. H., 
 
 See Carreka, J. M. de. Decemher 12, 1817. 
 
 Dorr. Joseph, London. 
 
 1806, October — . Negotiations between England and 
 
 the United States. Jealousy of England of our 
 
 commerce and carrying trade. 4"^. 8 pages. 
 
 Drayton. John, Charleston. S. C. 
 
 1821, August 27. Presents the President with two vol- 
 umes of memoirs. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Drummond. Sir Gordon, 
 See Butler. A. April 5, 1815. 
 Du Pasquier. Charles Henry, 
 - — , March 1. Establishment of a manufactory of 
 printed cloth (toWesj)eift<es). 4°. 9 pages. 
 
 Du Ponceau. Peter S., Philadelphia. 
 
 1816, 110 date. DilBculty of translating a letter 
 
 written in the Arabic language from the Dey of 
 
 Algiers. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, June 17. Acknowledging letter of 13th, with 
 copy of correspondence of the Department of War 
 with Genei'al .Jackson. Thinks it should be ptib- 
 lished to do justice to the administration. The 
 successes at New Orleans were organized in the 
 Cabinet under great difficulties. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 5 8 65 
 
Du Ponceau. Peter S,, 
 
 1816, Jtth/ 2. Acknowledging letter of 27th ultimo. 
 Correspondence between the War Department 
 and General Jackson, and despatches from the 
 Dey of Algiers in the Arabic language. Will en- 
 deavor to have the latter translated. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, July 20. Acknovrledgesletter of this date. Mor- 
 tified at not being able to procure a translation of 
 the Dey's letter. Anecdotes of foreign sovereigns 
 under similar difficulties. Major La Tour's work. 
 Recommendations as to publication. 4^. S pages. 
 
 DUPONT BE Nemours. Pierre Samuel, 
 
 Wilmington, Del. 
 1815, July 15. Requests the forwarding letter to his 
 wife, and other parcels to care of tiie legation in 
 France. Acknowledgments and thanks for send- 
 ing him letter from the Duchess of Courlande. 
 [In French.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, December 29. Thanking Monroe for his kindness 
 to himself and son. Grateful to the President for 
 appointing his grandson [S. F. Dupont, afterwards 
 rear-admiral U. S. N.] midshipman. Encloses 
 copies of his work on national education. [In 
 French.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, March 21. Congratulations on the prospect of 
 his being next President. Predicts a stormy and 
 glorious term, and for two years a war with Eng- 
 land ; a glorious victory and reunion of parties 
 iu the third year. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, Feiruari/ 5. Acknowledging letter of 2d. Con- 
 gratulations on his election. What is necessary 
 to be done. National education, registry of mar- 
 riagBK, births, deaths, and burials. Manufactures. 
 Organization of militia. Regrets he cannot attend 
 the inauguration. [In French.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817 , Fehruary 26. Reasons for opposing the reduc- 
 tion of the Army. A coalition in Europe will exist 
 against the United States, which Republic, being 
 the last hope of the world, they will not fail to 
 attack. [In French.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Eaton. John H., Nashville. 
 
 1819, June — . In behalf of citizens of Nashville. 
 
 Complimentary address. Approval of his patriotic 
 
 course. 40. 3 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1822, April 6. Encloses suggestions to be inserted in 
 his message relating to nominations. 4^. 2 pages. 
 66 
 
Eaton. John H., 
 1824, Mai) 5. Asks permission to call on Mr. Lowrie 
 for a copy of Monroe's letter. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 16'24, May 8. Has received from Mr. Lowrie a copy of 
 Monroe's letter of 14th. Asks his permission to 
 publish it. 40. 1 page. 
 
 Edwards. Eno., [ Place not stated. ] 
 
 1796, no date. Mr. Adams in Loudon. Gouverneur 
 Morris knows everything, the secrets of every 
 court, from Lisbon to Eussia, what is going on, 
 and what is to happen. [Fragment.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 JParis. 
 
 1796, July 21. Conjectures as to source of information 
 
 of some statement or publication by Thomas Paine. 
 
 Recommendation in reference to it. 8^. 2 pages. 
 
 London 
 179G, September 11. His departure for America. In- 
 forms Monroe of a gentleman who arrived from 
 America at Paris, and of certain papers relating 
 to him in the hands of the United States Govern- 
 ment, which will unfold very improper designs of 
 a party there with the French. 4«. 3 pages. 
 
 Frankford. 
 1798, April 20. Acknowledging letter of February 
 12th. Mr. Paine's refusal to agree not to write 
 certain political articles in Paris. What he knows 
 about the matter of toasting the President at a 
 feast on the 4th of July, '96, at Paris. Testifies 
 as to Mr. Monroe's loyalty and annoyance at any 
 disrespectful remarks about the Executive at his 
 house and table. Mcmroe's manner of showing 
 his displeasure. [To which is added a short note 
 to Mr. Dawson.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1798, June 20. Mr. Monroe's publication. [View of 
 the conduct of the Executive in foreign affairs of 
 the United States with the French Republic] A 
 good effect in publishing certain facts. Advises 
 him to make no reply to scurrilous attacks at pres- 
 ent, and keep back proofs and evidence until they 
 can be used to surprise and crush the aggressor. 
 [Memorandum in Monroe's handwriting, at- 
 tached.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Edwards. Samuel M., Leesburg. 
 
 1829, April 2. A convention in Virginia to reform the 
 
 State consritution. Public attention directed to 
 
 67 
 
Edwards. Samuel M., 
 
 Monroe as a delegate. Equalizing representation. 
 Extension of the franchise. Madison -willing to 
 serve. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1829, April 14. Virginia convention to reform the 
 State constitution. Asks authority to publish his 
 letter relating thereto. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 and others, 
 
 1829, A27ril 14. Request of members of tlie Virginia 
 convention for Monroe's views in relation to the 
 propositions of reform, in answers to the ques- 
 tions communicated. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Eppes. John W., Mill Brook, near Paine' s Tavern. 
 \SU, AuguatVi. Acknowledges a letter, no date. Pre- 
 tentions of the British. Invasion will produce 
 union. Abandon impressment and Republicans 
 must go down. Exclusion from the lakes and 
 iisheries and East India trade. Integrity of our 
 territory. Venom of opposition leaders. Disso- 
 lution of the Union sought by England. Ran- 
 dolph up for Congress. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, no date. Returns papers. Regrets the plan of 
 attack and defence was not adopted in toto. 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 Washington. 
 1819, Feiruary 10. General John 6. Jackson. Signa- 
 tures of members of Congress for recommending 
 persons to office. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 Erskine. Thomas, (Baron) to his son. 
 
 East Deerham, Norfolk, England. 
 1807, Octoler 15. Disposal of certain stock. To ask 
 Mr. Monroe's advice, aud be guided by his opin- 
 ions. Deplores the alienation of the two coun- 
 tries. Deuiiiark, with her capital, without prov- 
 ocation, laid in ashes. British property respected. 
 It is to be hoped that America, even at war, would 
 not destroy her credit by injustice to individuals. 
 ISigned Yafe.-] 40. 4 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. London. 
 
 1807, October 21. Hopes to live to see Monroe Presi- 
 dent of the United States. A Torv government 
 in America bad for Great Britain, and independent 
 principles the soul of the British aud American 
 ' constitutions. Expresses a warm friendship for 
 Monroe. 4c, -2 pages. 
 
 68 
 
Ervixg. Gku1!GE W., Boston. 
 
 1800, May "iU. Acknowledgiug letter 4th. Is flattered 
 by Monroe's iMVumOle impressions of his efforts in 
 the general cauou. Admiration for Monroe's rec- 
 titude and inflexibility when administering his 
 public functions. Congratulates him on his elec- 
 tion to the government of the most important 
 State of the Union. The election of Jefferson to 
 Presidency will be a guaranty of permanency of 
 democratic principles and prosperity of the coun- 
 try. i°. 4 pages. 
 
 Norfolk, Va. 
 
 1800, December 17. Fears and doubts about the elec- 
 tion in Congress for President. Charges of treach- 
 ery. Suggests that the electors of Virginia should 
 ask Burr to relinquish his claim. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 JTashington. 
 
 1801, January 25. Still uncertain how the election by 
 the House will be decided. Thinks Jefferson will 
 be elected, and our Government conducted on 
 principles absolutely necessary to the preserva- 
 tion and liberty. Wants an office in the diplo- 
 matic department. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1801, February 9, 10, and 14. Acknowledging letter of 
 the 3d instant. His appointment to some office if 
 Jefferson is elected. 10th. Thinks Jefferson will 
 be elected, but has suspicions of treachery on the 
 side of Burr. 14th. Result not yet known, but the 
 Republicans are confident and the Federalists de- 
 serted, disappointed and trembling. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1801, February 17. Jefferson elected President. Re- 
 lates the means by which it was done in the 
 House. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 riiiladelphia. 
 1801, March 14. William Lee wishes the consulate 
 at Bordeaux. Congratulations on success of their 
 party. The President's message extolled. Views 
 and reflections as to the political condition of the 
 country. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1801, March 17. Acknowledging letter of 6th. De- 
 sires that the President should coniirm the ap- 
 pointment of Mr. Lee by Mr. Adams. Should Mr. 
 Barnet be removed, Mr. Lee would prefer Bor- 
 deaux. Dr. Jarvis's letter from Boston, showing 
 curious coincidence between opinions iu Mr. Jef- 
 ferson's speech. 4-. 3 pages. 
 
 (i9 
 
Erving. George \V., 
 
 1801, Aj}ril9. Aoknowlcdsing letter of 24tlL Marcli. 
 Mr. Monroe's friendly interest will servei him bet- 
 ter in his views tlian'a ijersoual application to tie 
 President, who might not give him credit for dis- 
 interested patriotism. Refers to certain certifi- 
 cates in vindication of Monroe while in Paris. 
 Foul aspersions of the malignant and profligate 
 faction. The people are essentially democratic, 
 and are awakening to a sense of their past dan- 
 gers. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 London. 
 
 180Z, May 23. Acknowledging letter of 11th. Informs 
 him of the manner in which the signing of the 
 French treaty was ti?ade public in London before 
 its consummation. War with England hastened 
 its conclusion. fol. 6 pages. 
 
 Bamsgate. 
 
 1804, September 23. Detention of the ship "Comet." 
 
 Eeported disturbances in Spain. Three Spanish 
 
 ships sent to England yesterday for attempting to 
 
 enter a blockaded port in France. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 London. 
 1804, October 18. The impression in London is that 
 war between England and Spain is imminent. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, December 10. Acknowledging letter of 16th No- 
 vember. Pnrviance's health very bad. Nothinjj 
 new of interest from United States. Does not be- 
 lieve in a war between United States and Spain. 
 Question in England whether Fox or the Gren- 
 villes will be received into the administration. 
 Mr. Pitt. The government of Ireland ofi'ered to 
 Lord Moira. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 180.^1, April 16. Acknowledging letters of 12th and 13th 
 of IMarch. Mr. Pnrviance's illness; constant com- 
 munication with him. Appointed minister to 
 Spain. Cannot leave until July 15. Private busi- 
 ness. [Enclosing press copy. ] fol. 10 pages. 
 
 Madrid. 
 1806, February 5. His frequent interviews with the 
 Prince of Peace, in which the propositions of 
 Monroe are treated as the ultimatum, and as not 
 open to modiHcation. Policy of the United States 
 is for peace. Endeavors to procure ratification. 
 Thinks the Prince wishes conciliation, but fears 
 
 70 
 
Erving. Geoege W., 
 
 to offend France. General Beurnouville's endeav- 
 ors. English aggressions. General Armstrong 
 reticent. Frenoli intrigues. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1806, May 23. Announces his arrival iu Lisbon. News 
 Jfrom United States. Yrujo left Washington after 
 his insolent letter to Madison. Miranda's expedi- 
 tion. Sullivan to be governor of Massachusetts. 
 Randolph's dissatisfaction causes a schism in the 
 administration which may enable the appoint- 
 ment of Mr. King. Remarks abojit Randolph in 
 cipher. Recommends Mr. Bankhead as consul to 
 St. Andre. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 18C6, June 18. Interview with Cevallos about Yrujo. 
 His bitter reproaches. Vindicates our Govern- 
 ment. Yrujo's offensive conduct. The Miranda 
 affair. Our Government acquitted of counte- 
 nancing it. General Armstrong's letter to Tal- 
 leyrand. General Beurnonville left Madrid and 
 Beauharnais appointed. 4^^. 5 pages. 
 
 1806, August 11. Our affairs in Spain remain as 
 Ihey were. Negotiations through intervention of 
 Talleyrand. King of Spain agrees to proposals 
 to negotiate in Paris. Talleyrand reproaches 
 Vandeul for exceeding his instructions, but on 
 explanation assents. Talleyrand assures Prince 
 Messariuo that the Emperor is satisfied that the 
 United Stntes, though tardy, disavow connection 
 with the Miranda expedition. 4". 5 pages. 
 
 1>^07, January 2i. Personal matters. In an interview 
 with Cevallos he spoke in compliraentary terms 
 of Monroe, as did the Prince of Peace also. Nego- 
 tiations remain without change. The relations 
 between France and Spain are favorable to us. 
 False ideas of disposition of oar Government re- 
 ceived from Yrujo. New honors conferred on the 
 Prince of Peace, who is now all-powerful. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1808, April 8. Ackuowledging letter of October 30. 
 Complete change in the administration of interior 
 and exterior affairs. Downfall of Godoy, the Prince 
 of Peace. Resignation of the King. Ferdinand 
 VII. possesses the affections of the people. Godoy 
 to be tried for his crimes and maladministration. 
 The Emperor expected in Spain soon. Ignorant 
 as to the effect of the change upou our interests. 
 "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 71 
 
Erving George W., Copenhagen. 
 
 1811, December 25. Frencli privateers. Good faith of 
 the Danish Government. President's message re- 
 ceived. The French minister confesses a proper 
 view of the subject has never before been laid be- 
 fore the Emperor. Hopes Mr. Barlow may do good. 
 "Private." 4". 3 pages. 
 
 JParis. 
 1814, December 4,5. The passports which he had de- 
 manded, and the correspondence, with transla- 
 tions, between him and the Dnke of San Carlos, 
 Anthony Morris, and their answers. Explana- 
 tions by the Spanish minister why the passports 
 were not forthcoming. The slights offered to 
 Spain by United States in not acknowledging min- 
 ister sent, and her hostile attitude in Florida. 
 
 fol. 18 i)aaes. 
 
 1814, December 5. Acknowledging despatch of October 
 6, with instructions. The new commission and 
 credentials received, but the duplicate cipher not 
 received. "Triplicate." fo). 1 page. 
 
 1815, January £1. Character of Mr. Hall, a cajdidate 
 for consulate at London. Recommends Leonard 
 Jarvis as consul at Havre. Mr. Forbes in charge 
 at Copenhagen. Mr. Si>ire's reasons why a minis- 
 ter should be appointed. Mr. Erving thinks Mr. 
 Forbes suitable. "Private." 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1815, February \i. Enclosing voluminous correspond- 
 ence between himself and Anthony Morris. Eifect 
 of the news of peace with Great Britain. Re- 
 newal of Mr. de Ouis's commission. [Enclosures.] 
 
 fol. 21 pages. 
 
 1815, February 28. Enclosing correspondence with Mr. 
 Anthony Morris and 51 r. Brent. Special mission 
 to Spain. The Spanish envoy to United States. 
 [Enclosures.] ' fol. 7 pages. 
 
 See Brent. L. L. March 6, 1815. New York. 
 
 1815, Ociofcej- 11. His arrival from France. Owing to 
 state of affairs in Spain and the turn French af- 
 fairs have taken, desires to have an interview 
 with the administration. Proposes to visit Wash- 
 ington, fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, January 13. Appointment of Commodore Lewis to 
 New Grenada. His pecuniary condition. Would 
 like the consulate at Marseilles. Gallatin would 
 
Ervinu. George W., 
 
 reconsider his refusal of the mission to France. 
 Chevalier de Onis. "Private and confidential." 
 
 4°. .3 pages. 
 
 1816, February 24. Mr. Gallatin's determination to ac- 
 cept the appointment to France. His son's mar- 
 riage to Aster's daughter. George Sullivan's 
 wishes. Visit to ex-President Adams. His wish 
 that his son should he next Presideut. The treat- 
 ment of him by the administration. Mrs. Adams's 
 failing health. Erving thinks sons of Presidents 
 should not be Presidents. "Private and confi- 
 deutial." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1816, Mareli 18. Impossible to know in whom to con- 
 tide. Smith, Dallas, Armstrong, Tompkins, and 
 Spencer. Mr. Sheldon a violent Federalist. 
 Commodore Lewis says that Mr. Gallatin inter- 
 preted between him and Joseph Bonaparte, and 
 that he forced At^tor's son-in-law and wife upon 
 the "John Adams," frigate, pretending business 
 for the United States when it was for speculation 
 for his father-in-law. "Quite private and confi- 
 dential." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, March 23. Acknowledging letter of 20th. His 
 anxiety relating to a confidential letter. Sus- 
 picious of the New York post-office. General 
 Scott in England. Anecdote of his knocking 
 down a lord and kicking him for speaking dis- 
 respectfully of the United States. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Madrid. 
 1816, Septemher 22. Conversations with Jlr. Gevallos 
 urging the early adjustment of differences. His 
 indifference owing to fatigue and worry, being 
 besieged by intrigues and cabals. His opposition 
 to the alliance with Portugal. Character of the 
 King. Anecdote. Spanish affairs. Duplicate; 
 "private and confidential." 4°. lU pages. 
 
 1816, October 11. Cevallos sends powers to Onis. A 
 .M)eL-imen of a Spanish minister of state. His 
 total incapacity for business. Mr. Brent, sec- 
 retary of legation. His merit and abilities. 
 "Private and confidential." fol. 6 pages. 
 
 1816, December 15. Guessing the policy of Spain. Our 
 aftairs occupy but little of their thoughts. What 
 England would do for Spain. Is there a secret 
 treaty? No fear of France. Intrigues of the 
 Russian ambassador with Ferdinand VII. Inilu- 
 
 73 
 
Erving. George W., 
 
 ence of Great Britain. Cevallos's fall. His suc- 
 cessor Pizarro. Court afifairs. "Private and con- 
 fidential." fol. » pages. 
 
 1816, December 26. Encloses reply to Pizarro's last 
 note. Don Martin de Garay appointed Minister 
 of Hacienda. Erving's note to Pizarro respecting 
 an encounter between an American and two Span- 
 ish ships. [Duplicate.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 \b\7,Marc}ii. Affairof the "Firebrand." Spainfears 
 war. Pacific policy of the United States. The 
 sine qua non of Spain. Toledo's arrival. His re- 
 ception in Washington. Will "invent" important 
 communications relative to our protection of the 
 insurgents. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 PMladelphia. 
 1823, April 18. Acknowledging letter of I4th. Mr. 
 Gallatin to leave France. Sheldon's qualities 
 displayed. The times perilous in France. Mr. 
 Erving's diplomatic qualifications displayed. Has 
 powerful friends in the Senate. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 to W. H. Cravfford, Paris. 
 
 1823, September 25. The state of France and its aff'airs 
 with Spain. Present condition of Spain, political 
 and moral. The South American provinces. The 
 projects of Alexander of Russia. England may 
 defeat her plans. The island of Cuba. The vow 
 of Matthieu Montmorency. "Private." 
 
 4°. 22 pages. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1824, April 1.5. Acknowledges letter of February 10. 
 Eespecting the message, his own views, and those 
 of the principal papers of Europe. La Fayette 
 excluded from the Chamber of Deputies. Invita- 
 tion of Congress. Hopes La Fayette will not ac- 
 cept it. Receiving fetes will be construed as in- 
 ordinate vanity. Expenses of the compliments. 
 La Fayetto not rich. "Private." 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Erving. William, New Forlc. 
 
 1819, August 20. Requesting the appointment of his 
 brother, Peter Erviug, as consul at Marseilles. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 EcSTis. W., Boston. 
 
 1813, February 9. The Russian consul in Boston. His 
 actions inimical to this Government. Recruiting 
 service going on well. His views as to the proper 
 conduct of military alfairs. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 7i 
 
KUSTIS. W., 
 1815, March 19. His and Mr. Everett's mission to the 
 Hague. Complimentary remarks on Everett. 
 CougratulatioDS on the peace. Mr. Monroe's ar- 
 duous and honorable part in it. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, Xovemher 7. The treaty with the Netherlands. 
 No discrimination made between foreign vessels 
 and ours ; but a difference in tonnage dues. Pre- 
 sents the President's letter to the King on the oc- 
 cusion of the marriage of the Prince of Orange. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, December 26. Acknowledging letter of 24th Sep- 
 tember. Public distress in the Netherlands. Beg- 
 gars haggard and miserable. The same in England. 
 Bonaparte's continental system continued. Home 
 manufactures. Dinners, fStes and balls. Mortality 
 among the great. Dukes of Kent and Wellington. 
 Court hauteur out of fashion. Restitution to 
 United States merchants. Respect for Madison. 
 His successor. Hopes for a long peace. The Presi- 
 dency not a bed of roses. " Private." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Madison, 
 
 1816, Becemher 26. Netherlands Government declines 
 to make restitution to our merchants. Mr. Pinkney 
 more successful at Naples. Presumes the mission 
 to Algiers has been successful. Mr. Coles at Am- 
 sterdam. Great distress among the poor ; failure 
 of crops. Congratulations on the prrosperous state 
 of oar country. Federalism eradicated. Madison's 
 approaching retirement. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to MONEOE. The Hague. 
 
 1817, Sejytemier 3. Congratulates Monroe on his recep- 
 tion in New England. Negotiations with Holland. 
 Interview of commissioners with the Dutch minis- 
 ter. Favorable prospect of an adjustment respect- 
 ing the commerce of the Un i ted States with Batavia 
 and the West Indies. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 BoKton. 
 1618, August 20. Arrival in New York. People in New 
 England prosperous and contented . The spirit of 
 party tranquillized by Monroe's visit. Political 
 details. Spain and England, aud allied powers. 
 Intention to go to Washington to give his full 
 views of the subject of his mission. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
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EusTIS. W , 
 
 1819, October 23. Public opinion. War with Spain in 
 case of non-ratifioation of the treaty. The mer- 
 chants would sacrifice their claims rather than 
 have a war. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Boxbiixy, Mass. 
 1821, April 'il. Qualifications of his nephew, Colonel 
 Eustis, to command a regiment of artillery. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Fbnwick. Joseph, Bordeaux. 
 
 1795, January 11. Congratulations on the decree of 
 
 the convention, which ratified our treaty with 
 
 France. Asks information about Mr. Jay's treaty. 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1797, September 15. Affairs in France and Europe. 
 The Directory. Friendly feeling towards Ameri- 
 ca. Seizures of American vessels by French priva- 
 teers. The crops good, except the vintage. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 riiiladelphia. 
 
 1800, October 22. Just arrived from France. Prospects 
 
 of peace. Hopes for an amicable arrangement with 
 
 American envoys. France tranquil. Bonaparte 
 
 popular and respected. The armies. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 Georgetott'n. 
 1800, November 8. Report of a convention signed at 
 Paris between United States and France. Estab- 
 lisbment of a congress for a continental peace, 
 and further extension of the truce between France 
 and Austria; ceding the fortresses of Ulm, In- 
 golstadt, and Pliilipsburg. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, November 22. Acknowledging letter of 6th in- 
 stant. Regrets the loss of Mr. Monroe's child. 
 No official accounts of arrangements with France. 
 Public mind occupied with the ensuing election 
 for President. Uncertain, but Republicans in 
 high spirits. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PMladelpMa. 
 1800, December 10. Acknowledging letter of 20th 
 ultimo. Negotiation of Mr. Ellsworth. Conven- 
 tion with France. Has seen Mr. Jefferson. Wishes 
 a letter to Aaron Burr. Great anxiety to know 
 the votes in Congress of different States on the 
 Presidential election. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
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Fenwick. Joseph, Bordeaux. 
 
 1811, July Vi. Connratulatiug him as Secretary of 
 State. Offers bis services in any way that can be 
 useful to his country. The United States are be- 
 ginning to be better known abroad. Their firm 
 attitude and resolution to maintain their dignity 
 and rights will command justice and respect from 
 European governments. The friendly temper and 
 measures of the Emperor. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 FoLCHE. Vicente, to Governor Claiborne, 
 
 Pensacola. 
 
 1804, May 1. Denies that the port of Mobile and 
 West Florida were included as possessions of the 
 United States. The imposition of duties consid- 
 ered an act of usurpation. His views regarding 
 the boundaries. Will resist by force, if necessary, 
 any acts of authority which the United States 
 should pretend to exercise. [Translation ; also 
 press copy. ] 4°. 4 pages. 4^^. 8 pages. 
 
 Forbes. J. M., Hamburg. 
 
 1805, August 27. Acknowledges letter of 7th. Welcomes 
 him back to London. Unable to sell Monroe's 
 lauds on account of impositions practiced some 
 years ago, and speculation having lost all credit. 
 Never received his power of attorney. 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, July '24. The blockade at the mouth of the Elbe. 
 Interferes with neutral trade. General Lyman 
 requested to ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs 
 for interpretation of intentions of the Govern- 
 ment. Exportation of warlike or naval stores. 
 American vessels detained. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Forsyth. John, Washington. 
 
 1821, March 20. Requestiug that Mr. 0. Rich, now 
 
 consul at Valencia, in Spain, should be appointed 
 
 secretary of legation at Madrid. fol. 1 page. 
 
 Foster. Aug. J., Washington. 
 
 1811, ./«?;/ 3. Affair of the "Little Belt" and Commo- 
 dore Eodgers. Contradictory statements of the 
 English and American commanders. Demands a 
 formal statement denying the authorizing of the 
 attack. [Copy.] fol. 5 pages. 
 
 1811, July 24. Acknowledging letter of Kith instant. 
 Commodore Eodgers and the affair of the "Little 
 Belt." Denial was made, as he expected, of au- 
 thorization of the attack, but pained to find allu- 
 
Foster. Aug. J.. 
 
 sions to other topics. The tenor cannot he inter- 
 preted but as hostile. Impressment. Eight of 
 search. No answer as to an enquiry into conduct 
 of Captain Rogers. Inference that bis conduct 
 was approved of. The " Chesapealie." [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 6 pages. 
 
 Foster. Ephraiji H., and others, Nashville. 
 
 1819, June 7. Committee in behalf of the citizens of 
 
 iSfashville; invitation to dinner. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 FREEDLET. JOHX, to JOXATHAN ROBERTS. 
 
 Norristown, Pa. 
 
 185J1, January 3. Petition to exercise his good offices 
 
 in procuring a pardon from thePresident for James 
 
 Coates, of Norristown, Penn. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 "French gentleman." 
 1803 (no date). The importance of a communication 
 between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through 
 the Isthmus of Darien. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 Fromentin. Eligius, 
 
 See Adams. John Quincy, May 18 and June 27, 1821. 
 Gallatin. Albert, Washington. 
 
 1801, July 16. Private business. Land warrants in 
 Virginia. Asks Monroe's aid in correcting errors. 
 Congratulations upon the accession of Republicans 
 to power. Thinks there is a growing change tend- 
 ing to the overthrow of the Federal party. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, no date. Project for means of carrying on the 
 war. Number of men required for d,efence and 
 attack, and amount of money required. Details 
 of method. [Memorandum.] fol. 9 pages. 
 
 1813, no date. Object of Harrison's intended expedi- 
 tion. Measures taken. Instructions. [Memo- 
 randum; Gallatin's handwriting, but not signed.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1.^13, no date. General Armstrong's letter. Criticises 
 his plans and actions. Raising volunteers. The 
 recruiting service illegal. Military rank to com- 
 missaries of purchases ridiculous. They are com- 
 mission merchants, and to be considered and 
 treated as such. General staff. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, no date. Bill to be presented to Congress for em- 
 ployment of foreign seamen. [Mutilated, j 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 78 
 
Gallatin. Albert, 
 1813, January 4. Dilificultios in raising sums suflacient 
 for expenses of the military establishment. Esti- 
 mates. Views and suggestions as to course to be 
 pursued. '"Private." 4'^. 6 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1813, April 29. To correct error in Admiral Warren's 
 
 passport. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, May 1. Departure of the "Neptune" after the 
 delay caused by the error in Admiral Warren's 
 passport. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, May 2. Funds sent to Mr. Adams. Insurance 
 on same. Outfit for himself and Mr. Bayard. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, May 2. Proposed occupation of Mobile. Sug- 
 gests delay, so as not to impede negotiations with 
 Great Britain and Russia. Wishes official infor- 
 mation of evacuation of East Florida. Instruc- 
 tions to Mr. Bayard and himself. Impressment. 
 Mr. Daschkoff's offers of mediation. 4'\ 3 pages. 
 
 JVilmington. 
 1813, May 8. Has received despatches, instructions, 
 and letters. Ship ready to sail. Article in treaty 
 relative to impressment. Ditfers in opinion re- 
 garding Florida. The impolitic occupancy of 
 Mobile. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Ste Adams. John Qoincy, July 18, 22, 30, 
 
 and August 3, 1813. 
 
 See Baring. Alexander, July 22, 1813. 
 
 to Baring. Alexander, St. Petersburg. 
 
 1813, August 15,27. Acknowledging letter of 22d July. 
 Proifered mediation of Russia between Great Brit- 
 ain and the United States, and refusal of Great 
 Britain to accept it. [Copy.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1813, Augusf'iA, with a postcript dated October 15, 1813. 
 Mr. Baring's letter on the views and dispositions 
 of Great Britain regarding the proffered mediation 
 of Russia. Triplicate; "private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Gallatin. Albert, John Q. Adams, J. A. Bay- 
 ard, jointly. 
 1813, August 17, 29. Presentation to Count Romanzofif, 
 with letters of credence. The absence of the Em- 
 peror regretted. Great Britain refuses the media- 
 
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Gallatix. Albekt, John Q. Adams, J. A. Bay- 
 ard, jointly, 
 tion because of certain pretentions of the United 
 States Government. Employment of foreign sea- 
 men. Propositions for a commercial treaty "be- 
 tween Russia and the United States. Renewal of 
 propositions of the mediation sent to England. 
 Thinks the delay will necessitate their remaining 
 all winter in St. Petersburg. fol. ti pages. 
 
 1813, October -^. Receipt and delivery of letters of 
 credence. Delay of answer from the British Gov- 
 ei'nment relative to the offered mediation. In ease 
 England refuses, Gallatin and Bayard will return 
 to United States when the navigation will permit. 
 Orders ship "Neptune" to Gothenburg. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Gallatin. Albert, Ghent. 
 
 1814, October 526. By continuing at Ghent the commis- 
 sioners increase the chances of peace. Has assented 
 to the Indian article to carry public opinion iu the 
 East. Instructions wanted on some points ; boun- 
 daries, Louisiana, Oregon, Maine. Tne disputed 
 eastern boundary. Commissioners to settle it. In- 
 terests of Massachusetts. Impressment of Ameri- 
 can seamen. Object of British in invading Louis- 
 iana. Our object in conquering Canada. Europe 
 will not lend money. Recommends indirect in- 
 ternal taxes. Not to borrow at over 8 per cent. 
 Various financial expedients. Stares to raise 
 troops to be reimbursed by the United States. 
 Dreads the issue of too much paper. A local force 
 trained and kept iu forts by turns. A land lottery. 
 It may be too late for a bank. British hated every- 
 where. America popular at Ghent. Capture of 
 "Washington. fol. 5 pages. 
 
 New York. 
 
 1815, Xovember 23. Declining the appointment of 
 minister to France. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, iV"o)iemfet)' 25. Commercial convention with Great 
 Britain. Reciprocal abolition of discriminating 
 duties. The India trade. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1815, Noremher 30. Condenses statement of the causes 
 of the late war for the Emperor of Russia, though 
 bis eificient interference was not expected. Im- 
 pressment of our seamen. Right to migrate de- 
 tached from the question. British practice a.s to 
 migration and naturalization of foreigners. Em- 
 
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Gallatin. Albert, 
 
 ployment of British seamen in time of peace. 
 [ Enclosure, note to Emperor of Russia, in French.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1815, Decemler Hk Acknowledging letters of 4th and 
 Kith. Attached to a public life and habits formed. 
 Alive to the interests of the United States. Un- 
 easy at the continued violation of the public faith 
 by non-payment of specie at the banks. His per- 
 sonal circumstances and income. Will reconsider 
 his refusal. Present salaries of ministers settled 
 in 1790; living more expensive now; the law 
 needs revising. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, June 1. Will sail in the " Peacock" next Wed- 
 nesday. All the documents and instructions re- 
 ceived excepting those relating to indemnities. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Paris, 
 
 1817 , Jult/ 18. Commission forthe Netherlands. Living 
 very expensive in Paris. We will be a manufact- 
 uring nation soon enough. The carrying trade. 
 Party spirit giving way to patriotism. Spain at 
 variance with us. South America, Cuba and 
 Mexico. Spanish Creoles incline to Spain. Fears 
 that another irruption of the French volcano will 
 unite the continental powers. Memorandum re- 
 specting his mission to France. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 to John Qoincy Adams, 
 
 1818, November 7. The Congress at Aix-la-Chapelle. 
 Spain will not claim the mediation of the allied 
 powers with her colonies. [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to MONEOE. 
 
 1819, Sepf ember 1.5. Introducing the son of Mi. Labou- 
 chfere of the house of Hope. 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 1822, February 4. Wishes the President to appoint a 
 new minister to France in his place, but is willing 
 to stay for the present. Slave trade. The British 
 West Indies. Price of provisions in France, Eng- 
 land, and Portugal. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1822, February 4. Duplicate. Wishes to continue 
 longer in Paris. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, November 13. Acknowledges letters of 9th and 
 15th July. Proposal of Great Britain. Slave 
 trade. Wishes to leave France for a few months. 
 
 43. 3 pages. 
 
 C s 
 
 81 
 
Gallatin. Albert, 
 1823, March 1. Desires to be released from the duties 
 of the French embushy. Heartily sick of affairs 
 in Europe. Dislikes the new French ministry. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1823, October 26. Ackuowledses letter of 15th. The 
 situation of his private affairs will prevent his 
 immediate return to France. The President 
 should reprove the principle of the Spanish war. 
 
 4^^. 2 pages. 
 
 London. 
 
 1827, June 5. Vacant chair in the University of Vir- 
 ginia. Cannot decide. Will pursue his inquiries. 
 [Copy; unsigned.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Garnbtt. Robert S., Washington. 
 
 1822, March 29. Acknowledges a letter of same date. 
 Declines to change his vote. The pain he felt in 
 voting against his convictions on the admittance 
 of Missouri. His constituents favorable to South 
 American independence. Eeturns Mr. Monroe's 
 letter. 
 
 Garrett. Alexander, Albemarle Co., Va. 
 
 1823, Januari/ 30. Certificate as to valuation of land 
 belonging to Jlr. Monroe. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Geddes. John, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 1819, April 24. Arrangements for Monroe's reception 
 
 at Charleston. 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 Genet. Edmond C, Jamaica, L. I. 
 
 1800, July 12. Asking for a piece of Sfevres porcelain, 
 which his sister, Madame Campan, had sent with 
 Monroe's baggage when he came from France. 
 Congratulates Monroe on his election to the gov- 
 ernment of Virginia. Has been recalled by the 
 French Eepublic in the most honorable and con- 
 soling manner. [In French.] 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, August 10. Acknowledging letter of 30th July. 
 Declares his admiration for Monroe's talents, re- 
 spect for his candor, esteem for his patriotism, 
 and contempt for those Avho abandoned a faithful 
 a^ent. Declares he will never abandon the cause 
 of liberty, no matter how cruelly and unjustly he 
 has been treated. A note in English, respecting 
 attacks of Mr. Giles and others in Congress. He 
 scorns to complain. [In French, the note iu Eng- 
 lisli-] 4'^. 10 pages. 
 
 82 
 
Genet. Edmond C, 
 1803, January 29. Wishes him to forward the set of 
 china he brought from France to New York. 
 Hears with pleasure Monroe's appointment to 
 France, and wishes him well. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Gerry. Elbridgb, Philadelphia. 
 
 1787, June 11. Acknowledging letter of 2d. Family- 
 matters and business. Recommends his friends 
 ■who have law busiuess in Virginia to Monroe. 
 Progress of the convention about Articles m Con- 
 federation. 4". o pages. 
 
 JTeio York. 
 1790, June 25. Acknowledging letter of 6th March. 
 Demand against Colonel Randolph's estate. 
 Family matters. Cabals, intrigues, aud combi- 
 nations in consequence of the divisions regarding 
 the permanent and temporary residence of Con- 
 gress. Funding system and the public credit. 
 
 fol. 2 piges. 
 
 Cambridge, Mass. 
 
 1795, November 2. Requests Monroe to purchase and 
 
 send him an article for cure of Mrs. Gerry's eyes. 
 
 Retirement to private life. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1797, April 4. Inviting him to visit him in Massachu- 
 setts. Monroe's recall enigmatical. Mr. Adet 
 supposes it is a plan to fill all foreign offices with 
 men disaffected to French Government. The late 
 President has confided too much in intriguers. 
 Thinks Mr. Adams is not in the secret. It is said 
 the cause of recall was Monroe's speculations. 
 Wishes him to give particulars of his purchase of 
 a house. 4°. 'S pages. 
 
 1812, August 24. Recommends Benjamin Homans for 
 ofiSce. Coalition between the Clinton party and 
 Federalists to overthrow the administration. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, July 11. Acknowledging letter of 25th June. 
 The late events in Europe. England vindictive 
 towards us. We have the means of combating, 
 defeating and humbling her insolence and arro- 
 gance. No doubt of our success. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Ghent. Peace Commissioners at, to British 
 Commissioners. 
 1814, November 10. Not authorized to bring into dis- 
 cussion anything relating to the stipulations in 
 treaty of 1783 respecting fisheries. [Extract.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 83 
 
Giles. Williaji B., to Robert G. Harper. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1797, May 31. Acknowledging note of 30th. Being a 
 friend of Monroe's, and considering him a man of 
 honor and unshaken integrity, wishes documents 
 to disprove the assertions of Monroe's efforts to 
 excite the French Republic to make war against 
 his native country, so that they may be made pub- 
 lic. "Duplicate.'" 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 See Harper. Robert G., 
 
 to Monroe. Washington. 
 
 1807, March 4. Wishes Monroe to ascertain whether 
 Philip Barton Key is a pensioner of Great Britain ; 
 if so, the evidence to be duly authenticated, as it 
 may be read in Congress in case of a contested 
 election. Disapproval of the new treaty with 
 Great Britain. The public disappointed. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 GoLTz. Comte de, to William H. Crawford 
 (and his answer), Paris. 
 
 1814, December 26 and 29. CaiJture of British brig 
 "Alexander" by the American privateer "Lion", 
 havingon boanl astatue of the late queen of Prus- 
 sia, also a bas-relief by Thorwaldsen and a statue 
 by Canova belonging to the banker Dellmar, of 
 Berlin, with a rcciuest to use his good offices to 
 effect irs restoration. Mr. Crawford in his answer 
 expresses his willingness to comply. [Documents 
 accompanying despatch numbered 37 ; copies.] 
 
 4'^. 11 pages. 
 
 Gore. C, and William Pinkney, jointly. 
 
 London. 
 1804, Febriuirij 23. Transmit copy of letter irom the 
 board of commissioners acting under seventh arti- 
 cle of the British treaty. Resolution by the board 
 of adjournment. Disposition of iis uooks and 
 papers. [Enclohures.] 4°. ri pages. 
 
 Godvkrxeur. Sami'el L., to J. Q. Adams. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1829, Janiiarii 4. Tenders compliments of the season 
 and thanks him for his kindness. 
 
 fragment of 4°. 1 page. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1830, January 21. The trial of impeachment in the 
 Senate. The differences between Calhoun and 
 Jackson. Mr. Crawford's letter. Calhoun de- 
 
 84 
 
GoUVERNEFi:. .Samtkl L., 
 
 clineseonnmiiiicatioii witbCrawford. Suggestions 
 as to Monroe's eonrse to be followed relating to 
 his papers and correspondence. 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 See Calhoun. John C, 
 
 to William Wirt, Netv York. 
 
 1831, June 11. Monroe's health declining. Asks Mr. 
 Wirt's opinion about submitting to Monroe a 
 letter from John Rhea which, he encloses. [Draft 
 and original, signed S. L. G.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to John Quincy Adams, 
 
 1831, July 19. Acknowledging letter of loth. Mr. 
 Adams's eulogy on Monroe on the invitation of the 
 city government of Boston. Encloses a sketch 
 prepared by Monroe of his life. [Signed S. L. G.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See Adams. John Quincy, August 30, 1831. 
 
 See Anonymous, June 11, 1835. 
 
 See Bates. B., February 13, 1839. 
 
 Graham. George, Worcester. 
 
 1811, December 26. News of confirmation of the em- 
 bargo. Its effect in Connecticut. A general ac- 
 quiescence. Relating to agricultural products, 
 prices, etc. Fears by some, of internal commotion 
 on the enforcement of taxes. Hopes of the Fed- 
 eralists in advocating the embargo law to render 
 the Government unpopular. They will be wofully 
 disappointed. 4°. f! i)age8. 
 
 Graham. George, and B. Odbn, jointly, to General 
 Winder. Bellefiehl. 
 
 1814, Au!/ust29. The invasion of Washington. One 
 hundred horses wanted. Theeuemy wentto Wash- 
 ington with less than 4,000 men. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 to MoxROE. WashingiOH. 
 
 1828, March 3. Resolutions in Congress to abolish the 
 otSce of Commander-in-Chief. Monroe may be of- 
 fered the ofKce of major-general. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1828, March 13. Encloses correspondence between 
 Secretary of War and General Jackson. The Ten - 
 nt-ssee m'ilitia iu lt!14. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 85 
 
Graham. John, Madrid. 
 
 1803, June 20. Cougratnlates him od the guceeas of bis 
 mission to France. Thinks he should come to 
 Spain, where he believes his career would be as 
 brilliant as in France. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1811, August 7. Acknowledging letter of 5th iastant. 
 Letter to Foster and instructions to Barlow will be 
 sent next mail. Sir William Scott has condemned 
 the "Fox" and eighteen other American vessels. 
 Indians making war on our western frontier. 
 English sending reinforcements to Canada, and 
 are trying to get possession of Cuba. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, August 14. Acknowledging letter, llth instant. 
 Mr. Foster's notes on the case of the "Little Belt." 
 Mr. Turreau's secretary wishes answer to his com- 
 munication relative to Captain Grassin. A state- 
 ment corrected in the Aurora. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1811, September i. Acknowledging letter, 28th ultimo. 
 Supposes General Mason has made the arrange- 
 ment contemplated. Commission for Mr. Robertson 
 as secretary of the Orleans territory. Young Mr. 
 Hamilton at the President's. The Emperor's de- 
 cree to restore of cargo of the "Hero." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, September 6. Admiral Yorke to -wait for return 
 of the messenger to Mr. Foster. Great irritation in 
 England against United States. Despatches for 
 Mr. Mouroe. Foster's messenger will wait for 
 answer. Sloop of war waiting to carry his de- 
 spatches to England. 4°. ' 3 pages. 
 
 Union Town. 
 XSVi, August 29. Capitulation of General Hull. Rais- 
 ing of troops to retake Detroit, and cover the 
 frontiers. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Wheeling. 
 
 1812, August 31. Great indignation against General 
 Hull. If the Government seizes the occasion, the 
 people everywhere express their readiness to vol- 
 unteer and retake Detroit. Harrison the most 
 popular commander in the West. Hull said to be 
 a traitor. Suggests that Monroe come out to the 
 frontier, with full powers to act as circumstances 
 permit. 40. 4 pages. 
 
 86 
 
Graham. John, CkiUicoihe. 
 
 1812, Seplemher 7. Finds everywliore spirit of indig- 
 nation at Hull's surrender, and ardor animating 
 the people. Any number of volunteers to be had 
 for a campaign against Indians and Canada. Har- 
 rison's appointment popular. Hull pronounced a 
 traitor and coward. All say the British and In- 
 dians could have been beaten had not Hull be- 
 trayed them. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Lexington. 
 
 1812, Septemter 27. Enthusiasm of the Kentuckians. 
 Their spirit is roused, and wish to wipe out the 
 disgrace of Hull's surrender. Expecting every- 
 thing from Harrison. Secretary of War considered 
 incompetent. Movements of General Harrison. 
 Advises Monroe's presence, with full powers to 
 bring into activity the resources of the country. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1813, July 19. Apprphensions of the rumored coming 
 of the British. Defensive works at Greenleaf's 
 Point. Reported insurrection of the blacks. 
 Recommends Monroe's presence in Washington. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, Septemhcr 27. Acknowledging letter of 24th. 
 Official answer to the Swedish minister. Impor- 
 tance of Commodore Perry's victory. Canning to 
 have a seat in the British Cabinet. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1'^14. July 14. Acknowledging letter of 9th. Means 
 of conveyance of papers to our ministers. Brown's 
 defeat of the enemy at Chippewa. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1>!'15, September 28. Treaty with Northwest Indians. 
 Their friendly feeling. British agents urge acts 
 of hostility . Unpleasant feeling on frontier caused 
 by desertion of British sailors and soldiers. An 
 armed force entered our territory and carried off 
 a deserter. The officer arrested for violation of 
 territory, and handed over to judicial authority. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, August 21. Documents sent to Colonel Austin. 
 Information from Algiers. British not disposed to 
 clieck the Barbary powers. 4<^. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, August 24. Acknowledging letter of 22d. The 
 Dey determined to make war on us. Suggests in- 
 forming Commodore Decatur. Instructions to 
 Commodore Chauncey. Mr. Cole's departure for 
 Russia. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 87 
 
Graham. John, 
 1616, August 28. Department details. Encloses trans- 
 lation of letter from de Onis. His rage against 
 Toledo. Letter from Shaler. Thinks the Algerines 
 are in a had way. The hlunders of Lord Exmonth. 
 Commodore Perry thinks we will not have a war 
 with Algiers. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, Sfptemhcrl. Acknowledgingletterof29thultimo. 
 Copy of Decatur's letter to be sent to Commodore 
 Chauucey for his information. Copies of this 
 letter, with Monroe's to de Onis, to be sent to 
 ministers abroad. Crawford, Dallas, and Rush's 
 opinions. Kostoff's imprisonment. Daschkoff's 
 letter. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, Seplember 11. Acknowledging letter of 8th. 
 Sends copy of letter to Daschkoif. Kostolf affair. 
 Daschkoff out of temper about Government's 
 having sent a vessel to Russia without giving him 
 notice. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, Septemher 13. Paper on the fisheries to be sent 
 to Mr. Adams. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, Septemher 15. Letter from de Onis, with depo- 
 sition of two Spanish officers. Expedition against 
 Spanish possessions. Affidavits to be sent to Bal- 
 timore. 4°. 3 "pages. 
 
 to George Graham, Buenos Ayres. 
 
 18].7, Alarcli 3. Arrival at Buenos Ayres. Description 
 of the place and state of atfairs of the country. 
 
 fol. 7 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1818, March 5. Audience of ceremony from the Su- 
 preme Director. The Governmentof BuenosAyres 
 manifests respect for ours. Rumors of important 
 changes in it. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 J!io de Janeiro. 
 
 1819, Septeiiiber 1. Cannot account for the backward- 
 ness of the negotiations with the Government at 
 Rio Janeiro. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, October 31. Has been unsuccessful in making 
 arraugeuients with the (government at Rio Ja- 
 neiro. Unkind feelings of the King towards the 
 United States owing to the fitting out of priva- 
 teers for the people of Pcrnambuco. Regrets the 
 non-ratification of the treaty with Spain. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 88 
 
Graham. J. A., Neio York. 
 
 1823, July 26. Wishes him to appoint Cadwallader D. 
 Golden as Secretary of the Navy. His merits and 
 worth. Sends him a pamphlet as a specimen of 
 his (Graham's) bar talents. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 Gray. Vincent, Havana. 
 
 1829, December 15. Services to his country during the 
 
 period of the last war. Asks Monroe to support 
 
 his claim. 4°. 
 
 Grayson. William, New Fork. 
 
 178o, November 28. Deathof Mr. Hardy. Embarrassed 
 with his affairs. Cost of the funeral. Asks Mon- 
 roe's aid in expenses. Personal business. The 
 actions of Congress. Hancock appointed Presi- 
 dent. Shall Temple be received as consul-general 
 for Great Britain? Algerine war. Federal build- 
 ings at Trenton. Private and household matters. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1786, Xovembtr 22. Acknowledges receipt of letters. 
 A President not yet elected by Congress. Specu- 
 lations as to who will be elected. Colonel Lee 
 offended at being left out of the delegation. Dis- 
 turbances in Massachusetts. Insurrections inthat 
 State. A commercial treaty between Spain and 
 Great Britain. 4*^. 4 pages. 
 
 1787, April 30. Acknowledging letters, no date. Mr. 
 Jay reports to Congress that he and Gardoqui 
 have adjusted an article relative to navigation of 
 a certain river. Mr. Eendon sent to Spain to 
 conclude a treaty. The insurgents in Massachu- 
 setts. Treaty with Morocco. Death of Count de 
 Vergennes. Alliance between Prussia and the Em- 
 peror. Vermont and Great Britain. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1787, May 29. Acknowledges receipt of a letter. Con- 
 vention called by Congress' relative to the confed- 
 eration of States. Delegates froui the eastward 
 in favor of a .strong government, but the people 
 are not with them. Views of different States rel- 
 ative to it. General Washington's views. Family 
 matters. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1787, August 8. Ordinance passed by Congress for the 
 government of the Western country. Clause re- 
 specting slavery agreed to by South. Terms by 
 the Ohio Company for five or six million acres of 
 land. They mean to settle this country. No 
 doubt of their success. Suggestion of advantage 
 
 89 
 
Grayson. William, 
 
 in purchasing contiguous lands. Mr. Adams re- 
 quests his recall from Great Britain. Mr. Jay. 
 
 4". 9 pages. 
 
 1787, Octoler 22. Acknowledges receipt of a letter. 
 Contracts made between Congress and companies 
 for Western lands. Great emigration to them ex- 
 pected. Western country a valuable fund for ex- 
 tinguishment of the domestic debt. Governor 
 St. Clair, of Western Territory, authorized to 
 make a treaty with Indians. The new Constitu- 
 tion. Affairs'of Holland in bad train. 
 
 4°. 4 1 
 
 Gr:^goiee. Hbnki, (Bishop) 
 1798, April 27. Speaks of having written Monroe sev- 
 eral times and of sending him pamphlets. Mr. 
 Williams's book of travels in Switzerland. Revo- 
 lution there. Fellenberg and Mayer true friends 
 of liberty. Expressions of esteem. [French.] 
 
 8^. 2 pages. 
 
 Grubb. Jambs, London. 
 
 1800, July 14. Complains of the tardy British justice, 
 respecting depredations on commerce of which he 
 is a victim. Wonderful changes of opinion about 
 Napoleon, now allowed to be the greatest man of 
 the age. Should Jefferson be next President, hopes 
 he may have Monroe's support in getting a consu- 
 late in France or a commissioner of claims. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1801, June 18. Difficulty in corresponding with the 
 United States on account of seizures by British 
 vessels on American shipping. America should 
 retaliate by sequestrating English property. Eng- 
 land apprehensive of a descent by the French. 
 Asks his good ofSces with the President for an 
 appointment in France. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Grundy. Felix, Washington. 
 
 1813, July 8. The Webster resolutions. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Gubrrant. John, Goochland, Va. 
 
 1812, January 22. Acknowledges a letter of a year 
 ago. Congratulatinghim upon the station he now 
 tills. The President's proclamation. Eulogizes 
 Mr. Madison. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 90 
 
Hamiltox. Alexander, Philadelphia. 
 
 1794, Jane 11. With an enclosure from lalleyrand 
 and de Beaumer. Their female relatives under 
 arrest in France. Requesting Monroe's good offices 
 for their release and embarkation. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Hamilton. Alexander, St. Augustine. 
 
 1823, May 5. Thanking him for his appointment as 
 one of the commissioners to adjust claims to lands 
 in East Florida. The first session of the superior 
 court commenced. Recommends Belton A. Cobb 
 as district attorney. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Hamilton. John C, Bloomingdale. 
 
 1815, June 1. Acknowledging reply to his mother's 
 letter, no date. Thanks him for his polite con- 
 descension and for his appointment. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Hammond. G. W., London. 
 
 1807, June 9. Question as to the termination of the 
 treaty of peace in 1801. Mr. Merry's opinion. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Harper. Robert G., to W. B. Giles, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1797, no date. OiieTs to explain to him and to the 
 public, when called on, the facts he alludes to. 
 
 [Scrap of paper.] 1 page. 
 
 1797, May 30. Acknowledging note of 29th, asking 
 " an explanation for the public." He alluded to 
 Mr. Monroe. Will furnish details, but not for the 
 public, unless Monroe desires. Monroe's speech 
 to the Directory sufficient to justify all that he 
 said in allusion to him and much more. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1797, Jfai/ 31. AcknowledginiT letter of this date. If 
 documents are to be published it must be by his 
 own act. What he said in allusion to Monroe did 
 not convey the charge of exciting France to war 
 ■with United States, although Monroe and other 
 Americans in Paris were highly reprehensible. 
 Misapprehension of his meaning. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1797, June 8. Apologizing for delay in furnishing 
 statement promised. Will comply with his request 
 to-morrow. small 1°. 1 page. 
 
 91 
 
Haepbr. Robert G., to W. S. Giles. 
 1797, Jane 14. Gives evidences of his charges against 
 Monroe's conduct iu France. His well-known 
 sentiments freely expressed, showing inimical 
 feelings towards the President. His house the 
 rendezvous of Thomas Paine and other well- 
 known opponeiits of the measures of the United 
 States Government. Will give names of his infor- 
 mants if Monroe denies the statements. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Harris. Levett, Philadelphia. 
 
 1819, October 5. Prohahle return of Mr. Campbell 
 from IJiissia. Asks the President to take into 
 consideration his former services, and to appoint 
 him to fill the probable vacancy. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, December 9. Acknowledges receipt of the Presi- 
 dent's message to Congress. Highly approves of 
 it and his administration. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Quinct, 
 
 Harrison. Benjamin, Jr., Richmond, Va. 
 
 1783, November 28. Urges the passage of a resolution 
 in Congress to agree to receive from the State of 
 Virginia bank-notes in payment of her dues to 
 the nation. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1784, November 19. Acknowledging letterof 2d instant. 
 Changes in the assembly of Virginia. Inquires 
 whether any of the Northern States have obliged 
 vessels from the Mediterranean to perform quaran- 
 tine on account of the plague, and asks if it is 
 advisable for Congress to take the matter up. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Harrison. Williaji H., North Bend. 
 
 1823, Jane 16. Ajjplication for the Mexican mission 
 Acknowledges Mr. Calhoun's fitness for the War 
 Department. His opinions on the Missouri ques- 
 tion. Opposed to slavery. Believes Congress 
 could not prevent slavery in Missouri. Wild sen- 
 timents in Ohio on slavery. Tried farming, and 
 lost largely by an iron foundry. Abandoned med- 
 icine at 18, and has no profession, fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Cincinnati. 
 
 1824, Julji 19. His reasons for desiring the Mexican 
 mission. Mr. Monroe's admission of his strong 
 Claims to official distinction, which Indiana sup- 
 ports- 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 92 
 
Hay. Geoi!Ge, Richmond, Va. 
 
 1812, Sepiemher "22. If Monroe should go into the Army, 
 requests him to get an appointment for Charles to 
 attend him. Ruaiors that Monroe is to he ap- 
 pointed Lieutenant-Geueral. Dearhorn not con- 
 fided in. Boyd despised. Madison may bo eleeted, 
 hut will not be able to get along. If appointed 
 Monroe should not accept a subordinate position. 
 Should go as Commander-in-Chief. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Aslifleld. 
 
 1815, January 6. Objects to another Massachusetts 
 man as Secretary of the Navy. Thinks South 
 Carolina has claims. Approves of the negotia- 
 tors at Ghent. The British commissioners ex- 
 pected to dictate terms. Were we united we 
 could defy Great Britain, but divided as we are 
 must expect difficulty and distress. Thinks the 
 British expedition against New Orleans will fail. 
 His plantation and the attention required to keep 
 it up. 4^ . 3 pages. 
 
 1815, February 15. Speculations on the conduct that 
 Great Britain might have jjiirsued had Pakenham 
 taken New Orleans. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, July it. Acknowledging letter of 5th. Giles's 
 political visit to New York. Nicholas's co-opera- 
 tion with him in opposition to Monroe for the 
 Presidency. Fairfield in favor of Monroe. Juiige 
 Brockenborough enthusiastic. John Eandolph's 
 course. Conversation with Ritchie. Will "go 
 with the stream." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, October 26. Acknowledges letter of 2fith. Ap- 
 pointment of W. [Wirt?]. Letters to Clay on 
 Spanish affairs: thinks Skinner, postmaster of Bal- 
 timore, is not their author. The Federals interfere 
 with the rights of the South. Manufactures and 
 amiserable white pox)uliition. Wilberforce's sym- 
 pathies. Is a political hypocrite. The African 
 Association condemned. The Virginia doctrine of 
 179d. The National Bank necessary. Asks if Con- 
 gress has power to vote money for Caraccas. 
 [Latter part missing.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1819, February 12. Acknowledges letter of 8th. Ap- 
 proves of the course of the Executive relative to 
 Spain and General Jackson. The inquiry carried 
 on in Congress I'rivolous and foolish. Ritchie's 
 vanity caused the delusion. Tyler and Barbour's 
 condemnation of Jackson. Death of General Ma- 
 son. 4°. 3 pages. 
 93 
 
Hay. George, 
 1819, May 2. Family matters. Monroe's brother a 
 Tain, helpless, and good-for-nothing man. 
 
 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 Ashfield. 
 1819, December 24. Acknowledging a letter of 20th. 
 Approves of his views. Is preparing parts of the 
 letter for publication. Grayson's conduct and 
 motives. Speculators, under the mask of human- 
 ity, shall not triumph in the use of Grayson's name. 
 Acompromise should not be made. 4-. 1 page. 
 
 to Mrs. Hay, Eichmond. 
 
 1820, February 12. Cannot go to Washington until 
 the session of legislature is over. The Missouri 
 question. Would advise the President to veto 
 any bill in favor of compromise, or imposing re- 
 strictions on Missouri or the Territories. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1820, February 15. Acknowledges his letter, no date. 
 Occupied with the bank question. Mr. King's 
 conduct relative to the Missouri compromise uni- 
 versally condemned. 4^^. 1 page. 
 
 1820, February 16. Communications for the En- 
 quirer. Eifect of Barljour's letter counteracted. 
 The caucus meets to-morrow. The connections 
 of the President ought to be private men. The 
 opinion of Virginia in relation to compromise. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1820, February 17. Urges the President to veto the 
 Missouri restrictions. He may be injured in the 
 North and East, but would be amply repaid by 
 the gratitude of the South. The whole affair re- 
 garded as a hypocritical scheme to get power, 
 under the mask of humanity. The caucus. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Henry. John, Philadelphia. 
 
 1796, March 31. Introducing Mr. Richard Coke, of 
 Annapolis. The British treaty. House of Repre- 
 sentatives contend that it must receive their sanc- 
 tion. This creates surprise, and some sensation. 
 The circumstances producing the present crisis, 
 and persons engaged in it, dark and impenetrable. 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
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Henry. Patrick, Prince Edward. 
 
 1791, January 24. Altbongb he did not approve of 
 the form ol' Goveniment which has been adopted, 
 yet now, as we are embarked, we mnst c are for 
 the crazy machiue. Wishes latest intelligence. 
 Dreads the system as sbowii in the Secretary's re- 
 port. Subserviency of Southern to Northern in- 
 terests. Indian alfairs badly managed. Politics 
 of Virginia, Promises to be sparing of complaints. 
 Wishes more correspondence. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 HiCHBOEN. Benjamin, Boston. 
 
 1801, February 7. Certifieate asked for by Mr. Erving. 
 Calumnies relating to Monroe's recall from France. 
 The opposition to Jefferson and the Convention 
 with France will ultimately operate favorably. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Holland and Auckland. Lords, to Monroe and 
 PiNKNBY, London. 
 
 1806, December 31. Communication informing them 
 that they are ready to sign the treaty of amity, 
 commerce, and navigation. Extraordinary pro- 
 ceedings in Europe, such as the declarations and 
 orders of the French Government at Berlin. The 
 blockade and law of nations. The British Gov- 
 ernment will retaliate. [Copy.] fol. 5 pages. 
 
 Holland. Lord, 
 
 1807, January 13. Asks him to state on paper the date 
 of the non-importation hill, date of Monroe's and 
 Pinkney's commission, and the latter's arrival in 
 England, in order to answer questions of the 
 House of Commons. Hopes the first act of Con- 
 gress win be to suspend operation of the ill-advised 
 measure. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Holland and Auckland. Lords, to Monroe and 
 
 PiNKNBY, 
 
 1807, February 10. Lord Howick states that the King 
 desires a definitive arrangement of certain boun- 
 daries. Proposition to meet Monroe and Pinkney 
 to confer on that business. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Holland. Lord, 
 1807, February — . Correction of a sentence in his and 
 Lord Auckland's declaration, which might imply 
 "hostility of system towards ne-itrals." 
 
 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 95 
 
Holland. Lord, 
 1807, March — . Expects to meet him on Monday at 
 the Board of Trade. Expresses pleasure In the 
 friendship of himself and Pinkney, and hopes for 
 a public reconciliation and friendship between the 
 two countries. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, March — . Acknowledging receipt of note and 
 publications. No insuperable ground for distrust, 
 jealousy, or dispute between the two countries. 
 Our interests closely united, and it would be very 
 impolitic to quarrel. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, March2'l. Encloses copy of the project, .indhopes 
 the new minister will instruct to proceed to signa- 
 ture after he has expressed his official approbation 
 of it. Satisfaction of the liberal manner in which 
 Monroe and Pinkney have conducted the negotia- 
 tions. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 li^07, March 26. Cannot keep the appointment to- 
 day, or see Mr. Canning before Monday; thinks 
 Messrs. Pinkney and Monroe will have oppor- 
 tunity to state their wishes. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, March 28. Will call on Monroe on Monday or 
 Tuesday to get his ideas of necessary corrections 
 to be communicated to Canning. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, May 18. The uncertainty of the treaty detain- 
 ing Monroe in England will enable him to see him 
 before sailing for America. Asks him to write. 
 
 8"^. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, June 27. Lords Auckland and Holland resign 
 their commissions. Nothing but the gratifica- 
 tion of having an official relation with Monroe 
 and Pinkney would have induced them to retain 
 so long. [Endorsed: "Pinkney and I called in 
 person to give the answer."] 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 Edinhiirgh. 
 1807, October 14. Regrets that Monroe is to leave 
 England so soon. Anxious for success of the ne- 
 gotiations. American and British prosperity and 
 happiness inseparably united, and the cause of 
 freedom requires they should help each other. 
 Feels the greatest interest in American politics. 
 Hopes Monroe will find in America the parties of 
 peace and liberty closely united. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 96 
 
Holland Lord, London 
 
 1807, I'orffl/f. Afknowledgesreceiptofuote. Hopesfor 
 an amicable sottlcinent of differences. A rupture 
 between the two eounti'ies would end in destruc- 
 tion of both, and with them all liberty and good 
 goveruuicnt. American iuterconrse bill. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 HOLLINGSWllRTH. JeIIU, tO C. A. RODNBY, 
 
 St.Eiistuttus, W.I. 
 
 182'2, Februarn 24. The islands of St. Kitt's, Nevis, 
 
 and Antigua. Commercial affairs. Trade with 
 
 those islands. Reciprocity. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Holmes. John, Alfred, Mass. 
 
 1819, November 11. Enclosing the constitution of 
 
 Maine. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 HoMANS. Benjamin, Washington. 
 
 1819, September 6. Containing despatches from Com- 
 modore Stewart. Naval affairs. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, September 10. Journal of Captain Biddle. Loss 
 of schooner "Firebrand" and all on board, in a 
 hurricane. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, September 10. Memorial of the officers of the 
 Mediterranean squadron. Conduct of Commodore 
 Stewart. Transporting specie in public ships. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, September 17. Appointment of Mr. Cook as sheriff. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, October 1. Condemnation by court-martial of a 
 marine for desertion. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, October 3. Lieutenant Levy and Midshipman 
 Campbell, undet arrest for sligjbt offence. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1819, October 7. Case of Midshipman Campbell and 
 Lieutenant Levy. Commodore Stewart and naval 
 matters in the Mediterranean. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, October 9. Colonization Society for reception of 
 slaves on the coast of Africa. The orders to be 
 given to commanders of national vessels. "Con- 
 stellation," "John Adams", and "Cyane." 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, October 13. The ship "Franklin" has sailed for 
 the Pacific. Other vessels sailed for protection to 
 commerce in the West Indies. 4". 1 page. 
 
 7 s 97 
 
HOOMBS. John, BoxoUng Green. 
 
 1801. Fehruarti 13. Still balloting. No election yet. 
 Will go ;iuy leuglh to prevent the usurpation of 
 the Government by the "villainous" minority. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, Fehruari) 16. No mails from Washi'igton on ac- 
 count of ice. Arrangements for express riders day 
 and night, if election should not be made to-mor- 
 row. Convinced there will be a choice to-morrow. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 19. The people were clamorous and 
 some members feared for their lives. Election de- 
 cided shortly after. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 20. Congratulations for the Republican 
 victory, but no thanks for the "scandalous mi- 
 nority." small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 HowiCK. Lord, London. 
 
 1807, Miroh 5. Trial of Captain Whitby, ot the " Le- 
 
 ander," will take place at Portsmouth between 
 
 the 1.5th and 20th of the month. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March 11. Acknowledges letter of 6th. Post- 
 pones the trial of Captain Whitby to 1st May. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 Hughes. Christopher, Jr. Baltimore. 
 
 1815, April 28. Changes in the dynasty of France. 
 Wishes to lio sent out as secretary of legation. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1816, March 21. Conversation with the Chevalier de 
 Onis on the liberation of prisoners charged with 
 being revolutionists in the Spanish colonies of 
 South America. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Boston. 
 1816, April 13. A week in Boston. Politeness of Mr. 
 Otis. The Hartford convention. The Federalists. 
 Meeting with Josiah Quiiicy at Sullivan's. Dexter 
 abused by this set. Interview wi th Morillo. Count 
 Clausel had sketched his character. 4". 
 
 On ship " Macedonian." 
 1816, July 6. American prisoners in South America. 
 Abjectuess of the South Americans. Santa Mar- 
 tha, Carthagenas, Morillo, Bolivar. Spain suc- 
 cessful. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 98 
 
Hughes. Christophek, Jr. Stockholm. 
 
 181H, August 21'. Political m;itters in Sweden. King 
 Charles XIV. (Bernadotte). His subjects and 
 character. Prince royal of Sweden. The King 
 stands sponsor for Mr. Hughes' son. The King's 
 present not accepted. 4-, 8 pages. 
 
 1820, February 28. Peculiar condition of Sweden. A 
 numerous, worthless and poor nobility. Bernadotte 
 andhisison. Theiustability of hisdyuasty. Suit- 
 able alliances fail. The Queen of Sweden at Paris. 
 Her character. Ouirce, hardy, troublesome, and 
 selfish. Alexander diffusing useful knowledge 
 through Eussia. Anticipates the three great days 
 in France. Louis d'Orl^ans stands well with the 
 French nation. The French ministry of 1820. 
 De Gazes. Assassination of the Due de Berry. 
 Bernadotte terrified. CountRumigny. B. Constant 
 denounced. The influence of the assassination to 
 abridge popular liberty of the human race. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Hughes. Christopher, On ship "St Louis." 
 
 1825, October ri. About leaving for the United States 
 on leave of absence. In view of his long services 
 abroad he asks for promotion. The general peace 
 of Europe. Nothing to disturb it. Expressions 
 of respect and esteem. "Private." 4°. Spages. 
 
 Humphreys. David, Paris. 
 
 1795, September 4. Asks whether it is necessary to 
 procure another passport. His object is to be able 
 to procure post horses for Havre, so as to prevent 
 delay. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Havre. 
 1795, October 4. Treaty of peace made with the Dey 
 of Algiers. Mr. Barlow to go to Alicant with the 
 presents purchased for Barbary negotiations. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1795, Octobers. Acknowledges letter of 1st. Mr. Barlow 
 proceeding to Alicant with the presents. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1795, October 7. Negotiations in Tunis and Tripoli. 
 Mr. Barlow's discretion. Thinks there should be 
 a consul or agent at each Barbary state. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Lisbon. 
 
 1796, January 23. Complications in the Barbary nego- 
 tiations. Mr. Donaldson's reasons for deviating 
 from instructions. 4'- 2 pages. 
 
 99 
 
Humphreys. David, 
 1796, March 9. Delay in satisfying pecuniary arrange- 
 ments -with the Dey of Algiers may cause a. re- 
 newal of hostilities. Suggests that citizens of 
 United States and others be notified of danger of 
 proceeding up the Mediterranean. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Boston. 
 
 1813, March 2. Supplies of raw material for manu- 
 facture o£ breadstuffs for increasing population of 
 England. Peace with England. Views and opin- 
 ions as to the kind of treaty to be made. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Ingbrsoll. C. J., Philadelphia. 
 
 1814, May 7. Swedish vessel turned off from her 
 destination by Admiral Cochrane blockading all 
 the American ports. Complaints by the Swedish 
 minister of incivilities on part of United States 
 collectors. His servants ridiculed. Inattention 
 to his requests. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, June 8. Want_ of confidence in the Executive. 
 Spirit and capacity questioned. Apathy of the 
 people. Disatfection in the country. Our naval 
 commanders. Expected battle on Lake Ontario. 
 Suggests sending our men to the lakes and settle 
 the point there. Want of funds, the fifteen mill- 
 ions. A national bank. Additional taxes. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1814, i/hjic 30. Acknowledging letter of 25th. Chev- 
 alier de Onis minister from Sjiain. Advising his 
 recognition as such. The difficulties with Spain. 
 Spanish colonies. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, Jjiril 22. Congratulations on the comparative 
 unanimity of the first Congress under his admin- 
 istration. Eecognition of one of the South Amer- 
 ican states. State of affairs in the United States. 
 
 4°. o pages. 
 
 BlocJcley. 
 1818, Jvly 19. Florida affairs. A justification of the 
 Jackson expedition. Execution of two English- 
 men. Will England seize Cuba? 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 1818, November 22. Acknowledges the receipt of his 
 message. Compliments him, but mis,ses the sub- 
 ject of the National Bank. A book on diplomacy 
 by him, published. Nicholas Biddlo defeated for 
 Congress. Predicts a tranquil session. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 100 
 
iNGEltSOLL. C. J., 
 
 1819, October 2. Kudoses a Icttm- froiu Cadiz. 
 
 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 1819, Diicmiber 7. A duel between Mr. Levett Harris, 
 late consul at St. Petersburg, and Mr. Lewis, a 
 merchant. Requests that Harris be reinstated in 
 public opinion by being permitted an insertion in 
 the National Intelligencer. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, December 10. The President's message. Improved 
 condition of the country. State of affairs iu 
 France. M. de Neuville complains of the difficul- 
 ties under which he negotiates. The course of 
 Governor Jackson in Florida. Pennsylvania poli- 
 tics. [Not signed.] 4'-. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, June 4. Monroe's letter ou internal improve- 
 ments. Monroe's recognition of South American 
 independence welcome in England. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, August 14. Asks Mr. Monroe to return Mr. Rush's 
 letter. Congratulates Monroe on the Russian 
 treaty. Advocates similar cordiality with France, 
 to offset the formidable maritime ascendency of 
 Great Britain. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1829, April 14. Asks him to return his letter and en- 
 closures concerning Richard Rush. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 Ingham. S. D., to Jonathan Roberts. 
 
 Doylestown. 
 
 lyl9, January 18. Solicits the position of marshal of 
 the eastern district of Pennsylvania. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Wasliington, 
 
 1828, March 1. Acknowledging letter of 8th ultimo. 
 
 Monroe's and Madison's names on the electoral 
 
 ticket. Recommends the publication of Monroe's 
 
 letter. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Izard. Geougb, Philadelphia. 
 
 1812, Octoher 31. Defences of New York. Construc- 
 tions which set at defiance the rules of art as well 
 as destitute of means of resistance and regard to 
 economy. No time should be lost to remedy evils. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1813, January 3. Has been engaged in superintending 
 the service generally. Statement of the forces 
 under hiscommaud. R commending as lieutenant- 
 colonel Mr. Francis H. Hugei\ 4^. 3 pages 
 
 101 
 
IzAKD. George. Sacketl's Harbor. 
 
 1814, September 18. Violent storms prevent communi- 
 cation with CoMjmodore Chauucey. The roarls 
 scarcely passable. Will, if possible, resume liis 
 march to relieve the warriors and for the discom- 
 fiture of the besieging enemy. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Buffalo. 
 
 1814, November 20. Acknowledging despatch of 9th. 
 Is pleased that his conduct is approved of by the 
 Government. Success of the next frontier cam- 
 paign dependent on union and harmony of officers. 
 General Brown's character and standing. Izard 
 desirous that Brown should take his place and 
 would gladly assist him by his experience. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Jackson. Andrew, to John Williams. 
 
 NasTiville. 
 1814, JfeToi/ 26. Acknowledges letter of 21st. The Creek 
 treaty. Unconditional surrender of hostile Creeks. 
 Their country to be sold to pay expenses of the 
 war witli them. Steps to secure peace. The 
 Chickasaws to be compelled to surrender their 
 claims. Charges against them. Pre-emption 
 rights. The Cherokees. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to MoNEOE. Headquarters, La. 
 
 1814, October 26. Acknowledging letter of 27th ultimo. 
 Measures to prevent English fleet from entering 
 Pensacola Bay. Reasons why he would be justi- 
 fied in reducing Pensacola without orders. In- 
 dians to be made friends through fear. Clothing 
 for the Creeks. The, Caddo chiefs. The fleet 
 M'ould co-operate. The banks had restored the 
 credit of the Government. Contractors starving 
 the troops. [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, October 31. Acknowledging despatch of 10th. 
 Friendship of the Choctaws secured. Precautions 
 taken with the Creeks. No faith in the Seminoles. 
 Arms wanted ; those in hands of militia not fit for 
 use. A depot of arms suggested. Provisions and 
 arms scarce with East and West Tenne.ssee troops. 
 Had been ill. [Copy.] 4^. 2 pagos. 
 
 Knslimlle. 
 
 1816, May 8. Acknowledging letter 24th March. The 
 frontier defences. Thanks for friendly intentions 
 to Major Reed. General Cofifee. Furlough for 
 Lieutenant Monroe. Pleaseil with Monroe's cor- 
 respondence with Chevalier de Onis. Tir Onis's 
 conduct at New Orleans. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 102 
 
Jackson-. Andrew, Hermitage. 
 
 1816, May 12. Geueriil Coffee's correspondence with 
 the Creek cominissioQers. Territorj^ ceded by the 
 Creeks. Indian treaties. Mcintosh married to a 
 Cherokee. Discontented with cessions to the 
 Cherokees. Ascribes them to Mr. Crawford, whom 
 he blames. [Endorsed by Monroe.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Nashville. 
 
 1816, July 9. Appreciates the justice done to General 
 Coffee. The public will not allow the Cherokees 
 to occupy the Indian Territory ceded to them, but 
 threaten to annihilate them. They should be 
 made to surrender for a small aunuity. A white 
 man killed by the Cherokees. "Private." 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1816, July 27. Acknowledging letter of 3d. A work 
 undertaken by Major Reed, and being finished by 
 Major Eaton. His movement against Pensaoola. 
 Will ask for papers on file to aid him. Asks for 
 Monroe's letter of 21st October, 1814. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, November 16. Petition for the remission of the 
 remainder of the punishment of a young man. 
 Eecommends the same. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, December 30. Introducing Lieutenant Baker. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, January 22. Wishes the President to appoint 
 Robert P. Currin collector at Pensacola when the 
 treaty is ratified, in case Collector Gadsden with- 
 draws his application. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Quinct, March 19, 1821. 
 
 Mountpelier [sic], Florida. 
 1821, June 13. Occupation of the Floridas. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 Pensaoola. 
 1821, August 4. Organization of the government of 
 Florida. Keeps close to his instructions as the 
 situation of the country permits. Bad effect pro- 
 duced by absence of the officers appointed. Du- 
 plicity of Governor Callara. Character of Judge 
 Fromentin. Public buildings in a state of dilapi- 
 dation. Indignant remarks on the new military 
 arrangements. 4'- . 16 pages. 
 
 Augusta, Ga. 
 1821, October 29. Copy of an anonymous letter written 
 to the General abnsing the President. [Copy en- 
 dorsed over Jackson's signature.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 103 
 
Jackson. Andrew, Hermitage. 
 
 li^-21, Sovemher 13. His resignation as Governor of 
 Florida. Sends copies of correspondence between 
 Jud^e Fromentin and himself, completely estab- 
 lishing the fact that Fromentin had stated false- 
 hoods. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 18-31, November 14. Acknowledging letter of 14th Sep- 
 tember. Reasons for tendering his resignation as 
 Governor of Florida. .Judge Fromentin and the 
 papers talsen by the Spanish governor in Pensa- 
 eola. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, January 29. Aclinowledging letter of 31st De- 
 cember. The acceptance of his resignation as 
 Governor of Florida. His difficulties with Judge 
 Fromentin. Allegations that he resigned throngh 
 fear of impeachment. Wished inquiry before ac- 
 ceptance of resignation. Too late for that. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1822, AlarcJi 19. A remonstrance. Wonders at the 
 President's mention of the Florida dispute in his 
 message. The documents. Fromentin's slanders. 
 His motives. The anonymous letter. Has no 
 suspicion of Calhoun or Adams. Bears testimony 
 to their worth. Expresses a friendship for the 
 President, but seelss an explanation. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 JVaKhington. 
 
 1824, Janiiar)! 16. Requests a copy of his letter of 
 
 1817, giviug his opinion of certain characters 
 
 therein named. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, Fehruary 27. Letter in the possession of Mr. 
 Lowrie. Will send it to him. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, Fetrnuri) 28. Will receive through Major Eaton 
 the two original letters, and sends by him copy of 
 the President's letter of December 14, 1816. His 
 health will not allow him to visit the President as 
 he promised. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, March 16. Returns, as re(iuested, the sketch sent 
 him for their interview for to-day. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, April 9. Publication of a letter from Mr. Lowrie, 
 of tlie Senate, on the snlijci't of a letter of General 
 .Jackson's. Requests to lic^ furnished with a copy 
 of the first, as he intimates another had been sub- 
 stituted in the publication. 4^. 7 pages. 
 
 10-1 
 
Jackson. Andrew, 
 
 1824, April 10. Acknowledges note of same date. The 
 general will take no steps until Mr. Lowrie gives 
 to the world his proofs. Will then pursue a course 
 both honorable to himself and Monroe. Until then 
 will maintain a dignified silence. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1824, May 20. Enclosing a letter from a friend desir- 
 ing ofiioe. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Jackson. Henry, Paris. 
 
 1816, April 14. Scene of indecorum and confusion in 
 the Chamber of Deputies. France will rid herself 
 of her burdens and the Bourbons. A liberal gov- 
 ernment will yet prevail. No cession of Florida 
 to England. English and Americana unpopular 
 in .Spain. "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Jaucourt. Comtb db, to Mr. Crawford. Paris. 
 
 1815, March 7. Landing of Napoleon at Cannes. 
 
 Measures taken for defence. Convocation of the 
 
 two chambers. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 181.J, il/di-e/i 8. Informs him of the order for the squad- 
 ron to prevent all vessels from entering or leaving 
 French ports without examination, and no indi- 
 viduals without passports. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, Marchn. The iiringuponthe "Am^d4e"by the 
 American vessel the " Yankee," and the statement 
 of the captain of the former vessel. 4°. C pages. 
 
 1815, March 19. Order of the King stating the circum- 
 stances which necessitated his withdrawing from 
 the capital. The diplomatic ccu-ps invite to Lille. 
 .[Copies, in French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Jay. John, London. 
 
 1794, August 28. Arrest in 1792 of a young lady named 
 Miss Bainstow ; confinment in a convent, and re- 
 moval from thence to Madame Delaeux's house, 
 where she is still confined, in the manner pre- 
 scribed by the decree. Asks Mr. Monroe's good 
 oifices to effect her release and permission to re- 
 turn home. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1794, November -'4. Treaty between United States and 
 Great Britain signed on 19th instant. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1794, November 25. Treaty with Great Britain signed 
 lyth instant. As it is not yet ratified, it would 
 be improper to publish it. It contains nothing 
 that can be construed to operate contrary to onr 
 treaties with 01 her nations. 4^. 1; 
 
 105 
 
Jay. John, 
 1794, November 28. Introducing Mr. Pleasants, of 
 Philadelphia. Proposes a cipher to be used in 
 correspondence relative to treaty with Great 
 Britain. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Jbepbrson. J. G., AmcJla,Ya. 
 
 1794, March 22. Madison's resolutions have rendered 
 him popular in Virginia. The people would be 
 easily reconciled to a war because of our sympathy 
 with the French. The choice of E. Randolph as 
 Secretary of State, very unpopular. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Jefferson. Thomas, PhiladelpUa. 
 
 17^i, May 21. Acknowledging letter of 14th. Colonel 
 Humphrey's appointment. On arrival of his com- 
 mission and instructions, will set out for Boston. 
 Instructions for treaty with France. Attack on 
 Mr. Marbois. The Western posts. Opinions as to 
 the important Western military posts. Private 
 business matters. Hopkinson wishes office of 
 Director of the Mint. Eecommends him. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Paria. 
 
 1784, November 11. Acknowledging letter of August 
 9th. Arrival in Paris. Passage from Boston to 
 Portsmouth in nineteen days. No key to the cipher. 
 War imminent. The Emperor may encourage 
 negotiations. In consequence of war Europe may 
 treat us liberally. Feeling of hostility. New 
 Orleans a free port. Franklin wounded at his 
 grandson's being superseded. Eecommends the 
 agency of Dumas for communication of news. 
 Havre the port of Paris. Manufactures of France 
 as good and cheaper than English. Visionary 
 scheme of Mr. Per^e for settlement of 500 emi- 
 grants in Ohio. Sums given by Europe to Barbary 
 states for peace. We cannot aftoTd to pay much ; 
 should go to war first. His salary and outfit, 
 and matters relative to it. Asks aid in Congress 
 for increased allowance. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1784, December 10. Acknowledging letter of 20th July, 
 which enclosed the cipher. The establishment of 
 a post in Virginia. Import of the words in the 
 treaty "rights of the most favored nation." Re- 
 marks iu cipher. Wishes Jlouroe to come over to 
 Paris during vacation. Probabilities of war in 
 Europe. Whimsical and eccentric character of 
 the Emperor of Austria. The treaty. Complains 
 of post-oflice at New York. ' 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 IOC 
 
Jf.ffbrson. Thomas, 
 
 1785, January 14. Acknowledging letter of November 
 1. Impossibility of deciphering the fipber. The 
 Powers torpid. Same appearance of war, yet 
 general opinion is that it will not be. English 
 softening towards ns. Knglish papers prohibited 
 in France on account of slanders and falsehoods 
 touching a high character in France. Crossing in 
 a balloon from Dover by Blanchard and Jeffries. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1785, March 18. European affairs. Remarks in cipher. 
 Passage of the Newfoundland bill in the House 
 of Commons, and appointment of a consul to Amer- 
 ica. Our business not yet settled with England. 
 Our commerce. La Fayette arrived' Young Mr. 
 J. Q. Adams very promising. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1785, no date. Explanation and correction of cipher. 
 The status in Great Britain, in cipher. Morocco 
 and Algiers. • A naval force is necessary for us 
 unless we permit the smallest powers in Europe 
 to dictate to us. Letters opened at post-ofiBces 
 all over Europe. Great delay in getting letters 
 through England. The suppression of piracy. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1785, April 15. Conjectures as to peace or war. The 
 Emperor of Austria. Voltaire's legacy to King of 
 Prussia. Complaints at not getting letters from 
 Monroe or his friends. Table of values of gold 
 and .silver in different countries. His health re- 
 established. [First half of this letter mostly in 
 cipher."] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1785, May 11. Introducing J. Q. Adams. Speaks in 
 high terms of him. Mr. Doradour, who goes to 
 Virginia, is recommended to his kind attentions. 
 Mattersiu Europe subsiding. Emperor of Austria's 
 movements. No change in England. The meas- 
 ures in Congress will make them more favorable 
 to us. The Morocco affairs. Perplexed what to 
 do about them. Appointment as successor to 
 Franklin received. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 1785, December 11. Acknowledging letters of 15th and 
 25th August. Treaties of Austria with Holland 
 and Holland with France, signed. This is fatal 
 to England in case of war with France. English 
 court made offers to preveut this, say 10,000,000 
 florins, to give thera Negapatara, and relax navi- 
 gation act in favor of Du'eh. Americans viewed 
 in Europe only as objects of commerce. 
 
 4'J. 2 pages. 
 107 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, Philadelphia. 
 
 1792, October 17. Knclosures of press copies of letters 
 writien to Ed. Carrington, John Brown Cutting, 
 and A. Donald, giving Jefferson's views and senti- 
 ments of the new Constitution. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1792, 1X0 date. A proposition of the Dutch Govern- 
 ment on the payment of their debt. [Press copy. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Monticello. 
 
 1794, April 24. Acknowledging letters of March 26, 31, 
 and April 2. The spirit of warstronger in Virginia. 
 Thinks the meditated special mission of Hamilton 
 to England, a degrading measure. Criticises him 
 very severely. Private affairs ; condition of plan- 
 tatioQs; prospects for crops ; weather. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, May 26. Complains of the measures of the ad- 
 ministration for employing military force to sup- 
 press civil insurrections. Private business mat- 
 ters. British piracies lately multiplied. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1795, Septeniber 6. Relates to private matters of busi 
 ness. Cautions given (in cipher) relative to cor- 
 respondence. The person in question a deserter 
 from his party and a consummate Tory. General 
 dissatisfaction with Mr. Jay'streaty. If the Presi- 
 dent signs it, it is believed the House of Repre- 
 sentatives will oppose it as constitutionally void. 
 Resignation of E. Randolph. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1796, March 2. Acknowledging letters of September 
 7, 1794, and June 23, 1795. No one in the United 
 States but [Alexander Hamilton] has the effrontery 
 to afUrm that the treaty is not a bad one. Removal 
 of Randolph; his vindication. Office of Secre- 
 tary of State offered to Patrick Henry. Local 
 Virginia politics, general news and private mat- 
 ters. 40. 3 pages. 
 
 1796, March 21. The British treaty before Congress. 
 Speculations as to what the House of Representa- 
 tives will decide on it. Appointment of Ellsworth 
 Chief Justice. 40. 1 page. 
 
 1796, June 12. Acknowledging letter of November 18. 
 Burning of Dcvieux's house and contents. Con- 
 gress risen. Washington's influence over the peo- 
 ple. Increase of the public debt. Values of pro- 
 ducts, land, etc. Wages of lalior. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 108 
 
Jefpersox. Thomas, 
 179G, Julii 10. "Wishes Mouroe to endeavor to effect 
 the return of Mr. Liancourt to his country. Con- 
 gress has risen. The Aiiglomen have triumphed 
 over republicanism. The treaty has been a dear- 
 bought victory. Thinks it will injure their party. 
 Nothing can support them but the colossus of the 
 President's merits. Conjectures as to the succes- 
 sion. Who will be Vice- Presideut ? 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1797, September 7. The grand jury v. Cabell. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Plnladelpliia. 
 
 1798, Feiruarij H. Printers of the laws and journals. 
 Monroe's book. Five buudred copies to Eichmond. 
 C. Lee named as the author of "Scipio". The 
 opposite party admits there is nothiug in Monroe's 
 conduct to be blamed, except divulging secrets. 
 Question of Monroe's practicing law in Eichmond. 
 Occupation at his farm not sufficient to shield him 
 from fn»?it. Impeachment of Blount. Question of 
 arming our vessels. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1798, March 8. Acknowledging letters of February 
 12,19,25. Alarm of merchants at decree to be 
 passed in France. Will probably drive our ves- 
 sels out of the British trade. Question of arming. 
 Letters of marque. Adopted British subjects 
 here, not recognized by England as Americans, 
 a position contrary to the law of nations. France 
 adopts the same principle as England. Estimated 
 strength of parties in next Congress. Probable 
 adjourumeut. Advocates Monroe's practice of the 
 law. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1798, March 21. Acknowledges letter of 25th Feb- 
 ruary. The almost insane message to Congress 
 has alarmed the sound, respectable merchants. 
 The French decree causes the war party in the 
 House to be inveterate and firm. Problematical 
 measures of both parties. 4-^. 1 page. 
 
 1798. April 5. Acknowledging letter 26th March. 
 Not politic for M.'s name to appear in the matter 
 respecting Skipwith. Believes Monroe's enemies 
 are preparing a batch of small slauders. Hopes to 
 repel them. His own name is running through 
 the city as detected in a criminal corresiiondence 
 with tiie French Directory. Every public officer 
 liable to persecution. France no idea of making 
 war ngaiust us. 4^^. 2 pages. 
 
 109 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, 
 1798, April 19. Commimications of our envoys con- 
 tinue strong and xirejudicial, and enable merchants 
 to get a war petition extensively signed. Proba- 
 bly France, instead of declaring war, will worry 
 us with decrees. A proposition to make neutral 
 armed ships good prizes. Bankruptcy a terrible 
 foundation upon which to begin a war against the 
 conquerors of the Avorld. Monroe's presence de- 
 sirable in settling his accounts. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1798, Mail 21. Acknowledges letters of April 8, 14, 
 and May 4 and 14. Regulars in Army reduced to 
 10,000. Land tax to raise $2,000,000. Should be 
 twice that sum. Severity of tax determined a 
 ship-load of French to go off. Articles and ad- 
 dresses from Lancaster injurious to Monroe. Ad- 
 vises him to take up public life again. Suggests 
 that Cabell should give way to Monroe in House 
 of Representtives, when he could defend himself 
 more effectually, and regain the confidence of the 
 public. 4°. 2 pages- 
 
 1799, January ?>. Land purchases. General Knox is 
 "broke" for 400,000, and has resigned his military 
 commission. He has "broke" General Lincoln 
 and his friend, Colonel Jackson. Logan chosen 
 Representative from Philadelphia. Lyonrechosen 
 in Vermont. Republican sentiment gaining 
 ground in Virginia and Massachusetts. 
 
 4'-'. 1 page. 
 
 1799, January 23. Statistical table showing income 
 and expenses of the Government. General reflec- 
 tions. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1799, February 11. Acknowledging letter of 26th Jan- 
 uary. Senate bill for retaliating against French 
 citizens who may kill any of our sailors on Brit- 
 ish ships, founded on a French arret which has 
 been suspended. Bills to' increase the Army and 
 Navy and armament. Knox to be minister to 
 Russia. P. Smith to Turkey. British depreda- 
 tions more than French. Case of the "Retalia- 
 tion." 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1799, Feiruary 19. Overtures from Pichon, French 
 charg6 d'affaires at Hague, to Murray, approved 
 by Talleyrand, and assuring Murray that what- 
 ever plenipotentiary the United States would send 
 to end our difficulties would be received with all 
 the respect due to a free, independent and power- 
 
 110 
 
Jeffersox. Thomas, 
 
 ful nation. Yesterday the President nominated 
 Murray to make a new treaty with Franco. The 
 Senate undecided what to do about it. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1800, Fehruary 16. Mr. Robinson going to Richmond 
 to establish an academy. Propositions in the 
 Senate regarding the method to receive the votes, 
 certificates and documents of tlie electors of Pres- 
 ident and Vice-Presideut. Congress probably will 
 rise in April. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1800, March 26. Bill concerning disputed elections of 
 Presidents and Vice-Presidents. Mr. Watson, Sen- 
 ator from New York, resigned. Commisioner 
 Morris probably will come in his place. Executive 
 sends off a vessel from New York to France. Mr. 
 Erving, from Boston, sent abook to Monroe; wishes 
 him to acknowledge receipt of it. Judiciary bill 
 before the House of Representatives. 
 
 4^^. -2 ■ 
 
 1800, April 13. Acknowledging letter of 6th. Op- 
 posed to pomp and fulsome attentions to function- 
 aries. Bill before Congress discussed. 
 
 4° 2 pages. 
 
 Eppington. 
 1800, May 26. Proffered nomination for President. 
 Will not take the trouble to auswer the calumny 
 of atheism or any other calumny, for in the time 
 one is being answered twenty others will spring 
 up. Callender should be substantially defended. 
 Probability of an extra session about French 
 treaty. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 MonUcello. 
 1800, Septemhei- 20. Acknowledging letter of 15th. 
 Numerous executions following the attempted in- 
 surrection . General sentiment that there has been 
 hanging enough. A problem how to dispose of 
 criminals. Suggests a law for exportation. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1800, November 8. Acknowledges two letters. Pro- 
 poses to go to Washington in a few days. Has some 
 important arrangements to make with Craven. 
 The negro conspiracy. Deposit of arms in Bed- 
 ford. Suggests the importance of a guard there. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Ill 
 
Jeffbeson. Thomas, Wa 
 
 1800, DecemJieriO. Acknowledging letter of 6th. Re- 
 lates to purchase of land. The price of tohacco. 
 The treaty pleases nobody. Conjectures as to the 
 success of the candidates for presidency. Pretty 
 certain that the Republicans will prevail. [A. 
 scrap pasted on this letter, dated February 12,1801, 
 "the House ie on its 25thballot. Suspended until 
 11 to-morrow."] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 15. Acknowledges several letters. 
 Cannot trust the post for replying to them. Four 
 days of balloting and no change of vote. A coali- 
 tion reported for to-morrow. Declares resistance 
 against usurpation. The Federalists fear a con- 
 vention. Attempts to make terms. Opposes them 
 unequivocally. Would not receive the Govern- 
 ment on capitulation. Difficulty in filling vacant 
 offices. 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 IPOl, May 26. Recommends Callender's fine lo be re- 
 funded by private subscription. Sufferers by the 
 sedition act. Encloses order for $50 — his fourth 
 part. Cession of Louisiana to France to be appre- 
 hended, an unwise policy, and ominous to us. 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1801, Afai; 29. Acknowledges two letters of 23d. Cal- 
 lender in distress. Sent him $50. His language 
 "high-toned" when spoken to about his fine. 
 Considered it as "hush-money" and his due. 
 Such misconstruction of charity puts an end to it 
 forever. He can say whatever he chooses about 
 Jefferson. Fears that Spain will cede Louisiana 
 and Florida to Prance. Tripolihas commenced dep- 
 redations. Algiers threatens with cause. Three 
 years' tribute due to them. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, May 29. Acknowledging letter of 4th. Mode of 
 correspondence between the general and particular 
 executives. Adherence to etiquette : the practice 
 of General Washington, Mr. Adams and Mr. 
 Hancock. Jefferson's opinions. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, June 20. Acknowledging letter of June 16th. 
 Reforms in the Navy. Marines dismissed. Dis- 
 continuance of useless dijilomatio missions. Erec- 
 tions of shipyards. Savings. Expenses of Gov- 
 ernment chiefly in jobs and agencies. Frauds 
 and embezzlements under head of contingencies. 
 Mr. Madison's health. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 112 
 
J l-.FKEKSON. 'I'lIOMAS, 
 
 X-iitX, ./»./// 21. Arluiowledging letter of June 15. 
 Mra-iiires taken tbirelief of guards at New London. 
 JIadisou leaves ou the 2t>th. Jetfersou a week 
 later, to leturu the last of September. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 If'Ol, Xovemherli. Intioducing Mr. Whitney, of Con- 
 necticut, inventor of the cotton-gin and of moulds 
 and machines for locks for muskets. 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 1801, yuvemher 2-i . Enclosing result of consideration 
 and consultation between Madison and himself. 
 Congratulations on event of peace. i°. Ipage. 
 
 ISOl, Decemter 12. Acknowledging letter of 8th. Re- 
 quests him to make alterations in a letter to him. 
 Wishes him to recommend one or more good char- 
 acters for the position of postmaster. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, January 10. Excitement in the West relative to 
 the New Orleans aft'air, stimulated by the mercan- 
 tile and. Federal interest. Will nominate Monroe 
 to the Senate for an extraordinary mission to 
 France to-morrow. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, January 13. Nomination of Monroe as minister 
 to France. Approbation of the Senate. Feeling 
 iu the Western country respecting free navigation 
 of the Mississippi. Purchase of Louisiana and 
 Florida. Urges him strongly to accept the mission. 
 No other man so capable. Economy necessary. 
 His views respecting salary, outlit, etc. Imme- 
 diate departure desired. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, January 8. Books, literature, and men of note in 
 that line. Louisiana ceded to the commissioners. 
 Justice done to those instrumental in efl'eoting it. 
 Many Federalists disgusted and join the Republi- 
 cans. Congress engaged in a bill for the govern- 
 ment of Louisiana. The office of Governor of 
 Louisiana offered to Monroe. Probability of his 
 being sent to Spain. Expense of living, and re- 
 commends economy. The question of boundaries 
 to be regulated with Spain. Probability that the 
 inhabitants of the left bank of Mississippi will 
 soon claim to be received under our jurisdiction. 
 Mr. Skipwith not adapted for the office of gov- 
 ernor of Louisiana, desired by him. The continu- 
 ance of Mr. Pinokney in his office is a continual 
 reproach. Recommends Monroe to advise him to 
 resign. Domestic news. Mr. Merry, the British 
 minister. His wife absurdly pretentious. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 8 s 113 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, 
 
 1805, June 15. Eecomraeads to his notice Robert 
 Gamble. Wishes him to obtain from Mr. Casey 
 the correspondence of commanders in depart- 
 ments, and governors, with Washington, which 
 he had sent him. 4"^. 1 page. 
 
 1806, March 16. Cautions him abont what and to 
 whom he writes, for some of his new friends are 
 attacking his old ones. In a ff'W weeks will 
 write less enigmatically. Mr. William Pinkney 
 to be appointed Monroe's associate t) settle differ- 
 ences with Great Britain. Thinks it for Monroe's 
 interest that he shonld have this associate. [En- 
 dorsed by Jefferson, "returned by Mr. Newton 
 and never forwarded."] 4°. 1 
 
 1806, March 18. Nicholson's resolutions decided af- 
 firmatively yesterday. Possibly a third per.son 
 may be added to Monroe's commission. [Endorsed 
 by Jefferson, "returned by Colonel Newton, the 
 ship having sailed."] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, Mai) 4. Mercer and Randolph have joined the 
 Federalists. Both will end in obscurity. Cautions 
 Monroe about his communicatious with them. 
 Offers Monroe the choice of tbe two governments 
 of Orleans and Louisiana. Change of ministry in 
 England. Has great confidence in Fox. Hopes 
 to come to a just arrangement in our differences. 
 No two countries on earth have so many points of 
 common interest and friendship. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1806, October 26. Fears the illness and probable death 
 of Fox will delay negotiations, as one of those ap- 
 pointed to negotiate is too conservative as regards 
 the maritime code of England, and too much 
 practiced in the tactics of diplomacy. Private 
 matters. Commission to purchase mathematical 
 instruments. Bad management of Monroe's farm 
 and estate. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, March 21. Action on the treaty suspended. 
 Efforts of the Federals to make mischief between 
 negotiators and himself, and to irritate Great 
 Britain. The treaty unsatisfactory. Does not 
 provide against impressment. If the treaty can- 
 not be put in acceptable form, to back out of 
 negotiations in the best way. Advises him to 
 come home and leave Mr. Piukney to procrasti- 
 nate. Wishes Monroe to accept government of 
 New Orleans. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 114 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, 
 
 1807, May 29. An agricultural machine. Federal pa- 
 pers endeavoring to create differences between 
 him and Monroe. Has done nothing unfriendly 
 towards him. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, February 18. Contest arising between Madison 
 and Monroe. Suffers no one to converse with him 
 on the subject. His old friend, Clintou, estranged 
 from him. Always viewed Madison and Monroe 
 as the principal pillars of his happiness. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, March 10. Acknowledging letter of ^Tth Febru- 
 ary. Explains why Pinkney was made Monroe's 
 associate in the mission to England, to which he 
 at first was opposed. Monroe's complaints at the 
 mannerin which the treaty was received. Jefferson 
 solemnly protests that he never lost sight of 
 Monroe's reputation and iuterests. He must not 
 believe the falsehoods. Will cordially support 
 whoever is called to the cares of the nation. 
 
 4°. 4 i)age8. 
 
 1808, April 1\.. Acknowledging letter of March 22. Ex- 
 plains the circumstances of making Mr. Pinkney 
 his associate negotiator for the treaty with Great 
 Britain. Assures him he was governed by the 
 most cordial friendship for him. Madison also has 
 always manifested the most attentive concern for 
 whatever might befriend his fame or fortune. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1808, April 13. Corrects an error, Charles instead of 
 Alexander Baring had arrived. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, September 28. Acknowledging letter, no date. 
 Eeturns certain letters. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, October 12. His letters to Monroe. Directions for 
 striking out certain passages. Leaves to M.'s 
 judgment what should be omitted before submit- 
 ting them to the public. Desirous the public 
 should know the high estimation in which he 
 holds both Monroe aiid Madison. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, October 13. Their correspondence for publica- 
 tion. Leaves Monroe to use his best judgment as 
 to what should be suppressed. The Federalists 
 might attack some remarks as a libel on the na- 
 tion. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1809, January 28. Acknowledging letter of 18th De- 
 cember. A special mission to France or England 
 
 115 
 
Jbfferson. Thomas, 
 
 not entertained. Meeting of the legislature in 
 May. Proposition to repeal the embargo and to 
 maintain by force our right of navigation. If 
 Bonaparte is successful in Spain, France and En- 
 gland may be more accommodating with us. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Mr. MULLOWNEY. 
 
 1809, March 2. Acknowledging letter of 15th February 
 ultimo, and June 29, 1807, in which he offered his 
 services in the naval line on occasion of the insult 
 on the "Chesapeake." The letter filed in Navy 
 office. Thanks for his patriotism. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Monroe. Monticello. 
 
 1811, January 25. Acknowledging letter of 21st instant. 
 Congratulates him on his election as Governor of 
 Virgiaia. A testiujouy to his fidelity to principle. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1811, May 5. Acknowledges letter from Richmond. 
 Congratulates Monroe on his re-entering the 
 natioual councils. Distinction between printers 
 and the public. The former maylead the latter out 
 of their tract, but when they usurp the direction 
 of iho Government they will be reduced to their 
 true places. The crojis. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1811, Man '■'■■ ■ John Dortie wishes to be bearer of des- 
 patches to France. Thanks Monroe for a book 
 sent him. Weather and crops. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1812, January 11. His surprise that the question should 
 arise that he knew of Wilkiuson's endeavors to 
 prevent the restoration of the right of deposit at 
 New Orleaus. Indignant that it should be sup- 
 posed he would (It'seeud to so unmeaning an act of 
 treason. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1812, Xoremher 3. The election. Prices of wheat and 
 flour. Anxious to hear that Dearborn and Harri- 
 son have made simultaneous movements. Pos- 
 session of JIaldeu and Montreal would close the 
 camjiaigu satisfactorily. Monsieur Loi mine wishes 
 to go to France on a public vessel. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1813, May 30. His api^robation of the President's ad- 
 dress. Disclaims all intermeddling wiih the ad- 
 ministration. Does not offer advice to the Presi- 
 dent. Suggests to Monroe the method of defend- 
 ing the "Chesapeake". The employment of the 
 frigate during tLje war. '4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 116 
 
Jkffkrson. Thomas, 
 
 1813, June It). Acknowledging letters of 7th and 16th. 
 Returns the memoir relative to the prosecution 
 of the war. Does not approve of hirelings. Ev- 
 ery American should receive military instruction. 
 What we are to do in Canada should be done 
 quickly. Employment of our Navy. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, January 27. Acknowledges letter of November 
 3, with Carter's loiter enclosed. Claim, and a 
 land purchase. Speculations on the disasters of 
 Napoleon. What effect they will have on our 
 negotiations. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, August 3. Acknowledging letter of 2.'3th July. 
 Survey of some land. Sends him certain letters, 
 and one to Mr. Cabell, to be shown to Mr. Camp- 
 bell, if desirable. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, October 16. Acknowledging letter of 10th. We 
 must jjrepare for interminable war. Men and 
 money must be provided. Classing the militia. 
 Nonsense to talk of regulars. A peamanent system 
 of tinance. No banks, public or private. Twenty 
 millions by taxes. All markets shut to us. Not 
 $10,000,000 specie in United States. A Treasury 
 jote fund. A state of war annihilates surplus 
 produce. Col. James Lewis wants to be Indian 
 agent. 4°. 2 1 
 
 1815, Jamtary 1. Acknowledging letters of November 
 30 and December 21. Embarrassments at Wash- 
 ington in August were great, but plans of Presi- 
 dent were wise. Their failure imputed to insub- 
 ordinate temper of Armstrong and indicision of 
 Winder. The diabolical actions of the British 
 have done us good, stopped our boasting, and se- 
 cured the good will of other nations. The want 
 of men and money serious. Monroe's plans were 
 wise, but overruled by Congress. Our financial 
 course like the British experience, incorrigible. 
 Money cannot be made out of nothing. Banking 
 dreams. We must borrow money of the people. 
 A paper promise ou a specific pledge. The mer- 
 chants will have to take it or nothing. Advocates 
 and encourages privateers, in absence of a navy. 
 Eegrets his acceptance of Department of War. It 
 is a sacrifice. His own experience as Governor of 
 Virginia. Praises Monroe's conduct and plans. 
 
 4 '. 4 pages. 
 
 117 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, 
 
 1815, Juhj 15. Acknowledging letter of 10th. For- 
 warding letters abroad. Why the allies hold 
 hack. Impressment. "The first American im- 
 pressed should he a declaration of war." Would 
 hear depredations on our merchants patiently, be- 
 cause they effect insurance largely in England. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, ^Mfl-us* 29. Invitation to dinner. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, April 8. Is glad of Monroe's election as President. 
 The best wines ; from whom, and how to get them. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, April 13. Establishment of a college at Char- 
 lottesville. Monroe invited to be one of the visit- 
 ors. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, October 13. Letter from Mr. Cathalan to the Sec- 
 retary of the Navy. A navy an admirable con- 
 trivance for begetting ill blood between nations. 
 Intrigues of Pitch. 4°. 1 ; 
 
 1818, September 17. The Pensacola affair. Hopes to 
 avoid entanglements with the European alliance. 
 His health improved. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1820, March 3. Acknowledges letters of February 7 
 and 19. Christopher EUery, an old friend and Ee- 
 pablican from Rhode Island. The Missouri ques- 
 tion a most portentous one. King ready to risk 
 the Union. Clinton not scrupulous. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1823, February 21. Mr. Monroe's land in Virginia. His 
 estimate of its value. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 to William Shoet. 
 
 1823, March 28. Mr. Short's letter. He predicts revo- 
 lutions in Europe after France invades Spain. 
 Russia seizes the opportunity to invade Turkey. 
 Great Britain and the United States, in the mean 
 time, "milk the cow," while guaranteeing the in- 
 dependence of Cuba. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 ■ to Monroe. 
 
 1823, March 29. Enclosing the above copy of letter to 
 William Short, respecting the present lowering 
 state of Europe. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, June 11. Politics of Europe. Wisdom of the 
 United States in noi taking an active part in the 
 quarrels of Europe. 4°. 3 images. 
 
 118 
 
Jefferson. Thomas, 
 1823, June23. Mr. Jliralla on the coudLtion of Cuba. 
 The -whole population averse to its falling into 
 possession of England. We must lie still and be 
 in readiness to receive her when solicited by her. 
 Jefferson resigns himself to the guidance of the 
 administration. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, October 24. The system to be followed in the 
 United States respecting foreign entanglements. 
 The independence or acquisition of Cuba. Our 
 policy to act harmoniously with England. We 
 might bid defiance to the whole world. The ces- 
 sion of Cuba to any other government to be op- 
 posed with all our power. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, February 5. The publication of the old Congress 
 papers should be impartial. Will rejoice to see 
 La Fayette. He should be treated handsomely by 
 Congress. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, MarcTi 27. Differences of opinion should not 
 separate friends. Mr. Livingston had been his 
 early friend; they differed. John Adams and he 
 also differed, and had again become friendly. He 
 bears ill will to no human being. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, July 18. Under what circumstances the United 
 States could aid South America. Fleets of France 
 and Russia. Self-preservation. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, July 22. Enclosing a letter from Thomas Leiper, 
 doyen of the Kepublicans of Pennsylvania, asking 
 that his son-in-law, Dr. Patterson, may snoceed 
 his father as Director of the Mint. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 18J4, December 15. Has revised the paragraph in his 
 letter of 1803 and suppressed passages in view of 
 publication. Gratified by a visit from Mr. Webster, 
 who is likely to become of great weight in our 
 Government. Scuppernong wine. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1826, January 21. Mr. Giles's request. Mr. Adams's 
 statement, to Jefferson about disaffection and a 
 combination among certain persons. Messrs. Giles 
 and Jefferson always friendly. What Adams did 
 state. Jefferson's defence of Adams; his patriot- 
 i.sm, and his esteem for him. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1826, February 22. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 Pecuniary embarrassments of the two ex-Presi- 
 dents. The management of Virginia estates. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 119 
 
Jefij'erson. Thomas, 
 
 1826, March 8. Acknowledges letters of February 23 
 and 27. Eeqalres skill and attention to manage 
 a Virginia estate. Eeduced to selling part of his 
 property in his old age by a lottery to enable him 
 to keep the rest. His grandson to manage the lot- 
 tery. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 18 %, April 15. A question about Monroe's leave of ab- 
 sence during Jefferson's administration. Wishes 
 Monroe success In his reclamation. 4<^. 1 page. 
 
 Jessup. Thomas S., Washington. 
 
 1827, Octoher 7. Acknowledging letter of 5th. Eela- 
 tive to the number and quality of arms in New 
 Orleans during invasion by the British in 1814 
 and 1815. Does not wish the subject made public 
 for party purposes. It should only be used for 
 defence. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Johnson. Charles, Richmond, Va. 
 
 1811, January 12. Monroe's acceptance of the govern- 
 ment of Virginia. Questions relative to his sup- 
 port of the national administration. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Johnson. [William?] Judge, 
 1822, no date. In behalf of his brother judges gives 
 his opinion as to Mr. Monroe's essay on national 
 improvements. [Endorsed by Monroe.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Johnson. Richard M., Blue Spring. 
 
 1819, March 31. The appointment of General Jackson 
 popular and his refusal regretted. Death of Judge 
 Livingston. His successor. Imprisonment for 
 debt. Mr. Monroe's administration. A Western 
 President. "Confidential". 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Great Crossing. 
 
 1819, July 11. Acknowledging a letter. Mr. Clay's 
 
 claim for services at Ghent and for the treaty 
 
 ■with France. Johnson's popularity. Elections 
 
 in Virginia. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 See Clay. Henry, July 12, 1822. 
 
 Jones. Joseph, Bichmond. 
 
 1785, March 11. Col. Charles Harrison's application 
 to Congress. Purchasing .of land. Asks about 
 Congressional matters. 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 1786, .January 13. Private business. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 120 
 
Jones. Joseph, 
 1786, February 1. Acknowledging letter of 7th ultimo 
 and Ist instant, with power of attorney. Private 
 business matters. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1786, February 9. Aoknowelging letter of 23d January. 
 Private business matters. Monroe's prospect of 
 being elected would depend upon his coming on 
 previously. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1786, March 14. Remits money. Question as to the 
 most desirable place for his residence in Virginia. 
 Advises Monroe not to import the material for 
 building from Boston. His election. Private 
 matters. small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Fredei'icksburg, 
 1786, June 7. Acknowledging letter of 26th ultimo. 
 Money matters and private business attairs. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1786, June 13. Business matters. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Richmond. 
 1786, Jnly 16. Acknowledging letters of 5th and 7th. 
 Sale of property and the remittance of money. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1786, July 24. Acknowledging a letter, no date. Pro- 
 tested bill of Mr. Doshman, and other private bus- 
 iness. 4°: 2 pages. 
 
 Fredericksburg. 
 
 1786, August 6. Enclosing second of exchange for $400, 
 
 and authorizing draft gn him. Private business 
 
 matters. 4"^ 2 pages. 
 
 1786, August 15. Acceptance of his draft. Furniture 
 purchases. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1786, September 27. Private business^ 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Eiohmond. 
 1786, October 23. Private matters. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1786, December 7. Occupancy of a house in Fredericks- 
 burg. Congratulates Mrs. Monroe on her safe de- 
 livery. Other private matters. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1787, March 1. Acknowledges £60 which he paid to 
 Mr. Heth. Embarrassed for ready cash. Private 
 matters. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 121 
 
Jones. Joseph, 
 1787, Alarcli 3. Lots being advertised for sale for taxes. 
 Regrets he offered his service to the couuty of 
 Spottsylvania. Other private matters. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 17H7, March 8. Enclosing habeas corpus, Blaydes versus 
 Stannard. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 17S7, June 1. Conversation vrith the Governor relative 
 to the practice of the law ; also about the attach- 
 ment levied in Fredericksburg. Other private 
 business. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 17H7, June 5. Business matters. small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 l'/f<7,June3. Acknowledges receipt of money. Private 
 business. ' 4°. 1 page. 
 
 17S7, June 18. Private matters of business. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1787, June 22. Business affairs. small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 17H7, July 4. Business matters and proposed sale of 
 negroes to pay pressing demands. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 FredeiHcksiurg. 
 
 1791, Feltruary 22. Private matters. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 JoNKS. M., Richmond. 
 
 18U2, August 4. Testimonial of friendship and respect, 
 
 Expresses gratitude. small 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 Jones. Walter, Washwgton. 
 
 181)8, Janwarii 18. Arrival of Mr. Rose, the British minis- 
 ter. Opinions of members of Congress relating 
 to the successor of Jefferson. States favoring 
 Madison. Clintou. Monroe mentioned for Vice- 
 President. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 18(J8, January 20. Next Presidency. Trusts he has 
 not authorized his name to be put forward. In 
 present state of att'airs nothing but the most posi- 
 tive prospect of success could justify the step. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Kinsole, Va. 
 1811, Decemher 8. Acknowledging letter by last mail. 
 Not disappointed at failure of Foster's mission. 
 Nothing to expect from the jnstice of the bellig- 
 erents. Our wrongs intolerable but our resources 
 inadequate to their cure. Not so well i>repared as 
 before the Revolution. Then England was ex- 
 
 122 
 
Jones. Walter, 
 
 hausted and we had the powerful aid of France. 
 Now the embraces of our ally^ Napoli'on, are more 
 formidable than the blows of our advorsary. 
 
 4". 3 pages. 
 
 1813, May 30. Position of midshipman to be obtained 
 for Walter F. Jones. Suggestions as to meth<jds 
 for defence of the Chesapeake and the State of Vir- 
 ginia. 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 [ I'lare, not itaied. ] 
 
 1814, December 10. The enemy at Rappahannock. 
 Two hundred and fifty negroes carried oif. Militia 
 routed at Farnham Church. The spoils. Absence 
 of discipline, experience, pay, etc., renders war 
 ridiculouH. Disallootion of the blacks daily in- 
 creasing. May produce eOects similar to the 
 Sicilian ven]i(!rs. The blacks more dangerous than 
 the enemy. A regiment asked to secure internal 
 safety. Deplorable neglect on the part of Con- 
 gress. The bank scheme defeated and public 
 affairs in .i bad condition. Domestic traitors. 
 Party strife. Business talent deficient in Con- 
 gress. The East opposed to the Government. 
 Policy of the West, and its gains by the war. 
 New Orleans might be takeu, and what then ? Is 
 inclined to make jjeace by coacesftons. War in 
 Europe improbable. British power. The crisis 
 and its requirements. 4°. ti pages. 
 
 Jones. William (Secretary of the Navy), 
 
 1814. See Dallas. A. G., July 27. 
 
 to Madison Washington. 
 
 1614, September 1. The late desperate enterprise of 
 the British ajjaiust Washington. Burning of the 
 Capitol, President's mansion, Treasury, War, and 
 Navy building.s. Accommodations still exist for 
 the operatious of the Government. Suggests 
 measures to be taken for that purpo.se, also as to 
 the defences of Washington. The navy-yard'. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 to MONKOE. 
 
 1814, September 5. Enclosing copy of suggestions as 
 to the defences of Washington of the 1st instant. 
 
 4*^. 1 page. 
 
 Jullien. M. A., Paris. 
 
 1818, June 25. Sends him several publications on 
 
 various subjects, and proposes to write a life of 
 
 Kosciusko. [In French.] 
 
 4*^. 3 pages. 
 123 
 
Kerr. Alexander, Washington. 
 
 1821, June 5. Bequests a letter to Commodore Stewart 
 
 to appoint his son, Edward Kerr, a midshipman, 
 
 to sail with him. 4=. 1 page. 
 
 Key. Philip, Chaptico. 
 
 1814, August 1. Landing of the British at Chaptico. 
 Sacking of the town. Desecration of burial- 
 places in search for money. Other brutalities be- 
 fore the eyes of Admiral Cockburn. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 King. James G-., to Smith Thompson. Liverpool. 
 1823, December 23. Extract from a letter of an Ameri- 
 can citizen to Kufus King respecting charges made 
 against Captain Stewart as being in partnership 
 with the Viceroy of Peru for furnishing supplies 
 to the Royalists under cover of the "Franklin's" 
 guns. [Extract.] 4°. L page. 
 
 King. Eufus, New Tork (?) 
 
 1786, July 30. Meeting of a Committee of the Whole 
 House, at which Mr. Jay is directed to attend. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 PMladelphia. 
 
 1794, December 23. Introducing Mr. Pitcairn, who is 
 appointed consul at Paris. Recommends him. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 IPlace not stated.'] 
 1795 (?) no date. Acknowledges receipt of money 
 sent by Martin. Although disagreeing in poli- 
 tics, hopes their friendship will not abate. 
 
 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 London. 
 1796, August 1. Mr. Pinckney desires to return, Mr. 
 King relieves him. Olfers his services. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, August 11. A paper purporting to be from the 
 Directory, announcing their intention to stop the 
 cargoes of all neutral vessels bound to English 
 ports, for the reason that the British Government 
 had issued orders to stop neutral vessels to French 
 ports. On application he finds the British Gov- 
 ernment has issued no such order. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, September 19. Acknowledging letter of 28th 
 ultimo. luforuiatiou tUereiu relating to seizures 
 of neutral vessels published without Mr. King's 
 
 ]24 
 
King. Eofus, 
 
 authority. The iuformatiou useful. Hopes of 
 concludmg treaty with Algiers. Bill of exchange, 
 property of United States seized by French agents. 
 Monroe to ask for its restoration. . Affairs in the 
 Northwest. Capture of the "Flying Fish." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1796, October 17. French Government has, contrary 
 to our treaty, issued orders to seize enemy's goods 
 on hoard American vessels. These orders furnish 
 pretence for spoliation of our trade. Hopes he 
 can iufluence the Government to revoke these 
 orders. Rumor that General Charles C. Pinckney 
 will succeed Mr. Monroe at Paris. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1796, Octoher 19. Rumor that Mr. Monroe will be suc- 
 ceeded by General Pinckney confirmed. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1796, November 18. Captain lugraham goes to France 
 to claim his ship "Diana" and cargo, captured by 
 French privateers. 4°. 1 page, 
 
 1797, February 8. Introducing his brother, who goes 
 to Paris. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Madison. 
 
 1803, July — . Conferences with Lord Hawkesbury, 
 Mr. Addingtou and Lord St. Vincent for an ar- 
 rangement for the protection of our seamen. 
 Draft of a Convention prepared by King, returned 
 by Lord H. with claim for the right of dominion 
 over the "Narrow Seas". Determines to abandon 
 the negotiation. Refuses to sanction a principle 
 which would be productive of more evils than 
 those we aim at to prevent. [Copy.] 4°. 2pages. 
 
 to Monroe. Jamaica, L. I. 
 
 1817, April 14. The scarcity of silver coin. Resump- 
 tion of specie payments m New York. Small note 
 circulation. Silver dollars 3 per cent, premium. 
 Course of trade. Aid from the Mint. It should 
 be in full operation. Conversion of foreign into 
 American coins. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, June 29. Speech on the navigation act. Hopes 
 that a part of our Navy would maintain an in- 
 tercourse with the South American revolutionists 
 and protect trade. A small supply of munitions 
 of war might be useful. Hopes that Jackson may 
 justify his conduct. "Private." 4*^. 2 pages. 
 
 125 
 
King. Eufus, 
 1819, Septemler 19. Acknowledging letters of 22d 
 July. Fortifications in the harbor of New York. 
 Cession to the United States of State works oa 
 Staten Island. 4°. • 1 ■ 
 
 to S. L. Southard. Georgetmvn. 
 
 1824, February 18. Encloses extract from a letter from 
 his son, James G. King. The employment of Cap- 
 tain Stewart in the Pacific little creditable to the 
 United States. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 LACEPi;DE. Count de, Paris. 
 
 1818, April 10. Introducing Madame de Tholos^ to 
 the President. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Lacock. Abner, Washington. 
 
 1819, no date. Appointment of a commissioner of the 
 Western road. Recommends Mr. Shrive. Eecom- 
 mends Hugh Davis as marshal. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to John QtriNCY Adams. 
 
 1819, no date. Asking for a letter of introduction for 
 Mr. Orr to General Jackson, for business relative 
 to a contract. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Monroe. Beaver. 
 
 1820, January 30. His views on the question of Mis- 
 souri compromise. General Jackson's conduct 
 with the administration. He takes shelter under 
 an administration he formerly vilified. Is a 
 troublesome man; was so in the late war, as his 
 enemies found, and the President finds him so 
 since. "Confidential." fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1821, April — . The appointment of Colonel McCrea. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Wlieeling. 
 
 1821, June 4. Disapproves of presidential " drawing- 
 rooms." Wishes them abolished. "Private and 
 confidential." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Beater. 
 
 1822, July 7. Mr. Monroe's publication on internal 
 improvements. Eival candidates for the presi- 
 dency in the Cabinet. Mr. Monroe's administra- 
 tion. 40. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, April 24. Report in the Philadelphia papers that 
 Lacock had betrayed confidence reposed in him by 
 Monroe. The letter of General Jackson on the 
 subject of appointments. Explanations about the 
 matter. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 126 
 
Lafayetti!. Marquis de, Nmv york. 
 
 1824, August 18. His arrival. Pleasant voyage. Sea- 
 siekness. Reception in New York. His future 
 arrangements. To go to Boston, Albany, etc. Is 
 invited to Virginia. Will visit Philadelphia and 
 then Monticello and Montpelier. 4'-. 2 pages. 
 
 JVa8Mngton. 
 1824, November — . Is pleased with the message. His 
 reception in Congress. Will dine with the Presi- 
 dent. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Paris. 
 1829, June 17. Health of Monroe's grandson. Monroe 
 and Madison to sic at the Virginia convention. A 
 model constitution. Reproach of negro slavery. 
 Hopes for its gradual abolition. Monroe's health 
 and pecuniary troubles. Politics of France. 
 French and English diplomacy. England back- 
 ward in the imlependence of Greece. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 La Grange. 
 
 1829, October 29. Introducing Mr. Pepin Sonto, a man- 
 ufacturer of Paris. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1830, September 8. Account of the revolution of 1830. 
 Triumph of the popular cause. La Fayette's name 
 the rallying signal. Hotel de Ville headquarters. 
 The Bourbons have ceased to reign. They embark 
 for England. Forbearance of the people. Philip 
 of Orleans praised. Recognition of South America 
 and Mexico. No foreign interference. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Langdon. John, Philadelphia. 
 
 1794, December 5. Congratulates him on his reception 
 by the National Assembly of France. Intended 
 resignation of Mr. Hamilton. Is pleased with the 
 successes in France. Robespierre's death a warn- 
 ing to those who betray the people's trusts. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, June 24. Acknowledging letter of 28th January. 
 The successes of the French. Mr. Jay's treaty. 
 Secrecy and mystery a curse. Our country flour- 
 ishing. Good prospects for peace with the In- 
 dians. The new French minister. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 127 
 
Laugdon. John, 
 1796, April 12. Acknowledging letter of lOtli January. 
 Our political salvation depending on success Of 
 France. Laments the iiugrateful and unaccount- 
 able conduct of our Gtovernment. Jay's treaty. 
 Kesentment against it. Trusts the House will 
 reject it. Hopes that Jefferson will be next Presi- 
 dent. Magnanimity of French nation in not re- 
 senting our treaty with Great Britain. [Signed J. 
 L.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Laeevblliere-Lbpaux. L. M., Paris. 
 
 1819, February 21. Note pour Mr. B^langer. [En- 
 dorsed :] "A notice on Mr. Bellanger, a justice of 
 the peace in France, brother-in-law to Mr. Benoit, 
 a resident of the United States, near Philadelphia. 
 Interesting as being from a former member of the 
 Directoire in France, and from a man of high 
 standing amongst the learned." [In French.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Lee. Akthuh, Princeton. 
 
 I'liiZ, August 'Hi. Acknowledging lotter of 8th. Treaty 
 not yet made. No rupture jirobable with Great 
 Britain. Her debt large. Evacuation of New 
 York in three months probable. Twenty-two 
 thousand refugees. General Washington concurs 
 with him that it is impolitic to persecute Tories. 
 Pleases King of England, for it serves his purpose. 
 Price of tobacco, etc. General Nelson. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Lee. H., Washington. 
 
 1825, December 19. Sends a packet to Mr. Monroe at 
 
 request of Mr. Guuton. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Naslwille. 
 1828, March 30. Is preparing a life of General Jack- 
 son. On Jackson's course in the Seminole war. 
 Asks Monroe if Jackson acted in violation of 
 orders or in disobedience. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1828, Mai/ 24. Acknowledges letter of 23d April. Asks 
 Monroe's permission to apply to General Jackson 
 for a view of the whole correspondence on the sub- 
 ject of the Seminole war. [With a copy.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 Lee. Eichard Henry, Chantilly. 
 
 1784, January 5. Acknowledging letter of 16th Decem- 
 ber. Despondent. Fears our country will lose 
 those blessings of liberty, so arduously labored to 
 
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Lee. Richard Henry, 
 
 secure. Opjiosed to a standing army. Protection 
 of our frontiers should be lett to the people. If 
 hard pressed, to be assisted by the midland militia. 
 A navy more important. Important to establish 
 imiforiiiity of coins. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 .J/ew York. 
 1785, OctoSej' 17. Acknowledges a letter. The Indian 
 nations not indisposed towards us. Death of Mr. 
 Hardy. Will be difficult +o supply the vacant 
 place iu the assembly. Declaration of war by the 
 Algerines on our commerce. The whole of Europe 
 under contribution to them. The assembly should 
 tax people only, for Federal purposes, what will 
 suffice for our quota of foreign interest. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Clianlilly. 
 1791, January 15. Acknowledging letter of 30th Decem- 
 ber. Increased duty on spirits. Excessive duty 
 tempts smuggling. Banks and banking by Gov- 
 ernment. 4^^. 2 pages. 
 
 Lbb. William, Boston. 
 
 1799, July 10. Certifies that Monroe lived, in 1796-'97, 
 iu a house which Monroe purchased, with the in- 
 tention of turning it over to the United States for 
 their ministers to occupy. When recalled, was 
 obliged to sell it, with little or no profit. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, Maroh 24. Acknowledging letter of .5th. An in- 
 cident in Paris in 1796, and the purchase by Monroe 
 of a house from the Government. Repels the at- 
 tacks of his calumniators. England reduced to the 
 lowest state of national degradation. Will be 
 forced to make peace. Mutiny on convoy bound 
 for Gibraltar. Will accept appointment by the 
 President, but would prefer Bordeaux, if Barnet 
 is removed. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1801, May 23. Waiting in Washington for his ap- 
 pointment. Disappointed at result of elections 
 in Massachusetts. States reasons for failure of 
 Republicans there. Personal influence. Change 
 of representation in Rhode Island. Connecticut 
 alone stands firm as centre of "Federal" crimes. 
 Judge Ellsworth's return from Europe. 
 
 4". 3 pages. 
 
 9 s 1139 
 
Lee. William, to J. Q Adams. [Place not stated. ] 
 1817, Septemher 27. Details of a plan of General 
 ' L'AUemand and others to invade Mexico, and place 
 Joseph Bonaparte on the throne. Support to this 
 project in Mexico. J. Bonaparte opposed to it; 
 also several generals. fol. 7 pages. 
 
 Leigh. B. W., Richmond. 
 
 1811, December VZ. Acknowledging letter of lOlh in- 
 stant. The legislature exasperate' I against Mr. 
 Giles. To Mr. Brent the universal sentiment is 
 respectful, forgiving, and kind. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1826, Julij 17. Acknowledges letter of 10th. Monroe's 
 accounts. Has received the papers and will peruse 
 them. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Lbipee. Thomas, to Jeffeksok. Philadelphia. 
 1824, July 14. Asking his assistance with the Presi- 
 dent for appointment of his son-in-law, Robert M. 
 Patterson, as Director of the Mint, in the vacancy 
 caused by the death of his father. Dr. Robert Pat- 
 terson. 4''. 2 pages. 
 
 Lewis. Morgan, Neui Tm-h. 
 
 1814, Se2}tember .'). Transfer of soldiers from one corps 
 to auother. Movements of the Federalists. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 181A, Septemher il . Acknowledging letter of 7th. The 
 defence at New York. Sandy Hook a weak point; 
 hulks to be sunk. Fort Gates injudiciously 
 located; could be silenced in an hour. A land- 
 ing on Long Island. Administration union with 
 the "Feds." Next Presidential candidates. Pro- 
 posed appointment of De Witt Clinton as major- 
 general. Efforts to remove Lewis. "Confiden- 
 tial." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 LiSTON. Robert, Washington. (?) 
 
 1807, no date. Proposed addition to the articles of the 
 treaty of Great Britain with the United States of 
 1794 relating to deserters. Agreement with the 
 United States. [Copy. Two papers.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages, lol. 3 pages" 
 
 LiVERMORE. Edward St. Loi, Tewksbury, Mass. 
 1817, September 17. Monroe's visit in Massachusetts; 
 the good effect produced. His present vit^ws of 
 the administration, and the support he will give. 
 Was turned out of office by Jefferson on false 
 representations. Would like a Government ap- 
 pointment. 4'-\ 8 pages. 
 
 130 
 
Livingston. Edwakd, Washington. 
 
 1828, April 13. Is as.sailecl as au enemy of Wasliiag- 
 
 ton and Jefferson . Asks for copy of letter to repel 
 
 the last charge. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Livingston. IIeniiy B., RUnebeck. 
 
 1814, DecemJ)<tr)i2. Contraband British goods imported 
 via Canada. Has not been employed according to 
 his rank. War adventures. Received the first 
 sword presented by Congress. Commanded at West 
 Point, Saratoga, Valley Forge. Made Monroe's 
 acquaintance at battle of Monmouth. Reflections 
 on conduct of the war. Criticises Harrison, Lewis, 
 Hull, Winder. Recommends his son. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Livingston. Robbet R., Xew York. 
 
 1793, May 16. Acknowledging letter 30th April and 
 9th instant. English depredations. Measures to 
 be adopted. Privateers and letters of marque for 
 the employment of our seamen. His reasons for 
 declining a mission to France in the present cir- 
 cumstances. Offers made to him by the President 
 of the United States. His answer, fol. 5 pages. 
 
 Clermont. 
 
 1794, January 4. Views of Jefferson and Livingston 
 on the modern law of nations. Great Britain has 
 no right to veto the measures recommended and 
 adopted by all other powers. Strong arguments 
 against Great Britain's encroachments ; bold and 
 spirited measures recommended. The adminis- 
 tration, fol. 10 pages. 
 
 Ntw York. 
 1794, March 1^. Acknowledges a letter. Laws of na- 
 tions explained. Measures recommended against 
 English outrages. Proposals of sequestrating 
 English claims in United States, and seizing the 
 English ports Detroit and Oswego. Mr. Ran- 
 dolph's recommendations. 4° 8 pages. 
 
 Clermont. 
 1794, April 8. Acknowledging letter of 17th March. 
 Political reflections on parties in the United States. 
 Great Britain and her tyrannical measures. Com- 
 ments on Mr. Monroe's political situation. 
 
 4^. 5 pages. 
 
 NeiL' York_ 
 
 1794, Septernber 18. Extract of letter from Mr. De 
 
 Fauchette to Mr. Le Bland. Serious riot in Penn- 
 
 131 
 
Livingston. Egbert E., 
 
 sylvauia on account of the excise. Outrages and 
 cruelty of the English and Spauish in the West 
 Indies. One of John B. Livingston's vessels carried 
 into Bermuda. Encroachments from Canada con- 
 tinue. Massacre of 794 persons in West Indies. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1795, February 19. The memorial of Captain Barr6. 
 Wishes Monroe to render him assistance. Mr. 
 Wolcott has displaced Mr. Hamilton and Mr. 
 Pinckney. General Knox. Changes in Congress. 
 Eepublicans have gained 6 out of 10 members. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, April 23. Asks him to promote the interests of 
 Mr. De Crosses, of St. Domingo. Eejoicing in 
 America on the success of the French arms. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, July 10. The Senate has advised the President 
 to ratify the Jay treaty. Mr. Hamilton champion 
 for it. The people execrate it. Will destroy our 
 carrying trade and commerce. A discrimination 
 between the people and the administration. 
 Some articles for the i^ress, relative to the treaty, 
 to come out under signature of "Cato." Situa- 
 tion in Frauce. General reflections. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1795, August 25. The English treaty. General indig- 
 nation. Eatitifd by the President. Hamilton's 
 conduct. Expects a war. Continuation of dep- 
 redations by English cruisers. Public despatches 
 opened by them. Eecommends publishing the 
 sentiments of the people of the United States 
 respecting the treaty. Captain Barr^. 
 
 4°. :! 1 
 
 1796, 710 date. Subject of this letter not known, except 
 so far as it relates to the ratification of the treaty 
 with Great Britain. [Fragment. First part miss- 
 ing-] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Clermont. 
 1797,Juhj23. Acknowledging letter of 14th. Monroe's 
 return from France. Bad faith of the administra- 
 tion was his only reason for declining appoint- 
 ment to Prance. Advice relative to Monroe's 
 publication. Measures to be adopted. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 132 
 
Livingston. Robert K., to Talleyrand. Paris. 
 1803, Jaiiiiarij l-^, March U), and JirriJ i;{. Deuial by 
 the govern iiieut of New Orleans ol' the right of de- 
 posit. The cession of Lopisiana for the interest 
 of France as well as that of the United States. 
 Claims on France. A new treaty. Violation of 
 treaty by Spain. A note to Talleyrand and answer. 
 Introduction of Mr. Monroe as minister to France. 
 [Copies.] fol. 11 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, April 10. Congratulating Monroe on his safe 
 arrival. Has paved the way for Monroe. The 
 minister apprized of his arrival. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, April 12. Acknowledges Monroe's arrival in 
 Paris, and proposes to call on him. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, no date. Eight different notes relating to pro- 
 posed interviews, presentations and the negotia- 
 tions with Marbois for the cession of Louisiana. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1803, April 13. Proposal to call on the Minister for 
 Foreign Affairs. Orders to seaports to stop sailing 
 of vessels. War inevitable. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, April 17. Proposed visit to Cambac6r&s. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 lt^03, April 19. Etiquette of visiting cards ; designa- 
 tions. 8°. 1 i)age. 
 
 Itf03 (?), May 3, 5. Eeceived Marbois' iirst treaty, 
 and is copying and translating answer for propo- 
 sition of an amendment. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 lf:'03, Majj 13. A letter about the treaty, which he 
 returns. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1803, May 28. Sends Monroe a note from Marbois and 
 answer to it, which, if approved, may be signed 
 and sent; otherwise having been altered and 
 signed to be sent to Livingston to sign. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Charles Pincknky. 
 
 1803, May28. Acknowledging letters, not dated, and of 
 5th May. Announces the conclusion of the treaty 
 for cession of Louisiana and Florida. Asks him 
 to collect documents which show that West Flor- 
 ida, as far as Mobile river, is included in the ces- 
 sion. Everything quiet and prosperous in the 
 United States. War broken out in Europe with 
 
 133 
 
Livingston. Robert R., to Charles Pixckney. 
 great acrimony. Retentiou of Euglish in France 
 as reprisal for detention and cuptnre of vessels 
 before any declaration of war. [Endorsed : " Pro- 
 ject of a letter of Mr. Livingston to Mr. Pinck- 
 ney."] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, May 31. Enclosing a letter to Mr. Pinckney. 
 If Monroe approves, he may sign and return it; 
 if not, write another for Livingston to sign. 
 Marbois will not be ready for Mr. Jay till Friday. 
 No answer from Talleyrand. [Underneath, in 
 Monroe's handwriting, a note that he will see him 
 about it, and is undecided whether to go to Spain 
 or not.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 to Barb£ Marbois. 
 
 1803, Jane 2. Acknowledging letter of 20th Floreal. 
 Method to be employed for payments of stock in 
 the cession of Louisiana and Florida. [Endorsed 
 "Proposed answer to Mr. Marbois," in Monroe's 
 writing.] 4° 2 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, July 17. Forwards papers and hopes to receive 
 others in return. Decree of the French Govern- 
 ment operates very cruelly upon our commerce as 
 well as their own. Laboring to get it changed. 
 
 4''. 1 page. 
 
 1803, July 31. Marbois claims the promise Monroe 
 had made of a payment in advance. Livingston 
 opposed, but will not disavow anything Monroe 
 had promised. As the order for transfer has been 
 t;i veu, he sees no further objection. Affairs on the 
 tJoutinent. Encloses a copy of letter, which he 
 opened as desired. [With a copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, Sepieniber 9. Uneasy at the resi)onsibility in- 
 curred relating to the guarantee payment in ad- 
 vance of the Louisiana purchase. Whether such 
 agreement would be binding upon our Govern- 
 ment. [With copy.] fol. 3xiages. 4"=. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, Sejytemht'r 11. Guarantee of the Louisiana pur- 
 chase. Convinced the United States Ministers 
 are not authorized to make such guarantee; at 
 the same time, Mr. Monroe having promised, he 
 will sign the treaty, but , desires certain altera- 
 ticms in the text. He is very uneasy about its 
 confirmation. 40. 7 pages. 
 
 134 
 
Livingston. Robert E., 
 1803, September 25. Introducing Mr. Longnmair, an 
 American. Hasreceived no answers to two letters. 
 Nouewsfrom America. Question oftbe guarantee 
 still bangs. Cannot communicate political mat- 
 ters without the cipher. Can Great Britain And 
 any pretext for blockading the channel? 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, October 8. Is still without letters from Monroe. 
 Without Mr. King's cipher, cannot communicate 
 upon political matters. The board of commis- 
 sioners since the arrival of Mr. McClure are doing 
 nothing, as they say they wait for ratification of 
 the treaty. Asks his opinion on subject of French 
 prizes in Spanish waters. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1803, Octoier 28. Encloses letters to Moijroe. Also a 
 joint letter, which he cannot communicate with- 
 out Mr. King's cipher. It contains fullest appro- 
 bation of conduct of the negotiations, except as 
 to the manner ot paying the 20,000,000 francs. 
 Complains that he gets no answer to his letters. 
 The commissioners are doing nothing, to the sur- 
 prise of the Government and injury to individuals. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, December 10. Mr. Labouchfere pays in the re- 
 maining eight millions upon our guarantee. 
 Should the treaty not be ratified, the Treasury to 
 repay it. Thinks it a favorable moment to press 
 for East Florida. Talleyrand promises his aid. 
 Mr. Pinckney communicated with. Changes in 
 Spanish embassy at Paris. Peace probable with 
 England. Peace with Morocco. Blockade of 
 Tripoli by Preble. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1804, no date. Copies of the Louisiana treaty not yet 
 ready to send. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, March 8. Acknowledging letter of 13th January. 
 Mr. Pinckney writes that Talleyrand kept his 
 word in instructing General Beurnouville to aid 
 him in plan of purchase of Florida, which plan, at 
 present, is laid aside by our Government. The 
 reported (ibjection of Spain to the cession of Lou- 
 isiana discussed. The plot of assassination of 
 Napoleon by Moreau, and Pichegru, and two 
 Polignacs. The part supposed to have been taken 
 by England in xhis plot. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1804, March 15. Acknowledging letter, no date. 
 Resentment of Bonaparte towards Miss Patter- 
 
 135 
 
Livingston. Robert R., 
 
 son. Mr. Oliphant. The Britisli prisoners. The 
 plot to assassinate tlie First Consul. The subject 
 too delicate to treat without cipher. Not much 
 progress made in our aiffairs in Spain. 
 
 i°. 4 pages. 
 
 1804, April 9. Attempted assassination of the First 
 Consul looked upon with horror by all parties. 
 The death of the Due d'Enghien has created a 
 sensation and strongly disapproved of. Effect of 
 the conspiracy will be to establish a new dynasty 
 in the family of Bonaparte. The Drake corre- 
 spondence. His flight. Mr. Watts's new steam- 
 engine to be sent to New York. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Southampton. 
 
 1804, May 16. Detained in Southampton, waiting for 
 
 his passport, which he desires Monroe to send him 
 
 immediately. Hopes to see him on Friday or 
 
 Saturday. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 London, 
 
 1804, May 22. Declines Mr. Monroe's invitation on 
 
 account of previous engagements. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, May 30. Proposes to accompany Mr. Monroe to 
 the House of Commons after dinner. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Paris. 
 1804, June 18. Affairs in France and recognition of 
 the Emperor. Morean's trial. Leniency of the 
 Government. Yrujo's saucy remarks on our claim 
 to West Florida. The Secretary of State will 
 doubtless ask for his recall. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, July 15. Correspondence between Mr. Madison 
 and the Spanish envoy on the subject of the estab- 
 lishment of a cnstom-honso in West Florida. Prep- 
 arations for the new dignity (the coronation of 
 Napoleon). Anxious to return home. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, Auf/iist 23 and September 15. Austria awaits the 
 determination of Russia in European matters. 
 France will not comply with Russia's demands. 
 Portugal sends special envoy to congratulate the 
 Emperor. Our affairs in Spain unpleasant. Ques- 
 tion of establishing custom-houses in West Florida. 
 Passports demanded l)y Pmckney. He still re- 
 mains. Awkward position. Livingston thinks 
 now the proper time to take ])OS8ession of West 
 Florida. [Copy.] 4^'. 3 pages. 
 
 130 
 
Livingston. Robert R., 
 1804, Novemier Vi. Instructions to General Beurnon- 
 villonot iiivoked. Mr. Pinckney's letter. French 
 ambasSiiaor instructed to support us, and thinks 
 when bpain cannot avoid war she will accept the 
 offer to sell. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, November 19. Purchase of a book. Believes 
 there is truth in the story relative to Spain. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Lloyd. Edward, ' Washington. 
 
 1821, Januarij 28. Enclosing a letter to Colonel Fews 
 
 on the subject of Mr. Moore's nomination as consul 
 
 at Trieste. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, January 28. Nomination of Mr. Moore as consul 
 at Trieste. Misunderstanding respecting it, Mr. 
 Adams having been named two years before. 
 Requests explanation. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Lloyd. Jambs, to William Lbe. Boston. 
 
 1811), May 8. The United States Bank. Local bank 
 circulation. Views on finance. Unexampled pro- 
 gress in this country. Will the banks suspend 
 specie payments '? 4°. ,5 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1819, June 12. Acknowledging letter of 20th ultimo. 
 The United States Bank. Financial questions. 
 Manufactures, etc. 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1824, February 3. Reception of La Fayette in Boston. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Lloyd. Thomas, Philadelphia. 
 
 1814, September 29. Relative to the appointment of 
 Monroe as Secretary of War. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Logan. George, Stenton. 
 
 1815, March 22. Congratulations on peace. Enthu- 
 siasm in Pennsylvania. The rights of seamen may 
 he adjusted in a treaty of commerce and friend- 
 ship. Criminal selfishness of English negotia- 
 tors. Agriculture should not he sacrificed to 
 sordid views of manufacturers and merchants. 
 Pitt's treaty with France was liberal, but con- 
 demned by merchants aud manufacturers of both 
 nations. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, June 5. Danger to our country tlirough war. 
 The Florida question. Might have heen settled 
 had de Ouis been received. De Onis frieudly to 
 
 137 
 
Logan. George, 
 
 the United States. Ferdinand ready to give the 
 Floridas for a liberal line westward. It were bet- 
 ter treat with him than with the Mexican Repub- 
 lic. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Lowell. John, London. 
 
 1804, June — . Asks for passports for himself and his 
 brother's family for France via Holland. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 LoWRiE. Walter, Washington. 
 
 18J4, February 21. A note (unsigned) appending a 
 memorandum of letters to General Jackson in 
 1816 and 1817 on the forming of Monroe's adminis- 
 tration from the two parties of the Union. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 18'J4, May 18. Eucloses Monroe's letter to General 
 Jackson of December 14, 1816. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Lyman. Theodore, Jr. Boston. 
 
 1817, April 12. Asks for explanation of certain parts 
 of the London treaty of 1806 not yet communi- 
 cated to the public. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Lyon. Jonathan, and others, Salem, Ind. 
 
 18t0, Jane 12. Certificates and orders for payment of 
 
 fees for jurymen. fol. 1 page. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 to William H. Crawford, 
 
 1820, June 23. Memorial representing that the mar- 
 shal of the district court of United States refuses 
 to pay jurors. Asking redress. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Lyon. M., to Monroe. Eddyville, Ky. 
 
 1811, September 26. Views and reflections regarding 
 the critical situation of the United States. War 
 sure to come. Suggestions as to means of defence. 
 
 large fol. 4 pages. 
 
 McC . R., to a person unknown. 
 
 \_Place not stated.'] 
 
 1823, September 3. Affairs in Spain. French abandon- 
 ing hope of taking Cadiz by force. English me- 
 diation. Thinks England has not and will not 
 have designs for acquisition of Cuba; will induce 
 Spain to acknowledge independence of South 
 American states, on their payment of an annual 
 sum guaranteed by England. 4<^. 4 pages. 
 
 McCraie. Archibald, 
 See Clopton. John, December 25, 1807. 
 138 
 
McLean. John, Biohland, Ohio. 
 
 181(i, Ju7te 15. Ohio friendly to Mr. Monroe's election 
 
 as President. 40. l -pai^v. 
 
 Midgeville, Ohio. 
 
 1817, September 12. Expressing the wish the President 
 
 had extended his tour to Cincinnati. Pleased with 
 
 the absence of party spirit. Anxious for a union of 
 
 ail heads and hearts. Friendly congratulations. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Bich land. 
 1823, Jpril 24. Colonel Young's admiration of the 
 policy followed by the administration. The pres- 
 ent indications of war in Europe show how judi- 
 cious that policy was. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Waaliington. 
 
 1823, Jmie 30. Acknowledgment of his appointment 
 
 to the office of Postmaster-General. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, July 2. Will gratify Mr. Monroe's wishes should 
 any vacancy occur in the Post-Office Department. 
 
 4"^. 1 page. 
 
 1823, Jail/ 14. Mr. Isley, postmaster at Portland. No 
 charge is substantiated against him to impeach 
 his integrity. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, August 22. Daniel W. Haley wishes to superin- 
 tend the work on the mail road from Nashville to 
 New Orleans. Is well recommended. The course 
 taken in Mr. Isley's case approved in Maine. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1826, JuJi/ 20. Governor Brown and himself propose 
 to pay Monroe a short visit. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1826, August 6. Governor Brown andhimself will visit 
 Monroe in the fall. Monroe's successful adminis- 
 tration. The prospect overcast. Strife and pro- 
 scription. Monroe's pecuniary embarrassments. 
 A pension of $.5,000 a year should be paid to Presi- 
 dents on their retirement from office. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1826, October 31. With Governor Brown, he will visit 
 Monroe this week. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 ISid, yoveinierS. Governor Brown indisposed. Their 
 visit postponed. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1826, November 11. Monroe's claims on the Govern- 
 ment. The manner in which Congress considers 
 claims. His course in the War Department. His 
 
 139 
 
McLean. John, 
 
 debt to the United States branch bank. As to its 
 
 payment in lands. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1826, December 3. Returns copy of letter to Mr. Eiu- 
 gold. Nobody doubts the facts stated. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1827, February I. General Jackson's friends unjustly 
 considered Mr. Monroe hostile to his election. 
 No statement should be made at present for the 
 public. Mr. Clay's movements are helping Jack- 
 son. Never thought highly of Clay's wisdom. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, November 15. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 He has taken no part in politics, but increased the 
 uesfulness in Post-Ofiice Department. Has pleased 
 the country better than the Cabinet. Mr. Clay. 
 Has kept aloof from the measures of the adminis- 
 tration. Monroe's impartiality. Judge South- 
 ard's correspondence. History will do Monroe 
 justice. Monroe's claim. A great man in retire- 
 ment should not consider poverty an evil. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1827, December 19. Monroe's conduct in 1814. Moral 
 courage then displayed by him. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, December 28. Documents relating to Monroe's 
 course in 1814 when War Secretary. His high 
 opinion of it. 4-^. Ipage. 
 
 1828, January 9. The correspondence of Monroe and 
 Jackson in 1814. Mooroe's position was so clear 
 and conclusively illustrated that SIcLean is aston- 
 ished it should have been questioned. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1828, January 28. The names of Monroe and Madison 
 brought before the public at the Richmond con- 
 vention when they unequivocally indicated they 
 would take no part in the contest. Talk about 
 retrenchment in Congress. Patriotic declama- 
 tion. Admires Mouro'e's course towards General 
 Jackson. Prudent and dignified. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1828, March 21. Monroe's memoirs. Monroe's claim 
 before Congress. Present session too much party 
 excitement. Business in arrears. 4'^ 1 page. 
 
 1828, March 24. Monroe's administration will receive 
 universal approbatiou in history. His memoirs. 
 Congress should do justice to him. General 
 Brown's family destitute. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 140 
 
McLean. John, 
 1828, August '2. Tbc Life of Jackson, by Lee, will be 
 submitted to Monroe before publication for cor- 
 rection. Trusts Monroe's claim will be taken up 
 by next Congress and justice done him. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1828, August 12. Perusal of Lee's manuscript of Life 
 of Jackson, before publication. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 182b; September 13. Acknowledging his letter. Ap- 
 pointment of postmaster at New York. Mr. Gou- 
 verneur. Chancellor Kent. President Adams 
 does not ask McLean's views on appointments. 
 
 4°. '.i pages. 
 
 1828, Septeniher 19. Acknowledging letter of 18th. 
 Appointment to ofSce of postmaster in New York. 
 Mr. Gouverneur's claim for the position may be 
 strengthened by an expression, in his favor, from 
 the principal citizens of New Y'ork. Suggests that 
 Monroe should write to the President. 
 
 4°. 3 pages 
 
 Hagerstottm . 
 
 1829, April 4. Charles Hay dismissed. Conversation 
 with Governor Branch. The gratitication of par- 
 tisans the order of the day, and the rel'orms that 
 are to be expected. Jackson lamentably deficient 
 in requirement and capacity. Influenced by those 
 around him. Hisfirmnesstbat of impulse. Polit- 
 ical gladiators in the ascendant. "Private." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Cincinnati. 
 1829, November 23. Introducing Captain Taylor. 
 Gratified at seeing him presiding over the Vir- 
 ginia convention. A crisis in the government of 
 the Union. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to S. L. GOUVERNEOR. Washington. 
 
 1831, August 1. Is designated to deliver an eulogium 
 at a meeting of citizens, to honor the memory of 
 Monroe. Asks for a sketch of his life. Cautions 
 Gouverneur in his political acts not to gratify in- 
 dividuals engaged in electioneering projects, un- 
 less to vindicate the character of Monroe, if 
 assailed. 
 
 Nashville- 
 
 1831, September 19. Acknowledging a letter and state- 
 ment of Monroe. Unparalleled baseness in at- 
 
 141 
 
McLean. Johx, 
 
 tempting to injure tbe reputation of Monroe. Mc- 
 Lean's eulogy ou ilonroe. Feels anxious about 
 Gouvernenr's official position. Hopes circum- 
 stances will not oblige him to take any steps re- 
 lating to tbe subject of tbe Ebea letter, and Mon- 
 roe's denial. ' 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 18Z1, Septemhir 25. Acknowledgingletter of 9th. De- 
 clines to have his name presented fur nomination 
 as candidate for the Presidency. Clay, Jackson, 
 and Calhoun in the field. Thr anti-Masonic party 
 determining- to lead the way in tbe election, and 
 acting ou exclusively party ijuestious, destroys 
 the prospects of any man. Calhoun's extraordi. 
 nary infatuation. Clay unpopular in tbe West- 
 Jackson will probably succeed. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 Macomb. Amcxandei;, to J. C. Calhoun. 
 
 Washingtoti. 
 1822, August 22. Commends a work he has been read- 
 ing on some islands in the Mediterranean, and 
 the island of Elba. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 Macon. Nathaniel, fFashington. 
 
 1803, November 1.5. Congress has passed the laws 
 necessary to conclude the treaty concerning 
 Louisiana. The transaction is popular. Some 
 friends criticise the manner of the application of 
 the |2,COO,000 r.ppropriated. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 McRea. Akchibald, EiclimonA, Va. 
 
 1819, Novemicr 29. Coutract with the Department of 
 War. A slander made upon him respecting his 
 influence with the President for offices. His de- 
 nial of the charge. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, September 8. Commodore Barron. His situation 
 and sufferings. His wrongs should be redressed. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 London. 
 1824, February 7. Acknowledges his letter of 20th and 
 2l3t December. The message popular everywhere. 
 Mr. Canning's opinion of it. The immaculate 
 Tommy Ritchie a worthless fellow. Jeffries' 
 speech. The Government differ from the nation 
 in relation to the South American coniest. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Madison. J., (Bishop.) Williamsburg. 
 
 1800, November 9. Acknowledging letter of 3d. Pro- 
 posed purchase of land. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 142 
 
Madison. J., (Bishoii.) \^Place not stated.} 
 
 1802, March n. Acknowledging letter of 1st. Desires 
 his attendance at a meeting of the visitors of the 
 college. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Williamsburg. 
 
 1803, December 23. Acknowledging letter 22d October. 
 Monroe's nephew and the late conduct of young 
 men at college. Reflections on advantages of the 
 Louisiana purchase. Indignation at etforts of the 
 opposition to defeat that object. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, May 14. A map of Virginia. Wishes him to 
 obtain a copyright in England. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See Clark. Daxiel, June 22, 1802. 
 
 Madison. James, to Charles Pinckney. 
 
 WasMngton. 
 1802, November 27. Enclosing Mr. Clark's letter from 
 New Orleans on the difficulties originated by the 
 Spanish authorities there respecting the naviga- 
 tion of the Mississippi by citizens of the United 
 States. A violation of the treaty of 17 J.J. Express 
 the strongest confidence in the Spanish Govern- 
 ment that this breach of the treaty will be re- 
 paired. [Copy.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 • to Monroe aod Livingston, jointly. 
 
 1803, March 2. Accompanying letters of credence. 
 Instructions on subject of navigation of the Mis- 
 sissippi and the cession by purchase of New Orleans 
 and West and East Florida, or as much as the pro- 
 prietors will part with. 4°. 36 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, May'31. Acknowledging letter, 9th April. Mostly 
 in cipher. Instructions as to his mission. Also 
 private matters. "Private." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, Ju7ie 25. Acknowledging letters to the 19th 
 April. The negotiations with France satisfactory. 
 Observation.? and instructions in cipher. Latest 
 accounts from England indicate war with France. 
 The deposit at New Orleans re-established. Eti- 
 quette of title of envoy extraordinary. Private 
 matters. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 See King. Rufus, July — , 1803. 
 
 1803, July 30. Acknowledges letter, no date. The 
 purchase of Louisiana receives universal appro- 
 
 143 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 bation. Secures the exclusive jurisdiction of the 
 Mississippi. Observations in ciplier about Mr. 
 Livingston, and the pecuniary arrangements of 
 the purchase. Governor Mercer a candidate for 
 the State legislature. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1804, January 5. Instructions about impressment of 
 seamen, and violations of our rights on the high 
 seas. 4°. 51 pages. 
 
 1804, February 14. British convention about boun- 
 daries signed with an exception of Article V. Ob- 
 jections to this article. Annexed to this instruc- 
 tion are copies of letters from Rufus King and Mr. 
 Gore, and one from Secretary of State, December 
 16, 1802, on same subject. Also an inquiry coQcern- 
 ing the boundaries, and extent of 10th article 
 of the Treaty of Utrecht. 4°. 26 pages. 
 
 to Marquis de Casa Ykuj o. 
 
 1804, March 19. As to complaints of 11th section of an 
 actofCongressfor laying and collecting duties, etc. 
 Hereafter, in view of the tone which he allowed 
 himself to use, all negotiations will be conducted 
 on the part of the United States through the diplo- 
 matic agency at Madrid. Follows a short answer 
 in Spanish. [Press copy.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1804, May2'b. The President yields to Monroe's refusal 
 to accept the government of Louisiana, and sends 
 him to Spain to negotiate in conjunction with 
 Pinckney. Mr. Merry's correspondence. [Mostly 
 in cipher. ] 4°. 1 page- 
 
 See Governor Claiboknb, June 2, 1804. 
 
 1804, July 21. Tide of opinion favorable to the ad- 
 ministration. Newspapers will give accounts o- 
 t.ho affair between Burr and Hamilton. Mr. 
 Merry and Mr. Pichon. Questions of etiquette 
 no longer discussed. Merry's Government has 
 been silent. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, September 12. Irregularities committed by Brit- 
 ish ships. Mr. Merry, iostead of promoting re- 
 dress, sanctions the authors. Will not discuss 
 the matter with him. Instructs Mr. Monroe to 
 lay the matter before the British Government. 
 Disclaims any disrespect towards the British Gov- 
 ernment. The subject will be revived in Congress. 
 [Copy.] 40, a pages. 
 
 144 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 1804, October 2i^. lustructions relative to the bounda- 
 ries of the Spanish territory. ^Extract in cipher.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 to OhaRLES PlXCKNBY. 
 
 1804, Oi'toher 26. Aelcuowledjiiug letters of the 2d 
 May, 4th ami 11th June, and 30th July. The 
 President will not oppose his wish to rei uru to the 
 Uuited States. Marquis de Yrnjo's verbal state- 
 ments relative to ratification of the treaty. His 
 terms inadmissible. Monroe's mission is to ex- 
 change ratitieations. Xo explanation of Yrujo's 
 delay. [Press copy.] 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1804, Octolier 26. Instructs him to jiroceed to Madrid 
 without delay. Refers to enclosed letter from 
 Yrujo for circumstances which call for his presence 
 in Madrid. Nothingto justify rumors of war with 
 Spain. Particular instructions, at length, partly 
 in cipher. Enclosures of correspondence with 
 Yrujo and of W. Jackson with the President. 
 [Copies and press copies of letters alluded to.] 
 
 4°. 47 pages. 
 
 1806, May 17. A letter enclosing commission and cre- 
 dentials authorizing Monroe and W. Pinkney to 
 treat with the British ministry as to maritime 
 wrongs, impressment, trade, and commerce.. 
 
 4°. 34 pages. 
 
 to Monroe and Mr. Pinckney, jointly. 
 
 1807, February 3. Instructions relating to the treaty, 
 which is objected to for various reasons, as ex- 
 pected. 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 1807, March 18. Instructed to refer to his letter of 3d, 
 that negotiations should not conclude until after 
 the receipt of further instructions; to make no 
 arrangements to allow trade or intercourse of Brit- 
 ish subjects with Indian tribes west of Missis- 
 sippi River. A proclamation will immediately 
 issue suspending the non-importation measure 
 until the next session of Congress. 
 
 4°. 3 pages, 
 
 : to Monroe. 
 
 1807, May 20. Reasons why the treaty with Great 
 Britain cannot be received and ratiitied. No ijro- 
 vision against impressment. The colonial trade. 
 Indemnity to sufterers from wrongful captures. 
 
 9 s 145 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 Neutrality laws. Eight of search. Blockades, 
 
 etc. Propositiou to renew negotiations. 
 
 4'^. 50 pages. 
 
 1807, Julji 6. President's proclamation and papers re- 
 lating to the afi'air of the "Leopard" and " Ches- 
 apeake." Indignant protest and instructions in- 
 terdicting the use of our waters by all British 
 armed ships. Should reparation be refused by 
 England, means to be taken, without delay, to 
 hasten home all American ships in British porta 
 and theMeditbrranean. Advised to communicate 
 with the Russian ambassador. 4". 12 pages. 
 
 1811, no date. Acknowledging letter of same date. 
 Projected visit to Monticello. He has confideuce 
 in the friendly and considerate suggestions of 
 Monroe's letter. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1811, March 31. Acknowledging letter of 29th. Is 
 glad that Monroe will be able to come to Wash- 
 ington so soon. An opportunity to secure a suita- 
 ble residence. Thinljs it not advisable to wait 
 for his commission. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Montpelier. 
 
 1811, July 2. Owner of the privateer is taken. Thinks 
 
 there can be no difficulty in dealing with him. 
 
 Foster's letter deserves attention. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1811, August 11. Acknowledging letter of same date. 
 Gales's contradiction of the report alluded to, will 
 be sufflcient. The late unreasonable and unwar- 
 ranted condemnations. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1812, August 8. Acknowledging letter of 6th instant. 
 General Dearborn's force, scanty. Must avail our- 
 selves of the Western spirit to counteract the effect 
 of Hull's failure. Men in abundance awaiting 
 orders. Suggestion that Monroe should take gen- 
 eral command. The governor at Saint AuguMine 
 has deliberately employed Indians against ns. The 
 Spanish minister should be informed. Expecied 
 communication from Gastlereagh on an adJusD- 
 ment. "Private." fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, August 23. Note from Mr. Foster. Difficult to 
 account for the spirit of his letters. He would 
 scarcely pay court to the Cabinet in opposition to 
 the Prince Regent. Monroe's communications 
 should be sealed and franked. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 146 
 
Madisox. James, Occoquon Mills. 
 
 1S12, September 1. Encloses letter from Atchison. En- 
 closes also letter from Gilbert Taylor as a "me- 
 mento" to the letter Mimroe is to write to the 
 Governor of Tennessee on the subject of the 
 illegal enterprise on foot in that State. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Montpelier. 
 1812, September 5. Acknowledging letter of 2d instant. 
 Hull's surrender. Doubtful whether the public 
 advantage would be commensurate with the sacri- 
 fices, public as well as personal, involved in ac- 
 cepting Monroe's aid. Will consult with the Sec- 
 retary of War. Harrison and Winchester. The 
 former more desirable because of his popularity. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1812, September 6. Acknowledging letter of 4th. The 
 feeling produced by Hull's disaster to be seized 
 upon and given proper direction. A suitable head 
 required. Hull incompetent. Is Winchester able? 
 Harrison's qualifications. Monroe would be best. 
 If not in command, as a volunteer. His presence 
 very useful. Blank volunteer commissions. Oc- 
 cupancy of Canada. Would be happy to see things 
 take a peaceful turn. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, September 10. Acknowledging letter of 8th and 
 9th. Has not had time to examine the volunteer 
 act. Secretary of War will show Monroe papers 
 from Kentucky which urge his superintendence of 
 affairs there. Not so much evil in his appointment 
 as that which maybe obviated by it. The Western 
 country is all in motion and confusion. It would 
 be grievous if so much laudable ardor should be 
 improperly directed. fol. 1 page. 
 
 Washington. 
 1812, September 21. Movements of General Dearborn. 
 Difficulty of obtaining regulars. Fluctuating re- 
 source in the militia. Probable reinforcements 
 from England. Brigade allotted to Smith. His 
 pretensious. General Van Rensselaer's intentions 
 to be explained. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1812, September 23. Admiral Warren expected in Hali- 
 fax with naval force and an offer of peace. Vic- 
 tory over Marmont by Wellington. Movements of 
 British and Indians. Harrison's movements and 
 plans. Supplies of tents, blankets, etc., sent from 
 Pittsburg and Philadelphia for the Northwestern 
 Expedition. fol. 1 page. 
 
 147 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 1812, December — . Mr. Hamilton, of the "John Adams,'' 
 will be with Monroe to-morrow. Despatches from 
 Department of State will he taken by Mr. H. Sec- 
 retary of Navy suggests the disclosure of the in- 
 telligence. 4". 1 page. 
 
 1813, no Hate. Expects to see him and Mrs. Monroe to- 
 morrow. Shipment of wine. Encloses papers, 
 
 8°, 1 page. 
 
 Monipelier. 
 1813, July 19, Acknowledges letter of 16th. Meas- 
 ures to be taken to protect the river, and for the 
 eifecti ve force. The Se cretary of the Navy's ideas 
 conform to Monroe's. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1813, August 15. Acknowledging letter of 12th, 
 Hopes the arrival of Bloomfield will contribute to 
 lessen the collisions. Advice from Monroe and 
 the Secretary of the Navy will be useful and ac- 
 ceptable to Bloomfield. Private and personal 
 matters. 4°. 2 pages, 
 
 1813, August 19. Acknowledging letter of 16th and 
 l/th. De Forrest's views of British policy toward 
 United States are just and accord with the Execu- 
 tive's. Should be made public, with a change of 
 phraseology. His consent unnecessary. Disposi- 
 tion of tile euemy's seamen. They should be sent 
 home. Our affairs with Sweden. The case of 
 Mcintosh. The difdculty of relieving him. The 
 occupation of the country a wrong to Spain. 
 Congress should be brought to act on it, not the 
 Executive. If the money could bo got from the 
 collector into the hands of Mcintosh it might form 
 an item in the account between United States and 
 Spain. Expenses accumulating under the mihtia 
 movements. Private. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1813, August 20. Returns papers relating to Yeaton, 
 with opinion of Attorney-General. The case of 
 the "Alleghany.'' ' 4-^. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, August 22. Eeturns letter from M. Skinner to 
 General Mason, and other papers. The new 
 licenses. 4°. 1 page, 
 
 1813, Septeriiber 1. Acknowledging letter of 30th 
 ultimo. Pinckuey to be chai'ned with the expedi- 
 tion against the hostile Indians. Matters conflict- 
 ing with State governors. 4'^ 2 pages. 
 
 1813, September 2. Acknowledging letter of 31st 
 August. The allotment of General Pinckney to 
 
 148 
 
Madis»n. James, 
 
 the expeditiou against hostile liuiiaQS. Unac- 
 ceptable to the troops, who prefer their old leaders. 
 General Mitchell best fitted by his experience in 
 Indian affairs. Affairs in Florida. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, September Iri. Communications through a flag 
 to Bermuda. Subject of defensive arrangements. 
 Letter stating Chauncey hadieturned to Niagara, 
 having eluded an engagement. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Blount. Willie, September 20, 1813. 
 
 1813, September 23. Confirmation of success of Perry. 
 Question of exemption of duties on imports of 
 foreign ministers. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1813, October 17. Russian minister's application to 
 jiass certain articles exempt from duty. Prisoners 
 at Havana. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1813, October 18. Accounts received of Perry's victory, 
 also important addition from Harrison. Direc- 
 tions as to forwarding his letters. 
 
 small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, May 1. Acknowledging letter of 13th. Sending 
 prisoners to England for trial. The President's 
 views respecting exchange of prisoners. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 7. Retaliation for the adopted citizens sent 
 
 to England for trial. Recommends adherence to 
 
 the principle of the naturalization laws. The 
 
 Hessian fly ravages. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 12. Acknowledging letter of 9th. The 
 armistice. Exchange of prisoners. American 
 officers may be paroled. Prevost's exultation in 
 the arrangements. Admiral Cochrane's proclama- 
 tion. His blockade not legal, nor his force suffi- 
 cient. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 19. Exchange of prisoners. Retaliation 
 Ibr adopted citizens seized by Great Britain. In- 
 solence of Prevost. Astor and Parrish on the war 
 loan. Risk in bringing merchandise. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 181i, May 21. Acknowledging letters of 16th and 20th. 
 Prevost's ofif'ensive i:)aper returned to him. No 
 prospect of armistice through him. Cochrane's 
 proclamation to the blacks warns us to be pre- 
 pared. British influence on the Continent. Un- 
 civil treatment of our envoys by the Emperor 
 Alexander. Conciliation and patience necessary. 
 Mr. Brent and the filling of cousulates. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 149 
 
Madison. James, 
 1814, May 2:?. A pardon. The true question between 
 the United States and England. Spain, etc. 
 
 4'=. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 26. Acknowledging letter of 24th. Con- 
 jectures as to efifect of Bonaparte's distress. Loan 
 from Holland. Our twenty-three hostages. Jus- 
 tices of the peace. Indian agencies. Harrison at 
 the head of a commission for treating with the 
 Indians. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Wasliinyton. 
 
 1814, June 3. A note requesting a consultation with 
 the heads of Departments to decide on plan of 
 campaign and for the defence of the country. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, Jm?i/ 14. Brown's victory at Chippewa. General 
 Scott's conduct. Arrival of troops in Canada. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, August —. Acknowledging letter, no date. 
 Conjectures of the President as to the projects of 
 the enemy, who probably count on the effect of 
 boldness and celerity and want of precaution on 
 our part. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, August — . Reinforcements to the enemy. Three 
 thousand of her men on the Potomac. Papers of 
 all the offices are under way to retired places. 
 Nothing to be done to strengthen Winder. The 
 crisis will be short. Works near Bladenaburg. 
 8,000 to 10,000 reinforcements landed in Canacja. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, August 21. Acknowledging letter of 20th. 
 Means of the Government for resisting an attack. 
 Laval's horse. Our troops raw, though nnmerous. 
 Gaines's iine blow at Erummond. Prisoners on 
 hand. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Jones. William, September 5, 1814. 
 
 See Ckawpoed. William H., March 21, 1815. 
 
 Montpelier. 
 
 1815, March 26. Acknowledging letters of 23d and 24th. 
 Selling negroes in the West Indies taken from 
 United States. Remuneration to their masters. 
 Shameful conduct. Five or six years' labor in the 
 West Indies equal to a negro's life. Cochrane 
 Johnson may be useful, A fugitive under atro- 
 cious charges. His papers, curious. Gardiner's 
 Island. Dr. Waterhouse. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 150 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 1816, March 27. Cochrane Johnson's papers worth 
 preserving. Dr. Eustis. A commeroial treaty 
 ■with Holland. Condescension of the Prince of 
 Orange to the British Government. The sup- 
 pressed expos4. Restoration of United States ter- 
 ritory. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, March 29. Acknowledging letter of 26th. Re- 
 turns letter to Admiral Cochrane with emenda- 
 tions relating to sales of negroes in the West In- 
 dies taken from the United States. Case of J. M. 
 Smith, under prosecution for treason . 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Washington. 
 
 1815, no date. Inferences that Mr. de Onis will not 
 concur in our proposition, while we cannot accede 
 to his. Communications must go from Department 
 of State to Spain by special conveyance. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Montpelier. 
 
 1815, April 4. Encloses two letters from Jeiferson. 
 Suppression of despatches from Ghent recom- 
 mended hy Mr. King. Impressment of American 
 seamen. Proposition rejected not to employ 
 savages in war and to exclude sailors of each 
 party from vessels of the other. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, April 5. Acknowledges letter of 3d instant. 
 Negotiations with the Dey of Algiers. Our 
 ultimatum as agreed on. Complimentary pres- 
 ents might be made. Reparation for past wrongs. 
 Liberation of American captives. British seizure 
 of negroes. Perfidious siirrender of hostile ne- 
 groes to their masters. Its effect on the British 
 ministry. The principle involved in restoration 
 of slaves. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, April 6. Retention in service of General Ripley. 
 Should be brevetted. The case of Burden. Steps 
 to be taken for a pardon or for instituting further 
 inquiry. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, April 8. Appointments to office. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, April 9. General Jackson's arbitrary course. 
 His interference with the press and judiciary at 
 New Orleans, after the peace, censured. Cabinet 
 called to deliberate on his conduct. The first 
 step should be to liberate persons unjustly fined. 
 The Government should disavow Jackson's con- 
 duct. Sentiments of Madison as to the duty of 
 the Executive. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 151 
 
Madisox. James, 
 
 181^, April 10. Acknowledging letter of 8th. General 
 Wilkinson's case, tlistressing. He probably can 
 not go into the New York custom-honse ; asks if 
 he wonld superintend Indian affairs. Reasons for 
 keeping the consulates open. Privateering coin- 
 missions against the Algerines. Contraband stores 
 in neutral vessels. Shall prizes be carried into 
 friendly ports. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 181.5, April 15. Acknowledging letters of 10th, Uth 
 and 12th. Letter to Dey of Algiers. Dislikes to 
 sanction the formal purchase of American citizens. 
 Security from the barbarians of the tuture. When 
 foreign salaries commenced. ShaleWs case. Pas- 
 sage of functionaries in public ships. Consuls to 
 Barbary. Return of negroes. Compensation. 
 Changuion's correspondence. Trade with colo- 
 nies. Discontent about fishery article in treaty. 
 On giving office to Monroe's brother in Mississippi. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, April 18. Acknowledging letter of 14th. Gen- 
 eral Ripley's case. Its difScuIties. Active merits 
 of Bris.sel and Smith. Long services of Gushing. 
 General Jackson's delay in reporting the charges 
 agaiost General Wilkinson, in the proceedings to 
 which Governor Claiborne's communications re- 
 late. Inconsistency of King of Spain as to de 
 Onis's commission. Cevallos and de Onis sus- 
 pected of intriguing. Asks if the indecorous and 
 criminal conduct oif de Onis should be overlooked. 
 The President asks advice of his Cabinet. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, April ti'^. Acknowledging letter of 21st. Monroe's 
 health. Appointment ot Commodore Lewis. Re- 
 grets a want of knowledge as to Spanish America. 
 In measures with Spain we must keep an eye on 
 Mexico. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1815, April 24. Acknowledging letter, no date. Pe- 
 cuniary arrangements for cases of negroes carried 
 oft". Appoiutments and recalls of consuls at Gib- 
 raltar and Tunis. Algiers. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1815, April 25. Acknowledging letter of 23d. Ap- 
 pointment to place held by Mr. Dangerfield. 
 Wishes to appoint Mr. Lewis to Malta if there be 
 no objection to him. fol. 1 page. 
 
 Monticello. 
 1815, April 28. Acknowledging letter of 25th. Con- 
 sulate at London and coUectorship at New Lon- 
 
 152 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 don. Huntington kept in office on account of hia 
 
 Revolutionary services. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 .See Dickens. Asbury, May 1, 1815. 
 
 Montjyelier. 
 1815, Mail 2. Napoleon's accession to power. Probatile 
 results. Course to be taken by the United States." 
 Generals Wilkinson and Izard. Suggests a Cabinet 
 meeting at Monticello with Mr. Jefferson. [Mem- 
 orandum by Monroe relative to the exchanges and 
 surrender of posts.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, May 4. Encloses Dickens's letter. The frontier 
 posts. General McArthur's wishes for employment 
 as surveyor for the line between Canada and the 
 United States. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, May 10. Appointments for running the boundary 
 lines under the treaty of Ghent. Wilkinson may 
 be employed. The intermediate line 45°. News- 
 paper accounts of violations of neutrality by 
 Portugal. small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, ifaj/ 18. Acknowledging letter of 16th. The ap- 
 plication of Daschkoff abrupt. Crawford's pro- 
 longed stay in Paris. Crawford not advised on 
 subject of liis appointment to the War Depart- 
 ment. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, May '.iO. Acknowledgingletter of 23d. Question 
 of authority between the Navy Board aud Secretary 
 of the Navy. Appoint ments. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Wasliitigton. 
 1815, June 12. Acknowledging letter of 3d. Bloody 
 scene among the prisoners at Dartmoor. Investi- 
 gation to bo made. Eatificatiou of the treaty of 
 Vienna. A pacific turn difficult. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, June 14. Letter from the Emperor Napoleon. 
 Another from Caulaincourt. General Wilkinson 
 declines to be a coiumissioner to treat with the 
 Indians. Harrison appointed in his place. 
 McArtbur and Graham appointed. 4". 1 page. 
 
 1815, June 26. Acknowledgment of letter of 16th. 
 Nothing from our ministers. Mr. Changuion's 
 recall. Frontier exchanges and surrenders. No 
 change in our affairs at Madrid. De Onis's recep- 
 tion and credentials. Question between Secretary 
 of the Navy and the Navy Board settled. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Ii53 
 
Madison. James, Montrielier. 
 
 1815, JuJy 31. Papers enclosed relative to arrange- 
 ments by Colonel Butler on subjects of Maiden and 
 Michil'mackinac and Isle de Bois. Butler a capa- 
 ble ofifioer. Entitled to consideration in filling 
 vacancies. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 181.5, August 5. Enclosing letters and papers from Mr. 
 Graham. Mr. Gallatin and Mr. Clay did not come 
 iu the ' ' Neptune." Delay probably occasioned by 
 the commercial treaty. fol. 'Z pages. 
 
 IHlo, August 7. Mr. Crawford's return. His specula- 
 tions on the struggle in France. Does not make 
 a victory out of Wellington's letter. Thinks 
 French successes preponderate. Increased respect 
 for America in Europe. Commercial treaty with 
 Great Britain. Impressment. Crawford to he 
 Secretary of War. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, J«(/i(.9( 9. Waterloo. fol. 1 page. 
 
 1H15, August 14. The final act of the drama at Paris 
 is not yet announced. Probably the allies may 
 force Louis XVIII. on the throne. Will the world 
 go forward or backward? Lord Castlereagh at 
 Paris stated that England did not wish to have a 
 commercial treaty with us ; at London, since the 
 breaking out of war, he has intimated an altered 
 opinion. Mr. Jefferson at present with Madison. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Ibl5, September 12. Commercial treaty proposed l)e- 
 tween Great ' Britain and United States. The 
 commissioners for the boundary under the Treaty 
 of Ghent. DeOnis keeps up an incessant fire. His 
 letters not answered. Joseph Bonaparte seeks 
 refuge in the United States in disguise. His family 
 and effects to follow. Intended to have visited 
 Madison incognito. The visit prevented. Com- 
 modore Lewis's agency blamed. A peace dictated 
 by Decatur with Dey of Algiers. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, September 29. Enclosing letter of Mr. Rush. 
 Wishes of General Ripley. Appointments. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, June 13. Petition for pardon of one Getz. 
 Brent's communications from Madrid. Erving's 
 expected arrival there. Gallatin leaves the United 
 States with a heavy heart. Virginia suffering 
 from drought. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 154 
 
Madison. James, 
 1816, June 24. AcliDowledgiug letters of 21st and 22d. 
 Recognition of M. de Neuville, tbe new Frouch 
 minister. New appointments. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, June 25. Instructions for the course to pursue 
 with the Dey of Algiers. Shaler desirous to re- 
 turn from Algiers. Asks if Poinsett would take 
 his place. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1816, July 2. Acknowledging letter of 29th June, 
 Mr. Harris suspended as charg6 d'affaires at St. 
 Petersburg by tbe Emperor of Russia. The case 
 to be inquired into. Russia to be conciliated. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1H16, July 8. M. de Neuville's arrival at and departure 
 from Montpelier. Encloses letter of credence. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, July 11. Acknowledging letter of 7th. The 
 fisheries. Propositions of Mr. Bagot. In what 
 light is the Gulf of Saint Lawrence viewed by 
 Great Britain? Naval forces on the Lakes. Juris- 
 diction on the Lakes. Judge Woodward's argu- 
 ment touching fugitives. Lord Castlereagh on 
 the enslavement of Christians at Algiers. Why 
 more careful of the blacks than the whites ? Why 
 does Great Britain seize the Dey's slave ships? 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1816, July 15. Convention for a commercial treaty 
 with Great Britain. Mr. Bagot's propositions. 
 [Endorsements by Mr. Monroe. ] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1«16, July 19. Acknowledging letters of 16th and 17th. 
 Expected speedy return of Mr. Russell. Treaty 
 with Sweden not probable. Acceptance by Mr. 
 Coles of special service in Russia. Moore Island. 
 De Neuville manifests a wish to promote liberal 
 policy between France and United States. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, July 21. Acknowledging letter of this date. 
 Arrangement for armed vessels on the Lakes. Re- 
 ply to Mr. Plcasanton's request, that tbe Govern- 
 ment cannot sanction American ofScers taking 
 service with a party at war with a friend. Ap- 
 pointments to service in the South Sea. 
 
 4^^. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, August 22. Acknowledging letter of 27th July. 
 The public benefit resulting from Monroe's tour. 
 Recommends William Taylor to succeed Mr. 
 
 155 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 Bourne at Amsterdam. Mr. Joy -wishes the same 
 post; a literarjr man, and at Rotterdam faithful 
 to his duty. Mr. Catheart driven from Cadiz by 
 the hostility of the consulate there. He is a worthy 
 man ; has an eye to domestic service. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, October 21. Acknowledging letter of 18th. 
 Monroe's letter to General Jackson. Letters in 
 London from Madison to Mr. Jones. Asks if 
 there were political facts in them. Letters from 
 Washington to the President's uncle. Depreda- 
 tions by the insect on wheat. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, November 29. Acknowledging letter of 24th. 
 Opening of the Congressional session. Amend- 
 ments to the Constitution. Congress should have 
 power to make roads and canals. Power to estab- 
 lish seminaries of education. With an overflow- 
 ing Treasury, internal taxation should be reduced. 
 The still tax. Tax whisky rather than tea and 
 coffee. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, December 9. Commendatory of the President's 
 message. Repeal of taxes. Amending the Consti- 
 tution. Amelia Island establishment to be sup- 
 pressed. Right of civilized people to Indian lands. 
 Remodelling the judiciary will require further 
 provisions of law in the new States. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 VdVJ, December '27. Acknowledging letter of 22(1. The 
 right to Indian lands unqualified. Rights or 
 claims of persons without land to vacant unpro- 
 ductive lands. The Cumberland road an utility. 
 Sanctions a national bauk. The carriage tax. 
 Road necessary for the post and troops. Congres- 
 sional legislation. Bills signed at midnight. These 
 bills made into precedents! Useful measures to 
 overcome constitutional objections. Judiciary 
 and legislative bills. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 ISIS, February I?,. Acknowledging letter of 13th. Pe- 
 cuniary subject not to l)e mentioned. Revoluition- 
 ary struggle in South America. Mr. Rush's conver- 
 sation respecting the purchase of Florida. Wish 
 of Spain to obtain the mediation of Great Britain. 
 Statement of Toledo, that the American Govern- 
 ment countenanced the revolutionary party in 
 Mexico. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, May 21. Acknowledging letter of 18th. Equivo- 
 cal conduct of Great Britain relative to Spanish 
 America. Independence of Buenos Ayres. The 
 
 156 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 views aurt cbaracter of the Emperor Alexander of 
 Russia. Remarlcably late spring; backwardness 
 of crops in Virginia. 4°. :i pages. 
 
 1818, August — . Regrets that illness in his family 
 prevented his seeing Monroe when at Mimtpelier. 
 Hopes General Jackson will appreciate Monroe's 
 marked kindness to him. 8"^. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, October 2. Acknowledging letter of 27th ultimo. 
 British and colonial trade. Oar good a,lly — time! 
 Sauciness of Spain from expectations of being 
 backed by Europe. Greitt Britain's position. 
 Wishes England would unite in our views in South 
 American ati'airs. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, November 23. President's message. Its topics 
 well presented. Documents relating to South 
 America very curious. Mr. Jelferson's convales- 
 cence. 4^^. 1 page. 
 
 1818, December 11. Visit to Jefferson with Dr. Eustis. 
 Religious proclamations. The farst by Washington, 
 a joint preparation by Randolph and Hamilton. 
 Wishes to procure a copy. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1S19, February li. Death of General Mason. SpaniHh 
 affairs and Florida. General Jackson's conduct is 
 invulnerable to complaints from abroad. His zeal 
 and patriotism. The university. A fast. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, July 3. Enclosing a letter from Mr. Scott, who 
 wishes employment. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, Decembir 11. Approves of the President's mes- 
 sage. Spanish matters. The great powers dis- 
 posed to do justice to us. 4". 1 page. 
 
 ItiHO, February 10. Acknowledging letter of 5th. Ad- 
 mission of Maine and Missouri. The Missouri 
 compromise. When the ordinance of 1787 was 
 passed, interdicting slavery northwest of the 
 Ohio, Congress had no authority to prohibit im- 
 portation of slaves from abroad. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, February 23. Acknowledging letter of 19th. The 
 Missouri question. Thinks Congress cannot re- 
 strict slavery in the Territories. An uuconi rolled 
 dispersion of slaves throughout the Union favora- 
 ble to emancipation. Inflammatory conduct ot 
 Rufus King. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, August 29. Expects a visit from the President. 
 Expresses gratification. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 157 
 
Madison. Jambs, 
 1822, September 24. Acknowledges letter of 16th. 
 Asks if the Senate can vary the date of a nomina- 
 tion to office made to them by tlie President. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, December 20. General Hull's accounts. Asks if 
 Hull should be paid two salaries for the same 
 period, as governor and general. Refers question 
 to the Secretary of War. An exception taken to 
 the doctrines of the President's message. The in- 
 tention of Marbois to prepare a history of the ne- 
 gotiations preceding the cession of Louisiana. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, January 27. Wishes his nephew, Edgar Macon, 
 to be appointed clerk of the board to execute the 
 award of the Emperor of Russia. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, February 3. Mr. "Wagner, who wishes permis- 
 sion to publish the archives of the Revolutionary 
 Congress. 4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, July 2. Acknowledging letter of 28th ultimo. 
 Date of commission of Major-General Jackson. 
 Bad season for harvest. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, July 4. Copy of Armstrong's letter 'to Hamson, 
 acknowledging receipt of his resignation. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, July 6. Asks from the War Department copy of 
 General Harrison's letter of resignation ; also copy 
 of tbe Secretary's letter accepting it. 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1823, July 22. Acknowledges letter of 14th. Wishes 
 the President to send him the date of the first com- 
 mission, issued by the authority of the President 
 alone, to General Jackson. 4°, 1 • 
 
 1823, July 29. General Jackson's commission. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, August 13. Acknowledges a letter not dated. 
 General Jackson's commission. Letters of ap- 
 pointment. The distinction between them and 
 regular commissions. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, October 21. The friends of George Conway, of 
 Alabama, wish Monroe to name him to the vacant 
 office of land registrar. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, October 30. Intentions of the Holy Alliance to aid 
 Spain in subduing her colonies. ' We should en- 
 deavor to defeat the crusade. British co-operation 
 
 150 
 
Madison. James, 
 1820, Nonemher 8. Enclosing a U-tter frona C. D. Coxe. 
 His actual official relations. His impressions are 
 favorable of bis personal qu.alities. 8". 1 i)age. 
 
 1820, iVowemftcr 19. Acknowledging letter of I6tb. Tbe 
 message. Tbe Missunri question. A clause iu tbe 
 State constitution, if against tbe United States 
 Constitution, is a nullity. Free-negro probibition 
 clause. Recommendation of Jouab Coxe. Tbe 
 typbus fever iu Virginia. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, Deceniber 28. Acknowledging letters of Ir^tb and 
 23d. Probable acquisition of Florida. Tbe Mis- 
 souri question likely to be settled. Tencb Coxe. 
 Dr. Eustis. Tenure of office. Encroacbments on 
 tbe executive powers of Government confounded 
 iu tbe old Congress. Tbe new Congress exercises 
 an undefined and irregular autbority. Relative 
 to Mr. Coxe. 4^^. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, no date. Recommending Cbarles H. Smitb, of Nor- 
 folk, as candidate for the paymastership vacated 
 by deatb of Major Opie. Mr. Monroe's accounts 
 ■witb tbe estate of Mr. Jones. 4^^. 1 page. 
 
 1821, January 6. Commending Mr. Hackley, wbo de- 
 sires a position iu tbe Government, to tbe consid- 
 eration of tbe President, i\ 2 pages. 
 
 1821, April 7. Retrospective charges for newspapers. 
 University of Virginia. 4°. 2 ] 
 
 1821, May 4. Recommends Robert Taylor for tbe office 
 of marshal of Virginia on tbe resignation of Gen- 
 eral A. Moore. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, May 16. Recommends Mr. E. Randolph, a can- 
 didate for collectorsbip at Pensacola. His merits. 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1822, May 6. Auduaga's reproaches, on account of the 
 delay of recognition of Spanish American republic. 
 How to prevent further delay. Friendship of tbe 
 United States to South American independence 
 and Mexico. An appeal to Europe. Views of 
 Russia. Appointments of ministers. Asks if a 
 public minister is an officer. A hard winter. Tbe 
 Hessian fiy. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, May 18. Nominations of officers of the Army to 
 take rank from certain dates. British practice as 
 to filling military vacancies. Origin of brevets. 
 Effect of a political rivalship. The President too 
 sanguine as to party spirit. 4" 4 pages. 
 
 158 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 fortunate for us. Mr. Canning's proposal to Mr. 
 Eush. Interest of more weight than principle 
 with Great Britain. The Spanish cause and that 
 of the Greeks. Canning's disclaimer. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, October 31. Acknowledges letter of 17th. Mr. 
 Crawford recovered, and hopes to go to Washing- 
 ton in a few days. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, Novemher 4. Dates of General Jackson's com- 
 missions and conlirmations. Madison's previous 
 letters. Appointments by the Executive alone. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, December 6. Acknowledging letter of 4th and a 
 copy of the message. Canning's reserve mysteri- 
 ous and ominous. He should have withheld his 
 intentions from Mr. Eush. Approves of the mes- 
 sage. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, December 23. Condition of Mr. Cathcart and his 
 family distressing. Appeals to Monroe to rescue 
 him from the cloud which overwhelms him and 
 his family, if not incompatible with the public 
 interest. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, December 26. Alienation between Great Britain 
 and the continental powers. Canning's coaxing 
 at the Liverpool dinner. We must not appear to 
 be Britain's satellite. An expected Congress. A 
 den of conspirators. The coxirse that France is 
 taking. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, February 5. Dates of General Jackson's commis- 
 sions. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, April 10. Acknowledging letters of 27th ultimo 
 and April — . Submits recommendations which 
 sometimes he can not decline to receive. Dr. Torrey, 
 professor of chemistry. Mr. Cabell and the claim 
 of Virginia for advances during the late war as- 
 signed to the University of Virginia. The mes- 
 sage; his approval. The compact with Georgia. 
 Reciprocity in trade. Madison's relations with 
 Livingston, friendly. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, August 5. Acknowledging letter of 2d. Con- 
 vention with Eussia. The advance of France 
 towards a compromise with. Colombia. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, December 16. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 Has received the President's last message. Effect 
 
 160 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 of lessons taught by tlie United States. The tree 
 of liberty and its fruits. Trusts that Monroe's 
 claim for reimbursement and compensation will 
 meet with a triumphant Issue. Regrets the delay 
 in receiving his outfit obliged Monroe to part with 
 his property. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 182{), no date. Opinion on the publication of the secret 
 journal and foreign correspondence of the Revo- 
 lutionary Congress. [Unsigned, pasted on a blank 
 sheet, ou which is a note by Monroe.] 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1826, /September 20. Proposes to set out with Monroe 
 as visitor of the university. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, January 9. Letter from J. H. Causten. Mer- 
 cantile claims against France. Virginia Univer- 
 sity. Irregularities among the students. Bank 
 affair. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, March 18. - Vacancy in the Virginia University 
 arising from the resignation of Professor Key. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, March 19. Acknowledging letters of 17th and 
 22d. Virginia University. 4^^. 1 page. 
 
 1827, May 27. Vacancy in the University of Virginia 
 occasioned by the resignation of Mr. Key. "Cir- 
 cular." 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, June 26. Names presented for the vacant chair 
 in tlie Virginia University. Hears the bank had 
 arranged Monroe's affairs satisfactorily. Antici- 
 pates seeing him at meeting of visitors at the uni- 
 versity. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, July 9. Encloses a copy of letter from Mr. Gal- 
 latin relating to the vacant professorship at Vir- 
 ginia University. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, September 24. Appointment of Mr. Long to the 
 London University. Question with the faculty 
 whether he must be retained at the Virginia Uni- 
 versity contrary to his inclination. "Circular." 
 
 4". 1 page. 
 
 1827, October 29. Acknowledges letter of 3d, with 
 enclosures, which were sent to Montpelier, Vt. 
 Correspondence about supplies of Array in 1814 at 
 New Orleans. Had not read .Jackson's life. Seiz- 
 ure of Peusacola. Vacant chair in the Univer- 
 sity of Virginia. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 11 s 161 
 
Madison. Jambs, 
 1827, December 2. J. B. Harrison as successor to Lon^ 
 in professorship of ancient languages at the Uni- 
 versity of Virginia. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, Deceniber 11. AcknowledgiDg letter of 1st. Mr. 
 IngersoU's discourse to the Philosophical Society 
 on the condition of the United States. Virginia 
 University. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1828, June 3. Acknowledging letter of 31st ultimo. 
 Corrects an error in date for the visitors at the Vir- 
 ginia University. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1828, June 16. Mee ting of visitors of the Virginia Uni- 
 versity. Wishes Monroe to join him in a call on 
 Colonel Lindsay. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1828, August 11. Acknowledging letter of 5th. The 
 professorships accepted at the University of Vir- 
 giuia. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1829, March 26 Acknowledges letter of 24th. Mr. 
 Giles's Hudibrastio gun does more harm by its re- 
 coil. Was called on liy "delegates from Louisa 
 County to nominate candidates. Consented re- 
 luctantly. The tariff. 4^ 2 pages. 
 
 1829, May 1. Acknowledges letter of 28th April. 
 Monroe and himse f should decline to attend the 
 election of delegates to the Virginia convention, 
 as their attendance might look like seeking the 
 ai:)pointment. The Virginia University. Health. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1829, Septemher 15. Acknowledging letter of 10th. 
 Recovery from a fever. Will endeavor to be at 
 Kichmond at the convention. Hopes Monroe will 
 attend. The season bilious. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1830, Mail 18. Acknowledges letter of 13th. The 
 Virginia convention. Jared Sparks on the nego- 
 tiations for peace. Rayneval's statement. John 
 Jay misled in views he had taken in the course 
 of the French Government on the negotiations 
 for peace. Franklin's excellent conduct. 
 
 4*^. 2 pages. 
 
 1830, /)ecem6erl5. Acknowledges letter of 7th. Sym- 
 pathies for the loss of Monroe's wife. Cautions 
 him about the climate of New York. 4°. 1 pRge. 
 
 1831, ^p-i! 21. Fears the climate of New York will 
 not suit Monroe. The sum voted by Congress 
 may prevent the sale of his estate. The long and 
 
Madison. James, 
 
 unintbimpted friendship of the two ex-Presidents. 
 Madison 80 years old. Suggests Oali Hill as an oc- 
 casional residence. Age the cause of microscopic 
 writing and slower and shortersteps. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Magrath. La Baroune de, London. 
 
 \.&22, November 1. Encloses a letter to her sou, directed 
 to Cincinnati, Ohio, as she is unable to tind the 
 name of that place on any map, and asks the Pres- 
 ident to forward it. [In French.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Maht. , Havana. 
 
 1822, July 4. Translation of a Spanish paper prohib- 
 iting Mr. Warren from acting as commercial agent 
 until he produces his powers approved by His 
 Christian Majesty and limiting him to the func- 
 tions of his office. Notarial certificate attached. 
 [Translation.] 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Marbois. Barbii;, {Ministre du Tr^sor Public.) to 
 Monroe and Livingston. Paris. 
 
 1803, April 3. Couditions of the payment for Louisi- 
 ana. Agreement as to the agents proposed by the 
 United States. [In French.] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, May 13. The frigate which conveys General 
 Bernadotte is about to sail. The treaty might be 
 sent thereby. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See Livingston. Robert E. June 2, 1803. 
 
 1803, June 20. Copy of treaty will be sent this morn- 
 ing. The ratification he hopes will be in his hands 
 to-morrow. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, June 21. Wishes to know precisely when the 
 ten- million of francs guarantee will be paid into 
 the Treasury. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, July — . Terms of the negotiations for payment 
 of advance of ten million of francs for the cession 
 of Louisiana and Florida. [Copy; in French.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, July — . Acknowledging the receipt of the sum 
 agreed upon as guarantee of the Louisiana pur- 
 chase. [In French.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, August 19. Fears that a letter to Monroe was 
 not received, as he has no answer. Hopes that he 
 will find no inconvenience in fulfilling his inten- 
 tions. [Copy; in French.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 163 
 
Marbois Baebii:, 
 1803, August 20. The Uuited States is disposed to pre- 
 serve peace with all nations. The political status. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, Septeniber 12. Acknowledging letter 20th August. 
 Question of guarantee for the Louisiana purchase, 
 etc. Promises to procure permission for Mr. Monroe 
 (a relative) to return to his country. [In French, 
 with a copy of part.] 4'^. 3 page. 
 
 1803, Oetoier 8. Mr. Livingston's hesitation in exe- 
 cuting the treaty. Thanks Monroe for his be- 
 havior, and depends on him to facilitate and 
 execute the matter. Has advanced money to Mr. 
 Monroe's relative. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See Baring Brothers. November 14, 1803. 
 
 1803, November —. Advance payment for the cession 
 of Louisiana. [With copy of letter to the Minister 
 of Foreign Alfairs. In French.] 
 
 4°; 41 
 
 1804, March 21. Acknowledging letter, 14th February. 
 Our business is now finished in the most satisfac- 
 tory manner for both republics. Have not yet 
 seen Mr. Patterson. Will take pleasure in ren- 
 dering him service as Monroe's friend and member 
 of an estimable family of the United States. The 
 consuls wish to be remembered. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to Hope & Co. 
 
 1804, April 23. Acknowledging receipt of funds ou 
 account of the cession of Louisiana. [Copy; in 
 French.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 • to MONKOE. 
 
 1804, November 28. Returns papers lent him. Monroe's 
 application to Talleyrand, relative to the corona- 
 tion ceremonies, will have attention. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, no date. Views and observations on the politi- 
 cal status of Europe. small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1829, May 26. States that he wrote him four mcmths 
 before, enclosing a paper concerning the negotia- 
 tions they terminated together. Fears miscar- 
 riage. Marbois' great age. Would like to hear 
 from Monroe. Has pleasant souvenirs of their 
 former intimacy. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 104 
 
Marshall. John, Richmond. 
 
 1784, December 2. Acknowledging letti^r of 14th No- 
 venaber. Tho resolntions respecting Britisli debts 
 passed by the assembly afford a pretext to the 
 British to retain possession of the forts on the 
 Lakes. The assembly is about to rectify the error 
 by directing the payment by instalments. Lands 
 in the Western country. Selling land in Virginia. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 ISliJ, June 25. Declaration of war against Great Brit- 
 ain. Fervent wish for its success. 
 
 small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1822, June 13. Approves of the President's views on 
 internal improvements, hut despairs of the adop- 
 tion of the plan. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, December 9. Acknowledges receipt of the mes- 
 sage. Agrees with him that we cannot look on 
 the present state of the world with indifference. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, December 13. Acknowledges receipt of his mes- 
 sage. Compliments him upon his administration 
 and regrets his approaching retirement. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Wasliinoton. 
 
 1825, March 7. Sends Mr. Monroe a copy of his colo- 
 nial history. Highly approves of Monroe's admin- 
 istration. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Richmond. 
 
 lS2i, July IZ. Acknowledging letter of tho 29th. Mr. 
 
 Monroe's accounts. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1826, July 30. Appointing to important ofBoes often 
 proves a painful duty. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Masox. G., Gunston Sail, Va. 
 
 1792, January'SO. Acknowledging letters of 8thNovem- 
 berand9th instant. Gouverneur Morris appointed 
 min ster to France. Thinks it an injudicious ap- 
 pointment. A man of known monarchical prin- 
 ciples. Reflections on the question lately agi- 
 tated in the Senate on that part of the Constitution 
 relating to the appointment of ambassadors. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1792, February 9. Acknowledging letter of 3d instant. 
 Not surprised at Mr. Moriis's appointment to 
 France. Our new government is one of stock- 
 jobbing and favoritism. Our appointments gen- 
 
 16.5 
 
Masox. G., 
 
 erally uuflt. Critici.-ms on the management of 
 our Indian policy. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Mason. J.Y., to Jajies Madison. Washington. 
 ieZ2,' January 6. Virginia's title to that part of the 
 Northwestern Territory ceded by her to the United 
 States. Asks if steps have been taken by Congress 
 relative to balances due to and from States on 
 the settlement of the act of 1790 called the as- 
 sumption act. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to S. L. GOUVERNEUR. 
 
 183a, March 12. Acknowledges two letters. Cession 
 by Virginia of the Northwestern lands to the 
 United States. A'^irginia's claims for bounty lands. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mason. Stephen T., Philadelphia. 
 
 1795, June 29. Mr. Fauchet leaves for Pranfce. The 
 public agitated about the treaty. Thinks there 
 will be general disapprobation of it. British pri- 
 vateers continue their depredations. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1799, January 24. Death of Mr. Tazewell. The Presi- 
 dent's communications on French affairs. Mr. 
 Pickering's report undignified, poor, and con- 
 temptible. 4^^. 3 pages. 
 
 1800, January — . Eeducing the Army, in the House, 
 llesolution to repeal the sedition law. Mr. Ran- 
 dolph's complaints of insults by the military. 
 Great political movement in Paris. Continued 
 victories over Austria and Eussia. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, April 29. Presidential election bill modified. 
 The Federal courts stretching the doctriaesof trea- 
 son and sedition. Political inquiry suppressed. 
 Cooper's trial a most cruel and abominable perse- 
 cution. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, May 15. The Adams Cabinet splitting and fall- 
 iagto pieces. Resignation of McHenry; Pickaroon 
 (as Chisholm calls him) dismissed. J. Marshall 
 and Samuel Dexter appointed. General Hamilton 
 said to be dismissed, others say he has resigned. 
 Senate's bill for disbanding the additional army, 
 after Jane loth, passed with no dissenting voice. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 166 
 
Mason. Stephen T. , Basberry Plain. 
 
 IfOO, May 23. Question of etiquette ia addressiug 
 and receiving communications througti heads of 
 Departments. Great change in public opinion in 
 politics. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1800, July 18. Suggesting names for electors in the 
 county of Loudoun. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1800, December 5. Acknowledging letters of SGth and 
 
 28th ultimo. Conjectures as to the result of the 
 
 election of President in Congress. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, Deoember 22. Encloses copy of convention with 
 France. Conjectures as to the votes for President. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, January 2. Acknowledging letters of 23d and 
 24th ultimo. Manner in which the House of Eep- 
 resentatives may he convened after March 4th. 
 Uncertainties of the result of the votes of differ- 
 ent States iu the House for President. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, February 5. Ratification of convention with 
 France. Chagrin and mortification of the "An- 
 glopeds." Believes the election will result in 
 Jefferson's favor. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, February 17. Jefferson elected on 36th ballot. 
 Congratulatious. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Georgetown. 
 1801, July 5. Acknowledging letter 25th May. Jef- 
 ferson's administration gains confidence except 
 with leaders of the aristocratic faction, with whom 
 are no hopes of reconciliation. Indications of 
 peculation and plunder abound among the transac- 
 tions of the last reign. Exercise of patronage 
 delicate and difficult for the Executive. Feder- 
 alists are now down, but will rise again should 
 there he sapineness on our part or schism in the 
 Republican ijarty. fol. ii pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1801, December 21. Ratification of the French conven- 
 tion. The President assailed by the judiciary on 
 the appointment of justices in the District of Co- 
 lumbia. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1802, January 27. Has sent Monroe copy of apportion- 
 ment law and census. Bill for repealing the judi- 
 ciary la.v of last session defeated in the Senate. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 167 
 
MASOiV. Stephen T., 
 1803, February 26. Action of the Senate relating tor 
 Monroe's mission. His exertions will not be ob- 
 structed by those who send him. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Meade. E., Manchester, Va. 
 
 1801, February 17. An appeal to arms against the 
 "iuferuals." Offers his services. Stands high in 
 the militia. No man dare doubt his patriotism. 
 Wishes to be on the "forlorn." Wishes an oppor- 
 tujiity to sacriiice the devils and send ihem to 
 Moloch, their king! 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mbmachan. William, Fhiladelpliia. 
 
 1792, February 20. Opinion of the best route to be 
 pursued for a campaign against the Indians. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Mercer. C. F., Washiflgton. 
 
 1831, January 14. Acknowledging a letter detailing 
 Monroe's participation in the events of the morn- 
 ing of December 26, 1776. Errors in Mercer's ad- 
 dress corrected. The efforts of Monroe's friends in 
 getting up his bill in Congress. Mercer will be 
 indefatigable in his endeavors. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Mercer. H., Richmond. 
 
 1828, January 13. Convention at Richmond. The 
 electoral ticket. Monroe's and Madison's names 
 placed upon it contrary to their wish to be elec- 
 tors. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Meecer. John, Paris. 
 
 1803, December 6. Acknowledges letters, no date. In- 
 dignant letter frum a person [Livingston] charg- 
 ing the Commissioners, acting under the Conven- 
 tion of 1803 with France, with delay and neglect 
 in the discharge of their business. He had been 
 answered that they considered themselves ac- 
 countable only to the administration and would 
 not consent to his interference. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, May 11. Acknowledging letter, no date. Prob- 
 able change of the Government in France: to be 
 hereditary in the family of the present chief mag- 
 istrate, with title of Emperor. Cannot discuss the 
 matter, as it might cause inconvenience. The 
 American Claims Commission. Increased confi- 
 dence in America in the measures of the adminis- 
 tration. Federalism in the dust. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, June 17. Acknowlcdgiug letter of 8th. Explan- 
 atory and m viudicaiioii of the charges by certain 
 
 108 
 
Mercek. John, 
 
 parties, including Livingston, of delay in prose- 
 cuting the business of the convention for the 
 settlement of French claims and the statements 
 that the claimants are clamorous. Declares that 
 in interfering Livingston is not in his province 
 and they intead to act independently of him. 
 
 4°. 28 pages. 
 1804, August2S. Settlement of claims in France under 
 the French convention. Proceedings of the min- 
 ister of the United States. Decisions in 400 cases 
 have been made; 13 cases remaining undecided. 
 
 4". 4 pages. 
 
 Fredericlcshurg. 
 1809, May 25. Acknowledging letter of 23d. The ad- 
 ministration have abandoned the ground Monroe 
 was directed to take in England. Having suc- 
 ceeded in the election, they do not think it neces- 
 sarjr to keep up the excitement. Hopes to visit 
 Monroe in Albemarle in the month of August. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, November 16. Acknowledging letter of IM. Dis- 
 claiming all agency in causing Randolph's oppo- 
 sition to Jeffer.son, and giving details of incidents 
 during his residence in Europe at the time of 
 Monroe's missions there, to show also that Monroe 
 had not influenced Randolph. Gives proof of 
 Monroe's entire harmony with Jefferson's admin- 
 istration. Conversation with Randolph about 
 Cabell in Paris. Livingston's conduct and want 
 of fitness for the office he held. Denies that in 
 his political conversations he ever intimated he 
 was giving Monroe's sentiments. [With copy.] 
 
 4°. 32 pages. 
 
 Mercek. J. H., West River, ild. 
 
 1813, January 3. The new representation in Congress 
 averse to the war. If the war is to be continued, 
 such measures should be pur,sued by negotiation as 
 to render it no longer a party war, but a war of the 
 nation. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1813, J"««e 21. Party spirit. Denounced as the " old 
 apostate, Mercer." Deuieseverhaving heard of the 
 meeting at which he was reported to have been 
 present. Mr. Madison reported ill. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 MiCHiE. David, Buck Island. 
 
 1828, jVarc/i 23. Acknowledges threel etters. Monroe's 
 
 public services. Endeavors of envy to keep 
 
 169 
 
MicHiB. David, 
 
 back his meritorious services. The ensuing elec- 
 tion. Disgraceful course of the Bank of Virginia 
 toward Monroe. Judge Nelson in the next legis- 
 lature. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 MiDDLBTON. W., 
 
 See Adams. Johk Quincy, July 20, 1820. 
 
 Miller. James, Temple. 
 
 i819, Februarii 13. Solicits the office of receiver of 
 public moneys in some of the new Territories 
 north of the Ohio Eiver. Speaks of his services. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Minor. John, Fredericksburg. 
 
 IHOd, March 10. Candidates for the Presidency. The 
 nomination of Jefferson to be represented as not 
 hostile to Monroe. Views regarding Monroe's 
 prospects. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, October 11. Critical condition of the country. 
 Threatened divisions among our people. Dreads 
 a civil war. Reports that Monroe has been 
 appointed Commander-in-Chief, and that Jefiersou 
 nad agreed to take his place [as Secretary of 
 State]. Sorry it is not true, small 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, March 2. Congratulations on the termination of 
 the war, which has occurred during the adminis- 
 tration, in which Monroe has been so conspicuous. 
 Feared the labors of his office would be too much 
 for him. Hopes to have a visit from him. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Minor. Lancelot, Louisa. 
 
 1815, January 14. Asking for a position for his son in 
 
 the Army. Encloses certificates of his capacity 
 
 and character. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 MiRALLA. Mr., 
 
 See Jefferson, June 23, 1823. 
 
 Miranda. Francisco, General, to Mr. Prkvost. 
 
 Paris. 
 1797, March 29. Declines to grant Mr. Prevost a per- 
 sonal interview; does not know him, and is too 
 much occupied. [In French.] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1797, April 2. Acknowledging letter of 17th March. 
 No truth in the report that papers relating to ne- 
 
 170 
 
Miranda. Francsico, 
 
 gotiation with Mr. Pitt were coniided to Miranda 
 by Hamilton and Knox for the oliject of liberating 
 South America. Mr. Paine mistook certain private 
 notes for negotiations. [In French.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Mississippi River. 
 
 No date. Xotes on the Mississippi River, the East and 
 West Floridas. Statistics of all the country inter- 
 vening. The boundary lines of the United States. 
 [Endorsed, "Supposed to be written by a Mr. 
 Pintard." This name was cancelled afterwards.] 
 
 4°. 44 pages. 
 Mobile. Citizens of, 
 
 lb31, March 21. In behalf of the citizens of Mobile, a 
 remittance is sent Monroe of subscriptions, with 
 a deep sense of his services to his country, to ex- 
 tinguish his debts. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Monroe. J. S., New York. 
 
 1821, June 17. Acknowledges a letter. Resents re- 
 
 X>orts derogatory to him. Family matters. His 
 
 ))rojected marriage. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 Montgomery. Robert, Alicante. 
 
 I'df), September 28. The Dey of Algiers agreed to a 
 
 peace with America on the 5th current, and on 
 
 the following day declared war against England. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Moore. John, Salem. 
 
 1820, June 21. Certificate that the marshal of Indiana 
 I'efuaed to pay jurors for the United States dis- 
 trict court. 8". 1 page. 
 
 Morris. Thomas, 
 
 See Calhoun. John C, June 19, 1821. 
 Morris. William W., Saratoga County, N. Y. 
 1808, January 2. Congratulates Monroe on his arrival. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Morrow. Jeremiah, Washington. 
 
 1814, February 2. Asking iufescnation as to date of 
 
 appointment of J. Q. Adams to the court of Ber- 
 
 liu. 4°. 1 pages. 
 
 MuLLETT. Thomas, London. 
 
 1806, Jj^rti 25. A friend, in an interview with the 
 
 Lord Chancellor, stated that the latter said that 
 
 if Pitt had lived war would have been inevitable. 
 
 171 
 
MuLLETT. Thomas, 
 
 T^^ow the system is changed, and a more liberal 
 policy towards America will be established by Par- 
 liament ; thinks the Americans have been basely 
 plundered, and entitled to compensation and se- 
 curity for the future. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 MuLLOWNBY. John, to Jefferson. Philadelphia. 
 
 1807, June 30. The indignation and resentment he feels 
 towards Great Britain for her insults to ourcountry 
 induce him to offer his services to the President 
 in whatever station he might place him in time of 
 necessity. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1809, February 15. Asks him an acknowledgment of 
 the oifer made him June 30, 1807, of services in 
 case of the "Chesapeake." 4°. 1 page. 
 
 iSee Jefferson, March 2, 1809. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1814, November 25. A scheme of defence against the 
 fleets of the enemy: light, flat-bottomed boats, 
 rowed by 26 men, to carry 100 men, with cannon to 
 attack the boats of the enemy when debarking. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to Jon. Eobeets. 
 
 1819, December 11. Hears that a public ship is to be 
 
 senc to Chili to obtain redress from Lord Cochrane. 
 
 > Tenders his services in the Navy. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Murray. George, to Colonel Bdtler. York. 
 
 1815, April 27. Mutual restoration of the places cap- 
 tured by either party during the late war, in con- 
 formity with the stipulations of the treaty of 
 peace at Ghent. [Copy.] 4^^. 3 pages. 
 Nagell. Aug. de, {Hinister of Foreign Affairs 
 
 of Belgium.) Brussels. 
 
 1816, October '^9. Proposal for treaty of commerce with 
 Netherlands, to be entered into at Brussels. This 
 communication transmitted by Mr. Eustis, United 
 States minister. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Nelson. Hugh, Georgetown. 
 
 1812, April 7. Returns a letter of Mr. Adams. End 
 
 of the Yazoo controversy. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Nelson. Hugh, John Watson, and John Kelly, 
 
 \_Place not stated.'^ 
 1823, January 31. Opinion as to the value of certain 
 property in Virginia belonging to Mr. Monroe. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 372 
 
Nelson. Hugh, Gibraltar. 
 
 1823, July 23. Detained on his mission to Spain by 
 the French blockade. Political details of Spain 
 and Portugal. 4". 13 pages. 
 
 Madrid. 
 
 1824, August 19. Wishes to return home and retire to 
 private life. Political affairs in Spain. 
 
 4°. fi pages. 
 
 1824, August 29. Does not wish to remain longer in 
 Spain than the administration period. Disserta- 
 tion on condition of Spain and the Spaniards and 
 future. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Bichmoud. 
 IS29, January -i-i. Acknowledgjug letter of 19th. Has 
 distributed Monroe's memoirs, which were ad- 
 dressed to Colonel Preston. The memorial to Con- 
 gress for Monroe's claim being signed by his 
 friends. Strong excitement about the tariff of 
 1824. ■ 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Belvoir. 
 
 1829, Xovi'.mier 12. Acknowledging letter, no date. 
 Eejoices at the harmony of the convention. The 
 nomination of Monroe to be President of the con- 
 vention by Madison. Thinks the number of white 
 people should be the basis of representation. 
 Taxpayers. Western people should hold the bal- 
 ance of power. One section should not be able 
 to tax another for its own peculiar beneilt. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1830, Juue 28. Has been ill. Fully occupied in busi- 
 ness. Hopes to see him at the meeting of visitors 
 of the Virginia University. Monroe's claim in 
 Congress. Mr. Rives unfriendly to Monroe. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1830, JJecemher 15. Expresses sympathy for the affiic- 
 tiou caused by Mrs. Monroe's death. Monroe's 
 memorial. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, April 4. Acknowledging letter of 27th ultimo. 
 Eegrets that Monroe is obliged to go to IS'ew York 
 to live, yet it is no doubt better to be with his 
 family. Ingratitude of his native State. Chiv- 
 alry merged in selfishness. In New York is to 
 be found that high-mindedness and magnanimity 
 which once was the boast of Virginia. Bob- 
 tailed politicians. 4^. 2 pages, 
 
 173 
 
Nesselrode. Count, St. Petersburg. (?) 
 
 1817, June 10. Acknowledging tbe letter announcing 
 his elevation to the Presidency, to be submitted 
 to the Emperor. The Consal-General Kostoff af- 
 fair. Expresses the harmonious and amicable 
 feelings of the Emperor, ivho has appointed for 
 minister to the United States the Baron de Tuyll. 
 [In French.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Nedvillb. Hyde de, Lisbon. 
 
 1824, Jiili/ 3. Now French ambassador at Lisbon. 
 His attachment to the "United States. Compli- 
 ments Mr. Monroe and his administration. The 
 revolution in Portugal. Noble action of the dip- 
 lomatic corps. General Dearborn. Mr. Brent. 
 [In French.] 4'-\ 4 pages. 
 
 NEvy Orleans. Citizens of, Xew Orleans. 
 
 1831, April 4. A remittance from the citizens of New 
 
 Orleans as a gift in grateful remembrance of his 
 
 services to his country. 4° 1 page. 
 
 Nicholas. Wilson Cart, Washington. 
 
 1801, February 15. No change in votes for President; 
 after balloting four days. Is convinced that Mr. 
 Jefferson will be declared President. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 17. Jefferson elected President of the 
 United States. James A. Bayard nominated as 
 minister to France. 4^ . 1 page. 
 
 1803, March 1. Failure of the attempt of the Federal- 
 ists to force us into a war with France and Spain. 
 Importance of Monroe'.s mission. Free navigation 
 of the Mississippi. No doubt Monroe's trust will 
 be discharged satisfactorily. Mr. Hollins's case. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 MiGhmond. 
 
 181o, January 27 . Acknowledging note of 23d. Con- 
 gratulations on' the probable successes at New 
 Orleans. State of the militia in Virginia. Their 
 deplorable condition. Hopes to get relief from 
 the Government. "Private." fol. 1 page. 
 
 Nicholson. Joseph H., Baltimore. 
 
 1607, A2)ril 12. Acknowledging letter, no date. The 
 treaty with Great Britain not satisfactory to the 
 President. Jefferson's popularity. His will that 
 of the nation. Monroe's return looked for. His 
 friends wish to nominate him for the Presidency. 
 Burr's proiects defeated. Wilkinson strongly sus- 
 pected of being concerned iu the treason. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 174 
 
Nicholson. Jose™ H., 
 
 1814, Septemher 1. AskiDg position of useietant quar- 
 termaster for Comnioilore Barney's son. Affirms 
 that General Smith is totally unlit and nuworthy 
 to command at Baltimore. "Private." 
 
 4'^. 3 pages, 
 
 1814, SexHemher 18. Bombardment of Fort M<iHenry. 
 Gallantry of General Armistcad. Collision be- 
 tween Smith and Winder. Both claim the com- 
 mand. Thev should have made prisoners of the 
 9,000 English with their 20,000 regulars and mili- 
 tia. 4°. 2 pages. 
 to William Pixkney. 
 
 1816, March 2. Congratulating him on his appoint- 
 ment to Russia. Recommends Louis Eichelberger 
 as secretary of legation. The claims of Monroe 
 for nomination for the Presidency. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 NoLAND. William, Aldie. 
 
 1822, June 25. Wishes Mr. Stewart's son placed in Mr. 
 Hay's office. His son's oration in Georgetown, in 
 which he related an anecdote of Mr. Monroe con- 
 cerning the Bank of Columbia in the last war. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 Xashville. 
 
 1824, i'«ptoft6er26. The Hermitage. GeneralJackson ; 
 his hospitality, farm, house, furniture. Plis family 
 clothed in homespun. Nashville. Indiuemenl^s 
 to agriculturists. General Call's marriage. Gen- 
 eral Sam Houston. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 O'Brien. Captain, to H. D. . 
 
 [ Place not stated. ] 
 
 1806, May 2H. A plan by which, for a consideration of 
 $525,000, the Prince of Peace would exercise his 
 good offices with the King of Spain to cede the 
 Floridas to the United States. [Memorandum.] 
 
 4'^. 1 page. 
 O'Brien. Richard, Philadelphia. 
 
 1807, June 20. Land purchased in Florida by persons 
 who anticipate its cession to United States. Its 
 importance to Spain. It could probably be pur- 
 chased. Talleyrand and the Prince of Peace not 
 to be neglected. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, December 20. Substance of a conversation with 
 George Taylor, formerly chief clerk in the Depart- 
 ment <if State, relating to a supposed intercepted 
 letter from the French minister. British gold used 
 for corruption reported. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 175 
 
Odessa. 
 1819, 110 date. Notes made on Odessa ; its commerce, 
 and on the commerce of Constantinople and 
 Smyrna. [Extract, author unknown.] 
 
 4°. 18 pages. 
 
 Onis. Chevalier de, Pliiladelphia. 
 
 1814, March 27. Enclosing him a copy of the constitu- 
 tion of the Spanish monarchy, also another for the 
 President. [In French.] " Confiidentielle." 
 
 4°. 'Z 
 
 1816, July 5. Acknowledging letter of 1st. Demands 
 of the Dey of Algiers regarding the restitution of 
 the brig "Nnevo." [Translation of a Sj)anish 
 note. ' 4". 2 pages. 
 
 to John Quincy Adams. 
 
 1817, Sepfemher 6. Projected attempt of French emi- 
 grants to invade Mexico and then proclaim Joseph 
 Bonaparte. Asks the Secretary to bring the sub- 
 ject before the President. [Translation.] 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, September 19. The Spanish polacre "Santa 
 Maria " captured by pirates. Remonstrance that 
 vessels are fitted in the ports of the United States 
 for purposes contrary to neutrality. [Transla- 
 tion.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Page. John, Richmond. 
 
 1804, March 14. Congratulations on his success in his 
 negotiations in France and England. 
 
 4''. 3 pages. 
 
 Paine. Thomas, to the French Convention. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1794, August — . Appealfor his liberation from prison. 
 
 Urges his love of France and patriotism. [In 
 
 English, with French translation.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 17114, August 17. Requesting his good offices to effect 
 his release from prison, and slating that the late 
 minister, Mr. Morris, who was his inveterate ene- 
 my, made no exertion for him. small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1794, August 18. Elected member of the Convention. 
 Voted a French citizen. No idea of giving up 
 American citizenship. Imprisoned for being a 
 foreigner. Applied to Minister Morris to reclaim 
 him, but without effect. Imprisoned seven months. 
 
 176 
 
Paine. Thomas, 
 
 Asks Monroe to exercise ]iis authority to release 
 him. Copies armexed of two invitations to accept 
 office of deputy. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 179i, August25. Still in prison at Luxembourg. Urges 
 Monroe to effect his liberation. Is without money. 
 
 small 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1794, September 14. Reviews a speech of his at the 
 tribunal of the Convention advocating the sus- 
 pension of the execution of Louis XVI. Gives 
 some reasons why he accepted the invitation of 
 the Convention. [Copy from a life of Paine.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1794, September 14. Memorial, when in prison, to Mr. 
 Monroe, respecting his citizenship and claiming 
 his interference for his liberation. Review of his 
 acts while member of the Convention. Claims that 
 he did not lose his American citizenship, though 
 his sympathies were strong for France and the 
 revolution. small 4°. 24 pages. 
 
 Paris. 
 1794, October 4. Acknowledging letter of 18th Sep- 
 tember. Relieved to find himself not entirely for- 
 gotten. Cannot conceive the motive for his im- 
 prisonment, thinks it is his literary and philo- 
 sophical reputation, and that he is the victim of 
 his talents and principles ; his having been born in 
 England a flimsy reason. Prays Monroe's inter- 
 ference to effect his release. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1794, October 13. Has been ten months in prison. 
 Wishes Monroe to demand his release as an Ameri- 
 can citizen. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1794, October 14. Continues in prison. In absolute 
 necessity for supplies. Has no friends to call upon. 
 Asks Monroe to send him candles, soap, and sugar. 
 
 small 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 1794, October 21. Acknowledging letter of 17th. Ap- 
 peal for his liberation. Review of his past acts, 
 and suggests the method for Mr. Monroe to pur- 
 sue. A proposed letter to the Convention, and a 
 translation of same into French. 
 
 small 4'=. 27 pages. 
 
 1794, no date. Thinks America gains no credit for 
 his long imprisonment. Neglects her citizens and 
 encourages insults from foreign nations. Urges 
 Monroe's eudeiivor to release him. 
 
 small 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 12 s 177 
 
Paine. Thomas, 
 
 1794, no date. Urges Monroe to hasten and effect his 
 liberation, as his health is suffering. 
 
 small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Versailles. 
 
 1795, July 19. Asks for loan of monev. Eeflections on 
 conduct of American Government — of soliciting a 
 dishonorable treaty -with a government that is 
 soliciting peace on any terms. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 [ Place not stated. ] 
 1795, no date. Thanking Monroe for his kindness. 
 Will remain a few days. Has some work on hand. 
 Gun-boats buildiug at Brussels. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, no date. Cession of Louisiana. Question as to 
 its settlement. A constitution for Louisiana. 
 Mr. Madgeh. Thinks it advisable that Spain 
 should sign or attest the cession as a compliment, 
 and that the present political state of things in 
 France will not be durable. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 New Torh. 
 1807, December' 30. Congratulates Monroe on his re- 
 turn. The British Government is mad. In London 
 it is believed that war with America is resolved 
 on. Offers of loan to the United States by baiikers 
 at Brussels. Asks for information of policy and 
 plans of British Government. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Palmela. Count de, Sio de Janeiro. 
 
 1821, February 21. Project of a constitution supposed 
 to have been submitted to the King of Portugal 
 and his council.. [A copy in Portuguese.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Parish. David, to A. J. Dallas. Philadelphia. 
 1814, May 2. War loan. Difficulty in finding pur- 
 chasers. Suggestions on borrowing in Europe. 
 The houses of Hope and Baring. By granting 
 facilities Parish could induce his friends to furnish 
 funds by shipments of goods to this country. 
 
 i°. 3 pages. 
 
 Pakkek.- Eichard, Lawfleld. 
 
 1802, June 22. Protesting against the appointment of 
 
 Mr. Tayloe, and petition in favor of Mr. Redman, 
 
 as colonel. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Pearcb. Duteb J., Newport, R. I. 
 
 1831, May 28. Ardently desires the restoration of 
 
 Monroe's health. Aged statesmen older than the 
 
 178 
 
Pbaece. Duttee J., 
 
 Government may give wise counsel. The vote of 
 Congress on Monroe's claim. Has faith in the jus- 
 tice of republics. Desires a fe\y lines from Monroe 
 as a legacy. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Pendleton. J., \_Place not stated.'^ 
 
 1802, December 6. Expresses his intention to resign 
 
 his seat in the council. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Philadelphia. Citizens of, 
 1796, 110 date. Address of citizens congratulating him 
 on his return from France, and declaring their 
 appreciation of his valuable services, his fidelity, 
 probity and good conduct. [Coj)y.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 PiCKBRixG. Timothy, FlHladelpMa. 
 
 1796, July 22. Acknowledging letter of April. Case 
 of the " Cassius," alias "Les Jumeaux." Arrest 
 and imprisonment of Mr. Guenet. The French 
 Eepublic has no reason to question the justice of 
 our courts, and will acquiesce in the decree. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1797, July 1. Acknowledging letter of 30th June. 
 Will receive him at his office to-day for informa- 
 tion to be communicated. [Draft.] 
 
 small 4°. 1 page. 
 1797, July 17. Acknowledging letters of 6th and 8th. 
 Monroe's request unexpected. The President can 
 recall a minister or dismiss an officer, if he thinks 
 he has grounds, without testing the propriety or 
 expediency of it by a formal trial or public dis- 
 cussion. Cannot comply with his request. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1797, July 24. Removals from office depend upon the 
 pleasure of the Executive power. A demand for 
 reasons cannot be complied with. Circumstances 
 might be such as could not prudently permit the 
 subject to be brought to a formal discussion. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1797, July '■2i. Acknowledging letter of 19th. Absence 
 the cause of not answering it. Will write to- 
 morrow. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1797, July 25. Improper to attempt an official expia- 
 tion of reasons and motives of the late President 
 in removing Monroe from office, but, as an indi- 
 vidual citizen, will explain why he (Pickering) ad- 
 vised the measure if Monroe desires it. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 179 
 
Pickering. Timothy, 
 
 1797, August 15. Informs him tliat Mr. Taylor has 
 come to the office and can attend him for purpose 
 requested. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1798, Aiiril 13. Exceptions to items in Monroe's ac- 
 counts. Explanation required to make them ad- 
 missible. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Washington. 
 1808, April 4. Wishes to know if the statement of 
 the President in his proclamation is true, that 
 Monroe represented to the British commissioners, 
 subsequent to renewal of the negotiations, that he 
 and Pinkney were acting against their instruc- 
 tions, and that their Government therefore could 
 not be pledged for ratification of the treaty. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 PiNOKNEY. Charles, 
 See Madison, November 27, 1802. 
 See Livingston. Robert E., May 28, 1803. 
 
 Madrid. 
 
 1803, Novemher 14. Wishes to know if he is coming to 
 Spain. Wishes his opinion whether Spain will be 
 involved in the war. States the method by which 
 correspondence can be carried on. Introduces 
 Mr. O'Reilly. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, February 2. Wishes to know when he is coming 
 to Spain, and what are his opinions as to the future 
 conduct of England towards Spain. It is rumored 
 that Spain will send five to six large regiments to 
 America. Her ministers deny it. Very anxious to 
 hear from Monroe often about matters in England 
 and at home. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 iladrid. 
 
 1804, February 2. Introducing Mr. Fouvergue, ol 
 
 Louisiana. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, February 22. Mr. Graham, the bearer of the let- 
 ter, will give details of the renunciation of the 
 King of Spain of his objections to the cession of 
 Louisiana to United States by France. The French 
 ambassador thinks that when war is apprehended 
 between England and Spain, Spain will offer any- 
 thing wished by the United States, relating to 
 purchase of Florida. Desires to hear of i ener from 
 Monroe. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 180 
 
PiNCKxr.Y. Charles, 
 1804, November 12. Acknowledging letter, no date. 
 Important that everything respecting Monroe's 
 business in Spain shonld be tixed and settled at 
 Paris before he leaves. Nothing can be done at 
 Madrid but through influence of the French court. 
 The war with England is favorable for us to ob- 
 tain what is necessary at Paris. Unsafe to write 
 by the post. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1804, November 18. Sending Monroe his passport for 
 baggage. Advises hm where to reside at Madrid. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PiNCKNEY. Charles C, See Madison, October 
 26, 1804, and February 3, 1807. 
 
 PiNCKNEY. Thomas, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 1821, February 'Z'i. Asks for the appointment of his 
 
 grandson, Benjamin Huger, to West Point as 
 
 cadet. Services of his family to the United States. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 PiNKNEY'. William, London. 
 
 1804, January 4. Relative to calling at Buckingham 
 
 Palace with Monroe, to inquire after the health of 
 
 the King. 8^^. 2 pages. 
 
 See Gore. C, February 23, 1804. 
 
 Mancliester. 
 
 11^04, August 30. Sorry he cannot go to court with 
 
 him the next day. To any future levee, however, 
 
 he will go with pleasure. 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 LiverDOoT. 
 1806, Jane 19. Announcing his arrival at Liverpool. 
 Asks his aid in getting his elfects passed through 
 the custom-house. Also, to ask his friends to pro- 
 cure suitable lodgings for him. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 London. 
 Iti06, Jidji 1. A .shot fired by the British ship " Lean- 
 der" killed one Pierce. Statement of lieuten- 
 ant on the "Leander" that it was not intended. 
 General Lyman wishes to know whether the de- 
 position of the captain might not be useful. 
 
 8°. 3 pages. 
 1806, July 2. Acknowledging a letter of 1804. Asks 
 Monroe to call upon him the next day. 
 
 4". 1 page. 
 
 1806, July 4. Enclosing a note from Lord Auckland. 
 
 Purviance not arrived. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 181 
 
PiNKNBY. William, 
 1806, Jul)) 23. Asks him to request General Armstrong 
 to procure a passport in Paris for Mrs. De Bernifere, 
 who wishes to join her husband in France. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, July 25. Agrees to change the phrase in their 
 letter as Monroe suggests. The immediate recog- 
 nition of Count Strogouof by the English Minister, 
 and the delay in the reception of them and of 
 their credentials. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, August 2. Approves of a note to Lord Grenville. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, Jm<;ms< — . Presentation at court. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, August — . Dinner at Lord Holland's. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, September — . Wishes to know if his not having 
 been able to attend the levee will be an impedi- 
 ment to his presentation to the King on his birth- 
 day. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, November 1. British project on Impressment. 
 Lord H. Hoskyn's memorial. 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, November 4. Encloses sketch of an article on com- 
 pensation and amendments of projects of the 
 British commission. Trade with the West Indies. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, November 4. Sir J. Nichol's paper on impress- 
 ment. We must be firm and positive on our side. 
 IJegrets he cannot dine with Monroe. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, November 9. Note of the British commissioners. 
 Thinks it not necessary to answer. The Guildhall 
 dinner. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, November 17. Lord Holland's informality. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, December 5. Meeting of British commissioners. 
 Article in "Courier" on the negotiations. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, December 11. Accepts invitation to dinner to 
 meet Lord and Lady Holland. Invites Monroe, 
 Mrs. Monroe, and daughter to dinner. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 See Holland and Auckland. Lords. December 
 31, 1806 ; February 10, 1807. 
 
 182 
 
PiNKNEY. William, 
 1806, no date. Joint note of transactions of the mission 
 to be sent to America. Encloses sketch of it for 
 approval. Encloses letters to General Armstrong 
 and Bowdoin. Also a copy of a note from Monroe 
 to Canning. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, no date. Enclosing Lord Holland's note. As to 
 presentation of friends. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, no date. Relative to their joint note to Madison 
 concerning negotiations. Indemnity and impress- 
 ment. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, no date. Letter of credence to be presented to 
 Mr. Canning. Considers himself as only charg^ 
 d'affaires. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, no date. Joint note to Lords Holland and Auck- 
 land requesting a conference. Asks if an answer 
 is necessary. Proposal that they should go to- 
 gether. ' 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, no date. Returns Canning's note. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, no date. Articles and letters for Monroe to be sent 
 to Baltimore. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, no date. Letters enclosed concerning negotia- 
 tions. 8°. 1 page, 
 
 1k07("?), no date. Suggestion as to the permanent recep- 
 tion and accommodation of our vessels of war at 
 Naples. Encloses letter from Nicholson. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, no date. Sends second letter with enclosures. 
 [Endorsed by Monroe, " refers to second letter to 
 Mr. Madison."] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, no date. Mr. Purviance's expected arrival. 
 Thinks best to send him a passport without delay. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 18(17, no date. Encloses Lord Holland's projects on 
 Indian trade. small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, no date. Suggests one alteration to note to Gen- 
 eral Armstrong. Personal Inquiry preferable to 
 one in writing of Mr. Canning. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, no date. Views the transaction to which Mr. 
 Canning alludes in the same light as Monroe. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 183 
 
PixKXEY. William, 
 1807, 110 dale. Suggests a letter to Lord Holland. Will 
 be at home the nest day to receive Monroe. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Iy07, Januarii -20. Export duties. Compensation pa- 
 pers will be sent by Mr. Purviance. 4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, January '27 . Despatch Xo. 8. Sends proposed 
 letter on subject of Yrujo's despatches. Encloses 
 draft for £300. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 16. Regrets being out when be called. 
 Acknowledges receipt of Monroe's projects. Sug- 
 gests an interview of an hour before the meeting. 
 
 4'3. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 18. Project on the subject of boundary 
 enclosed. 4'-". 1 page. 
 
 1^07 , February 2'A. Negotiations with the British com- 
 missioners. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, March — . Pinkney's letter to Mr. Fox. Wishes 
 it sent to him. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March —7. Proposes to make a list of claimants. 
 Lord Holland's projects relative to boundaries. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, March 11. Refers to an alteration in a note to 
 Lords Holland and Auckland. 8°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, Marclb 16. Appointment to call upon Monroe the 
 next day. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March, 31. Encloses a con/ce-jjrojeiof afifth arti- 
 ticle; also an amended tiftb article. 
 
 small 18^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, April 8. Xothing heard to countenance the re- 
 port to which Mr. Hope alluded. 8^. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, April 16. Newspapers from America received. 
 Their letter of ■27th December received and com- 
 municated to Congress. Bollman and Swarlwout 
 were discharged on habeas corpus by Supreme 
 Court. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, A2>ril 24. Relative to case of ship "Neptune." 
 The papers should be laid before this Government, 
 with a view to indemnity and the punishment of 
 injuring party. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 184 
 
PiNKNBY. William, 
 1807, May 11. A passport for London for a friend. 
 
 8^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, June 16. Encloses protest in a case of impress- 
 ment. Suggests to make it the foundation of 
 a remonstrance. Asks tlie names of consuls in 
 Holland. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See Canning. George, July 18, 1807. 
 
 1807, Octoier 2. Thinks he will not go to Downing 
 street to-morrow. Considers himself not author- 
 ized to act in any other business but that of min- 
 ister extraordinary and on the special mission 
 conjointly with Monroe. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 <See Canning. George, October 22, 1807. 
 
 1807, Xovemier 2. Encloses letter to Madison, trans- 
 mitting a communication to General Lyman, rel- 
 ative to Sir William Scott's recent decision in 
 American prize cases. Wishes him safe voyage. 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Baltimore. 
 
 1814, Atigust 14. No reason to hope for an immediate 
 peace and no proper pretext now for war on part 
 of England. It should be prosecuted with spirit 
 to shorten it. Invasion would arouse patriotism. 
 A common war can do nothing for u.s. Chauncey 
 and the English fleet. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, Aur/v^t 2. Acknowledging letter of 22d July. 
 Thinks Mr. Nicholson's views have not changed. 
 No co-operation is expected. Appointment of the 
 young man for Naples would meet with disgust. 
 The other minor appointment would strengthen 
 the administration. Is anxious to take his seat 
 in Congress in December, although it would inter- 
 fere with his practice. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1815, Uciolwr 20. Recommends James Luke as consul 
 at Belfast. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, March — . Confirmation of his appointment to 
 Russia. Disappointment that he was not sent to 
 Naples. Asks leave to decline Russia. 
 
 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 See Nicholson. J. H., March 2, 1816. 
 
 1816, June 2. Has received his necessary papers and 
 will soon sail for Russia. Requests frequent corre- 
 spondence. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 185 
 
PiNKNEY. William, Naples. 
 
 1816, October 7. Aliout leaving Naples for St. Peters- 
 burg. Comparison of climate of Naples and Amer- 
 ica. The Presidency. Willbe two years abroad. 
 "Wisbes to be Attorney-General. "Private." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 St. Petersburg. 
 
 1817, January 31. Congratulating him upon his elec- 
 tion. Description of St. Petersburg, the cotirt, 
 and state of society. Expense of living. Climate. 
 Views as to the proper person to represent the 
 United States in Russia. Relations amicable. 
 The subject of commercial relations not yet men- 
 tioned. Mr. Harris. "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1817, June ^%. Interview with Count Nesselrode. 
 His letter to the President was contrary to the 
 rule. A communication by the Emperor's minis- 
 ter should be addressed to the Secretary of State. 
 Ho\rever, the letter being written, it seemed not 
 advisable to object. Inadvisable to make diffi- 
 culty witt the Russian Ministers, who are very 
 courteous and friendly. Wishes to be recalled 
 immediately, on account of climate and expense. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, January 21. Acknowledges letter of 10th Nov. 
 His recall expected. Is satisfied not to have been 
 appointed to England. The office of Attorney- 
 General not wished lor, nor any public office. 
 Wishes to practice law in Baltimore, to retrieve 
 losses attending his mission. Assurances of re- 
 gard . Advice as to appointment for Russian mis- 
 sion. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Annapolis. 
 
 1819, August 20. Qualifications of Judge Rand for 
 office of district j udge. No credit should be given 
 to the slanders respecting him. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Baltimore. 
 
 1820, April 14. Will wait in Baltimore to be instructed 
 if he is wanted in the Senate. 4°. 1 ■ 
 
 Washington. 
 1822, February 15. Intercedes for George Kelty, dis- 
 missed from West Point for deficiency. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PiNTARD. JoHX, Xeio York. 
 
 1803, ilarcli 4. Maps of the Mississippi and of New Or- 
 leans. Population of Louisiana. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 186 
 
PiNTARD. John, 
 
 . Notes on tbe Mississippi River, the East and 
 
 West Floridas, and statistics of all the country. 
 The boundary lines of the United States. [Sup- 
 posed to have been written by Pintard, and com- 
 municated with above letter.] 4'=. 44 pages. 
 
 PiTCAiEN. Mr. See King. Eufus, December 23, 
 
 1794. 
 
 Pleasants. Jambs, jr. Washington. 
 
 1815, March 3. Congratulations on recent occurrences 
 
 attributed to the quarter -where they are justly 
 
 due. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Poinsett. Joel R., Philadelphia. 
 
 1815, July 20. The court of Brazil to occupy the east- 
 ern shore of river of Plate. Revolutionary feel- 
 ing in the Brazils. Its court weak, its minister 
 opposed to the English, having been sent in chains 
 from Lisbon as an adherent of France. Royalists 
 defeated in Mexico. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Charleston. 
 1817, May 7. Acknowledging letter of 2oth ultimo. 
 Declining to go to South America as agent of the 
 United States Government. Would aid the Gov- 
 ernment if disposed to acknowledge the inde- 
 pendence of the Spanish colonies. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 \_Place not stated.l 
 
 1821, no date. A memorandum relating to the boun- 
 daries and geographical divisiousof Buenos Ayres, 
 Chili and Peru. Policy aud conduct of the British 
 cabinet towards the Spanish colonies. Intended 
 as a draft for a report. [Not signed.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 A lexandria. 
 
 1822, May 10. Conversation with the President about 
 a person high in office (Mr. Crawford?). Is unfit 
 for the office he holds. His friends oppose the ad- 
 ministration. Mr. Poinsett willing to go to Mex- 
 ico. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Charleston. 
 1822, July 20. His mission to Mexico. His doubts re- 
 specting the President's powers of making certain 
 appointments during the recess of Congress. His 
 views on the subject. The American consul at 
 Havana. Rumored uprising of slaves in South 
 Carolina. The feelings of Spain and England on 
 the recognition of South American states. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 187 
 
Poinsett. Joel E., 
 
 1822, August 13. His departure for Mexico. Order re- 
 stored in Charleston. The discussion of the Mis- 
 souri question produced the plot. The blacks 
 thought it meant emancipation. Will bring back 
 a monkey for Monroe's granddaughter. 
 
 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, Jjjril 6. Appointment for Mr. Dayton. Mexico. 
 Iturbide's throne in danger. Cuba objects to a 
 transfer. Offers to go to Cuba to quietly endeavor 
 to prevent the British from getting possession. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Castillo. Jos^ del., April 16, 1823. 
 
 1823, May 7. Enclosing a letter from Havana. State 
 of parties in Cuba. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, May 20. Objections in the Senate to the treaty 
 in its present form. If modified by limiting the 
 time, and with provision for suspension by either 
 party, if found eventually to operate injuriously, it 
 would probably pass. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 JFashington. 
 
 1824, July 19. The President's offer to him of the mis- 
 sion to Mexico. Hesitates about accepting it on 
 account of the opposition to the administration in 
 Charleston. The Radicals might triumph in his 
 absence. Could the appointment be kept for him 
 four months ? 
 
 1S25, March 29. Publication of certain papers. Goes 
 to South America next day. 4°. 
 
 Mexico. 
 1828, February 7. Acknowledging letter of 2d Novem- 
 ber. Difficulties of the Mexican mission. The 
 monarchical and European factious under General 
 Bravo. They publish their grievances. Bravo 
 captured by Guerrero. Poinsett's warnings saved 
 the patriots from the yoke of Spain. Treaties 
 about to be concluded. The American party will 
 be triumphant. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Pope. Worden, Louisville, Ky. 
 
 1819, March 1. Joseph Jones's lands in Kentucky. 
 Establishment of a canal and foundery. Clay's 
 opposition to the administration attributed to dis- 
 appointed ambition. Monroe's friends in Ken- 
 tucky. Their character. The United States 
 Bank at Louisville popular, that at Lexington 
 unpopular. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 188 
 
Porter. Peter B., Albany. 
 
 1816, March 25. Mr. Bagot's arrival. The boundary 
 lines. Wishes Monroe to be President. New York 
 favored Governor Tompkins and some others were 
 for Mr. Crawford. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Porter. DA^^D, WusMngton. 
 
 1818, March 4. Military and political state of La Plata 
 and Chill. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1819, Januarys. Chili. The Carreras. Young Carrera 
 to be sent to the United States for his education. 
 Recommends his admittance at West Point. 
 
 fol. 6 pages. 
 
 Pkentis. Jos., WiUhimshurg. 
 
 1799, December 14. Congratulating Monroe on his ap- 
 pointment as Governor. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Peeston. James P., Smithfield, Fa. 
 
 1811, May\. Congratulating Monroe upon his appoint- 
 ment a.s Secretary of State. Compliments him 
 on his patriotism and promptness at the call of his 
 country, regardless of difficulties in the critical 
 sitnation of our foreign affairs. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 Preston. J., rdchmond. 
 
 1813, March 12. The Hamilton loan opened at the 
 
 Bank of Virginia. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Pkevost. J. B., to General Miranda. 
 1797, «o date. A supposed negotiation v:ith Mr. 
 Pitt. feo. 1 page. 
 
 ,sve Miranda, General, March 29, 1797. 
 
 1797, »o(?<i/e. Unsuccessfuliuhisnegotiation. Miranda 
 would not receive him. Obliged to send Monroe's 
 letter with note explanatory of object of his visit. 
 Money matters. Napoleon's new victory. Im- 
 jiortant to France and disastrous to the Emperor 
 (of Austria?). 8°. 1 page. 
 
 Randolph. Beverley, 
 1784, no dale. Scheme for a cipher. Irregularities of 
 the Post-OfBce Department. Unpopularity of the 
 State militia law. fol. 2 images. 
 
 Chatsworth. 
 
 1784, January 2. Virginia legislature. Mr. Jefferson 
 
 thinks the banishment of refugees has lowered us 
 
 in the estimation of Europe. The writer questions 
 
 whether it is sound policy to throw obstacles in 
 
 189 
 
Randolph. Beverley, 
 
 the way of British influence and is of contrary 
 opinion" to those who advocate the non-payment 
 of British debts. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1784, Fehruarij 24, Acknowledging letter of 2l8t in- 
 stant. Requisition of the governor of South 
 Carolina to deliver up George Hancock forflogging 
 Mr. Jonas. The executive requires more evidence. 
 Cause to apprehend disagreeable contention. 
 Private matters. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1784, April 16. Asks if Monroe intends to continue in 
 Congress; or if he will resume his former oftice. 
 Desires his opinions on British politics. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1784, May 14. Acknowledging letter of 30th ultimo. 
 Personnel of the house of delegates of Virginia. 
 Probable locality of Congress. Jefferson's ap- 
 pointment to the European commissiou satisfac- 
 tory, Congratulatious on his reported engage- 
 ment to be married, small 4-^. 3 pages. 
 
 1784, November Sfi. Acknowledging letter of 1st in- 
 stant. The Virginia legislature. Proposed act for 
 the establishment of the Christian religion, to the 
 exclusion of Turks, Jews, and infidels. Majority 
 against it. Change in public officers. 4=. 2 pages. 
 
 Bichmond. 
 
 1785, March 6. Acknowledging letter of February 1. 
 Reasons why the delegates have not heard more 
 frequently' from the Executive. Powers of Con- 
 gress to be enlarged in respect to commercial in- 
 terests. Proposes a cipher for freer communica- 
 tion. The Executive would accept Monroe's 
 services in the militia. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1790, January 6. Acknowledging letter of 16th De- 
 cember. District of Kentucky ; its separation 
 from Virginia. Interest on the State debt is pro- 
 vided for. Subscription to the continental loan. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Randolph. Edmund, Philadelphia. 
 
 1794, Sepiemicr 25. Spoliations and vexations imputed 
 to French cruisers. The embargo at Bordeaux. 
 Several cases of claims which will hack Monroe's 
 remonstrances. Rebellion in west Pennsylvania 
 on account of the excise. The militia called out. 
 Correspondence of Fauchet and Le Blanc. 
 
 4'^. 6 pages. 
 
 190 
 
Randolph. Edmund, 
 1794, November 17. Great anxiety for news from France. 
 Rumors of the seizuresof our vessels by the French. 
 Hopes he has made remonstrauce. Dissatisfaction 
 by Mr. Fauchet of omission to return salute of the 
 " S^niillante" at New York. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1794, December 5. Acknowledging letters of September 
 11 and 1'2. Hamilton to go out of office in January. 
 General Knox sooner, perhaps. Their successors 
 not known. Robert Brooke, governor of Virginia. 
 Henry TazewoU and G. T. Mason senators. 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 to Mr. Fauchet, French Minister. 
 
 1795, May 29. Acknowledging letter 2d instant. Com- 
 plaints "for not using the same means of coercion 
 towards the English when they send into our ports 
 prizes made from the French which our treaties 
 demand." Letters to Mr. Hammond, and his an- 
 swers. Differences about seizures. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 44 pages. 
 
 See Adbt. Pierke-Auguste. June 30, 1795. 
 
 Randolph. John, Waahington. 
 
 1801, Febrnary 11. Ten ballots in the House. A design 
 to defeat the election. It is said they would choose 
 W. C. Nicholas President jj)-o tempore in case of no 
 election. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, Febmary VZ, 3 o'clock a. m. Congress in session. 
 Twenty-two ballots. Sees no prospect of election. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 12,4 o'clock p. m. Still balloting for 
 President in the House. Still thinks there will be 
 no election. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1801, February 17. Jefferson elected President on 
 thirty-sixth ballot. 4"^. 1 page. 
 
 1*^01, February 20. Acknowledging letter of 14th. Ap- 
 preheuseons of the extraordinary conduct of the 
 Federalists dispelled by the election of Jefferson. 
 Davis's resolution respecting the expulsion of 
 Smith declared out of order ! 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, January 3. Acknowledging letter, no date. Fed- 
 eralists not the only friends of the Western people. 
 They have an object in view. Navigation of the 
 Mississippi. Mr. Pintard's appointment ineligible. 
 Compliments him on hie probable appointment to 
 France. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 191 
 
Eandolph. Johx, 
 1803, June 15. Anxious to hear of Monroe's reception 
 in France. His success will be a disappointment to 
 the Federalists. Their animosity to the adminis- 
 tration. Burr's friends have thrown off the niask, 
 and support the Federalist ticltet in New York. 
 Thinks the public sentiment has not changed. 
 Taylor appointed to the Senate, to succeed Mason. 
 Speaks in high terms of Mason. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1803, November 7. Congratulatiug Monroe upon the 
 complete success of his mission. Some of his friends 
 regret the advance of $^2,000,000 was not otherwise 
 applied. Exculpates Mr. Monroe and charges the 
 fault to Livingston. Monroe's delicacy to his col- 
 league carried too far. This minor consideration, 
 however, is lost in the blaze of grand success. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1804, Feiriiarji 28. Republican party settles that 
 Clinton should be nominee for Vice-President. 
 The western Republicans aspire to give a Vice- 
 President — Mr. Breckenridge. The Federalists 
 drop all open opposition, but count upon divisions 
 among Republicans. The bill for governing Louis- 
 iana still pending. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Bharre. 
 1804, July 20. Acknowledging two letters, no date. 
 Grateful for Monroe's kindness to his nephew. The 
 treaty of Paris (purchase of Louisiana) is destined 
 to be a monument of wisdom to those who pro- 
 jected and executed it. Virginia politics. Affair 
 of Burr and Hamilton. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1806, March 20. Ackuowledging letters of 14th and 
 23d October. Mr. Skipwith to take out new com- 
 missions to Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Bowdoin for 
 negotiations with Spain. Monroe's despatches 
 withheld from Congress by Secretary of State. 
 Trafficking and intriguing. Object in raising 
 Madison to the Presidency. Anxious for Monroe's 
 return. His country demands it. Our affairs in 
 France humiliating. Armstrong's appointment. 
 Sends bills of exchange to fill certain commissions. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 J-Iexandria. 
 
 1806, April22. Congress adjourns. Piukney appointed 
 
 to court of London. Division in Republican party. 
 
 Cautious Monroe against compromising himself 
 
 192 
 
Randolph. John, 
 
 ■with men not fully known. Some characters have 
 completely cbauged. Puhlic prints not to be 
 relied on. Is grateful for Mr. and Mrs. Monroe's 
 kindness to his nephew. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 Sizarre. 
 1806, July 3. Acknowledging letters of 20th and 28th 
 February, and 15th and 21st April. Cautions him 
 against men who are acting an insidious and un- 
 worthy part. Assures Monroe of his attachment 
 to him, and tells him to have no fear of a betrayal 
 of his interests. No change of opinion in Virginia 
 towards Monroe ; but one sentiment — that of at- 
 tachment. Family matters. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1806, September 16. Acknowledging letter of 16th 
 June. Assurances that Monroe's arguments to 
 dissuade his friends from supporting him at the 
 next Presidential election have with him an in- 
 vincible motive for persisting in that support. 
 Randolph's views as to condition of the Repub- 
 lican party. Union of party can never be obtained 
 under the presidency of Madison. 4". 4 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1806, December 5. The non-importation law. The 
 majority of the House subservient to the "wish 
 of the Executive." Reason for believing that 
 Burr's movements are real and serious. European 
 politics. ^ 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Georgetown. 
 
 1807, January 2. Prussian power at an end. Europe to 
 receive law at the hands of her conqueror. His 
 resistless arms may be turned against our country. 
 Spain's intrigues. Burr's plans. Premature and 
 injudicious prosecutions of court of Kentucky 
 make him popular. The President's message and 
 non-importation law. Cautions Monroe as to 
 whom he writes. The Government believing the 
 existence of a conspiracy, fails to notify State gov- 
 ernments. The Army contemptible. 
 
 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 Bizarre. 
 1807, March 24. Acknowledging letter of 12th Novem- 
 ber. Sends remittance for use of his nephew. T. M. 
 Randolph declines re-election in f^ivor of Wilson 
 Nicholas. The treaty. The decree of Berlin. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 13 8 193 
 
Randolph. John, 
 1807, April 17. Divisions among the Eepublicans. 
 Avarice and ambition deeply rooted. Mania for 
 olBce. Measures no longer tested by tlieir prin- 
 ciples. Congressional reports not to be trusted. 
 The press not free. Federal papers at the seaports 
 not widely circulated or influential. The elections. 
 Domestic matters. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Sichmond. 
 1807, May 30. Burr's trial not commenced ; waiting 
 for witnesses. General Jackson says Burr is a 
 pensioner of Spain to his knowledge. The Feder- 
 alists' support of Burr. Madison's friends try to 
 impair the confidence of the nation in Monroe. 
 Virginia resists the attempt. Eepublicans of New 
 York propose Clinton for President. Distrust 
 and suspicion prevail. Constraint, reserve, mys- 
 tery and intrigue. 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 [riace not stated.'] 
 
 1807, Decemler 24. Wishes to communicate fully and 
 and privately on matters of great consequence to 
 both, and to the country. The high destiny which 
 awaits Monroe. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Georgetown. 
 
 1808, March 9. Mr. Leigh will give full particulars of 
 political events. Prospects daily brightening, 
 which of late have been gloomy. The advances 
 to Federalists open. The indiscretion of the 
 weaker brethren has given the enemy advantages. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, March 26. Acknowledges a letter. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Monroe's kindness to his nephew. Regrets that 
 political circumstances should have necessarily 
 caused reserve. Will seize with avidity a renewal 
 of intercourse. Proposes to leave political life 
 soou. The rejected treaty. Affair of the " Chesa- 
 peake." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1809, Januarij 1. Acknowledges a letter. Apologizes 
 for negligence in not settling a balance. Various 
 and contradictory reports as to arrangement of 
 next Cabinet. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1809, January 7. Acknowledges letters of 3d and 4th. 
 Sends him $600 to settle an account. The ap- 
 proaching coronation of a new King ; the reigning 
 monarch is considered already as defunct. 
 
 4°. ] page. 
 
 194 
 
Randolph. John, Bizarre. 
 
 1810, August 28. Ackuowleflges letter, no date. 
 Will visit him next montli. Colonel Mercer's ill 
 health. Pays no attention to the various political 
 reports concerning Monroe. 4. 1 page. 
 
 Bell Tavern. 
 
 1811, January 14. Informs Monroe of reports circulat- 
 ing, that in order to promote his election to the 
 chief magistracy he has descended to unbecoming 
 compliances with members of the assembly, and 
 other unpleasant charges. Thinks it his duty to 
 keep him informed. fol. 1 page. 
 
 Dr. BrockeribrougVa. 
 1811, January 15. Is not disposed to communicate to 
 Mr. Hay the state of his feelings and opinions in 
 regard to his letter of 14th. Reserves his views 
 for a future communication. la sensible of his 
 personal obligations to Monroe, and will always 
 promote his interests when able. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Georgetown. 
 
 lt<ll, March 2. Explains why he wrote the letters 
 
 from Richmond. Asks Monroe to review them. 
 
 Erroneous impressions. Declares he never had aa 
 
 angry emotion towards him. 4". 3 pages. 
 
 Randolph. Thomas M., Edgehill. 
 
 1801, February 7. A remonstrance Randolph proposed 
 to send forward, (a local matter, probably). 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, February 14. United States magazine in New 
 London. Amount of stores, arms, ammunition. 
 Means of conveyance. Hamilton, he thinks, is the 
 instigator of the movement against Jefferson. 
 His ambition. A guard should be placed at New 
 London to prevent the blowing up of magazine. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 Mon tioello. 
 1828, May 1. Acknowledges a letter. Monroe's me- 
 moirs. Mr. Jefferson's friendship for Monroe. The 
 Albemarle escort in 1799. Supposed effect of the 
 loss of public favor on Washington due to the 
 party Monroe espoused. Monroe's embassy and 
 recall. The triple mission. Washington's death 
 attributed to other causes ihan sore throat. 
 
 fol. 5 pages. 
 
 195 
 
Seilly. T., to C. A. Rodney. , Nexo Orleans. 
 
 1822, February 20. Descriptive of New Orleans. Pre- 
 dicts its great future. Mexico. Wishes to be 
 appointed consul at Vera Cruz. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 EbvelliiSkb L]d;PBATjx. L. M., See La REVELLitKE 
 l^peaux. l. m. 
 
 Rhea. John, 
 1831, June 3. Asts Monroe some particulars about 
 tbe correspondence with General Jackson con- 
 cerning the course he pursued during the Seminole 
 war. [With duplicate.] 
 
 Ibl. 2 pages. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Ringgold. Tench, irashington. 
 
 1827, October 10. Acliaowledging letter. False asser- 
 tions of Armstrong and Parker. Orders from the 
 War Department to General Jackson. Defence 
 of Washington. Arms at New Orleans in 1814. 
 
 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 1827, October 10. Arms in New Orleans in 1814 un- 
 known to General Jacksou. Southard's object 
 to embroil Monroe with Jackson. Jackson de- 
 sirous of Monroe's friendship. General Houston 
 a blundering, blustering man, not in Jackson's 
 coiifldenco, had attacked Monroe. Monroe neutral 
 as to elections. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 1827, October I'i. Encloses copies of Jackson's letters 
 to Armstrong and his answer, July 18, 1614. 
 Jackson's letter is not as represented in Lee's. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 to S. L. GODVENEUR. 
 
 1831, June 13. Acknowledging letter of 11th. The 
 good ohl man pleased that Oak Hill has not been 
 sold. The President .apparently solicitous about 
 the health of Monroe. Wishes Monroe to know of 
 it. Proposes to go to Monroe to look after his 
 comfort, if desirable. The duration of his life im- 
 portant to all his friends, fol. 3 jjagea. 
 
 1831, August (>. Acknowledging letters of 4tli instant. 
 Correspondence of .Jackson and Monroe on the 
 Seminole aliair, and the subsequent differences, 
 iuvolving a questioa of veracity, respecting state- 
 ments coutaiued in a letter of one John Rhea, a 
 partisan of Jackson, and Mr. Calhoun, and other 
 members of the Cabinet. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Ripley. E.W., Boston. 
 
 1815, July 19. Returned from a tour in Maine. New 
 Hampshire and Massachusetts becoming Republi- 
 
 190 
 
ElPLEY. E. W., 
 
 can. Boston not a rallying point. Maine the 
 reverse. Mr. Storrow's inflnence with fashion- 
 able young men. Asks an appointment for him. 
 President of Dartmouth College ; his pamphlet. 
 Governor Oilman's course. Government should 
 support their friends in Massachusetts. "Private 
 and confidential." 4-. rt pages. 
 
 Roach. William, Jr., Charleston. 
 
 1819, April 24. Eeoeption at Charleston by the city 
 
 council. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 EOANE. Spencer, Jiing a7id Queen, Va. 
 
 1794, January 25. Acknowledging letter of 15th Febru- 
 ary. As there are uo hopes of the execution of the 
 treaty of peace on part of Great Britain, it is appre- 
 hended that our politicians will no longer drain 
 our coflers to enrich British subjects. Although 
 averse to war it may be absolutely necessary for 
 the preservation of our liberty. His views and 
 and suggestions as to measures to be taken in re- 
 taliation, small 4°. 3 jjages. 
 
 1794, Februarij 24. Acknowledging letter of 26th Jan- 
 uary. Mr. Madison's resolutions. Nothing but 
 the influence of Great Britain, or of funded paper 
 or disgraceful pusillanimity can operate a rejection 
 of them. Giles's speech does him honor. E. B. 
 Lee's a petty performance. Madison's plan best. 
 Nothing to expect from England but impositions 
 and injustice. Eeports of Jefferson's going out 
 as representative to Congress of Peace. 
 
 small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 [Flace not stated.'} 
 
 1798, no date. Acknowledges receipt of the present of 
 Monroe's publication. Never doubted his diplo- 
 matic conduct was pnre and honorable. 
 
 tf°. 2 pages. 
 
 -King and Queen, Va. 
 
 1799, March 24. Patrick Henry has offered himself as 
 delegate tor county of Charlotte. Is chagrined at 
 the aspect of political opinion, and desires to 
 counteract and defeat his schemes against the 
 Eepublican party. Hopes Monroe and Mr. Madison 
 will not hesitate to come into the legislature on 
 this occasion. 4*^. 2 pages. 
 
 Roberts. Jonathan, 
 
 See Connolly. John, January 6, 1819. 
 
 197 
 
Egberts. Jonathan, Washington. 
 
 1819, January 12. Appointment of United States Bank 
 directors. Mr. Dupontas. Mr. Eyre. 
 
 .See Ingham. S. D. January 18, 1819. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1819, January 24. Appointment of a director in tlie 
 United States Bank. Mr. Biddle preferred by the 
 President. Mr. Patterson. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1819, March 3. Enclosing a recommendation from 
 Senators for the appointment of General Lacock 
 as a commissioner under the Spanish treaty. Sug- 
 gestions on the appointment. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See MuLLOWNBY. John. December 11, 1819. 
 
 1819, December 15. Pinclosing a letter to him from John 
 Mullownoy, dated 4th, in which he relates his 
 numerous services to his country, and offers to 
 serve the Government, in any great emergency, in 
 the Navy. fol. 1 page. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 See Fkebdley. John, January 3, 1821. 
 
 1821, January 18. Enclosing a letter of John Freedley 
 requesting the pardon of James Coates, sentenced 
 to three years. Applies for the vacant collector- 
 ship of Providence for his friend, General Howell. 
 Judge Lucas wants to be judge of Missouri. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Beesville, Pa. 
 
 1821, December 24. Acknowledges receipt of the Pres- 
 ident's message ; his comments thereon. Takes a 
 cheerful view. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, July 24. On the constitutional powers of Con- 
 gress to make roads and canals. The stand taken 
 by Madison and Monroe. His views and those of 
 the Senate and House. Prices of produce. Con- 
 sul Mullowney's bearded wheat from Tangiers. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 KoBERTSON. Thomas B., Neio Orleans. 
 
 1818, December 20. Disappointed that the message 
 does not confirm the report of cession of Florida. 
 Possession of Pensacola all important for safety of 
 Louisiana. Growing importance of Louisiana. 
 
 4°. :i pages_ 
 
 1823, Ajn-il 12. Enclosing resolutions of the legisla- 
 ture of Louisiana approving the administration, 
 and instructing the Senators and Representatives 
 
 198 
 
EoBERsox. Thomas B., 
 
 to protest against removal of the troops necessary 
 
 for aid and protection. 
 
 i°. 1 page. fol. 1 page. 
 
 EODNBY. CiESAK A., Wilmington. 
 
 1817, May S. A. H. Rowan, the Irish patriot, con- 
 gratulates Mr. Monroe on his elevation to the Pres- 
 idency, and acknowledges his kindness to him and 
 hisgenerousconduct to Tom Paine. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, June 6. Communication to the minister from 
 Pernambuco. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, June 8. Mr. Da Cruz, miuisterfrom Pernambuco, 
 to come to Washington. OE&cers of the army and 
 navy, also the clergy and the women, in favor of 
 revolution in the Brazils. Power to declare Per- 
 nambuco iudependent. The Athenians and the 
 rebels against Corinth, the mother country. 
 
 4". 3 pages. 
 
 1817, tieptember 9. Explains his delay in departing on 
 his mission to South America. The death of his 
 son. 4". 4 pages. 
 
 1817, October 31. Sends Monroe an English publica- 
 tion entitled "Outline of the Revolution in Span- 
 ish America." fol. 4 pages. 
 
 l>^\7, November 5. Acknowledging letter of 3d. Will 
 go to Washington, as requested, to get his in- 
 structions. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, November 11. Will leave home to-day for Wash- 
 ington to receive his instructions. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Sio de Janeiro. 
 
 1818, Februari/ 8. Arrival at Rio Janeiro. Sensation 
 of arrival allayed by the President's amicable mes- 
 sage. Unpleasant incident. Intoxicated sailor. 
 Insults to American ofiScers by local authorities. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Bnenos Ayres. 
 
 1 818, March 4. Rumors of change of the head of the 
 Government. Is pleased with the country. 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, April 24. Will leave Buenos Ayres for Monte- 
 video. Victory by San Martin over Osorio. Mr. 
 Bland left ten days since. Disapproves of the 
 movement. ' 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 199 
 
EoD\EY. C.ESAK A., St. Salvador, Brazil. 
 
 Ibl8, June 3. Political affairs in Buenos Ayres in a 
 favorable train. The authorities in England seem 
 to favor neutrality, though the United States 
 should assist the patriots. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 IPlace not stated, '\ 
 1818, November 4. Negotiations respecting fisheries. 
 
 fol. 8 pages. 
 
 1818, November 4. On subject of the fisheries. Court 
 of Admiralty decisions in Halifax. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 TTilminglon. 
 
 1819, February 14. Mr. Girard, of Pennsylvania, pays 
 the additional duties on cargo of the "Good 
 Friends." Is an important man in Pennsylvania, 
 and may be serviceable should times require hira. 
 South American affairs pi'ogressing. Peru will 
 probably be revolutionized. Mr. Brobson wishes 
 to visit Peru in some official capacity. 
 
 fol. 3 piiges. 
 1819, March 20. Florida cession and Spanish treaty ; 
 it.s great advantages ; no doubt of its ratification. 
 How it. will aid the South American cause. 
 
 fol. 5 pages. 
 
 iPlace not staled.'] 
 1819, June 6. Interview with Mr. Da Cruz, the min- 
 ister from Pernambuco. His mission to the United 
 States. His assent to the measures proposed in 
 South American affairs in the present crisis by the 
 United States. fol. 7 pages. 
 
 Wilmington. 
 
 1819, September 30. Relating to the treaty with Spain 
 for the Floridiis. The Spanish ministers who 
 made it, in disgrace with Ferdinand. Increased 
 naval force of Great Britain in Son1b American 
 waters. Desirability of au American squadron 
 there also. fol. 5 pages. 
 
 182C, February 13. Dissensions in the Mediterranean 
 squadron. Caprain Macdonough and Commodore 
 Stewart. The Pj'esident's message. His appro- 
 bation of it, particularly on the subject of South 
 America. England wants Cuba in order to com- 
 mand the Missis^ipjii. Trinidad the key to the 
 Amazon and Orinoco. The Sonth Americans will 
 ultimately liecome independent. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, Mareh 4. Acknowledging letter of 29th ultimo. 
 Difficulties between Commander Macdonough and 
 
 L'OO 
 
Rodney. C. A., 
 
 Commodore Stewart. Hopes to contribute iu for- 
 warding the liberal views of the Pre.sident to ami- 
 cably settle thorn. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, April 3. Reconciliation between Commodore 
 Macdonough and Commodore Stewart. His recom- 
 mendation of Lieutenant Morgan, who distin- 
 guished himself on the " Constitution" and "Java." 
 
 4'-'. '2 pages. 
 
 1820, September 2. Jlr. Correa's demand. Difficulties 
 with Brazil. The laws concerning the case. 
 
 4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, September 19. Mr. Correa's note on evasions of 
 neutrality. Rodney's views of the case. Authori- 
 ties consulted, to). 6 pages. 
 
 1820, Noremier 17. President's message. Approves of 
 his administration. Thinlts he will be renomi- 
 nated for the Presidency with great unanimity. 
 Recommends for office two of his friends, Tench 
 Coxe and John Warner. 4° 3 pages. 
 
 1820, December 27. Recommends John HoUiugsworth 
 as a consul. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 18il, January 13. Asking the appointment of his 
 friend, John Warner, to the position of collector 
 at Peusacola. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, March 26. Requests the continuance in the 
 Army, on the reduced establishment, of Lieut. 
 Benjamin Vining, the son of his late cousin, John 
 Vining. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, Jpril 4. Asks that Maj. Thomas Hockton be con- 
 tinued in the Army. His merits. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, May 21. Asks for the appointment of William 
 P. Brobson as confidential agent at Venezuela. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, May 24. Stephen Girard, captured during the 
 Revolutionary War and carried to Florida, states 
 that the live oak there is worth the purchase 
 money paid to Spain. Frauds in the convej'ance 
 of lands in Florida. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, September 25. Commodore Barron. Is of opinion 
 that he is innocent of every imputation. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 See HOLLINGSWORTH. Jehu. February 24, 1822. 
 
 201 
 
EODNEY. C. A., 
 
 1821, March —. Address of the minister to Buenos 
 Ayres to the governor of that republic, and his 
 reply. [Extract.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, March —. Enclosing several letters from the 
 cbnsul at Havana. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1H22, March IC. Encloses letters and newspapers from 
 the West Indies. Our navigation system in the 
 British West Indies. Mr. HoUingsworth recom- 
 mended as consul at St. Eustatius. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 182J, April 2. Acknowleges receipt of a letter, en- 
 closing one from Governor Worthington. Would 
 willingly unite with his friends in recommending 
 Mr. Murray, but is committed on the subject. 
 Wishes to become personally acquainted with the 
 President. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1822, April 8. Recommends Thomas Eeilly as consul 
 at Carthagena. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, May 18. Specie scarce. How to divert the 
 golden streams of South America from Britain to 
 the United States. The capitalists of Peru and 
 Mexico might invest profitably in the Union. 
 
 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, June 2. The British papers approve of the ac- 
 knowledgment by the United States of the inde- 
 pendence of the South American states. Colom- 
 bia to interdict all commerce with those nations 
 which will not in a reasonable time recognize her 
 independence. Wishes to know the time he is to 
 be sent to Buenos Ayres. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 18i2, July 3. Eecommending Richard H. Thomson as 
 consul at Canton. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, July 13. General V/ilkinson had prevented the 
 Mexicans from sending a minister to the United 
 States, after the officer had been selected. The 
 Mexican taiiflf. His departure for Buenos Ayres. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, Auguit 2. Warner, consul at Havana, annoyed 
 by the governor of Cuba. The island in a, state 
 of partial independence. Its veto on decrees of 
 the Cortes. On investing Warner with powers in 
 reference to the ultimate fate of Cuba. 
 
 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, October 1, Wishes Thomas Reilly to be appointed 
 consul at Aeapulco and William P. Brobson consul 
 
 202 
 
EODNEY. C. A., 
 
 at Buenos Ayres. Preparations for bis departure 
 for Buenos Ayres. Hopes to terminate the dispute 
 between Commodores Sinclair and Biddle. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, October 5. Has returned from Philadelphia, 
 where he saw Commodore Bainhridge, who will 
 undertake, with him, to settle the dispute between 
 Captains Sinclair and Biddle. Preparations for 
 his departure for Buenos Ayres. ibl. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, October 12. Settlement of the dispute between 
 Biddle and Sinclair. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, November 16. Enclosing letter from Mr. Warner, 
 relating to independence of Cuba. Reconcilia- 
 tion with France, and the ahandonmeBt of the 
 colonial system by England are gratifying themes 
 for the annual message. fol. 2 i 
 
 1822, Novemher 29. Recommending E. J. Dupont as 
 United States Bank director. IDupont and Stephen 
 Girard will support Mr. Biddle as President. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Brobson. W. P., February 5, 1823. 
 
 1823, February 9. Senator to fill Mr. Rodney's place. 
 Encloses a letter from Mr. Brobson. Hopes to sail 
 for Buenos Ayres in March. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, February 17. Introducing Mr. W. P. Brobson, 
 who wants an eligible situation in South America. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, February 26. Preparing to sail for Buenos Ayres. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 IS^, March 16. Will be ready to sail in the "Con- 
 gress" for Buenos Ayres in April, fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, Jjji'i/ 6. War in Europe imminent. Congress of 
 princes at Verona. Their odious principles. Eng- 
 land infavorof non-interference with independent 
 states. She may well dread Russia. Suggests an 
 American declaration against "holy alliance" 
 doctrines. Neutral rights. England's supposed 
 wisli for Cuba. Monroe's doctrine of "entangling 
 alliances." fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, May 14. Enclosing a paper (unsigned) addressed 
 to United States Senators, giving reasons why J. 
 Smith Wilcocks should not be ratified by them as 
 consul-general at Mexico. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 203 
 
Rodney. C. A., Gibraltar. 
 
 1823, July 15. Counter-revolution in Portugal. Tlie 
 Frenoli army marched througli Spain without an 
 action. A regency established. Cadiz invested. 
 Surrender probable. Situation apprehended as 
 fatal to the patriotic cause. England remains 
 neutral. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1823, July 21. Cadiz still blocliaded. Mr. Rodney 
 goes ashore at Gibraltar with family until the 
 Irigate "Congress" can take him to Cadiz. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mio de Janeiro. 
 1823, October 6. Introducing Lieutenant Armstrong. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, October 6. Unfriendly treatment by Captain 
 Biddle of himself and family. Leaves his ship 
 and talies passage in the "Sally" for Buenos 
 Ayres. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Buenos Ayres. 
 
 1824, February 8. A declaration of war unnecessary 
 to repel invasion by a foreign nation. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 1824, February 10. His serious illness at Buenos Ayres, 
 Compliments on the President's message. Com- 
 mends Raguet to the particular notice of the Gov- 
 ernment for his wortli and patriotism. His good 
 offices to Rodney at Rio Janeiro. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 ROMANZOFF. {Chancellor of Russia.) to J, Q. 
 Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J. A. Bayard. 
 
 St. Petersburg. 
 
 ^^l"'' Augusts' Acceptance of the offer of mediation by 
 
 Russia between Great Britain and the United 
 
 States to make peace. [Copy] fol. b pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Quinoy, July 18, 22, 30 and August 
 3, 181:!. 
 
 Rose. George, (Tbe Right Hon.) London. 
 
 1807, October IT. Aj)pointmeut of his son on a special 
 mission to the United States. He shares witla his 
 son the most cordial good will towards America, 
 and hopes for conciliation. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Rose. George, [jr.] (Sir.) London. 
 
 1807, October 20. Offers to nndertake any commission 
 should he arrive in America before Mr. Monroe. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 204 
 
Rose. Geokgb, [jr.] (Sir.) 
 1807, October 20. Encloses a letter to the collector at 
 Cowes for Monroe. Mr. Rose will pay his respects 
 to Mr. Monroe in Portland Place. 4~. 1 page. 
 
 1807, October 21. Will be glad to receive Mr. Monroe 
 and become acquainted, and to be made known to 
 Mr. Monroe's friends through him. 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, October 2-'. Encloses a note from his father to 
 the collector of customs at Falmouth to procure 
 Monroe accommodations at that port, and adds 
 his cordial nood wis^hes. 4"-'. 1 itage. 
 
 Rowan. A. Hamilton, Paris. 
 
 1794, Novemher 7. Declines his offer of assistance, as 
 a friend has remitted funds. Has applied for pass- 
 port to leave the country. Arrived here destitute, 
 under conviction that a descent was to be made 
 on Ireland and her independence regained. Dis- 
 appointed. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Rush. Ben,jamin, Philadelphia. 
 
 1811, N'ovember S. Thanks him for copy of President's 
 message. This act gives general satisfaction. 
 Firm, spirited, temperate, and conciliatory. Com- 
 plaints against France even extort praise from 
 Tories. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Rush. Richard, [Place noi stated.'] 
 
 1812, September 4. Subjects of enclosed paper of im- 
 meuse moment. " Hours are worth years!" Oc- 
 tober, the month of elections in four States, at 
 hand. An express to Monticello would not be too 
 much speed! 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1812, October 22. Enclosing a letter from Ingersoll. 
 
 Our condition. 4°. A pages. 
 
 1815, June 15. Wishes for the continuance of Mr. 
 Monroe's health. Mr. Dallas continuing in the 
 Navy Department. Wonderful events in Europe. 
 Carnot's great state paper. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, August d. Bonaparte's abdication. Can hardly 
 believe the asiounding intelligence. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1815, September 9. Acknowledging letter, 2.5th August. 
 Napoleon's place of refuge. Not America. Sym- 
 pathy with Serrurier and France. Serrurier's res- 
 ignation. Situation of France. Her revolution. 
 Return of Clay and Gallatin. The north of Europe. 
 Russia to be' spoken of cautiously. Hints to an 
 
 205 
 
EusH. Richard, 
 
 editor. 'Don't ruffle the Baltic. Mr. Daschkoff's 
 pecaliar temper. 4°. 
 
 to Madison. 
 
 1815, September 17. Movement of Joseph Bonaparte 
 and suite. Commoilore Lewis's indiscretion. 
 Joseph's intended invasion of Monticello an out- 
 rage. His retinue. Talleyrand was refused an 
 audience by Washington at Philadelphia. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. Philadelphia. 
 
 1816, October 21. Acknowledging letter of 18th. Mr. 
 Alexander the Danish consul. Case of Kostoff. 
 Mr. Daschkoff's representations. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Tfasliiiiglon. 
 
 1817, April 1. Encloses a letter from Mrs. John Adams. 
 Strange humor of it. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, April 24. Conversation Avith the Freu ch minister. 
 Napoleon's policy towards Spain. Independence 
 of the Spanish colonies. France jealous of Eng- 
 land. A plan to reclaim Spanish America. A 
 triple alliance. [A memorandum.] fol. 7 pages. 
 
 1817, Jnue 3. Thinks Monroe's indisposition caused 
 by the heat. Id his trip to Philadelphia he cau- 
 tions him to avoid certain parts of the steamboat. 
 
 8°. 2] 
 
 18X7, JuneS. Portugueseminister left town. Nothing 
 more from him about the blockade. Willet Cole's 
 arrest in New York for debt. General business at 
 the Department of State. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, June 4. Letters from Mr. Poinsett. Draft of in- 
 structions on South American subject to be trans- 
 mitted for revision, to anticipate commissioners, 
 and avoid delay. 8'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, June 5. The post of judge of the orphans' court 
 at Alexandria soon to be vacated, by General 
 Young's resignation. Hopes no successor will be 
 appointed until a candidate can be recommended 
 to Monroe. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, June 7. Appointment of commissioners to South 
 America. His reflections on the subject. Mr. 
 Crawford's remarks on the candidates ; their sal- 
 ary and outfits. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 206 
 
EusH. Richard, 
 
 1817, June 11. Acknowledges letters of 3d and 8tli. 
 Monroe's wishes relating to instructions for South 
 American subjects anticipated. Complimentary 
 letters received about Monroe's visit to Philadel- 
 phia. James Madison Porter recommended for 
 post of district attorney for Alabama Territory. 
 
 S'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, June 13. Encloses translations of papers and 
 letters by Mr. Piirviance, Correspondence with 
 Mr. Correa does not mention anything; about the 
 blockade. Views on the subject. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 to Madison. 
 
 1817, June 14. Mr. Correa's proceedings respecting 
 the pretended blockade of Peruambuco. Some 
 ditficiilties arising from his publication on this 
 subject without the assent or knowledge of the 
 Portuguese Govern meut. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 to JIONROE. 
 
 1817, June'il. President's tour; his cordial receptions; 
 the fatigue atteuding them; fears a worse fate for 
 him in Boston than he has yet had. Eecommends 
 hiui to steal rest. 4°. 3 jiages. 
 
 1817, June 21. Acknowledging letter of Ifrth. Mr. 
 Russell wishes instructions. Letter to Madison 
 about the South American business, and inter- 
 views with Correa. Mr. Wheaton a man of talent 
 and learning. Letter from General Smith on the 
 British project enclosed. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, J^«»e 25. Treaty with Sweden. Wishes detailed 
 instructions. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1817, June 26. Acknowledging letter of 22d. The 
 modifications of instructious to the commissioners 
 to South America will be attended to. Asks Mr. 
 Monroe's ideas as to their compensation. Case of 
 the schooner "Mary," seized by P6tion. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, June 27. Mr. Graham acce^jts the commission 
 to Buenos Ayres. Commissioners to South America. 
 The treaty with Sweden. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, June 28. Commissioners o be sent to Brazil and 
 South America. 4". S pages. 
 
 1817, July 13. South American mission. Mr. Rodney. 
 Monroe's popularity in New England. Mr. Adams 
 on his way to England. France not disposed to 
 indemnify United States for depredations. 
 
 '-'. 7 pages. 
 
 207 
 
EusH. Richard, 
 1817, July 16. Acknowledging letter of 9th. The 
 South American mission ready. Correspondence 
 with Mr. Rodney. Mr. Jones undecided. Grraham 
 ready. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, July 17. Acknowledging letter of 11th. The 
 South American mission. The treaty with Sweden. 
 Asks instructions. Mr. Rnsseil wishes the Depart- 
 ment's instructions about the treaty with Sweden. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, July 17. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, July 17. Triplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1817, July 20. Mr. Jones declines going to South 
 America. Rodney undecided when to sail. Cap- 
 tain Biddle receives sailing orders. Brackeuridge 
 accepts the commission to South America. Asso- 
 ciation with Prevost unnecessary. Instructions 
 for the Swedish treaty. The treaty of Ghent. Our 
 Southern frontiers. "Saranac" ordered to St. 
 Mary's. Troops ordered from C'liarleston to Point 
 Petre. The fisheries. Orders from Lord Castlereagh. 
 The English in error. Mr. Adams to embark in 
 June. Despatches from Mr. Pinkney. M. Correa. 
 Current business of the Department of State. 
 
 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1817, July 27. Acknowledging letter of 20th. Mr. 
 Snmpter and Mr. Rodney, the South American 
 commissioners, to sail 1st August. Business at 
 the Department well attended to. Interesting 
 letter from John Adams, describing in terms of 
 kindness and great feeling Monroe's visit to Bos- 
 ton. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, July 28. The fisheries. Will address Mr. Bagot 
 on the subject. An infamous affair. The vessels 
 were not fishing within British jurisdiction. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, August 24. Owing to death of Mr. Rodney's sou 
 the mission to South America delayed sailing. 
 Waiting Monroe's return for deciding on the. mis- 
 sion. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, September 22. Tenders his acknowledgments on 
 laying down the superintendence of the Depart- 
 ment of State. Is grateful for the opportunity 
 afforded him of acquiring familiarity with this 
 
 208 
 
Rush. EicriAKD, 
 
 branch of public business as preparatory for other 
 duties which the President has marked out for 
 him. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, Septemter 23. Forwarding letters to Monroe 
 ■while away. The French minister to receive 
 answer from Mr. Adams relating to plot against 
 Mexico. De Ouis's account. The " Ontario," with 
 the South American commissioners, to be got off 
 without delay. Charges against official conduct 
 during the war of Mr. Harris, charge d' affaires in 
 Russia. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, September 2b. Mr. Brent appointed chief clerk 
 Department of State. Suggests the appointment 
 of Monroe's brother to fill another vacancy. Mr. 
 Adams contemplates appointing Mr. Bailey, of 
 Massachusetts. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, September 26. Encloses a packet from Mr. Mason ; 
 also one from Worthington containing the ad- 
 dresses. The " Intelligencer's '' remarks to appear 
 to-morrow. The President satisfied with Rodney's 
 conduct. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, September 28. The Pennsylvania election. Mr. 
 Findlay. Mr. Adams has resume the conduct of 
 business at the Department of State. Mr. Rush 
 will leave Washington and prepare for his depart- 
 ure for England. Would prefer not to go in a 
 national ship. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, September 30. Acknowledging a letter not dated. 
 Mr. Adams's reply to the French minister. The 
 Mexican conspiracy. Rush suggested that the 
 reply be sent at once. Hopes Monroe approves. 
 
 4<^. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, October 1. Enclosing a letter from Mr. Charl- 
 ton, of Savannah, applying for an important 
 office. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, October 2. Acknowledging letter of 30th ultimo. 
 Purposes setting out to see his family. Is grati- 
 fied to have jjermission to sail in the "Franklin." 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, October 4. Introducing and highly recommend- 
 ing Mr. George Bryan, of Harrisburg, the auditor- 
 general of Pennsylvania. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 PliiladelpMa. 
 1817, October 17. Will repair to Washington to receive 
 instructions. Findlay will be elected in Phila- 
 delphia, fol. 2 pages. 
 
 14 s 209 
 
Rush. Eichard, fFasUngton. 
 
 1817, November 1. Mr. Carey, of Philadelphia, recom- 
 mended as director of the Bank of the United 
 States ; his high standing and capacity ; the 
 author of the "Olive Branch." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Annapolis. 
 
 1817, November 15. Acknowledging letter of 11th. 
 
 Will be ready to embark on Monday with the first 
 
 fair wind, for England, as minister. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 On board the " FraiiH'm." 
 
 1817, November 22. Acknowledging letter of 19th. 
 On board the "Franklin." Conversation with the 
 commissioner from Buenos Ayres. His anti- 
 republican opinions. He was mistaken in the be- 
 lief that Rush sanctioned the fitting out of armed 
 sels in our ports. Commodore Stewart omits 
 nothing for his comfort on board ship. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, November 23. Will get to sea in an hour or two. 
 Has a high oi>inion of Commodore Stewart. Sug- 
 gests that Stewart should go to Constantinople 
 with the squadron with a view to prepare nego- 
 tiations with the Ottoman Government. The com- 
 modore capable of a discreet and useful mission 
 in this respect. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1817, November 26. An essay on the Navy. The 
 "Franklin" at sea. All under admirable disci- 
 pline, excepting the marines. The commodore's 
 explanation that he had the refuse of the streets- 
 on shipboard. Why not dispense with marines on 
 board ships? The Euglisli keep them as a check 
 on impressed seamen. Proving cannon. Bursting 
 of cannon. Captain Stewart on dry docks. The 
 marine of England to be studied. American ad- 
 vantages. Suggests an agent for inquiry in Eng- 
 land, fol. lU pages. 
 
 Cowes. 
 
 1817, December 17. Arrival at Cowes. All well. 
 Death of Princess Charlotte. Will repair imme- 
 diately to London. 4-J. 2 pages. 
 
 London. 
 
 1817, December 25. Arrived in London 21st, he had not 
 yet seen Lord Castlereagh, nor been introduced 
 to the Prince Regent, who is absent. Madame 
 Byzet. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, January 6. His credentials not yet presented. 
 Court in mourning for Queen Charlotte ; also 
 
 210 
 
EusH. Richard, 
 
 frolicking. Prince Regent absent. Etiquette. 
 Russian ambassador's visit. Criticises the Russian 
 Emperor's appointment of Mr. Poletica as minister 
 to United States. Family matters. 4-. 5 pages. 
 
 1818, January 24. Dinner at Lord Caatlereagh's. All 
 the Cabinet present. Lord Mulgrave's kind in- 
 quiries about Monroe. Wellington also present. 
 President's message received with universal ap- 
 plause. The Cabinet silent on subject. Will be 
 as reserved on the King's expected speech. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, February 19. Is presented at court to the Prince 
 Regent. His visits to the dukes. Cards. Din- 
 ners. Idle ceremonies. Lord Castlereagh very 
 civil. Lord Holland. Lord Erskine. 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1818, March '24. Discriminating duties as referred to 
 in President's message. Subject of slavery. Lord 
 Castlereagh's views. Feast at the lord mayor's. 
 Invitation to the Queen's palace to marriage of 
 Princess Elizabeth. Inability to reciprocate polite 
 attentions on account of limited means. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, April 22. The burdensome duties of a minister. 
 Hannah More. Hospitalities at Holland House. 
 Influential circles not well disposed to Americans ; 
 believe them degenerate English. Lord Holland 
 an exception. American manners and intelligence 
 superior. Whig and Tory aristocracy dislike 
 the Union. No commanding talents among the 
 foreign ambassadors, Count Ludoff and Baron 
 Humboldt excepted. The impressment question. 
 Expenses of the mission. Extravagance of the 
 court. Civility of Sir John Sinclair. "Private." 
 
 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 1818, April 25. Affairs with Spain. Ill-natured re- 
 marks in the newspapers. Mr. Adams's letter 
 approved of. No desire for political connections 
 with Europe. Dinner at Lord Castlereagh's to 
 foreign ministers and others. The Dutch admiral 
 eulogizes our Navy. Invited to visit Earl Mount 
 Edgecomb. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, April 25. Duplicate to the foregoing. The Dutch 
 admiral, van der Capellen on the American Navy. 
 Reflections on the usefulness of a strong Navy. 
 "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 211 
 
EusH. Richard, 
 1818, May 10. Enclosinsj copy of anonymous letter 
 disclosing projects of Spain and England against • 
 the United States; the writer requires a reward 
 for information. Lord Castlereagh silent. [Two 
 enclosures marked " Confidential."] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1818, May 20. Views on au anonymous letter to him 
 relative to Spain and England jointly making 
 war against the United States. The anonymous 
 writer wants to be paid for his information. 
 "Confidential." 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1818, May 25. Speaks of a pamphlet contrasting Eng- 
 land and United States. Refers to the anonymous 
 letter. Is suspicious of the great civility of the 
 Duke of San Carlos ; his diplomacy and tricks. 
 Adjournment of Congress. Monroe's policy tri- 
 umphant. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, May 30. The anonymous letter declared that 
 Spain had applied to Lord Cochrane to estalf- 
 lish a cruising squadron against the commerce of 
 the United States. The adviser wanted a bribe, 
 but none was given or promised. He declines 
 giving further information. Rush had warned 
 consuls, notwithstanding the improbable asser- 
 tions. The Spanish ambassador evidently endeav- 
 oring to excite hostility in the British Government 
 against us. "Confidential." A^. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, May 30. Anonymous correspondence stating 
 that the Spanish ambassador is endeavoring to 
 excite the British Government to acts of hostility 
 against the United States. ["Confidential; dupli- 
 cate."^ 4'-. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, June 5. Encloses publications, respecting the 
 United States, showing au exception of unquali- 
 fied reprobation as to our afi'airs with Spain ; un- 
 true statements respecting military and naval 
 occurrences during the war with Great Britain. 
 "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, June 29. Invitation to visit Mr. Coke, a great 
 landholder and old Whig, friendly to the United 
 States. No friendliness among the highest class. 
 Impressment question. Emancipation. Negotia- 
 tions not proceeding smoothly. "Private." 
 
 4^^. 11 pages. 
 
 1818, July 9. Did not accept Mr. Coke's invitation to 
 visit him. Lord Castlereagh not returned from 
 Ireland. Hopes to be successful in executing in- 
 
 212 
 
EosH. Richard, 
 
 structious about South American matters. Com- 
 mercial affairs. Will confer with Mr. Gallatin. 
 Coutent with his salary. "Private." 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1S18, July 9. Duplicate of foregoing. 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, July 21. Interview with Castlereagh. Treaty- 
 negotiations and South American affairs. Offer 
 made to disclose proofs of a treasonable conspiracy 
 in New England during last war for £10,000. 
 Does not believe in them. English newspapers 
 averse to publishing statistics of the power and 
 resouiccs of the United States ; they will not even 
 advertise a pamphlet on the South American ques- 
 tion. " Private and confidential." 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 1818, Jji?)/ 21. Duplicate of foregoing, 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 1818, August 13. Negotiations about to open with 
 Castlereagh, Gallatin, Robinson, and Gonlburn 
 relating; to Spain. Mr. Smith to return to Russia. 
 The atfaivs of Pensacola. San Carlos. Execution 
 of Arbuthnot and Ambrister. English sensibility. 
 Straining at a gnat. Sombrero, the soalping- 
 Ivnife, imj)ressment, Dartmoor, Indian spies. 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1818, August 18. Arrival of Mr. Gallatin. Opening of 
 negotiations with Castlereagh. Impressments. 
 "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, August 25. Mr. Gallatin's arrival. Interview 
 with Castlereagh at his country seat. Informal 
 discussions concerning the negotiations between 
 England and United States about slave trade, 
 treaty of ommerce, fisheries, and impressment. 
 "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, ^M(7i(St 2.''>. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1618, September G. Encloses newspapers. Proposition 
 for the restitution of Pensacola to Spain. All 
 English newspapers habitually hostile to United 
 States approve of restitution. Negotiations will 
 continue. Lord Castlereagh consents to certain 
 modifications. Impr. ssment in future would be 
 considered a signal for war. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, Sepleniber 25. Nothing definite yet settled in 
 the negotiations relative to impressment. The 
 conventi'in of 1815 to be renewed. Lord Bathurst 
 temporarily foreign secretary. "Private." 
 
 4 J. 3 pages. 
 
 213 
 
Rush. Eichard, 
 1818, Septemher 25. Duplicate of foregoing. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1818, October 1. The negotiations under joint agency 
 not yet come to any point. Growth and impor- 
 tance of tlae United States. Conversation with 
 Mr. Canning. The "Edinburgh Review" adverse 
 to us. South America. Baron Humboldt. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1818, October 1. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1818, October 17. Negotiations. West India inter- 
 course. Fisheries and impressment not progress- 
 ing. Several interviews ; great delays and equivo- 
 cations. Mr. Dupin, a French engineer, has ob- 
 tained a complete view of the whole English navy 
 establishment. His book should be sent for. 
 "Private." 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1818, October n . Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 181S, October 22. A convention signed. State of the 
 negotiations respecting the fisheries. Exceed- 
 ingly difficult ot arrangement. "Private." 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1818, October 22. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1818, Novenibei- 1. The disposition of the Jiritish Gov- 
 ernment towards the South American republics. 
 Preparations in England to aid the South Ameri- 
 can patriots. The great powers will not interfere. 
 A good chance for the United States to be fore- 
 most. McGregor. "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1818, November 1. Duplicate of foregoing. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1818, November 10. Enclosing his journal. Negotia- 
 tions with the British Cabinet. " Private." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 181rt, November 10. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1818, November 10. "Notes of the joint negotiation at 
 London in l^fl8, from the unofficial journal of one 
 of the plenipotentiaries" [Rush], fol. 52 pages. 
 
 1818, November 21. His journal. Not to be made pub- 
 lic. A twelvemonth in England, manner of liv- 
 ing in London, obliged to curtail expenses, dis- 
 misses a servant, living within his income does 
 
 214 
 
Rush. TIichard, 
 
 not. fle^irive liim of attentions. A daughter born 
 to Mrs. Riisb. The Queen of England and Lady 
 Dunmore quondam Queen of Virginia dead. " Pri- 
 vate." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, Junnarif IT. Interview with Castlereagh concern- 
 ing the execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister. 
 Regrets the denunciations of some of our people 
 when the British Government will not interfere 
 in behalf of the offenders. "Private." 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1819, February 10. Waiting for an interview with 
 Castlereagh. Notes of occurrences when he dines 
 out. Detests retailers of private conversations. 
 His memoranda never to be published. A dinner 
 to agree upon a royal speech. Wellington's bat- 
 tles ; his house in Paris. Comparison of state of 
 manners in United States and England. Expenses 
 of living in London. "Private." 4^. 13 pages. 
 
 1819, July 17. Acknowledges a letter. Change of 
 ministry in Spain. Expects the treaty will be 
 accepted. Visit to Mr. Coke. His close applica- 
 tion to his mission. "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1839, August 17. Thinks the " Columbus" should not 
 be sent to the Mediterranean. His reasons. Jeal- 
 ousy of the British respecting our Navy. Her ma- 
 rine conscripts no match for our tars. Ten thous- 
 and men would be required to hold the island were 
 Cuba coded to England. "Private." 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1S19, Jttj«stl7. Duplicate of foregoing. 4'^. 8 pages. 
 
 ISl^, September "io. Florida treaty. Refers to previous 
 letter about interviews with Palaoio. The con- 
 duct of Spain inexplicable. Mr. Canning envoy 
 to the United States. His character in a favora- 
 ble light. "Private." 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 li^W, December 7. Duels between American and Eng- 
 lish navy officers at Gibraltar. The President's 
 letter on the subject to Commodore Stewart. The 
 use to be made of it with Lord Castlereagh. His 
 relations with the different members of the Cabi- 
 net. "Private." 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 \>il9, December'. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 8pages. 
 
 1820, February 6. The King's death. Illness of the 
 new King. Ceremonious inquiries of the diplo- 
 matic circle compared with our usages. Rumors 
 of the removal of the royal residence to Brighton. 
 
 21& 
 
Rush. Richard, 
 
 Without extra allowances, Rush cannot follow the 
 
 court; prefers giving up the post. "Private." 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1820, February 6. Duplicate of foregoing. 
 
 1820, February 26. Conspiracy in London. Early 
 visit to Lord Castlereagh. The Cabinet believe in 
 the plot to assassinate its members. Castlereagh's 
 government the best for the Un ited States. " Pri- 
 vate." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, March 20. Expense of the mission too great for 
 his circumstances; would like to change for the 
 Russian mission if Mr. Campbell leaves. "Pri- 
 vate and personal." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, March 20. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, May 10. Mr. Middleton's appointment as minis- 
 ter to Russia. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, May 10. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 18i0, June22. Encloses a work on military subjects, 
 by Lieutenant-Colonel JI oDonald. Investigation 
 in Parliament of the green-bag charges against 
 the Queen. Great excitement on the subject. 
 "Duplicate." 4^^ 3 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Qdincy, July 7, 1820. 
 
 1820, July 21. Conversation with Lord Castlereagh. 
 Difficulties between France and the United States. 
 Observations of the Spanish minister in London. 
 The Florida treaty. The revolution at Naples. 
 "Private." 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1820, Jui,!/ 21. Duplicate of foregoing. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1820, July 27. Mr. Canning, the British minister to 
 United States, to sail in the frigate "Spartan." 
 His inquiries concerning the etiquette to be ob- 
 served on his arrival. His character and disposi- 
 tion very good, also his reputation. "Private." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, August 6. Acknowledging letter of Sth June. 
 Mr. Canning, British minister to United States. 
 His tavorable dispositions. Rush's views on the 
 marks of forbearance shown by the United States, 
 when it is erroneously believed in Europe we are 
 rapacious and fond of war. The effect will be 
 favorable to the Americans iu Europe. "Pri- 
 vate." 40. 4 pages. 
 
Rush. Richard, 
 1820, J^ovember 25. Prorogation of Parliament. Tu- 
 multuous proceedings. Probably no change to be 
 made in the ministry. We have no reason to de- 
 sire a change. Whigs aristocratic. Americans, 
 like the French, universally disliked in England. 
 Meeting of dignitaries at Troppau. Mr. Monroe's 
 second inanguration. "Private." 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1820, December 24. The President's message in Eng- 
 land. England's former and present policy to- 
 wards United States compared. Views of England 
 and her allies respecting the aifairs in Naples. 
 They protest against all military agency in bring- 
 ing about change of rulers in government, as was 
 done in France. Mr. Canning's resignation. "Pri- 
 vate." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, March 7. Conversation with Sir Robert Listen, 
 late English ambassador to Turkey-, about the re- 
 port of the United States having sent an agent to 
 Constantinople to treat for the admission of our 
 flag to the Black Sea. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, April 4. Conversation with Lord Castlereagh 
 as to the application by the United States at Con- 
 stantinople for admittance of our flag to the Black 
 Sea. Castlereagh's wish that it should be dis- 
 tiuutly understood the British Government had 
 cloue nothing to thwart our objects in that quarter. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, ■Juiie'cJ. The coronation postponed to 19th July. 
 Decline of the slave trade under the auspices of our 
 Navy, asserted in England. Rush re-established 
 in town. His purpose to retire to private life 
 after Monroe's ofHrial term. "Private." 
 
 4°. . 4 pages. 
 
 1821, December 3. Interview with Count Lieven, the 
 Russian ambassador. Aifairs of Russia with 
 Turkey. Obligations which Russia owes to 
 Greece not easy to be estimated. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, December 17. Events in Valparaiso and South 
 America. Testimony in behalf of Mr. Robinson. 
 Russia and Turkey. At the Exchange itis believed 
 there will be no war in Europe. Change of min- 
 istry in France. 4-. 4 pages. 
 
 1822, January 29. Letter received from Mr. Robinson 
 at Santiago de Chili. Public ships and agents 
 at that station. 4^\ 2 pages. 
 
 217 
 
EUSH. ElCHARD, 
 
 1822, March 14. Coutemplated change in the British 
 West Indi a navigation. Negotiations pending be- 
 tween Russia and Turkey. Speech of Marquis of 
 Londonderry (Castlereagh). Speeches of English 
 orators dressed up by stenographers. Lord Hol- 
 land. "Private." 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1822, May 24. The Emperor of Russia's decision on the 
 slave question. Pretensions of Russia along the 
 northwest coast. English funds fallen in conse- 
 quence. Mr. Poletica had written more than was 
 necessary. How Great Britain views the subject. 
 "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 18i2, June 2. Notes by Richard Rush on the art of 
 building, equipping, arming and navigating large 
 ships of war. fol. 15 pages. 
 
 1822, June 5. Wishes to be informed as to the naval 
 service. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, June 13. Lord Holland's present to the President 
 of Walpole's memoirs. The West India trade. 
 American victory. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822, September 14. Encloses a letter received from Mr. 
 Robinson, written at Santiago. Mr. Canning's 
 appointment to the Foreign Office. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1822, October 1. Satisfaction over the President's com- 
 mentary on internal Improvements. A review of 
 the President's prominent acts. Suggests naval 
 expeditions with a view to serving science by 
 discoveries. "Private." 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1S22, October 20. Dined with Mr. Canning, who stated 
 that Spain could never recover authority over the 
 South American states. Allusions to European 
 recognition of the new states in South America. 
 Rush wishes to be informed of the appointments 
 to South America which are to be made. Captain 
 Parry's expedition. "Private." 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, January 30. Determination of France to make 
 war with Spain. Thinks England will not long 
 remain neutral. Will not be forgetful of his du- 
 ties. Maritime and commercial interests of the 
 United States. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, January 30. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1823, February 26. A set of state papers in twelve 
 volumes sent to Lord Holland by the President. 
 
 218 
 
Rush. Richard, 
 
 Affairs in Europe. England endeavoring to keep 
 
 peace between France and Spain. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, February 26. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, March 11. Captain Brenton, of tte British 
 navy, sends a copy of his work on naval history 
 to the President. Lord Holland's acknowledg- 
 ment of receipt of books from the President. The 
 war against Spain, it is thought, will cease within 
 six weeks from the time the French cross the 
 Pyrenees. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, Jpril 24. Dinner with Mr. Canning. The toast 
 ''success to neutrals" was drunk. Mr. Canning's 
 admiration for Mr. Jefferson's letterson neutrality. 
 Personal civilities to individuals ascribed to a con- 
 ciliatory disposition to American Government. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1823, June 20. Visit from Mr. Jackson, English com- 
 missioner under our St. Petersburg slave conven- 
 tion. His children, wards in chancery, were not 
 allowed to go to United States without a certifi- 
 cate to the lord chancellor from the American 
 minister showing that the moans of educating 
 children existed in the United States. Discourtesy 
 of the Spanish minister. "Private." 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1823, June 20. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4^'. 7 pages. 
 
 1823, July 2. Acknowledges letter of 26th, also two 
 letters and book for Lord Holland. Deplores the 
 loss of liberty in Spain. Looks to the expulsion 
 of the French regency at Madrid. His family. 
 Will remain in England till the end of Monroe's 
 term. Will send his sons to the United States to 
 be educated. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1823, Jul// 13. Mr. Canning sends copies of his speech 
 on the late negotiations in the House of Commons 
 to the President and Mr. Adams. "Private." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, August 1. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, August 1. Enclosing a letter from a Paris cor- 
 respondent to Mr. Bentham. Mr. Rush advocates 
 our recognizing St. Domingo. Is doubtful, but 
 hopes for success in the negotiations to be opened 
 in London. "Private." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 i!19 
 
EtJSH. Richard, 
 1823, August 3. Designs to have an interview with 
 Mr. Canning. Navigation of the Saint Lawrence. 
 Asks for copy of Monroe's pamphlet on our natural 
 rights to navigate the Mississippi. " Private." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 1823, August 3. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, Septsmher 15. Proposes to have an interview with 
 Mr. Canning. Negotiations and recognition of 
 South American states. Observations on England's 
 policy in Europe. The Holy Alliance. Does not 
 look for change in her policy, which she has fol- 
 lowed for fifty years. " Private." 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1823, September 15. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1823, October 22. Encloses speeches of Canning and 
 Hughes. Spanish American affairs. Nothing new 
 in European affairs since the fall of Cadiz. Anxi- 
 ety to return to America. "Private." 
 
 4°. 4 
 
 1823, October 22. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 4 pages, 
 
 1823, December 1. Encloses notes of the views of the 
 Bourbons. Spanish America in 1817. England 
 devoid of justice and magnanimity, and declares 
 her recognition of the new states in light of a 
 threat on contingent misdeeds of France and 
 Spain. Rush's intention to resign his mission. His 
 close attention to his duties. 4^'. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, January 6. The northwestern boundary. The 
 British claim will run down to 49'^. The foreign 
 dominion in the northwest and on the eastern 
 coast. Expeditions of Captains Parry and Frank- 
 lin. The temper of the Government. Asks in- 
 structions, fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, January 28. Acknowledging letter of 17th De- 
 cember. Is gratified at the President's approval 
 of his course in the Spanish American question 
 with Mr. Canning. Meeting will take place to- 
 morrow. Slave trade will be introduced. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, January 28. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, February 3. Jeffrey's speech at Edinburgh. Mr. 
 Rush little disposed to set value on British praise 
 
 220 
 
Eusii. Richard, 
 
 of United States. The notice taken of the Presi- 
 dent's message. Mr. Rush not sanguine of accom- 
 plishing anything in his negotiations even about 
 the slave trade. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1824, February 19. Another meeting with the British 
 plenipotentiaries. The question of right of navi- 
 gation of the Saint Lawrence resisted by them. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, February 19. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, February 23. Asking leave of absence with pay 
 for a fortnight's visit to Paris. His constant at- 
 tention to his duties. His former application 
 unanswered. "Private." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1824, Maruli 14. A convention with Great Britain 
 for the suppression of the slave trade, signed. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1824, March. 10. Signing of the convention for sup- 
 pression of the slave trade. London to be the 
 place for exchange of ratifications. The English 
 act of Parliament making the slave trade piracy. 
 No doubt of its passing. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1824. March 16. Duplicate of the foregoing. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, June 5. Encloses a small book. Meeting with 
 the British plenipotentiaries. Nothingdone. "West 
 Indies questions. The British Government will 
 probably soon recognize the new South American 
 states. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, July 18. Negotiations for suppression of the 
 slave trade, wibh our modifications. Opinions of 
 the British Government on maritime law, includ- 
 ing imxjressment, unchanged. Free navigation of 
 tlie Saint Lawrence. The northwestern boundary. 
 No progress in negotiations. Hears nothing from 
 Mr. Middleton. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, July 31. Stratford Canning not to return to 
 United States. St. Petersburg his destination, tem- 
 porarily. That embassy to be filled by Lord 
 Strangford later, then S. Canning will go to Con- 
 stantinople. It is not known who will go to the 
 United States. Mr. Hurtado to go to Paris. Irisari 
 has returned from Paris. Negotiations between 
 Brazil and Portugal. [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 221 
 
Rush. Richard, 
 18'24, August 2. Negotiations at length, closed without 
 any treaty or arrangement having been concluded. 
 Report to be made soon. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, September 13. Apologizes for the delay in sending 
 his report of negotiations, but will be ready to 
 send it next week. Does not hesitate to remain 
 through the winter, since the President desires it. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, September 17. Sending the report on the negotia- 
 tions. The differences of opinion were so pointed 
 and extreme that d iscussions often became painful. 
 Regrets the unsuccessful issue which arose out of 
 causes he could not prevent. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1824, i)ecentfter 12. Frequent Cabiuet meetiugs; prob- 
 ably for discussions of South American and Irish 
 affairs. Bolivar's operations. Catholic emancipa- 
 tion lo be crushed. Affairs of Greece. IheDeyof 
 Algiers' war against Holland. Peace secured. Mr. 
 Fitzgerald's appointment not liked by Mr. Rush. 
 "Private." 4-. 4 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1828, November 21. Sends Monroe two publications 
 from his pen descriptive of a deceased statesman 
 in England, the other a living character here. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 18^, December 21. Acknowledging letter of loth. Re- 
 grets the appointment of bank director was made 
 before he received his letter. Is grateful for Mon- 
 roe's approbation of his course in the negotia- 
 tions with Mr. Canning about South America. 
 
 4- 3 pages. 
 
 Russell. Jonathan, Providence, E. I. 
 
 1813, Januarti i. His accounts. Asks Monroe's good 
 offlces to obtain an early consideration of his 
 statement. Resignation of the Secretary of War. 
 Much solicitude as to appointment of his successor. 
 Is willing to take any position whicii will be of 
 use to his country at home or abroad. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Trenton, N. J. 
 
 1814, February 6. Acknowledging letter of 2d instant. 
 Outfit as a commissioner. Equality of comi^ensa- 
 tion with Mr. Adams and Mr. Clay. Gratified at 
 the honor of appointment, but aware of the difft- 
 cul lies, jealousies, and animosity of his colleagues. 
 " Private and personal." 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 222 
 
Russell. Jonathhan, Ghent. 
 
 1814, September 25. Influence of Sweden much im- 
 paired. Wishes to leave Stockholm in 181(5. The 
 mission disao-reeable. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, October 26. BernadoUe no favorite at Vienna. 
 Insincerity of England as to termination of war 
 "with United States, but amnses the commission- 
 ers with inadmissible propositions. Object of 
 the French remonstrance aj^ainst the aggrandize- 
 ment of other powers. Disgraceful capitulations 
 of Nantucket and part of district of Maine. Ex- 
 pected attack on New Orleans. " Private." 
 
 fol. ;> pages. 
 
 1814, December 'ib. Treaty of peace. His opposition 
 to an article confirming the British right to navi- 
 gation of the Mississippi. Proposes to set out for 
 Sweden via Paris, where he wishes to see his son. 
 
 fol. "2 pages. 
 
 Paris. 
 
 1815, February 26. Proposition to remain to negotiate 
 a treaty of commerce with Great Britain. Thinks 
 best to wait until the ratification by the Presi- 
 dent and Senate of the treaty of peace. Would 
 like to be relieved from the mission, fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Mendon. 
 
 1817, June 9. Acknowledging letter of 17th May. 
 Regrets his absence from New England will pre- 
 vent him from paying respects. His father-in- 
 law, Barney Smith, anxious for Mr. Monroe to 
 pay him a visit at Milton Hill. Recommends Mr. 
 William Little for office of surveyor of the port 
 of Boston. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Selkirk. Earl of, to Lord Holland. London. 
 
 1807, March 13. Cession of Louisiana and its bound- 
 aries. Its importance. The northwest boundary. 
 The British and American Governments. Their 
 respective rights. [Copy.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Senate resolutions. Philadelphia. 
 
 1796, no date. Resolutions and votes in the Senate of 
 
 the United States on the British treaty of 1794. 
 
 [Memorandum.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Sergeant. John, Philadelphia. 
 
 1830, December 27. Acknowledging letter of 21st. 
 Expressions of regard. Disgraceful to the coun- 
 try that Congress does not recognize the services 
 of Monroe and allow his claim. Will be happy to 
 contribute to obtain justice. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 223 
 
Sekeueiek, (French minister). Washington, 
 
 1815, April 26. Complaint about General Jackson's 
 conduct towards tbe French consul and other 
 Frenchmen at New Orleans. [In French.] 
 
 fol. 8 pages. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1816, May 23. Acknowledging letter of 20th. States 
 the pleasure he has had in his social and official 
 intercourse. Will depart for France when the 
 situation of Madame Serrurier will permit. [In 
 French.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1616, October 16. Taking leave of the President and 
 Mr. Monroe. His esteem for the American people 
 and his admiration for the administration which 
 directs affairs. [In French. ] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Washincjtov. 
 1816, Dicemher 31. Returns papers to Mr. Monroe. 
 Asks to borrow certain journals. [In French.] 
 
 4°. 1 page, 
 
 Shaler. William, Natchitoches. 
 
 1813, August 2i. Toledo invested with the command 
 
 of the army of tbe patriots. A battle expected. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Sharp. Solomon, Frankfort, Ky. 
 
 1819, January 10. Approves of his message to Con- 
 gress bearing on Florida and South American 
 aifairs, and his administration generally. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Shaw. Dr. Samuel, Ch-eenhush. 
 
 1815, January 26. Information gained from a tour in 
 Vermont. Position of tbe British army. Con- 
 centrating in Montreal. Militia in Vermont. 
 General Wilkinson's trial. General Brown's views 
 regarding the campaign for 1815. Recommends 
 Major Burton as brigade major and inspector. 
 "Coufidential." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Sheldon. Daniel, jr., Paris. 
 
 1823, October 30. Conference of the British ambassa- 
 dor with Chateaubriand and de Villfele about the 
 Spanish colonies. France will do nothing by her- 
 self. England will not consent to any plan which 
 would again place the colonies under dominion of 
 Spain. Russia insists on moderation. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 224 
 
Shore. John, Petersliurg, Va. 
 
 1802, -i/ai/ 9. AcknowleclgesreceiiJt of copy of Monroe's 
 publication of conduct of our former Executive 
 regarding Monroe's mission to France. Convinced 
 tlie foreign relations and interests of this country 
 were zealously and successfully promoted by him. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Short. William, 
 See Jkffersox, March 28 and 29, 1823. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1828, i/ai/ 1. Acknowledgesletterof 28th ultimo. Short 
 had his satiety of public life at an early day. His 
 missions to Spain and Eussia. Old friends. The 
 downhill of life. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 SiLVERHJBLM. GeORGE DK, Stoclcholvl. 
 
 1819, March 18. Introduces Major Loriks, appointed 
 Swedish consul at Philadelphia. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Smith. John, to Governor Tiffin. 
 
 New Feliciana, La. 
 1814, August 28. Gives a bad account of the people 
 in Louisiana. Mississippi militia not reliable. 
 Jackson's command critical. Fears about the 
 negroes. Indians should be impressed to fight 
 United States battles or be treated as enemies. 
 Thinks 2,000 Choctaws will join the enemy. [En- 
 closed to Monroe.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Smith. Larkin, Richmond. 
 
 1799, December 6. Communicates Monroe's appoint- 
 ment as Governor of Virginia. A testimony to his 
 integrity and his inflexible Republican principles. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Smith. M., Tappahanook. 
 
 1784, March 6. Acknowledging letter 25th ultimo. 
 European arrangements respecting commerce may 
 depress these States. Mr. Jefferson disapproves 
 of the resolutions of last assembly of Virginia. 
 The regulation of post-offices, very important to 
 the South, should not be neglected. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Smith. Mblancthon, Xew York. 
 
 1795, August (i. Sympathy with the French. Country 
 agitated by Jay's treaty. Nobody likes it. Re- 
 publicans mortitied, vexed and anxious. To be 
 liopp<l the President will not sign it. Jefferson 
 would never have disgraced his country by sign- 
 ing such a treaty. Recommends Mr. Gelston to 
 his attention. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 10 s 22.J 
 
Smith. Sajiuei,, and E. M. Johnson, jointly. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1816, March 19. Informing hiiu of his nomination by 
 the Eepublican party of both Houses of Congress 
 for office of President, and asks Ms acueptauee. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1816, March 19. Asking for a meeting in obedience to 
 a Republican meeting of Congress in which 
 Monroe was recommended as a proper person to 
 till the office of President. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Smith. W. S., 
 
 See Adams. John, March 2 and 4, 1814. [Copies.] 
 
 South Caeolina. Governor of, Charleston. 
 
 1819, April 24. Relative to the President's reception 
 
 in Charleston. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Southard. Samuel L., Trenton. 
 
 1822, June 8. Internal improvements. Army nomina- 
 tions in the House of Representatives. Defalca- 
 tions in Virginia. Mr. Rodney's wish to be ap- 
 pointed to a mission to Buenos Ayres. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 See King. Eufus, February 18, 1824. 
 
 JVashingtiin. 
 
 1825, July 22. Interrogatories submitted in the case 
 of Commodore Porter. "Private." fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1825, August 30. The Georgia lands. Commodore 
 Porter's case. La Fayette's movements. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1825, tiepieniber 12. Parting scene with La Fayette. 
 The Georgia treaty". Commodore Porter's base 
 letter incensed Mr. Adams. His conduct to the 
 commodore. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1826, July 24. Asks for a memorandum of dates and 
 events in Monroe's life. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1826, Xoi'eniier 5. Appointments of Bannister and 
 Yeatman. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, February 4. Evidence of a deliberate eftbrt to 
 prostrate Mr. Monroe, to injure him, and misrepre- 
 sent events in order to elevate General Jackson. 
 "Confidential." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1827, July 27. Asks if General Jackson did not admit 
 Monroe's activity in preparing for the battle of 
 New Orleans. Asks information for defence, not 
 aggression. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 226 
 
Southard. Samuel L., 
 
 1827, December 16. Asks him to run for Vice-President, 
 with Mr. Adams for President. Many wish to get 
 rid of Calhoun. Alarmed lest Jackson succeed. 
 Considering not the man but his advocates and 
 their principles. "Entirely confidential." 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1828, February 11. Will submit no longer to the in- 
 justice of General Jackson and his friends. Has 
 been misrepresented and maligned. Will spare 
 no severity of remark which occasion calls for. 
 "Confidential." 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Trenton. 
 1831, February 1. A request from Mr. Calhoun to him 
 (Southard) for a statement of recollection of what 
 Crawford said at ii Cabinet meeting relating to 
 Commodore Porter at Foxardo. Asks Monroe's 
 permission to answer Calhoun's inquiries. Jack- 
 son's course in the Seminole war. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 to S. L. GOUVBRNEUR. 
 
 18Z1, March 29. Article in the "Globe" respecting 
 Southard's correspondence with General Jackson. 
 Gross perversions of the truth. Has kept silent 
 in deference to Mr. Monroe's feelings. " Confi- 
 dential." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 le>31, September 3. Confidential matters leak out. 
 Asks for his recollections of a scene during Mon- 
 roe's administration at a meeting of the Cabinet 
 when Crawford insulted Monroe, for which he 
 afterwards expressed regret. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Speybr. Mr., to Monroe. 
 
 See Adams. John Quincy, November 22, 1813. 
 
 Stansbury. a. J., IPlace not stated.'] 
 
 , no date. Publicajtion of an address by Monroe, 
 
 asking him to revise and correct proofs. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 Stevens. Daniel, Charleston, S. C. 
 
 1819, April 17. A barge prepared by the city council 
 of Charleston for Mr. Monroe's passage across Hib- 
 ben's Ferry. A house for his residence during his 
 visit. 4°. I page. 
 
 Stuaet. Archibald, Bickmond. 
 
 1799, December 7. Official announcement of his ap- 
 pointment as Governor of Virginia. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 227 
 
Sti'art. Akchibaxd, 
 1820, December 8. Unanimity of tlie electoral college 
 respecting Monroe. His constant friends. The 
 Missouri question. Separation of the States 
 threatened. Business men of the North will not 
 risk it. It would be their ruin. No foreign nation 
 would make a treaty of commerce with them. 
 All exports from the South. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Stewart. James, to Forsyth, Smith & Co. 
 
 Halifax, 
 leoe, September 2i. "The Sally," Captain Poor. Una- 
 ble to save the property of Mr. Taylor. The ship 
 was condemned on the ground of contraband 
 produce belonging to Taylor. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Stroganof. Baron, to Commodore Bainbridge. 
 
 Buynkdere. 
 
 1820, September 11. Translation and copy of a letter 
 
 in which he politely refuses the free passage of 
 
 American ships of war through the Dardenelles to 
 
 the Black Sea. [Translation and copy.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Stoxe. Thomas, Annapolis. 
 
 1784, December 15. Acknowledging letters of 2d and 
 22d November. Congratulates him on his arrival 
 from the Northwest. British court still hostile to 
 America. Members of Congress from Virginia. 
 Monroe'.s ideas about the Treasury. Affairs ot'New 
 York settled without disturbing the Union. Dis- 
 banding of troops and raising them by requisi- 
 tion. Alteration of 8th article of confederation 
 has been unanimously agreed to by both houses of 
 assembly. fol. 7 pages. 
 
 yinnapoUs. 
 
 1785, March 18. Acknowledging three letters. Place 
 for the seat of Government. Regulation of com- 
 merce. Frequent changes of Congressmen, minis- 
 ters, and otlier officers will do this country harm. 
 Those who act faithfully should continue in office. 
 
 fol. C pages. 
 
 Story. Joseph, Salem. 
 
 1822, Ju7ie24. Acknowledges receipt of Monroe's pam- 
 phlet on internal improvements. Is glad of the 
 discussion in Congress. Cannot express his opin- 
 ion, because it may come before the Supreme 
 Court. 40. 1 page. 
 
 228 
 
Sullivan. Geokgb, Paris. 
 
 1806, May 13. Encloses a letter for Mr. Erviug. French 
 still in Germany, their Leadquarters at Munich; 
 will not evacuate that country till July. Decision 
 of Russia still suspended. Skipwith arrived in 
 Paris. 4<^. 2 pages. 
 
 \_Ptace not aUited.'\ 
 1817, Julii 10. The mass of people friendly to Monroe. 
 The leaders of both parties opposed to him hav- 
 ing personal views to gratify. Republican lead- 
 ers selfish, mean, and avaricious. The Federal- 
 ists restless and craving power. How to dissolve 
 the influence of both. The designs of Clinton, 
 Clay, and Crawford. Emmett against Monroe, 
 and why ? Crowninshield unfit. Recommends 
 Webster as a member of the Cabinet. Webster 
 aud Lloyd to be confided in, and no others. Mr. 
 Sullivan desires no office; wishes to be a faithful 
 friend and useful to Monroe. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1820, January 15. Governor Brooks will co-operate 
 in the execution of the President's views. Massa- 
 chusetts will give her unqualified support. Great 
 confidence is expressed and felt. The publication 
 of the laws he hopes will be given to Russell. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Sullivan. J. A., Boston. 
 
 1806, January 6. Introducing Colonel Boyd. Fed- 
 eralists who gained confidence in public opinion 
 are losing it. The administration of Jefferson is 
 universally agreeable to those who wish to pre- 
 serve our elective Republic. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, May 9. State of our country. Review of past 
 administrations. Unity of the nation Washing- 
 ton's hobby. In Adams's administration plans 
 were formed for a monarchical system and dis- 
 union. The change in our European policy enrages 
 the Federalists. The last Congress was not con- 
 ducted in a manner to raise public estimation. 
 Tumult in New York. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Sumter. T., London. 
 
 1803, no date. The manner of paying claims of citi- 
 zens of the Uuited States on France. The treaty- 
 making power. Interpretations by the two par- 
 ties in United States. Question of powers of 
 ministers and giving the guarantee. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1803, Octoier 1. A memorandum of negotiations. 
 Purchase of Louisiana. Conversations between 
 
 229 
 
SUMTEK. T., 
 
 D. Parker and himself. Value of the Florida 
 lands; its houudary, and other matters connected 
 ■with the treaty. Copy of note from Lord Hawkes- 
 bury to EufusKing, enclosing a permission of AV. 
 Fawkener to examine papers. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Sumter. Th., jr. Bio de Janeiro. 
 
 1811, May 1. Private matters. Observations on his 
 position at Rio de Janeiro. British and Spanish 
 and Portuguese polities. On commerce and trade. 
 Mr. Skipwith. 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1821, March 20. Shortly to return from Eio de Janeiro 
 to the United States. A probable revolntion in 
 Brazil. The royal family to embark for the 
 mother country. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Stjkvilliers. Comte de, (Joseph Bonaparte.) 
 
 Point Breeze. 
 
 1829, Deceniber 10. Asks him to read papers transmitted 
 
 to refute a calumny. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to M. Maequand. [Flace not atated.~\ 
 
 No date. Recollections concerning the negotiations 
 for the cession of Louisiana. [Copy in French, 
 extract. ] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 No date. Notice sur la cession de Louisiane. [Copy in 
 French, not signed.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Swas. James, to Monroe. Paris. 
 
 1794, October 11. Requests certificates of his being a 
 
 citizen of the United States, with the name of 
 
 James Keadie. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Tait. C, WasMngton. 
 
 1812, ■7'h/)/ 6. Santo Domingo. Our destitute condition 
 
 as to military force. No munitions of war in 
 
 Georgia. The War Department takes no notice 
 
 of it. The southern frontier without defence. 
 
 Calls upon the administration for protection. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Taliaferro. John, Washington. 
 
 1827, December \b. Asking Mr. Monroe if he would 
 
 run as Vice-President on the ticket with Mr. 
 
 Adams. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Talleyrand. Paris. 
 
 1803, no date. Forwards a package to Monroe, to be 
 
 addressed to M. Pichon and to be enclosed to Mr. 
 
 Madison. [In French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 230 
 
Talleyrand. 
 
 See Livingston. Robert E., January 18, 1803. 
 
 to Mr. Livingston. 
 
 1803, March 22. Acknowledges letter not dated. Ex- 
 citement in Louisiana. Assurances of tUe attach- 
 ment lor and confidence in the United States since 
 the beginning of their existence as an independent 
 nation felt by the First Consul. Awaits the ar- 
 rival of Monroe to discuss the whole matter. [In 
 French. ] fol. o pages. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1803, Jmie 23. Invitation of M. Talleyrand to present 
 Monroe to the First Consul. [In French.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, December 21. His construction of the Louisiana 
 treaty, and observations on the negotiations with 
 Spain relative to Florida. [Copy and transla- 
 tion. ] fol. 10 pages. 
 Takascon. L. A., Springport. 
 
 1824, Jutie 29. The Missouri country. On importing 
 Asiatic goods via the Columbia River. Advan- 
 tages of the Pacific, the Columbia, and the Mis- 
 souri country. A road across the continent. 
 
 4°. 3 1 
 
 Taylor. John, Caroline. 
 
 1798, March 25. Acknowledging a letter of January 
 last. Mr. Monroe's publication. Edition exhausted. 
 Motives and speculations on Mr. Monroe's recall 
 from France. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, July 1. Long description of the manner of 
 treading out wheat. fol. 6 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1803, November 12. Treaty for cession of Louisiana. 
 Censure by some Republicans for not using the 
 2,000,000 dollars to diminish price of Louisiana 
 rather than to satisfy claimants against France. 
 Suggests methods to correct them on this point. 
 Mr. Taylor's appointment to the Senate. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 180G, February 27. Reimbursement for advances to his 
 son. Taylor has suspicious that the Government 
 is unkind to Monroe. If so, the State of Virginia 
 will be more friendly. A third party, recruited 
 from the Federalists and Republicans, appears in 
 force. The Virginia assembly, in Taylor's opinion, 
 will join this party. The Clinton party iu Monroe's 
 favor; the Livingstons his foes. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 231 
 
Taylor. Jonx, Caroline. 
 
 1808, Fehruaiy 22. Candidate for the Presidency. 
 Gives his opinion that it would be his political 
 death were he run for the office and be defeated; 
 wh-reas if he would accept the government of 
 Orleans, he not only would make a fortune but 
 have a far better chance of obtaining recognition 
 of his merits and become the future and successful 
 candidate. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1808, March 20. Cannot go to Eichmond as proposed. 
 Opinion of all Monroe's friends is that a difference 
 with Jefferson will destroy his popularity. A co- 
 aJition between Clinton and Monroe to nialie 
 Clinton President, preposterous. He is too old 
 and intirm. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1809, January 1.5. Agrees that it is necessary to sup- 
 port Madison's administration. Taxes and their 
 removal influence the millious, not abstract prin- 
 ciples. The treaty thought a good one. Madison's 
 friends condemned it. Madison and Jefferson re- 
 main Monroe's firm friends. Believes they did not 
 reject the treaty to secure the Presidency. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1809, November 8. Acknowledges letter, no date. 
 Would like very much to visit Monroe, but for the 
 obstacle of the distance. A book written by 
 Taylor, but not published [probably "Inquiry 
 into the principles and policy of the Government 
 of the United States," published in 1814,] in an- 
 swer to John Adams [probably "Defence of the 
 Constitutions of America,"] and an antidote 
 against sliding into English policy. Both the 
 Adamses, monarchists ; Madison a Republican, but 
 tinctured with English policy. He ought to make 
 Monroe Secretary of State. Remarks on Jefferson's 
 character and administration. Wishes Monroe to 
 visit him and learn agriculture. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 1810, February 10. Colonel Bankhead's land sold to 
 Mr. Roff for $10,000. Stanard's paper gaining 
 ground. Wants a few tolerable writers to make 
 It succeed. An article will appear in it accusing 
 Monroe of deficiency of duty to the public in not 
 giving a full history of his negotiations in Eng- 
 land, and the truth of the report of a humiliating 
 office being offered him. The rejection of the 
 treaty has cost this country one hundred millions. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 232 
 
Taylor. Johx, 
 1810, March 12. Charges of Monroe's debt to the ad- 
 ministration. Questioned, whether Jlouroe should 
 adhere to the passive system or carry war into the 
 enemy's camp by commencing a thorough defence 
 against charges. Is convinced he cannot aid him 
 in the Bankhead affair. Monroe's presence is nec- 
 essary to secure the debt. Lightfoot's aifairs. 
 Taylor's book. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1810, June 15. Acknowledging letter May 9. Is glad 
 xhe Government is enabled to see justice in the 
 affair of Monroe's accounts. General reflections on 
 politics. The Hamiltonian system. Opposition 
 to it would advance Monroe's chances for the Pres- 
 idency. Jefferson's and Madisou's sentiments 
 towards Monroe. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1810, October 26. Acknowledges letters September 10 
 and October 2.5. Is opposed to a fleet. Concurs 
 in opinion in relation to Jefferson and Madison. 
 Differs with Monroe about parties. Jefferson's 
 policy a compromise with Hamilton's. Danger- 
 ous to place a President at head of a dominant 
 party. Desires from minority a manly avowal of 
 principle. Truth strongest. Galileo conquered 
 the prejudices of a world. Monroe should adopt 
 the course he took in 1797. A money-making age. 
 The true motive for guidance is to take office if 
 good can be done thereby. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1810, November 25. Recommends Major Woodford as 
 adjutant-general of Virginia. Disapproves of an 
 anti-administration party. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, January 31. Acknowledging letter 23d instant. 
 Expresses his "unreserved sentiments" respecting 
 Monroe's political course. Projected contest be- 
 tween Monroe and General Armstrong for the 
 Presidency to be started in the " Spirit of '76." 
 Regrets the administration had not been more 
 lenient towards Randol^jh. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Fori Soijal. 
 1811, Mare/i, 21. Acknowledging letter of 15th. Ad- 
 vises that if the appointment of Secretary of State 
 should be offered him, to accept. 4° 3 pages. 
 
 Hazehoood. 
 1811, March2i. Gives additional reasons for accept- 
 ing the proffered appointment of office of Secretary 
 of State by Monroe. The next Presidency. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 233 
 
Tayxor. Johx, Fort Royal. 
 
 1811, July 27. Asking for position of receiver for sales 
 of public lands for William Taylor. Status of the 
 Executive. Politics. Macon's bill. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, January 2. Congratulates him on his escape from 
 the calamity at Richmond (burning of theater). 
 Reports that the object of the administration is 
 not war, but to force a repeal of British orders in 
 council. Showing the disastrous effects a war 
 with England on the United States. Better make 
 concessions than depend upon the friendship of 
 France. Cannot depend upon French promises as 
 permanent. 4°. 5 pages, 
 
 Caroline. 
 1812, March 12. A war with Great Britain. English 
 and French emissaries among us with bribes. 
 Henry's disclosures. The people against the war. 
 The advantages to the Republicans of Henry's 
 disclosures will be lost by a war. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1812, May 10. Regrets that he advised him to accept 
 the position of Secretary of State. At the time 
 it was expected the President would avoid embar- 
 goes and war. Knows of no measure so entirely 
 destitute of approbation. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, June 18. Acknowledging letter of 13th. Regret- 
 ting the war measures of the Government. Has 
 fears for the final result. Decision having been 
 made, would be useless to reason further ; every 
 one will contribute to its success. God send a safe 
 deliverance ! 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1812, November 8. The state of the country. Conject- 
 ures as to the result of successes or defeats of Eng- 
 land or France. The Presidential election. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Port Royal. 
 
 1813, March 18. Measures to promote peace with Great 
 Britain. 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Caroline. 
 1813, December G. Monroe's accounts with the Treasury. 
 Political reflections. Taylor's oijposition to a con- 
 tinuance of the war. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 Hazelioood. 
 1815, May 26. Acknowledging letter of 20th. Two 
 years more of war would have blown up the Re- 
 publican party and our form of government. Why 
 peace was grateful to the Union. Caution against 
 
 234 
 
Taylor. Johx, 
 
 tnilitary ardor. Dislike for a mercenary army. 
 Eppes and Mercer honored for opposing it. 
 Jackson's militia. Eecruiting absurdly called 
 "conscription." 4°. '.i pages. 
 
 Port Boyal. 
 
 1815, December 3. Asking what Monroe's plans bad to 
 
 do with the saving of New Orleans from England. 
 
 Had she taken it would have kept it. Mr. Taylor's 
 
 illness. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1823, ^j»riJ 29. Next Presidential nominations. Eligi- 
 bility of Adams and Calhoun. Comparisons. 
 Would like Monroe to submit his letter to Jeffer- 
 son and Madison for their opinions. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Taylor. J. L., Neiobern, N. C. 
 
 1808, December 26. Acknowledging letter of 12th. Ex- 
 presses esteem and gratitude for his public conduct 
 in England and personal civilities. Violence of 
 party spirit. Correspondence of Jeiferson and 
 Monroe. Its good effect. Monroe's conduct en- 
 tirely approved in the North and East. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Taylor. John M., IPlace not stated.'] 
 
 1806, no date. The Executive of the United States 
 does not move in unison with the Cabinet, owing to 
 different views as to who shall be next President. 
 The New York Federalists, eulogists of the British, 
 are now avowed enemies. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PhiladiilpMa. 
 1806, July 4. Depredations and insults continue by 
 British naval officers on ships and seamen in Hal- 
 ifax. Miranda's expedition. English authorities 
 aid him in order to involve the United States in a 
 war with Spain and France. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, August 2. Duane's papers. English depreda- 
 tions on American commerce. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Taylor. Egbert B., (General) to Governor Bar- 
 bour, of Virginia. Norfolk. 
 181'i, March 4. Papers and correspondence. Claims of 
 Virginians for services during the war. [Copies. ] 
 
 4°. 14 pages. 
 
 Tazewell. Henry, Kingnmill. 
 
 1793, November 28. Wrote to Taylor about the procla- 
 mation. Regrets his remarks. Copy of Hamilton's 
 
 235 
 
Tazewell. Henry, 
 
 report on appropriation of public moneys towards 
 establishment of manufactures wanted. Other 
 general matters. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Bichniond. 
 
 1794, April 13. Acknowledging letter of 22d March. 
 Retirement of Mr. Taylor from the Senate, and 
 his (Tazewell) succeeding him. The French suc- 
 cesses in Europe seem to make England less in- 
 clined to war with United States. Although 
 inclined to peace, it must be honorable. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 PhiladelpMa. 
 
 1795, June 27. Summons from the President to delib- 
 erate with the other Senators on the late negotia- 
 tions with the British Government by Mr. Jay. 
 Thinks the treaty will not be "sanctified." The 
 people will be opposed to it. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, May 19. The President will retire after this 
 term. Influence to bear against any Republican 
 being his successor. Probability of Mr. Monroe's 
 recall. Mr. Pinkney's Treaty with Spaiu. Treaty 
 with Northwestern Indians. Complaint of British 
 charge d'affaires of infraction of an article in the 
 Northwestern Indian treaty. Reflections upon the 
 sul)ject. Mr. Pinkney and Mr. Short wish to be 
 recalled. The President has nominated Rufus 
 King to the court of London. Change.^ in the 
 judiciary. The President influenced by Mr. 
 Monroe's enemies. British treaty. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 Tazewell. L. W., TVasldngton. 
 
 1801, February 12. Election for President in the House 
 of Representatives. "Will not adjourn but to 
 proclaim Jefl'erson the President." Intimates that 
 force will be resorted to should there bo attempt 
 at usurpation. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, February 13. No prospect yet of an election in 
 the House for President. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Norfolk. 
 1807, Jamiary 3. Fears former letters written him 
 were captured. Schism in the Republican party. 
 Wishes Monroe to return to America, that the 
 people may not be alienated by the wiles of his 
 enemies. Burr's treason. He is said to propose 
 aeiziug the city of New Orleans, establishing an 
 independent government, and separating the 
 
 23G 
 
Tazewell. L. AV., 
 
 Western from the Eastern States. His arrest. 
 Released for want of evidence. The arrest of his 
 followers in Ohio, with nine vessels laden with 
 arms. A judge in Kentucky resigns, for fear of 
 impeachment for receiving bribes from Spain. 
 Thinks the tumult and disorder in the West will 
 not amount to anything serious. Alarming intel- 
 ligence of an attack on the city of New Orleans by 
 Burr, with 5,000 men. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 \_Place not stated.'] 
 
 1807, May —-. The trial of Burr. Is detained as a 
 grand juror. Monroe to he presented as candidate 
 for the Presidency. Cautions him about pretended 
 friends, and to suspect everybody who approaches 
 him upon this topic. Hopes for his speedy return. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Norfolk. 
 
 1808, October 8. A confidential letter, reviewing the 
 past administration. The coming elections. 
 Recommends the committee to nominate Clinton 
 for President and Monroe for Vice-President, in 
 orderto preserve harmony among the States, which 
 are already jealous of Virginia, and to terminate 
 the foul spirit of party. fol. 5 pages. 
 
 1810, Deoemher 30. Acknowledging letter of last sum- 
 mer. His standing in the legislature. Reports 
 that Monroe is to be run as an opponent to Giles 
 for the United States Senate. A note due at bank. 
 His account with Monroe. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, Fehruary 13. Acknowledging letter of 7th. On 
 the political status. fol. 7 pages. 
 
 ISW, Marchn. Acknowledging letter of 14th. Over- 
 tures made to Monroe for taking the Department 
 of State. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1811, March 24. Overtures made to Monroe through 
 persons attached to the administration to accept 
 the appointment of Secretary of State. 
 
 4°. pages. 
 
 1811, May 10. Political subjects. Creation of a third 
 party. General Armstrong at the head of the 
 party, and supported by the Clintons. The party 
 cry will be "Free trade" and "Peace with Eng- 
 land and war with France." Burning of the 
 French privateer "Revanche du Cerf," in the har- 
 bor of Norfolk. Inquiry into the causes. Pro- 
 posed tour to the Eastern States. 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 237 
 
Tazewell. L. W., 
 1812, Januari/ 17. Acknowledging letter of 13th in- 
 stant. Discovers how an extract from a private 
 letter of Monroe's could have got from Norfolk to 
 Baltimore. Cautions him about imparting any 
 state secret to a merchant. Approves of the 
 President's message, with some reservations. A 
 war with Great Britain to be avoided if possible. 
 Next Presidential canvass. 4'=. 6 pages. 
 
 1815, Xorember 29. Enclosing a plan from Kichard 
 EaynalKee.n, tending to restore Louisiana and the 
 adjacent country to Spain, under the guaranty of 
 the great European powers. 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Tekribn. Monsieur, Saumur. 
 
 1819, Jane 6. Requesting information of his brother, 
 assumed to be in the United States, having been 
 an attach^ to the French legation under Jl. Tur- 
 reau. [In French.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, June 8. Enclosed in a letter to Mr. Monroe, but 
 addressed to Martin du Colombier, Colon de St.- 
 Domingue, asking information as to whereabouts 
 of his brother. 8°. 3 pages. 
 
 Thiouville. Mezlin de, 
 
 Commeiidiau- par Chaiiny. 
 
 1800, «o date. Proposes to start an establishment for 
 
 manufacture of looking-glasses in America. [In 
 
 French.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Thompson. Smith, to Benjamin Homans. 
 
 Xrw York. 
 1819, Sepieniber 8. Commodore Stewart, and a court- 
 martial held at Naples. [Copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. TVashwgton. 
 
 1821, t/^ime 18. Acknowledging letter of 15th. Vacan- 
 cies in the Marine Corps. Appointments of mid- 
 shipmen . Commodore Bainbridge's letter contain- 
 ing last information from the Mediterranean. 
 Possession of Florida. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, June 19. Acknowledges letter of 18th. Current 
 business of the Navy Department. Proclamatmn 
 issued by the Spanish authorities of the order for 
 the surrender of Florida. Claim of Major Miller. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, J&ly 16. A physician to reside on the coast of 
 Africa to attend to captured slaves. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 238 
 
Thompson. Smith, 
 
 1821, August 18. Current business of the Navy De- 
 partment. Mrs. Izard, her nephew. Commodore 
 Porter's son sent on board the "Franklin." 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, August 22. Commodore Barron asks for copy of 
 proceedings and testimony in his case in the late 
 inquiry. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, Septeviber 5. Current business of the Navy De- 
 partment. Appointment of midshipmen. 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1821, Septemter 15. Commodore Barron's case. In- 
 structions to Lieutenant Stockton not to interrupt 
 or seize any vessel with a foreign flag unless he 
 has satisfactory evidence that she is American. 
 Further instructions issued, not to search any 
 vessel under a foreign flag. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, September 22. Current business of the Navy De- 
 partment. Orders for vessels to cruise in the West 
 Indies to protect our trade. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 See King. James G., December 23, 1823. 
 TiLLOTSON. EoBBRT, New York. 
 
 1821, March 28. Contract for carrying the mail on the 
 Hudson River. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 TiLTON. James, Dover. 
 
 1T85, August 2. Wishes to establish a newspaper in 
 Delaware. The post-oflice. The estaVilishment 
 of a rider from Wilmington to Lewes, and perhaps 
 from the capes to the eastern shore of Virginia. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 Todd. Charles S., to Col. A. Butler. 
 
 Chitlieothe. 
 
 1815, March 21. Enclosing letter from Secretary of 
 War to Brigadier-General McArthur. Orders for 
 the execution of the first article of peace. No 
 orders yet as to lake transportation. Garrisoning 
 the port of Mackinac. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Quincy, February 22, 1820. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 Margarita, Colombia. 
 
 1820, November 10. Map of the country of Grenada 
 
 showing a safe water communication between the 
 
 Atlantic and Pacific oceans by the Isthmus of Da- 
 
 . rien. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John Quincy, July 19, 1821. 
 
 239 
 
Todd. Charles S., PhiladelpUa. 
 
 1822, Jnne 26. Mr. Orea. The new coogress convenes 
 at Bogota on 1st next January. Todd will take 
 passage In the ship "John Adams." Kichard 
 Adams consul in Colombia. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Bogota, 
 182Z, January 1. The services of Doctor Forsyth. He 
 desires to be reimbursed for his expenses. Recom- 
 mends him as consul at Porto Cavallo. Recom- 
 mends Doctor Franklin Litchfield as consul at 
 Maracaibo. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Todd. Thomas, Frankfort, Ey. 
 
 1H17, February 9. General Harrison recommended by 
 
 the people of Kentucky as Secretary of War. His 
 
 record during the last war. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 TOEKES. Manuel, to Jonx Quincy Adams. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1820, August 20. Instructions from Colombia to him 
 
 to represent the motives that determined Mr. Zea 
 
 to proceed to Europe, for the information of the 
 
 President. [Translation.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Thimble. James, to A. J. Dallas. Harrisburg. 
 1814, July 18. Asks for the confirmation of the ap- 
 pointment of his son James as surgeon in the 
 Army. fol. 1 page. 
 
 Trist. Horr Brown, New Orleans. 
 
 1804, May 1. Confidence being secured of the citizens 
 
 of Louisiaua. Everything tranquil. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Tucker. Henry St. George, Baltimore. 
 
 Vili, Septemhei- i. The defence of Baltimore. Drilling 
 daily. The enemy expected. Colonel Mason and 
 General Douglas admirable officers. Address to 
 the brigade. Tucker wants a military commia- 
 siou. Could not stand the severities of a Cana- 
 dian campaign. "Private." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Tucker. Saint George, Williamsburg. 
 
 1799, December 22. Congratulations on Monroe's tri- 
 umph over slander and malignity in being made 
 governor. ' 40. 1 page. 
 
 1799, December 29. Acknowledging letter of 26th in- 
 stant.. Suggests measures to be brought forward. 
 Imperfection of the act of 1796, c. 2. Amend- 
 ing our penal code. Growth of the standing 
 Army. Disorderly conduct of soldiers in Virginia, 
 
 240 
 
TucKKR. Saint George, 
 
 aud probability of their being quartered where 
 elections for President are to be held. Organiza- 
 tion of our jury system. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, July 19. Introducing Mr. George Tucker, with 
 a sketch of his qualities, disposition, and charac- 
 ter. A publication of his own. Will shortly 
 issue another essay on subject of treason. To be 
 followed by others. Sovereignty of States. Mr. 
 Jefferson's probable successful election. 
 
 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 1801, January 7. Hears that the Federal party in Con- 
 gress mean to present a bill to authorize Congress 
 to choose a President in case of a division of votes. 
 Alarm of the Republicans. Means suggested to 
 resent such usurpation. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, January 23. Acknowledging letter of 18th.. It 
 is said that in case of no election Monroe has given 
 a formal opinion that Congress may constitution- 
 ally appoint a President. Believes there could be 
 no security to the Eepublican cause were such a 
 principle recognized. Suggests measures to pre- 
 vent such acts. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, February 25. Acknowledging two letters. The 
 Eepublican party now having the power, should 
 use every means to prevent the "enemy" from 
 ever holding it again. Suggests an amendment 
 of the Constitution, and sends Monroe a sketch of 
 one. 4"^. 3 pages. 
 
 Staunton, Va. 
 1604, October 3. Acknowledging letter not dated. 
 Glad to see that Monroe will remain in London. 
 Tho people of the United States as happy as peace 
 and liberty can make them. Malcontents in Lou- 
 isiana. Federalists thrown into dismay by death 
 of Hamilton. Convention for new-modeling the 
 Constitution in Connecticut. Change of opinion 
 in New England satisfactory. Federal invectives 
 against ambition of Virginia. Authorship of 
 "British Spy" attributed to Mr. Wirt. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Williamaburg. 
 1815, April 2. Acknowledging letter of 26th March. 
 Search will be renewed tor an affidavit supposed to 
 be lost. No information to be got from Captain 
 Travis. Means of ascertaining facts in the West 
 Indies. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 241 
 
TUDOE. William, Boston. 
 
 1801, July 2'S. Introducing Mrs. Tador. Congratula- 
 tions on the restoration of independence and tlie 
 overthrow of Federalists. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Tudor. William, Jr., I Place not stated.'i 
 
 1806, no date. Statement relating to the increase of 
 the commerce between Nova Scotia and the United 
 States. Jealousy of the mother country. 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 London. 
 1812, February 20. Desires the consulate at London. 
 Eemarks on the condition of Europe. Despotism 
 in Germany aud Holland worse than in the Em- 
 pire of France. Great abuse of power in Eng- 
 land. A feeling of danger pervades the people. 
 No change in sentiment towards America. Public 
 mind prejudiced against us. Ignorance of our 
 country. The Prince Regent favors peace. 
 
 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 Boston. 
 1817, February 22. The moment desirable for concilia- 
 tion of parties in New England. Nou-interfereuce 
 of the Executive in State elections. Anecdote 
 of Stark and Madison. Society in the Eastern 
 States. Innate meanness of Republican leaders. 
 Reasons for incorporating the State of Maine. 
 Deplores many acts of the Federalists. An excuse 
 for them. Mr. Jefferson's course more prescrip- 
 tive to them than of the English to Catholics. 
 Brunswick convention. Gerry's administration. 
 Jefferson's alleged policy to keep parties in the 
 North equally divided. Mr. Tudor establishes 
 the North American Review. Defeated for Con- 
 gress by Mr. Lloyd. Revision of penal code. 
 
 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 See Adams. John. March 29, 1817. 
 
 1817, June 11. Encloses letter from his father. Mon- 
 roe's tour. Hopes he will accept attentions of- 
 fered. His presence will have a good elfect in 
 the country towards allaying party feeling. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, July 11. Encloses copy of letter from John 
 Adams. A specimen of vigor and imagination in 
 a man of eighty years, and containing an histori- 
 cal anecdote. Monroe's tour a great success. 
 General reflections. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 243 
 
Tylbr. John, Richmond. 
 
 1784, November 26. Acknowledging letter of 14th. 
 Thinks Britain never intended to surrender the 
 posts giving ns the trade of the Lakes. We ought 
 not to yield to any nation under heaven. The 
 charge that we have broken treaties is monstrous. 
 The English have done so. Matters relating to 
 Virginia politics. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Green- JTaij. 
 
 1799, December 27. Congratulates him on being made 
 
 governor of Virginia. Comparison of WaslJington 
 
 with Patrick Henry. small 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Wasltitigton. 
 1801, February 9. Conjectures as to the voting in the 
 House of Representatives for President and Vice- 
 President. 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, February 11. Balloting for President in the 
 House of Representatives. At 5 o'clock still no 
 choice. Believes Jefferson will be President. Re- 
 ports that Pennsylvania has 22,000 men prepared 
 to take up arms in event oif extremities. Conjec- 
 tures as to result. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Unknown. 
 No dale. Cipher composed of words and figures. 
 
 Large fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Richmond, Va. 
 1791, June 20. An opinion on the manner of delivery 
 and removal of persons charged in any State of 
 crime, who shall flee from justice and be found 
 in another State. [Portion of a letter from a 
 lawyer; the last part missing.] fol. 6 pages. 
 
 1779 (?), no date. Notes relative to pay of Army offi- 
 cers. Navigation of the Mississippi. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Washinqton. 
 1803, February and March. Act of Congress relative to 
 a credit of $2,000,000 given by the Treasury De- 
 partment to Monroe and Livingston, ministers to 
 France, for defraying extraordinary expenses in 
 contemplation of a treaty for acquisition of Lou- 
 isiana, fol. 3 pages. 
 
 \_Place not stated.'] 
 
 1803, no date. Cipher employed by the minister. 
 
 Louisiana treaty. fol. 1 page. 
 
 243 
 
Unknown. 
 
 1803, no date. An examination into the boundaries of 
 Louisiana. [Copy; third and fourth pages miss- 
 ing.] 4°. 16 pages. 
 
 1803, no date. Opinion as to West Florida's being com- 
 prised in the cession of Louisiana made by Spain 
 to France and by the latter to the United States. 
 
 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1803, 1804, no date. Chronological series of facts re- 
 lating to Louisiana. Grant to Crozat by Louis 
 XIV in 1712. Limits of the country. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1803-1813, no date. List of instructions and other 
 papers relating to the negotiations for the acqui- 
 sition of Louisiana from different Secretaries of 
 State in various periods as stated. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804 (?), no date. Extracts from a diary of unknown 
 person relating to the detention of an Algerine 
 brig in some port in Spain. fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1806 (?), no date. Disrespectful and insolent language 
 of Yrujo, the Spanish minister, towards the United 
 States Government. The President does not ask 
 his recall, but it remains with the Spanish Gov- 
 ernment to restablish the friendly footing which 
 such language interrupts in the intercommunica- 
 tions of the two Governments. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 to Lords Holland aud Auckland. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. Memorial of Canada merchants to 
 Lords Holland aud Auckland relating to injuries 
 sustained by their exclusion from the trade with 
 Louisiana, higher duties than is warranted by 
 treaty of 1794. Evasions of terms of treaty. 
 L Transcript, without signatures. ] fol. 10 pages. 
 
 1807, no date. Keport of a Committee of Commerce 
 and Manufactures relating to discriminatiug and 
 and countervailing duties, and to the act of the 
 British Parliament on that subject. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1809 (?), no date. Abstract of letter dated April 24, 
 1796, from an eminent citizen to a friend in Italy. 
 An Anglican, monarchical, and aristooratical party 
 has sprung up. The main body, however, remain 
 true to their Republican princiiiles. [Fragment.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 St. Petersburg. 
 1813, August iV UuoflScial notes concerning the im- 
 pressment of seamen by the British from American 
 vessels. [Translation.] fol. 10 pages. 
 
 214 
 
UXKNOWX. 
 
 1817, no date. The political picture of Europe in 1817. 
 
 4^. If' pages. 
 
 1817, October 25. Memoir concerning the acquisitions 
 of territory by Great Britain in India. Views on 
 thesubject of commerce there. 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Santiago de Chili. 
 
 1817, December 12. Condition of affairs at Santiago de 
 
 Chili. The Government makes the people coq- 
 
 tribute in proportion to their property. Capture 
 
 of vessels. [Without signature or address. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1817, December 14. Position of the old Spaniards. 
 Their force 2,000 to 3,000 strong. The Govern- 
 ment of Chili's force. Lima will probably fall 
 into hands of the patriots. Tobacco prohibited. 
 Seizures of American vessels by the Spaniards. 
 [Without signature or address.] 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 [Ptece not stated."] 
 1819, no date. Notes on the plague at Smyrna, Con- 
 stantinople, Malta and elsewhere. Description of 
 the disease and methods used for its cure and pre- 
 vention. 8°. 15 pages. 
 
 Havana. 
 1822, October 29. Extract from a letter of a gentleman 
 in Havana to a friend. Arrival of a vessel from 
 Chagres with 75of&cers and 27 men (Spanish), part 
 of troops capitulated to Bolivar, who demands 
 $35,000 of the Government. Rumors that the inde- 
 pendence of Cuba will be announced in a few days. 
 
 4". 2 pages. 
 
 to Mr. LowRiE. [Place not stated.1 
 
 1827 (?), no dale. Eelating to a publication in the 
 National Intelligencer respecting a letter from the 
 President (Monroe) when he was organizing his 
 administration. [Copy; no signature. ] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 No date. Two copies of a MS. by "a British mer- 
 chant," on the controversy between the United 
 States and Spain prior to the purchase of Florida. 
 Sent for the purpose of publication in a newspaper. 
 
 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 Madrid. 
 
 , January 19. Acknowledging letters of 21st No- 
 vember and 24th December. Is pro tem. H. M. C. 
 
 245 
 
Unknown. 
 
 M 's ambassador. Hopes that General Smith will 
 appear in the Senate. President's message highly 
 approved of. particularly on the Florida question. 
 Spanish arfairs. River San Pedro blockaded. 
 Personal matters. [Signed De C. or De P.] 
 
 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 Vandevintee. C, Washington. 
 
 1819, November 17. Enclosing a report of the Adjutant- 
 General, showing the distribution of troops at 
 different stations in southern districts. Report. 
 
 4°. 2 pages, fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Van Ness. W. P., IPlace not stated.'] 
 
 1817, no date. Extract from memorial relative to the 
 revision of the rules of the Prize Court. 
 
 Vaughan. Benjamin, Basle. 
 
 1795, September 18. Negotiations for our indepen- 
 dence. Views of Lord Lansdowne. General re- 
 flections, fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1795, September 23. Sends corrected copy of a former 
 letter. Intrigues at the French court. Mr. Jef- 
 ferson advised young Franklin to suppress his 
 grandfather's papers, which marked the intrigues 
 of the time. European matters, political. 
 
 8'^. 4 pages. 
 
 IPlace not stated.] 
 1826, no date. Monroe's expenses while in public serv- 
 ice, especially during his first mission to France. 
 Kstimate of Monroe's character. J. ^Q. Adams' 
 estimate as expressed in his inaugural address. 
 Monroe's claim against the Government. 
 
 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 Hallowell, Maine. 
 1830, October 19. Acknowledging letter of August 6. 
 Had fractured his ribs. Jared Sparks's inquiries. 
 Death of Monroe's wife and son-in-law, Judge 
 Hay. Hopes to meet Monroe in New York. Mr. 
 Sparks's errors. 4^^. 2 jiages. 
 
 Vawtes. John, to Jonathan Lyon. Vernon, Ind. 
 
 1820, June 3. Will pay him fees, as juryman, on his 
 sending a power of attorney to Maj. William C. 
 Bramwell. fol. 1 page. 
 
 24G 
 
Vincent. F., Stable Yard, London. 
 
 1806, June 27. Regrets from Mr. Fox that owing to 
 indisposition he is unable to fix a day for receiv- 
 ing him and Mr. Pinkney, and will inform him 
 when he is able ; in the mean time begs him to 
 excuse the delay. 8°. 3 pages. 
 
 Vincent. Colonel, IPlace not stated.'] 
 
 1822, April — . M^moire. The physical, historical, 
 political, and military history of some islands in 
 the Mediterranean, particularly Elba. 
 [In French.] fol. 94 pages. 
 
 ViNOBNT. {Mar4chal de camp.) Paris. 
 
 1816, Septemier 15. Introducing General Bernard. 
 [In French.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 ViVES. Francisco Dionisio, to John Quinct 
 
 Adams. Washington. 
 
 1820, April 24. Acknowledging note of 2l8t. Giving 
 
 reasons for the suspension of the ratification of 
 
 the treaty by the King of Spain. [Translation. ] 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Walter and Miller to John Quincy Adams. 
 
 Boston. 
 
 1817, September 16. Concerning fishing vessels. List 
 of vessels and owners captured and carried into 
 Halifax. Appeal to prevent farther loss for the 
 poor owners. [Copy.] 4". 3 pages. 
 
 Wane. Daniel, to John Hollingsworth. 
 
 Nevis. 
 \-i^i■i, February 18. Sale of meal and flour. Opening 
 of the ports. Protective duty on articles im- 
 ported ia British West Indies in American bottoms. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Waring. Morton A., Charleston. 
 
 Ibl9, April 24. Relative to the adjustment of the dif- 
 ference between the executive of South Carolina 
 and the city council of Charleston, as to Monroe's 
 route to Charleston. [Enclosing a memorandum 
 of Monroe's.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 Warner. John, to C. A. Rodney. Havana. 
 
 1822, February 20. Congratulates him as Senator from 
 Delaware. Engaged in business at Havana. Pi- 
 racies. Three fourths of the people in Cuba want 
 to enter the Union. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 See Black. Francis C, July 11, 1822. 
 
 247 
 
Washington to Madame db Lafayette. 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 1793, Janiiar)/ 31. Authorizing her to draw from the 
 hands of Nicholas van Staphurst, of Amsterdam, 
 2,300 guilders, equal to -200 guineas. This sum, 
 he states, is the least for which he is indebted to 
 M. de Lafayette for services rendered him of which 
 he had never received the account. [Duplicate.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 to MONKOB. 
 
 1794, April 9. Acknowledging letter of 8th. No ob- 
 ject in nominating to office any but those best 
 qualified. Any information which would dis- 
 qualify Colonel Hamilton for the mission referred 
 to he "would like to know. He (Washington) is 
 alone responsible for his nominations, and it 
 behooves him to name such a person as combines 
 reqni.sites for a mission so interesting for the peace 
 and happiness of this country. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, June 5. Acknowledging letter 19th November. 
 Enclosure for Mme. de Lafayette, which he desires 
 Monroe to forward to her, and to assist her, if neces- 
 sary, to obtain the money. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 to Madame de Lafayette . 
 
 1795, June 5. Expresses pleasure in learning that she 
 was at li berty after a long and painful confinement, 
 and that Mr. Monroe had aided her with means to 
 supply her present exigencies. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 to John Nicholas. Mount Vernon. 
 
 1798, March 8. Acknowledging letter of 22d ultimo. 
 No confidence in supposed friends who by misrep- 
 resentation of political tenets try to carry their 
 points. The suspected author of the letter signed 
 ",Johu Langhorne" attempts to weaken the Gov- 
 ernment. Monroe's views of the Executive. The 
 Republican party will catch at anything that will 
 promote their views. Monroe the centre around 
 which the Republican party rallied, a circum- 
 stance quite new to Washington. [Copy in 
 Monroe's handwriting.] 4° 2 pages. 
 
 Watekhouse. Benjamin, Boston. 
 
 1813, July 21. Acknowledging letter of 14th instant. 
 Eulogistic of the Presidents. Denounces the Fed- 
 eralists. Thinks General Burbeck should not be 
 allowed to have a command because of his expressed 
 opposition to the administration and the war. J. 
 Q. Adams does not coudeiuu the war, but applauds 
 it. 4^. 4 ■ 
 
 248 
 
Watekhouse. Benjamin, Cambridge. 
 
 1819, February 12. Protesting agaiust the reduction 
 
 from hospital surgeon to post surgeon, with less 
 
 pay. Asks him to use his good offices and influence. 
 
 4". 4 pages. 
 
 Watson. John, to Monroe. 
 
 See Nelson. Hugh, January 31, 1823. 
 
 Webster. Daniel, 
 
 See Jefferson, December 15, 1824. 
 
 "West Florida" Sloop. 
 1779 (?), no date. Report of a Committee of Congress 
 respecting a claim for the vessel. Resolution of 
 Congress to transmit papers to John Jay at 
 Madrid, relative to capitulation of inhabitants on 
 Lake Ponchantrain. folio, 2 pages. 
 
 Whbaton. Henry, Neio York. 
 
 1825, Noveniber 25. Acknowledges receipt of Monroe's 
 correspondence with Mr. Pinkney. Treaty nego- 
 tiations with England in 1806. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1825, December 1. Asks for explanations of certain 
 parts of his correspondence with Mr. Pinkney 
 concerning the treaty negotiations with England 
 in 1806. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1825, Vecertiber 14. Asking explanation of the corre- 
 spondence with Mr. Pinkney. Negotiations with 
 England in 1806. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1827, April 16. Encloses a letter from Mr. Lyman. 
 Mr. Monroe's and Mr. Pinkney's negotiations for 
 treaty with Great Britain in 1806, rejected by 
 Jefl'erson. Accepts the mission to Denmark. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 White. H.L., Washington. 
 
 1827, Jamiary 29. Acknowledging letter of 26th. An 
 apology and explanation. Mr. Monroe's course 
 whiie Secretary of War. Statements reflecting on 
 the Government in not forwarding supplies to 
 General Jackson before the battle of New Orleans. 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1827, February 21. Acknowledges letter of 12th. It is 
 not likely General Jackson knew of the ofi'ensive 
 paragraph in the "Sparta Review." Does not 
 think tlie article attributes neglect to the War 
 Department. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 249 
 
White. Joseph M., Penaacola. 
 
 1823, November 13. Persons holding office in Florida. 
 
 About various incumbents. fol. 6 pages. 
 
 Whitney. Levi, 
 
 See Jefferson. November 14, 1801. 
 
 WiCKiNGHAM. J., Washington. 
 
 1821, May 20. Wishes to be restored to bis command. 
 Encloses letters bearing testimony of bis worth. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 Wilkinson. James, Washington. 
 
 1811, May 9. Enclosing an exposition of the conduct 
 of the committee of inquiry touching the mor- 
 tality of troops on the Mississippi in 1809, wherein 
 he has been most unrighteously dealt with. 
 Wishes it returned after reading. Postscript on 
 another sheet. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1813, August 5. Monroe's ideas, offensive and defens- 
 ive, and reflections on the foreign tenure of East 
 Florida, are, in Wilkinson's judgment, sound. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Wilkinson. James, Fort George. 
 
 1813, September 30. Military movements. Vessels 
 
 descried on the York side, not known what they 
 
 are. No news of Chauncey. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mexico. 
 
 1822, May 11. The government forming in Mexico. 
 Disposition and character of the people. His in- 
 fluence among them. The Prince Regent. Offers 
 his services to the President. fol. 4 pages. 
 WiLLETT. Marinus, jfew Tork. 
 
 1S14, October 17. Urges the importance of control of 
 Lake Ontario, to command the Canadas. Cannon 
 may be sent to Rome via the Mohawk River. Two 
 eighty-gun ships might be launched in a month. 
 Fulton's battery to be moved by steam. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 Williams. David R., Centre Hall. 
 
 1816, February 18. Acknowledging letter of 17th Jan- 
 uary. His probable retirement from public serv- 
 vice. Regrets the efforts to divide the friends of 
 the Lite war. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Williams. John, and other Senators, 
 
 Washington. 
 1819, March 2. Recommending Abner Lacock as com- 
 missioner of claims, under Spanish treaty of 1819. 
 
 4'^. 1 page. 
 250 
 
Williams. Mr., London. 
 
 In06, December 11. Encloses copy of letter from Mr. 
 Stewart, counsel for American claimants, case of 
 ship "Sally", Captain Poor, showing that Judge 
 Croke decides oases with unwarranted severity. 
 Colonial produce called contraband, i'^'. 1 page. 
 
 Williamson. Hugh, New York. 
 
 1800, November 6. Views of parties in the coming 
 
 Presidential election. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Williamson. Thomas, \_Plaee not stated. 
 
 1819, no date. An address to the President by the 
 
 volunteers of Tennessee on the occasion of his 
 
 visit. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Winder. William H., to Madison. Washington. 
 
 1814, August 20. An express from Monroe to the Presi- 
 dent. Desires to get latest intelligence. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 See Graham. George, August 29, 1814. 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1821, Noveniber 24. Withdrawal of the nomination of 
 Judge Fromentin. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 WiNTHROP. John, Boston. 
 
 1811, November 30. In admiration of Monroe's letter 
 to the British minister. Tends to remove the 
 prejudices of New England. The injustice of Eng- 
 land. War is preferable to the present state of 
 things. Desires appointment as district marshal. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Wirt. William, Norfolk. 
 
 1806, June 10. Reference to the schism between Ean- 
 dolph and the administration. Its origin. Pref- 
 erence of Monroe for next President. Madison 
 the President's choice. Mr. Wirt's views. Vir- 
 ginia politics. Poisoning of Ch.ancellor Wythe 
 by his nephew. The adjustment of differences 
 with England will always be to Monroe's honor. 
 A splendid page in history. Predicts England's 
 decadence. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 BicJimond. 
 1808, February 8. His reasons for favoring Mr. Madison's 
 nomination for President in preference t o Monroe's. 
 Monroe's identification with the minority and Fed- 
 eralist party would ruin him irretrievably. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 251 
 
Wirt. William, 
 1808, December 20. Wishes to converse with him on a 
 very interesting subject. Asks him to dine with 
 him. Hopes the late Presidential contest hag 
 raised no barrier between Monroe and his friends. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1812, June 21. Recommending Frederick Clark to an 
 appointment in the Army. Effect in Virginia of 
 declaratioQ of war. They now feel like Americans. 
 Infatuation of Great Britain. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1817, November 8. Acknowledging letter of 29th ultimo. 
 His appointment as Attorney -General. Wishes to 
 have an interview with Monroe before accepting. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1818, February 28. Piratical practices under name of 
 Spanish patriots. Cession of Florida from pseudo 
 patriots. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 
 1819, August 19. Oration by Mr. Dexter alluding to 
 conduct of General Jackson. Mr. Scallan wrong 
 in making the application. His own views. Au- 
 thority of the President for repressing expeditions 
 from the United States against friendly powers. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, October 5. Letter to Mr. Swann on subject of 
 General Mason's appointment. Mr. Simm's disap- 
 pointment. The President's feelings subordinate 
 to more enlarged political considerations. 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, April 8. Touching the organization of the Ter- 
 ritorial legislature of Arkansas. Has doubts on a 
 certain point. 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1821, Jdituari/ 9. Case of General Mitchell. His views 
 on the matter. Enclosing a note from Mr. Craw- 
 ford. 40. 5 pages. 
 
 See Crawford. W. H., January 9, 1821. 
 
 im\, March—. Claim of Mr. Clay. Wirt's official du- 
 ties do not allow his immediate attention to it, 
 unless authorized by the President on a call of 
 "public duty." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, March —. Rough draft of a report in Mr. Clay's 
 case for the President's inspection. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1821, September 'il. General Jackson's notions of mili- 
 t.iry subordination at Pensacola. On the seizure 
 
 252 
 
Wirt. Wili.ia-m, 
 
 of slave traders imdor the French flag. The pro- 
 
 tec^ioQ which a flag renders. ' 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, October 11. Judge Fromentin and Governor 
 Callava in Florida. Jackson's irascibility. His 
 honesty. His law is that of force. Thinks the 
 case demands no more than disapprobation of 
 Jackson's coui'se. Has not yet had time to think 
 whether a prompt and voluntary disclaimer should 
 be tendered the Spanish Government. 
 
 4°. 14 pages. 
 
 1822, no date. Mr. Monroe's essay on internal ini- 
 l>rovements. 8^. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, July 29. Acknowledging letter of 23d. Em- 
 ployment of revenue-vessels on the coast of Flor- 
 ida. Arrest of the wood-cutters ; doubts of the 
 legality of the proceedings. Mr. Anderson's ac- 
 counts. The President has nothing to do with 
 settlement of individual accounts. [Without 
 signature.] 4"^. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, September 22. Suggests that it might not be 
 improper to allow Mr. Ninian Edwards to authori- 
 tatively deny injurious statements about himself 
 in tbe "Enquirer." 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Baltimore. 
 1826, May I. Acknowledges letter of 27th ultimo. 
 Remembers distinctly hearing Monroe's negative 
 to Mr. Cook's interrogations relative to Governor 
 Edwards's denial of authorship of the A. B. pa- 
 pers. Monroe's reasons for appointing Edwards. 
 Poor encouragement for a patriot to be obliged to 
 repose on thorns. 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Washington. 
 1831, January 31. Consultations of the Cabinet in 
 Monroe's ;idministration about Jackson's conduct 
 in the Seminole war. Mr. Crawford's opinions. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 See GouvERNEUR. S. L., June 11, 1831. 
 
 to S. L. GotJVERNBUR. Baltimore. 
 
 1831, June 16. Acknowledgingletter of 11th. Monroe, 
 notwithstanding his approaching dissolution, 
 should contradict the statements of his enemies 
 about the Calhoun and Jackson correspondence 
 and Rhea's statements. Suggests the manner in 
 which the denial should be made. Monroe's 
 
 253 
 
Wirt. Wiixiam. 
 
 dying statement would outweigh all charges bear- 
 ing on his character used to bolster up Jackson. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 Washington. 
 
 1831. June 18. The form of denial to be made by Mon- 
 roe before witnesses to the statements in John 
 Ehea's letter relating to Jackson's correspondence 
 concerning the Seminole business. Should be 
 supported by afBdavits. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Annapolis. 
 
 1831, June 27. Acknowledging letter of 2-2d. The 
 political plot to save Jackson at Monroe's ex- 
 pense. The Jackson party will probably back 
 their statements with oaths. Proposes to make 
 another afQdavit for Mr. Monroe to sign if he is 
 able. 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 White Sulphur Springs. 
 
 1831, August 17. Acknowledges letter of 26th ultimo. 
 Recommends him to not answer Rhea's letter. 
 Should any new plot come out, spring upon them 
 Monroe's denial. Advises him as to his course if 
 he wishes to retain his office. 4^ . 2 jjages. 
 
 WoLCOTT. Oliver, to Josiah Meigs. Litchfield. 
 1818, January 17 . Acknowledges letter of 11th. South 
 America. Inactivity of Congress. Mr. Adams's 
 letter. Bank directors will not be able to domi- 
 nate the country. Our avarice affords better 
 security than our virtue. 4*^. 3 pages. 
 
 to Monroe. 
 
 1816, December 14. Introducing William Gracie. Com- 
 pliments on his message. Solicits attention of 
 the Government to Archibald Gracie & Sons' 
 claim under French spoliations. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 WORTHINGTON. W. G. D., tO C. A. RODNEY. 
 
 St. Augustine. 
 
 1822, March 8. Recommends Mayor George Murray 
 
 for an important situation iu the reorganization 
 
 of the government of Florida. 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 Yard. James, Madrid. 
 
 1803, June 23. Refers to three letters to Monroe re- 
 maining unanswered. His claims on Spain. 
 Monroe's refusal to go to Madrid dreaded by those 
 Americans having claims against the Spanish. No 
 hopes of redress from Spain if he declines going. 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 254 
 
Yard. James, Pliiladelphia. 
 
 1818, July 28. Jackaou as much feared by his em- 
 ployers as by the enemy. De Onis about to de- 
 spatch Sarmiento as special messenger to Spain. 
 Can buy a coach for |700. 4°, 1 page. 
 
 ZuiLiKB. Colonel, Camp Platte. 
 
 1812, October 25. The force at Camp Platte. Military 
 
 operations. Good men ready and well equipped. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 ADDENDA. 
 Lopez. Thomas, 
 1758, no date. Title and contents of a geographical 
 atlas of United and South America. By Thomas 
 Lopez. 1 58. [Spanish.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Mekcer. John, 
 1803, June 23. Arrival of Monroe at Havre ; his re- 
 ception ; refuses a guard of soldiers. His arrival 
 at Paris. Dinner at Mr. Livingston's. Doubts of 
 the success of the mission by Mr. Livingston. 
 Possession ot Louisiana only obtainable by force. 
 [Extracts from his journal.] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Mississippi. Navigation of, 
 
 1779 (?), no dale. 
 See Unknown. 
 Paine. Thomas, 
 
 1812 (?), no date. Observations on the construction 
 and operation of navies, with a plan for the inva- 
 sion of England and the final overthrow of the 
 English Government. 4^^. 12 pages. 
 
 Rodney. Cesar A., 
 1820 (?), no date. Authorities quoted showing that 
 when nations bound by treaty to protect neutrals 
 in their ports, if they endeavor to carry out their 
 agreement, are not bound to make compensation 
 in event of failure. [Notes, evidently for a legal 
 opinion. C. A. Rodney's hand (?).] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Spanish newspaper. 
 1820, September 25. Extract relating to terms on 
 which the Cortes have agreed to accept the media- 
 tion of the British Government in their dispute 
 with their colonies. [Translation.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 255 
 
r*^RT II. 
 
 LETTEES FEOM MOMOE. 
 
 257 
 
LETTERS FROM MOXROE. 
 
 Monroe. Jajies, to Adams. John, Washington. 
 1800 (?), 110 date, Bichmond. President Adams's inten- 
 tion to visit Richmond. States that he can not 
 offer him the attentions due to his position unless 
 some explanations are made as to his unprovoked 
 denunciations of him. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Adams. John, Qulncy. 
 
 1811, June 3, Washington. Acknowledging letter of 
 2E)th May. Accepts his congratulations and good 
 wishes on the acceptance of office of Secretary of 
 State. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1813, February 13, Washington. Enclosing report of 
 Committee on Foreign Relations relative to sea- 
 men, which places the controversy on a just foot- 
 ing and takes from Great Britain the motive of 
 the war. Refers to a communication from Mr. 
 Adams, and while recognizing his great abilities 
 and firmness in his record in the Revolutionary 
 war, is gratified at his expressed seotiments to- 
 wards himself. Trusts that his opinion on the 
 cause of complaint affecting one portion of the 
 Union will tend much toward settling the matter 
 to satisfaction of all parties. Has heard nothing 
 from his son (J. Q. AdamsJ, the Baltic being 
 frozen up. [Draft.] 4°. a pages. 
 
 1813, April 19, Washington. Arrangements for nego- 
 tiations at St. Petersburg are completed. Mr. 
 Gallatin and Mr. Bayard, colleagues of his son, 
 commissioners for treating with Great Britain for 
 peace under mediation of Russia, including defi- 
 nition of neutral rights; all of them ministers 
 plenipotentiary, and will be allowed an outfit, etc. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1820, February 20, Washington. Forwarding a copy of 
 the journal of the convention which formed the 
 Constitution of the United States. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Adams. Mrs. John, Quincy. 
 
 1813, April 10, Washington. Pressure of business pre- 
 vents writing freely to Mr. Adams. Returns let- 
 ter enclosed to him for perusal. Uncertain when 
 her son (J. Q. Adams) will return from his mis- 
 sion to St. Petersburg. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 259 
 
Adams. John Quixcy, Amsterdam. 
 
 1795, Jpi-U 2, Paris. Answer to letters of 12tli and 23d 
 March. Political situation of Holland. Monroe's 
 ■willingness to co-operate in redressing grievances 
 of Americans. Trial of Barrfere and Collot-d'Her- 
 bois. Tumult in the convention, which is sup- 
 pressed by its firm attitude. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Adams. John Quincy, London. 
 
 1817, March 6, Washington. Offering him the place of 
 Secretary of State. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Adams. John Qi'ixcy, Washington. 
 
 1818, August 17, Alheniarle. Acknowledging letter of 
 13th. Pensacola to be delivered up to Spain. 
 Aguerre's case. Violations of neutrality. Armed 
 shijjs, but not for war against nations with whom 
 we are at peace, may be built for foreigners. En- 
 listments for the patriots. An explanation would 
 have good effect in South America. Dr. Water- 
 house. [Copy.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1818, August 20, Highland, Va. Compensation for Mr. 
 Barlow. Colonel Eoraford. Messrs. Graham and 
 Koduey, on their detention after their appoint- 
 ment. Execution of mail-robbers. He complies 
 with the usage in Maryland. Wishes the case 
 examined by Messrs. Calhoun and Wirt. [Copy. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1818, August 27, Highland, Va. Acknowledging receipt 
 of papers mentioned iu letters of 23d and 24th in- 
 stant. Mr, Aguerre's proposal and the recogni- 
 tion of independence of Buenos Ayres. Caution 
 and delay recommended. [Copy.j 4". 3 pages. 
 
 1819, jl/iiroh 24, Washington. Instructions to the De- 
 partment of State. Suppression of piracy Sflan- 
 ish colonies. The policy to pursue in relation to 
 them. Their recognition as independent powers. 
 [Portion of a duplicate. ] fol. IS pages. 
 
 1819 (?), no date. Relating to T. W Cobb, of Georgia. 
 
 General Jackson would do nothing at Nashville to 
 
 his disadvantage. Had been friendly to General 
 
 Jackson. Intereonrse with Mr. Cobb. [Draft.] 
 
 8°. 2 pages. 4° 2 pages. 
 
 1320, June, Highia nd, Va. Acknowledging lett'er of 23d. 
 Case of the Macedonian. The seizure not justifia- 
 ble. Lord Cochrane no right to interfere. Mr. 
 Prevost. Advisable that Mr. Forbes should be 
 17 8 260 
 
Adams. John Quincy, 
 
 made agent. Paper blockades. Our commerce 
 with the colouiea and China. To avoid commit- 
 ting himself about recognition. Explains reasons 
 why we have declined making or accepting com- 
 mercial treaties. [Draft.] 4^. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, June 26, Highland, Va. Instructions to Messrs. 
 Middleton and Todd. The Emperor will decide 
 on the rights, and a commission authorized to 
 adjust claims. Case of the Montilegre, captured 
 by American privateers. Suggests the Attorney- 
 General take the case to Supreme Court. Violators 
 of the law should not escape punishment. Claim 
 of Sweden. We should be cautious, as it is doubt- 
 ful if we have a right to enlist deserters. Reprieve 
 of condemned pirates. The practice is odious. 
 Too much lenity is cruelty. Punishment is desir- 
 able. Uniform which Mr. Forbes proposes to wear 
 in his agency. In his appointment the option of 
 Mr. Prevost given as to his preference, whether to 
 Chili or Buenos Ay res. [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1820, July 2i, Highland, Va. Acknowledging letter of 
 18th. Assassination of the Duke of Berri. To 
 express abhorrence of the crime. Not true the 
 complaint of inattention to such matters. Com- 
 plaint of act of piracy by citizens of Baltimore. 
 More rigorous measures should he taken to sup- 
 press such acts. Mr. Correa's letter. Complaints 
 of Portugal. We must resist attempts to in- 
 jure our national character, and must also pre- 
 vent equipments, suppress piracy, etc. Capture 
 of slave ships by our ships of war. Course to be 
 pursued. Reprieve of Richard Hull, condemned 
 to death. [Draft.] 4". 4 pages. 
 
 1820, August 3, Mbemarle. Acknowledging; letter of 
 2Sth July. Capture of a slaver brig by the rev- 
 enue-cutter Dallas, with 270 Africans. The Amer- 
 icans concerned should be subjected to the rigor- 
 ous execution of the law. Mr. Trumbull's pictures 
 received by the Senate. Mr. Graham's salary. 
 Delay in making appointment to Peinambnco. 
 Allow Mr. Ray the requested opportunity to vindi- 
 cate the character of his brother. Demands of 
 Mr. Correa in behalf of Portugal. [Draft.] 
 
 4"=. 6 pages. 
 
 1820, September 4, Albemarle. Acknowledging letter of 
 29th August. Abb6 Correa's complaints on behalf 
 261 ' 
 
Adams. John Quincy, 
 
 of Portugal, If United States officers have cruised 
 against tlie Portuguese, they are blameable. No 
 officer should enter a foreign service without per- 
 mission. To enter that of Artigas looks like piracy. 
 Complaints of American judges. United States 
 Government neutral. Correa making constitutions 
 for South American republics. His objects. First 
 instance of complaint against integrity of the 
 judges. [Draft.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1821, July 12, Oak Hill. Dissatisfaction at De Neu- 
 ville's letter. We must not submit to his pro- 
 posals, and must sustain our subaltern officers of 
 the Government who have obeyed orders. Saint 
 Joseph's port a fraud. Governor of East Florida 
 no authority to make it a port for purposes of 
 smuggling. Make no concessions dishonorable to 
 us. [Copy.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 16il. no date. Acknowledging letter of 25th. Affair of 
 (_:aptain Edou and adventurers at Amelia Island. 
 Thinks it will be pushed to its utmost extent to 
 produce embarrassment. Seizure of French ves- 
 sels complained of. [Draft.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 1825, January a, Washington. Relative to filling va- 
 cancies. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1828, DecemZie)' 17, Oal; Hill. Acknowledging receipt of 
 the President's annual message. Monroe's friend- 
 ship for and confidence in Adams. [Draft.] 
 
 small 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, Ja»Ha)'(/ 25. Acknowledging letterof 10th. State 
 of Europe. First revolution in France ; over- 
 throw of the ancient systems. European alliance 
 now at an end. New Government of France now 
 recognized. Future of Europe. The governments 
 will fall before republican principles and the sov- 
 ereignty of the people. Will result in our good. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1831, J'ebruary 14. Acknowledging letter of 29th Janu- 
 ary. Can the British Government get rid of the 
 debt or corn laws without convulsion? Appear- 
 ances of a conflict with Ireland. Independence of 
 Belgium. His first impression. Support for France 
 in Belgium, the like for England in Ireland, re- 
 moved. France better situated for promoting the 
 cause of liberty. Pacific policy fur United States. 
 Suiirage. [Copy and draft. ] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 262 
 
Adams. John Quincy, 
 1831, March 11. Acknowledging letter of 18th Febru- 
 ary, General Jackson's letter of January 6, 1818. 
 His conduct in the Seminole war, and the differ- 
 ences between him, Mr. Calhouu, and Mr. Craw- 
 ford. [Draft.] small 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Addington. H. W., Washington. 
 
 182b, Seiilembei- 18. Acknowledging letter of 7th. Is 
 gratified at his kind and friendly sentiments in 
 favor of his public conduct. [Draft. ] 
 
 On a scrap. 2 pages. 
 Aemstrong. John, Paris. 
 
 1806, June 21, London. Acknowledging letter of 30th 
 May. Communications with Mr. Fox .relative to 
 our differences. His willingness to conciliate, but 
 want of unanimity in the British cabinet prevents 
 arrangements. Hopes for his successor's arrival, 
 for nothing can be accomplished until then. 
 Hopes our dispute with Spain may be speedily ar- 
 ranged. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, January 16, London. Joint letter with Mr. Pink- 
 ney , notifying him of conclusion of treaty of amity, 
 navigation, and commerce with Great Britain. 
 Gives outline of its contents. Thinks France will 
 derive advantages from it. Fears that it will not 
 be ratified because of the decree of the emperor at 
 Berlin, declaring Great Britain in a state of block- 
 ade and prohibiting all trade in English merchan- 
 dise. [Draft.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1807, October 10, London. The Chesapeake affair and 
 consequent termination of the negotiations for a 
 treaty. The British Government disavows the act, 
 but can not effect an arrangement relating to im- 
 pressment. A new minister sent to the United 
 States to adjust the business. [Draft. Copy 
 also sent to Mr. Bowdoin.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Armstrong. John, Washington. 
 
 1814. August 18, Washington, Washington menaced. 
 Offers to take command of a troop of horse to the 
 coast and ascertain the force and object of the 
 enemy. [Copy. ] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Auckland. Lord, London. 
 
 1807, September 25, London. Appreciating the personal 
 friendly relations existing between them. Prob- 
 ability of leaving soon for America. Although ne- 
 
 263 
 
Auckland. Lord, 
 
 gotiations will fail, hopes kindly feelings will be 
 productive of good to both countries. Private 
 matters. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Auckland and Holland. Lords, London. 
 
 1806, December 31, London. (Jointly with Mr. Pink- 
 ney.) Project of a declaration to be sent before 
 the signing of the treaty with Great Britain. Rela- 
 tive to the 11th article. Objects to certain de- 
 cisions of the courts of vice-admiralty. [Copy; 
 original not sent.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Bainbeidge. William. See Shalbr. William. 
 1815, April 10. 
 
 Bakbour. James, WasMngion. 
 
 1826, Octoher 20, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 6th instant. Reasons why Monroe should not ac- 
 cept the Panama mission. Mrs. Monroe's health 
 and the disordered state of his aifairs. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Baring Brothers & Co., London. 
 
 1806, March 4, Loto Layton. Letters from Lafayette, 
 who desires an additional loan. His services to 
 the United States would secure the loan on the 
 12,000 acres given him by Congress. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, March 18, Loiu Layion. Acknowledging letter of 
 14th. Lafayette's application for a loan. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, De cemler 31, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 30th. Advises the acceptance of a draft of Mr. 
 Sear, consul-general at Algiers, in favor of Mr. 
 Gavino, consul-general at Gibraltar, for £1,500. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Baring (?). Sir Francis, London. 
 
 1604, February 8, London. Condolences on death of 
 
 his friend, Mr. Bingham. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Baring. Mr., London. 
 
 1807, no date, London. A Mr. Parker suspected of hav- 
 ing obtained loan of Mr. Baring's house or money 
 on Monroe's account ; not authorized. [Marked: 
 "First draft; not sent."] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 264 
 
Bayard. James A., 
 
 1813, ilf<i2/6, Washington. Instructions in negotiating 
 for peace under mediation ofEussia. HopesGreat 
 Britain will avail herself of the opportunity of 
 an honorable termination of the war. [Press 
 copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Benedict. Thornton, 
 1826, November, Oak Hill. Eeqnesting some particu- 
 lars relating to the late war. The attack on 
 Washington and subsequent events. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Biddle, Nicholas, Philadelphia. 
 
 1809, January 7, Biohmond. Answer to November 18, 
 1808. Appreciates Biddle's approbation of his 
 public conduct, etc. Approves Biddle's pursuing 
 his profession at present. Deplores Mr. Skipwitb's 
 misfortunes. His honesty, integrity, and patriot- 
 ism undoubted. [Draft.] 4". 2 pages. 
 
 Blocjnt. Willie, Governor of Tennessee, 
 
 1814, September 25, Washington. Expected invasion of 
 Louisiana. If successful the whole commerce of 
 the west of Allegany Mountains would be in the 
 hands of the foe. 5,000 additional troops from 
 Tennessee called for. Inform General Jackson 
 when it will be done. Should be no delay. Con- 
 tracts for arming, equipping, and supplying troops 
 met by drafts on Treasury. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1814, October 3, Washington. Governor of Kentucky 
 called on for 2,500 militia in lieu of that number 
 ordered from Tennessee. He will inform Governor 
 Blount if that number can be sent from his State. 
 [Copy.] 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1814, October 10, Washington. Intelligence from Ghent 
 states 12,000 to 15,000 men will sail from Ireland 
 in September for New Orleans to invade Louisiana, 
 etc. Accordingly, 7,500 men will be required from 
 Tennessee. Detachment from Kentucky with 
 his, will be put under orders of General Jackson. 
 Inform him as to his movements. [Cqpy. ] 
 
 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1814, November 3, Washington. Acknowledging letter 
 
 14th October. Will accept volunteers in lieu of 
 
 detached militia ; will be considered the same as 
 
 other militia in service. Five thousand stand of 
 
 265 
 
Blount. Willie, 
 
 arms, teuts, equipage, etc., ordered from Pitts- 
 burg for Tenneasee and Kentucky at Baton Rouge, 
 but advisable to have all the troops armed and 
 equipped before they march. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, Noeemier 4, Washington. Acknowledging letter 
 of October 13. Louisiana menaced by Lord Hill. 
 Any officer the governor may appoint is to receive 
 fhe money, with instructions in behalf of General 
 Jackson's force. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 181.5, January 30, Wasldngton. The call on Tennessee 
 and Kentucky was not in vain. Result of the 
 conflict still uncertain. General Jackson needs 
 succor. President requests 2,500 volunteers to be 
 sent to New Orleans immediately. One hundred 
 and iifty thousand dollars will be remitted in a 
 few days. Arm and equip the men. Should news 
 be received of success and victory, suspend the 
 march. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1815, February 13, Washington. The victory by Gen- 
 eral Jackson enables us to dispense with call for 
 militia from Tennessee. Those in New Orleans 
 will be discharged soon. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, February 14, Washington. Treaty of peace with 
 Great Britain signed at Ghent, December 24. 
 [Copy. ] 4'^ 1 page. 
 
 Bonaparte. Eliza, Baltimore. 
 
 1808, Xovember (i, Bichmond. Acknowledging letter of 
 15th October. On the appeal to her to surrender 
 her son to bis fattier. His views and advice. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Bonaparte. Joseph, 
 1829, December 21, Bichmond. Acknowledging letter 
 of 10th. The representation of a notice " Sur la 
 cession de Louisiane," that on the negotiation of 
 that treaty he (B.) and ]Mr. Talleyrand received a 
 million francs is utterly untrue. Not one cent 
 was given to anybody. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 BowDOiN. James, London. 
 
 1805, October 14, London. A list of papers given, con- 
 sisting principally of those relating to Monroe's 
 missions to Spain and France. fol. 2 pages. 
 
 266 
 
BowDOiN. James, Paris. 
 
 1806, June 20, London. Acknowledging letter of 20th 
 May. Repeated interviews witli Mr. Pox, wlio 
 sliows amicable desires for an arrangement of our 
 differences relating to seizures and condemnation 
 of vessels, etc., but he is not supported in the Brit- 
 ish cabinet. Should our dispute with Spain be set- 
 tled, it would facilitate matters here. Surprised 
 at action of France in not pushing an adjustment 
 of the controversy. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, no date. See Great Britain. Treaty with, 
 
 1807, October 10. See Armstrong. General, 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 BovtrDOiN(?;. Mrs., 
 
 1821, no daie. Acknowledging a letter (no date). Ac- 
 cepts a testimonial, which he will wear in mem- 
 ory of her late husband, for whom he had a high 
 personal regard. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Brent. Daniel, Washington. 
 
 1821, Septertiber 17, Oalc Hill. Suppression of the slave 
 trade. Requirements of law. Difficulties with 
 ships hoisting false colors. Slave trade an abom- 
 inable practice. Will it be crushed? Should do 
 nothing to countenance right of search. Slave 
 ships built abroad and navigated by Americans. 
 General Jackson's report of his proceedings in 
 Florida. [Draft.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Brent. Richard, 
 
 1810, February 25, Albemarle. Visit from Mr. Jefferson, 
 who wishes Monroe employed in some public serv- 
 ice. Suggests the appointment of governor of 
 Upper Louisiana or a military iiosition, which 
 Monroe decliues. Had Mr. Madison offered him 
 a seat in his cabinet he would have accepted it. 
 Is not desirous of any offlce. Article in news- 
 papers as to his being indebted to the Govern- 
 
 'ment while minister to France. Denies it. His 
 public offices. [Draft.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Brent. Richard, Wasliingion. 
 
 1811, March 18, Richmond. Acknowledging letter (no 
 date). Proposal to come into Department of State. 
 Hesitates about accepting it and relimjuishing 
 his present positioij. Asks his advice. Ifthead- 
 
 2G7 
 
Brent. Richard, 
 
 ministration is committed to a certain policy, fears 
 tliat lie could render no service. No doubt the 
 views of the President, Mr. Gallatin, and himself 
 would harmonize. [Copy and two drafts.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1811, March 18, Bichmond. Enclosing letter as an an- 
 swer to the offer of position as Secretary of State. 
 By whom was Brent consulted, the President or 
 Mr. Gallatin, or both? Will the President write 
 such a letter tliat may he read to the legislature 
 as will justify his retirement from the executive 
 of Virginia ? Would prefer that the removal of 
 the person in oiSce should have no connection 
 with himself. [Draft. ] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Brooke. Francis J., 
 1828, February 21, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter 
 announcing Monroe's nomination by the conven- 
 tion as elector in favor of General Jackson for 
 President. Declines the honor, being a personal 
 friend to both candidates. Suggests that ex- Pres- 
 idents should be non-partisans, so that in emer- 
 gencies they might give unbiased opinions. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1828, March 3, Oak Sill. Desiring the publication of 
 his answer declining the acceptance of his nomi- 
 nation as elector immediately. [Draft.] 
 
 small 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Brougham. Lord, London. 
 
 1828, December 18, Oak Hill. Regretting that he was 
 unable to show due attention to Capt. Basil 
 Hall. Plan for public improvement. Introduc- 
 tion to James Barbour, United States minister. 
 [Draft.] 8°. 3 pages. 
 
 Brown. General, 
 1825, December, Oak Sill. His claim now before Con- 
 gress. His pecuniary condition is not so good as 
 when he iirst entered public life. [Draft written 
 on the back of the memorandum of a transfer of 
 land.] 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 Burr. Aaron, 
 1796, /((((((an/ 10, Paris. [Postscript of a letter.] Dis- 
 satisfaction of American people with Jay's treaty 
 with England. [Draft. ] 4°. 1 
 
 268 
 
Cabinet. Members of the, 
 
 1817, October 27, IVasMiigton. Questions to be pre- 
 sented to the cabinet. Recognition of new states. 
 Sending or receiving a minister from a new state. 
 Acknowledging independence of South American 
 states. Smuggling at Amelia Island and Galves- 
 ton. Measures to suppress iiiraoy. Invasion of 
 Mexico. Joseph Bonaparte. [Memorandum in 
 Monroe's writing.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, June 21, Washington. Inviting them to meet on 
 that morning. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Calhoun. John C. (?) and Ckowninshield. B. 
 W.('0, 
 
 1818, no date, Washington. Memorandum for Secre- 
 taries of War and Navy Our coast defenses. 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 Calhoun. Joh?; C, 
 
 1819(?), mo dafe. See Adams. John Quincy, 
 
 Calhoun. John C, Wasliington. 
 
 1823, Si'pteniber 1, Washington. Communication with 
 Colonel Sail" [sic]. Wishes informal investiga- 
 tion of facts, and aslis Mr. Calhoun to give him 
 facilities. [Draft.] Scrap. 1 page. 
 
 1827, Decemher 10, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter 
 of 9th. Why Mr. Calhoun was nominated to office 
 of Seoretary'of War. The position he then held 
 and his aid given in the war. [Draft and copy.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1827, December 28, Oalc HiU. Acknowledging letter of 
 22d. Sends him papers. Would like to know the 
 names of persons charging him with injuring Gen- 
 eral Jackson. Denies the charges. Has greatest 
 regard and esteem for him. Conversation with 
 Mr. Khea on the subject of the attack on Pensacola. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1828. Markh 18, Oalc Bill. Acknowledging letter of 
 tith. A purloined letter perverted to injure him. 
 The Seminole war. Instructions to General Jack- 
 son during that period. Attack on the Spanish 
 forts without orders. Declares he acted with 
 regard to General Jackson in perfect harmony 
 with Mr. Calhoun. [Two copies and a draft.] 
 
 4^, 11 pages; small 4°, 6 pages. 
 
 269 
 
Calhoun. John C, 
 
 1828, August 4, Oak Sill. General Jackson and the 
 Seminole war. Regrets proceedings in tbe Soutli. 
 Law for encouraseinent of manufacturers. The 
 South have strong interest in the Union. They 
 have to dread rivalry. Restraints on inter-com- 
 munication. Slaves would be incited to insur- 
 rection. Should favor and encourage internal 
 improvements and cherish growth of domestic 
 products. [Copy.1 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1829, January 7, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 29th December. Friends of progress look to 
 America. State of the South. Slaves exceed in 
 number the whites. Provoke no issue to shake 
 the system. Let the experiment (of the Union) 
 operate. Our system requires great circumspec- 
 tion and care to preserve it. It is fairly getting 
 into operation. [Copy.] i°. 4 pages. 
 
 1830, May 19, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 17th. 
 General Jackson's letter of 6th January, 1818. 
 The time it was received he was sick, and he 
 handed it to Calhoun or Crawford, and did not 
 read it himself till afterwards. Thinks it was 
 never alluded to before the cabinet. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 1830, May 21, Oak Hill. General Jackson's letter to 
 Monroe. Attack on the Spanish forts in the Sem- 
 inole war. Any attack on Jackson at the pres- 
 ent time would have bad etfect. [Draft.] 4°. 
 
 1830, May 26, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 25th. General Jackson's letter respecting his 
 conduct in the Seminole war, etc. The letter was 
 private and contidAtial, and Monroe deoliues to 
 take any step which might compromise anybody. 
 [Draft.] 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, January 24, Neiv York. Is averse to any polit- 
 ical discussion relative to General Jackson's con- 
 duct. Asks him to state the points on which he 
 wishes him to reply to. Notes and data on the 
 letter of Jackson. [Draft.] i°. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, no date, New Fork. Acknowledging letter. Re- 
 specting General Jackson's letter of 7th January, 
 1814. [Draft.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1831, no date, New York. Acknowledging letter of 
 
 February 4. Explanatory of General Jackson's 
 
 letter about his conduct in the Seminole war. 
 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 270 
 
Canada. CampaigD against, 
 
 1513, no date. See War notes. 
 
 Canning. George, London. 
 
 1807, April 2, London. Informirig him of capture of 
 two American vessels by British cruisers. Re- 
 quests him to cause their release anil allow them 
 to proceed to their destination. [Draft and du- 
 plicate.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 1807, April 2, London. Annonnciug the arrival of the 
 witnesses in the trial of Captain Whitby. Re- 
 quests an early day for trial. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1807, April 11, London. Acknowledging note of 10th. 
 luforms him that owing to delay by quarantine, 
 that the witnesses in the trial of Captain Whitby 
 will not arrive in time and requests dcday. 
 [Draft.] i°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, April '^9, London. Complaining of the action of 
 the commander of the Pluto in defacing papers of 
 American ship Josephine. Disrespect to the United 
 States Government. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, July 18, London. Eequ'estiug an interview for 
 himself and Mr. Pinkney. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, July 24, London. Jointly with Mr. Pinkney. 
 Instructions from the President for resumption of 
 negotiations. Protesting against impressments. 
 Claims for indemnity. Written declaration by 
 English plenipotentiaries relative to the French 
 decree of 25th November accompanying signature 
 of treaty, should be withdrawn as unnecessary. 
 [Copy.] 4^. 7 pages. 
 
 1807, July 27, London. Thanking him for information 
 relative to an encounter between a British ship of 
 war and an American frigate. Is gratified by the 
 assurance that the occurrence was not authorized 
 by the British Government. [Draft.] 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, July 29, London. The outrageous attack of the 
 H. B. M. ship Leopard on the American frigate 
 Chesapeake. Requesting reparation and punish- 
 ment of the officer in command. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 1807, July 30, London. Jointly with Mr. Pinkuey. 
 Enclosing paper of Lords Holland and Auckland. 
 Requesting interview with them. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 271 
 
Canning. George, 
 
 1807, J iigust H, London. Acknowledging note of 3d in- 
 etant. Has already transmitted to United States 
 Government copy of Canning's note. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, August 9, London. Acknowledging note of 8tli 
 instant. No information from United States Gov- 
 ernment. The Leopard and Chesapeake affair. 
 Doubtless will be instructed to lay the matter 
 before him. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, Sepiemierl, London. Informing him of having re- 
 ceived instructions. The Chesai)eake and Leopard 
 affair. Requests interview on subject. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1S07, September 7, London. Indignant protest. Out- 
 rageous attack of H. B. M. ship Leopard against 
 the Chesapeake. Demands reparation and punish- 
 ment of the officer in command. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1807, September 9, London. Requesting an interview. 
 The Chesapeake affair. [Draft.] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, September 29, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 23d instant. Regrets his instructions do not 
 allow him to treat of the matter of the outrage 
 on the Chesapeake separately from the general 
 negotiations. Impressments, etc. His retirement. 
 [Draft.] 4°- 6 pages. 
 
 1807, Octoler 6, London. On taking leave of the King 
 and returning to the United States he leaves Mr. 
 Pinkney in charge of the affairs of their joint 
 mission. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, Octoier 9, London. Requesting to be informed 
 whether the new minister to United States will 
 have a special mission relative to the Chesapeake 
 or to be connected with the ordinary legation. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 lfc'07, October 18, London. Jointly with Mr. Pinkney. 
 Explanatory of the note of July 24th, that the oc- 
 casion which induced the British commissioners to 
 present the note of 31st December preceding, had 
 ceased to exist. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, October 23, London. Explaining the proclamation 
 of the President, that prohibition on other vessels 
 does not include H. B. M. ships with dispatches or 
 persons employed on a special mission. Mr. Rose 
 will be granted every facility. [Draft.] 
 
 4'^. 1 page. 
 272 
 
Canning. GEor.iiE, 
 
 Iritn, ()('loher2i), Porlsinouth, ICnrjland. Urges the claim 
 of Mr-Tjoreii ou the British GoveniQicnt for having 
 saved from destriictiou about iiUO British soldiers 
 by taking tUeni from a, ship about to founder. 
 [Draft."! 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Cl.AlliOItNK. W. C. C, 
 
 IHU, February \4, IFitshington. Dr. Robinson engaged 
 in illegally raising troofis for incursion into Span- 
 ish provinces. Tiiis is repugnant to our (Jovern- 
 ment since we are atpeai;e with Spain. President 
 expects that neei'H.sary steps will be talien against 
 any such measures becoming effectual. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1814, February 17, ll'unhington. Acknowledging letter 
 of 2'Jth November, 1813. Information given that 
 General Tole<lo, General Humbert, ami Dr. Rob- 
 inson are acting in concert and organizing a force 
 to invade Ti-xas. Same instructions as communi- 
 cated in letter of 14th to be carried out. [Copy on 
 same sheet with several others. First one dated 
 November 25, 1811.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 Clay. Henry, 
 
 1814, February 18, Washington. Instructing him in case 
 Mr. Russell had not arrrived to sail for Gottenburg 
 to execute the trust committed. Important that 
 there should be rjo unnecessary delay, fearing to 
 lose services of Mr. Gallatin. 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Clinton. George, 
 
 1801, July 12, Jiichviond. Congratulating him upon hig 
 re-election as governor of New York. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Co.MMlTTEE. A, New York. 
 
 1831, no date, New York. Intending to accept the invi- 
 tation to attend a meeting of mechanics, work- 
 men, and otlier citizens of New York, at Tammany 
 Hall, to celebrate the late revolution in France. 
 About La Fayette. [Draft.] 4". 1 page. 
 
 CoNGRE,9S. Member of, 
 
 1815, Jpril 'M, Waaliinnioii. Dangers menacing the 
 Union fiom lafe events iu l'']a]iee. The Army 
 should not yet be disbaTided, nor the squadron to 
 Algiers allowed to sail. Constitutional amend- 
 ments. Monroe's report from Department of War. 
 [Draft; contidential.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 L'7.3 
 
Cook, D. P., Washington. 
 
 1826, April 27, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 23<1. Declaration of Governor Edwards that he 
 wasnot author of certain publications. His nomi- 
 nation was not influenced by any such considera- 
 tion as it was charged. [Draft and copy.] 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 CowpERTHWAiTE. J. K., Neto York. 
 
 1830 (?), no date, New York. Acknowledging the com- 
 pliment of the present of a chair from the chair- 
 makers of Richmond. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Crawford. William H., Washington. 
 
 1812, December '3, Washington. Desiring a conference 
 on subject of appointment by the President of 
 Secretary of War. Kesignation of Mr. Piustis. 
 The place may be offered to Mr. Monroe. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Crawford. William H., Paris. 
 
 1814, no date, Washington. Acknowledging a letter 
 (no date). Mr. Clay and Mr. Eussell appointed to 
 treat with Great Britain. Treasury kept open 
 for Mr. Gallatin, but not returning, was nomi- 
 nated to joint mission. Campbell, Secretary of 
 Treasury. Campaign against Montreal a failure 
 by bad management. Hampton and Wilkinson. 
 Armstrong ambitious. His book publislied. 
 Wilkinson's request for a court of iuquiry. Gen- 
 eral Hampton's resignation. Armstrong's preten- 
 tions. [Draft; private; not sent.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, June 25, Washington. Acknowledging letters of 
 11th, 12th, and 20th April. Emperor abdicated 
 and sent to Elba. Louis declared King. Allied 
 armies still in Paris. Provisional government in 
 France not unfriendly to America. Reason why 
 England can not send a large force to United 
 States. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1819 (?), no date. See Adams. John Quincy, 
 
 Crawford. William H., Washing/on. 
 
 1822, September 7, Washington. Death of Mr. Reigs, 
 Commissioner of Land Office. Dilemma as to his 
 successor. Decides upon conferring it on Judo-e 
 McLean. General Scott has recovered. [Draft!] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 274 
 
Crawford. William H., 
 1824, Mmj 17, Woshinrjton. CoufercDce witli Mr. 
 Wirt. Slaves takeu to the Creek Agency. Doc- 
 uments criminating Governor Mitchell. His dis- 
 missal. [Draft.] fol. Ipage. 
 
 Crawford. William H., or Calhoun. J. C, 
 1825 (?), no date. Acknowled>,nni|; letter of 4th July. 
 The principles and policy ot' the administration 
 ofl8U2do not differ from the present except in 
 the measures to provide for the public defense. 
 Necessary to be supported by the cabinet. [Draft. ] 
 
 4^. 4 pages. 
 Crawford. William H., 
 
 1825 (?), no date. See Calhoun. John C, 
 
 Crawford. William H., Wood Lawn. 
 
 1830 (?), no date, Oak Bill (?). General Jackson and 
 the Seminole war, and a letter to Mr. Calhoun. 
 [Draft.] Scrap of waste paper. 4 pages. 
 
 1830, August 8, Oah Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 July 5. Respecting a letter received from Gen- 
 eral Jackson relative to the Seminole war. [Draft 
 and copy.] 4°, 2 pages; 4°, 4 pages. 
 
 Cuba. 
 1820 (?), no date. Memorandum in handwriting of 
 Monroe, apparently the draft of a letter or mes- 
 sage inquiring into the condition of Cuba, its 
 population, troops, fortifications, and the polit- 
 ical feeling towards us and other countries. 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 Dallas. Alex. J., Philadelphia. 
 
 1811, November 25, Washington. Respecting JosiS Alva- 
 rez de Toledo, who states he has important infor- 
 mation to give. Had written him to call on Mr. 
 Dallas. [Copy on same sheet with several others. ] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1815, May 28, Washington. The squadron sailed. The 
 Army reduced. Napoleon's accession. Thinks the 
 allies will not unite to oppose him. Murat's pol- 
 icy. Ferdinand of Spain. But for Napoleon's con- 
 tinental system and aim at universal monarchy 
 Russia might have joined him against England. 
 He should leave Holland independent. Results of 
 our late war with England very advantageous to 
 ns. 
 
 275 
 
Dallas. Alux. J., 
 
 Our expedition against Algiers. Question -with 
 tlie planters on selling their produce liere. Should 
 they pay tax as auctioneers ? I Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 Dallas. George, 
 1817, i)/«i-fi?! 17, TVashington. Mr. Dallas's account with 
 the Department of State. His claim favorably 
 considered. Condolence on death of his father, 
 Monroe's friend. His character described. A rec- 
 ord of his life. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Dbcatuk. Stephen, 
 
 1815, Ajml 10. See Shaler. William, 
 Disbeowe. Colonel, London. 
 
 1804, January 13, London. Mr. and Mrs. Piuckney's 
 presentation to the Queen. [Draft.] 4°. 2pages. 
 
 DUPONCEAU. P. S., 
 
 1816, June 27, Washington. Transmitting unpublished 
 document relating to General Jackson's campaign. 
 Monroe took charge of War Department SUth Au- 
 gust, 1K14. Enemy menacing. City of Washing- 
 ton hmoking. Alexandria had capitulated. The 
 whole coast agitated. Had no desire for the office. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1829, May 29, Oal; Bill. Acknowledging letter of 25th. 
 Mr. Marbeuf's book on Louisiana. He is mistaken 
 in some statements. Instances will be shown in 
 next letter. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Early. Peter, GoTernor of Georgia. 
 1814, Seplemher 25, Washington. Expected invasion ol 
 Louisiana. Five thousand men to be sent from 
 Tennessee. Georgia will organize and equip two 
 thousand five hundred, to join General Jackson as 
 soon as possible. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, Ocloher 10, Washington. Intelligence from Ghent 
 states twelve to fifteen thousand men will sail 
 from Ireland in September to invade Louisiana 
 and whole country west of Alleghany Mountains. 
 Two thousand five hundred militia required from 
 Georgia. Monroe to be advised of arrMugemeuts. 
 [Copy.] io. 1 page. 
 
 181i, Deccmher W, Washington. Would be gratified to 
 learn if the troops required from Georgia ate on 
 
 18 8 276 
 
Early. Peter, 
 
 their wnv to re-enforce General Jackson and that 
 they will hasten their march, as New Orleans is 
 threatened by the enemy. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, February 13, WasMngton. Acknowledging letter 
 of 1st instant. Orders to General Blackshear ap- 
 proved. Ten thousand stand of arms ordered to 
 General Pinckuey. Call on him for one thousand 
 five hundred. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, February 14, Washington . Treaty of peace with 
 Great Britain signed at Ghent 24th December. 
 [Copy.] 4^ Ipage. 
 
 Edwards. Dr., 
 
 1798, February 12, Albemarle. Appealing to him to 
 testify to the falsity of the charges raised against 
 Monroe while minister to France. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Edwards. Samuel M., Leesburg. 
 
 1829, April 6, Oak Hill. If elected to the convention 
 for the amendment of the Constitution of Virginia, 
 he will serve and devote his best faculties for the 
 support of free government, which depends on the 
 union of the state. Other repu.blics have failed. 
 [Draft and copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Erving. George W., 
 
 1800, April 4, liichmond. Gratitude for Mr. Erving's 
 kindness in republishing his work and vindicating 
 him from the assaults of his enemies after his re- 
 call from France. Explains his attitude. Faith 
 in America's greatness. [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Erving. George "W., Washington. 
 
 1801, March 5, Richmond. Acknowledging a letter 
 from him. His views as to the formation of the 
 administration. 4<^. 2 pages. 
 
 Erving. George W., PhiladelxMa. 
 
 1801, March 2-1, Richmond. Acknowledging letter of 
 14tb. Promises to promote his interests with the 
 President. Has written the President in favor 
 of Mr. Lee. Monroe's motives in buying his house 
 in Paris. [Draft. ] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1823, April 14, Washington. Erving's proposed vi^it to 
 Europe. Oflfers him letters, etc. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. I 
 
 277 
 
Europe. Political picture of, 
 1817, no date. See Unknown. 
 
 Everett. Edward, Boston. 
 
 1825, May 23, Oak Hill. His acceptance as honorary 
 
 niemberof the Bunker Hill Monument Association. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Eustace. Dr., 
 1806, August 30, London. Introducing Mr. Barnard, 
 
 son of a merchant in London. Result of Monroe's 
 
 business in London as yet uncertain. [Press 
 
 copy. ] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Foreign Affairs. Minister of, Paris. 
 
 1796, 3Iay 5, Paris. Acknowledging letter of 27th 
 April. A lady claimin g assistance as a relative of 
 Benjamin Franklin. Proposes to comiaunicate her 
 demand to Franklin's grandson. [Copy.] 
 
 4*=. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, Decemler 3, Paris. Answer to confidential note 
 of 2d. Thanking him for communications sent 
 him through Mr. Pichon, and for various marks of 
 esteem shown him during his residence in Paris. 
 [Copy in French; confidential.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 1796 (?), no date, Paris. Treaty with France. Ex- 
 plaining our position regarding our obligations. 
 [Part of the document missing. Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 Forest. Colonel, 
 
 1S21, Januarys, Washington. Asking information rela- 
 tive to (ieneral Thomas Craig, who commanded in 
 the Pennsylvania line during the Revolutionary 
 war. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Foster. A. J. (British minister), Washington. 
 
 1811, July 23, Washington. Acknowledging letters of 
 3d and 16th instant. The President's sentiments 
 regarding British orders in council and blockade 
 of 1806. Foster's communications do not lead to 
 settlement of difficulties between the two coun- 
 tries; they are only a vindication of measures 
 which produced them. Priority of aggression is 
 not the question. Inability of France to enforce 
 her decrees is not a reason why vindictive hostility 
 should fall on neutrals. If belligerents expect ad- 
 vantages from neutrals they should allow them 
 their rights. Good results expected by the revo- 
 cation of the French decrees respecting neutral 
 
 'Z18 
 
Foster, A. J., 
 
 commerce of the United States. Let Great Britain 
 follow the example. This letter is confined to 
 subjects brought into view by Foster's. It is not 
 because the United States have lost sight of other 
 very serious causes of complaint. [Copy. ] 
 
 fol. 33 pages. 
 Fkance. Reception in, 
 
 1794, no date. Notes probably intended for Monroe's 
 diary. His reception in France. Morris's at- 
 tempts ts gain communication with the Govern- 
 ment, and his failure. A party to reject him on 
 his arrival ; his triumph. Suspicion of Jay's mis- 
 sion. 8°. 1 page. 
 French spoliations. 
 
 1804, February 26 and March 3. See Unknown. 
 
 Gallatin. Albert, John Quixcy Adams, and 
 James A. Bayard, jointly, IVasUngton, 
 
 1613, April 15, Washinr/ton. Instructions to our minis- 
 ters to treat with the Emperor Alexander for pro- 
 motion of peace, by his mediation, with Great 
 Britain. The adjustment of the subject of im- 
 pressment of seaujeu and right of search strongly 
 urged. The violation of our neutral rights by il- 
 legal blockades was the principal cause of the 
 war. [Duplicate.] 4°. 105 pages. 
 
 Gallatin. Albert, 
 
 ISl'.i, May 5, WasMngton. Instructing Gallatin, in order 
 to prevent embarrassment in negotiations, that he 
 should exercise his discretion as to manner and 
 shape of the provision of providing against im- 
 pressment, taking care to bind the British Govern- 
 ment to its effective discontinuance. Orders for 
 possession of West Florida and evacuation of East 
 Florida have been given. Claim for outfit will 
 no doubt be satisfactorily settled. [Copy; pri- 
 vate.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 Gallatin. Albert, St. Petersburg. 
 
 1813, August 5, Wasliiiiglon. Communicating the re- 
 jection of the United State Senate of his nomina- 
 tion as minister to Russia. Does not proceed from 
 want of confidence, but incompatible with trusts 
 as Secretaiy of the Treasury. New commission 
 sent to Mr. Adams and Mr. Bayard. To facilitate 
 his return, the same vessel which conveyed him, 
 is placed at his orders. [Duplicate.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 279 
 
Gallatin. Albert, 
 
 1815, December Ifi, Trashing ton. The situation of United 
 Stales minister at Paris owing to political matters 
 there, will become more eligible. Duke of Riche- 
 lieu not well received, in England. Undersiaud- 
 ing between Russia and France probable. Duke 
 of Richelieu friendly to United States. Intimates 
 that intercourse in the usual way will be opened. 
 The Presidfuit and Monroe favorable to Mr. Gal- 
 latin's appointment as minister. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, May 11, Washington. Mr. Gallatin's departure 
 for Paris. Losses by seizures and confiscations 
 can not be accurately estimated. [Draft.] 
 
 4^. ] page. 
 
 1823, Octoher 15, Washington. Differences with France 
 relative to the fisheries. Offering the acceptance 
 of the resumption of his station in France tempo- 
 rarily to meet the present crisis. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Garxett. Robert S., ' Washington. 
 
 1822, March 29, Washington. Regretting his vote 
 against recognition of Spanish American inde- 
 pendence, and asks him to review it. It was the 
 only vote. Unanimity most desirable. Effects 
 thereof. Reasons why he should change. [Draft.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Gelston". David, 
 1809, Fehruarij 7, Richmond. Complaining of his hard 
 fortune in being harassed aud calumniated. Is 
 on friendlj' footing with the administration. 
 Hopes Gelston approves of his correspondence 
 with Mr. Jefferson. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Gr.NET. Edmond C., Jamaica, L. I. 
 
 1800, July 30, liichmond. Ackuowledgiog letter of 12th. 
 Congratulates him upon his recall to his country. 
 High opinion of his patriotism and iniegrity. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Giles. Mr., 
 1808 (?), no date. See Vindication. 
 
 Giles. William B., 
 1807, April 30, London. Acknowledging letter of 4th 
 
 March. Regvel.s that ernmeons ideas as to his 
 
 conduct in reference to his mission have influenced 
 
 280 
 
Giles, William B., 
 
 hira unfavorably. Encloses joint letter (with Mr. 
 Pinkuey) to General Armstrong, giving tolerably 
 correct view of the treaty. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 Gore. Christopher, London. 
 
 1804, January 23, London. Proposing to call at Buck- 
 ingham Palace to inquire after the health of the 
 King. [Drafc] 4-. 1 page. 
 
 Gore. Christopher, and William Pixkney, 
 
 London. 
 
 1804, March 3, London. Acknowledging letter of 23d 
 February. Relative to conclusion of the business 
 submitted to them under 7th article of treaty with 
 Great Britain. Compliments them on the result. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Godverxeur. S. L., Xew York. 
 
 1830, August 1, Oak Bill. Relating entirely to family 
 
 matters. 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 Great Bkitaix. Treaty with, 
 1806, December 31. Treaty of amity and commerce 
 and navigation between Her Britannic Majesty 
 and the United States. [Annotated in pencil by 
 J. M. Copy.] fol. 24 pages. 
 
 1806, no date. Loose notes resiiecting the commercial 
 part of a treaty between Great Britain and the 
 United States, by Monroe and James Bowdoin. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 1807 (?), no dale. Projoct relative to the boundary 
 commissioners and the island of Grand Manan. 
 [Xotes.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. Project for a treaty of amity, com- 
 merce, and navigation between Great Britain «nd 
 United States. Defining boundaries to extend to 
 the newly-ai-quired territories east of the Missis- 
 sippi, and the free navigation of that river and 
 the Missouri. [Draft.] fol. 5 pages. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. Relating to balance of trade between 
 United States and Great Britain. [Memorandum 
 in Monroe's handwriting.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807 (I), no dale. Observations on the communication 
 from the British Government to Monroe and Pink- 
 ney prior to the signing of the treaty between 
 
 281 
 
Great Britain. Treaty with, 
 Great Britain and United States. Objections to 
 certain views on the law of nations relating to 
 seizures. [Notes.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1807. no date. Proposed alterations in the treaty with. 
 Great Britain now negotiating. Omissions, addi- 
 tioDS, and substitutions. [Draft.] fol. 5 pages. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. A project prepared by Monroe of a 
 treaty with Great Britain. [Draft.] 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 1807, no date. Notes relative to certain communica- 
 tions from the British Government relative to cer- 
 tain portions of proijosed treaty. [Draft in Mon- 
 roe's handwriting.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. Memorandum or notes for a letter re- 
 I ati n g to treaty negotiations. [In Monroe's hand- 
 writing.] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807 (?), no date. Draft for articles in the negotia- 
 tions for a treaty with England. [In Monroe's 
 handwriting.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807 (?J, no date. Memorandum of Monroe's headed 
 "Intercourse between the United States and Eu- 
 ropean dominions." Articles to be inserted in a 
 treaty with England relating to duties and ton- 
 nage dues. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, no date. Amendments to certain words in the 
 treaty draft wrongly inserted and left out. 
 [Notes.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807 Ci), no date. Relating to an, article concerning 
 desertions in the treaty negotiating with Great 
 Britain. [Draft not in Monroe's handwriting, but 
 emendations by him.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, no date. Relating to a treaty with Great Britain. 
 
 Article concerning trade, tonnage duties, etc. 
 
 Remarksin Monroe'shandwritingafflsed. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages and scrap of paper. 
 
 Great Manan. Island of, 
 No date. See Great Britain. Treaty with, 
 
 Hawkbsbuuy. Lord, London. 
 
 1804, Jpril?, London. Project of a convention relative 
 
 to seamen. [Unsigned.] fol. 4 images. 
 
 282 
 
Henry. Patrick, 
 1786, August 12, New Torl\ Free navigation of the Mis- 
 sissippi. Proposed commercial treaty with Spain. 
 Question of dismemberment of States east of the 
 Hudson by eastern people.* 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Holland. Lord, London. 
 
 1806, November 14, London. Acknowledging note of 
 13th. Will consult with Mr. Pinkney, and will 
 communicate sentiments at first opportunity on 
 the two questions in the negotiation. [Draft. '] 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March 31, London. Joint note with William 
 Pinkney, proposing an article in the negotiations. 
 [Draft.] 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, November, Stratton Parle. Farewell letter. Ex. 
 presses his gratification in having known him. 
 Compliments liim on his abilities and sound prin. 
 ciples. Hopes for peaceful settlement with Eng. 
 land. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Hope & Co. 
 1803, no date, Paris. Jointly with Mr. Livingston. 
 Agreement to pay to the house of Hope & Co. 
 10,000,000 livres on account of purchase of Louis- 
 iana. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 HowicjK. Lord, London. 
 
 1807, March 6, London. Acknowledging notes of 5th 
 
 relative to trial of Captain Whitby. [Draft and 
 
 copy.] On scrap of paper and 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, March 6, London. Trial of Captain Whitby. In- 
 forms Lord Howick that the Presideut appreciates 
 the measures of the British Government in bring- 
 ing this matter to justice. Requests delay on ac- 
 count of expected arrival of witnesses. [Draft 
 and copy.] 4°. 2 pages ; fol. , 3 pages. 
 
 Ingersoll. C. J., 
 1822, December 19, Washington. Acknowledging letter 
 of 17th. Recall of the nomination of Mr. Inger- 
 soll as director of the United States Bank, and 
 gives reasons. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 *Thi8 letter did not form part of the oridnal puTChase 
 of tbe Monroe papers : it was presented toting Department 
 by William Wirt Henry, Esq , of Kichmond, Va., December 
 31, 1888. 
 
 283 
 
Ingersoll. C. J., Philadelphia. 
 
 1827, Xoveniber 25, Oak Hill. AcknowledgiDg letter of 
 9tli instant. Had been willing to carry the en- 
 conragement of domestic mannfactures so far as it 
 might he done, excepting the imposition of direct 
 taxes. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Ingeesoll. C. J., 
 
 1828, Octolier 20, Oalc Sill. Acknowledging letter 
 of 81h. Defense of New Orleans. Imputations 
 against Monroe when Secretary of War. Delay 
 in forwarding men and supplies. By documents 
 sent to Judge White he vindicates himself. Al- 
 ways friendly to General Jackson. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Jackson. Andrew, 
 1814, Scjitember 5, TTashirtgton. Acknowledging letter 
 of August 10. Outrages of the enemy. Vigorous 
 operations required in lower country. Friendly 
 Indians should be organized and co-operate with 
 us. Secure the friendship and services of the 
 Choctaws. Desirable he should go to New Or- 
 leans as soon as arrangements permit. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, Septemlier 27, Washington. Acknowledging letters 
 of 10th,23d, 24th, 25th, and 27thAugust. Intended 
 invasion by British of Louisiana. Predicts their 
 defeat. False conclusions by European govern- 
 ments. United States and Indian forces under 
 Jackson. Five thousand troops to be sent from 
 Tennessee and two thousand five hundred from 
 Georgia. Presents will be made to the Indians. 
 One hundred thousand dollars transmitted for ex- 
 penses. [Copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1814, Ocioher 10, Washington. Advices received that 
 twelve to fifteen thousand troops are to sail from 
 Ireland in September to invade Louisiana. They 
 must be met with firmness and repellea. The gov- 
 ernors of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia in- 
 structed to send Jackson twelve thousand five 
 hundred men. To secure the services of Creeks, 
 Choctaws, etc., by presents. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, Ocioher 21, Washington. Ackuowledging letter 
 of 9th September. Instructing him to take no 
 steps to involve the United States in a war with 
 Spain. The governor of Pensacola's insolence to 
 
 2Si 
 
Jackson. Anpkew, 
 
 be shown to bis Government. The President ap- 
 proves of Jackson's manly tone in the correspond- 
 ence with governor of Pensacola. Confidence in 
 high trnsts committed to him. Twelve thousand 
 five hundred men have Iveen ordered from Tennes- 
 see, Kentucky, and Georgia to meet the pressure. 
 One hundred thousand dollars placed to his order. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, December 7, JTauli ington. Acknowledging letters 
 of 23d and 31st October. Desires him to avoid any 
 attack on Pensacola and to preserve anjity with 
 Spain. General Gaines ordered to join in defense 
 of New Orleans. Confidence of the United States 
 in General Jackson. New Orleans chief point of 
 attack. How it may be defended. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, December 10, TVasMuglon. British troops sailed 
 from Jamaica to attack New Orleans. Desires 
 General Jackson to have his force at the Passes. 
 Monroe looks for inglorious defeat of the veterans 
 from France and Spain. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Jacksox. Andrew, JVe»' Orleans. 
 
 1815, Februari) 5, WasMngton. Acknowledging letters 
 of 9th and 13th January, communicating account 
 of the victory at New Orleans. Approbation of 
 the President and congraiulations to him and the 
 soldiers. Five thousand troops from Kentucky 
 and two thousand five hundred from Tennessee 
 have been ordered forward. General Gaines 
 ordered to New Orleans. [Copy.] 4". 3 pages. 
 
 1815, February 13, Washington. Act of Congress au- 
 thorizing President to accept services of State 
 troops and volunteers. Requests the general to 
 raise and organize two regiments from the militia 
 now in service under his command. To select his 
 officers and they will be confirmed by the Presi- 
 dent. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 181^, February Id, Ifashiiiglon. Treaty of peace with 
 Great Britain signed at Ghent. Treaty ratified. 
 Military operations suspended. Militia to be paid 
 and discharged and sent home. Arms and equi- 
 page to be collected and stored. Thanks of the 
 President for the zeal and patriotism of the sol- 
 diers. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 285 
 
Jackson. Andrew, 
 1816, December 14, Washington. Acknowledging two 
 letters 12(,li November. Incalculable advantages 
 of late Indian treaties. They quiet Tennessee. 
 New lands brought to marlset. Strengthens the 
 Union. East Florida. Our attitude more impos- 
 ing towards Spanish America and West Indies. 
 Confidence in Jackson's, sound judgment and pur- 
 rity. The President should uoc be the head of a 
 party but of the nation. Formation of a new ad- 
 ministration. Certain eastern Federa's inimical 
 to republican goverumeut. Washington opposed 
 to their schemes. Victory at New Orleans checked 
 opposition. Hartford convention. The adminis- 
 tration should rest on the Republican party. Mod- 
 eration to Federalists. Existence of parties is not 
 necessary for free goverumeut. Large portion of 
 the Federal party are now Republicans. Heads of 
 Departments should be taken from East, Middle, 
 South, and Western States. Defense of coast and 
 frontiers. General Bern.ard offers his services as 
 engineer. [Draft and copy.] "Confidential." 
 
 4*^. 16 pages. 
 
 1820, May 23, Washington. Acknowledging letter 15th 
 April. Regrets to oppose the retirement of Gen- 
 eral Jackson from the Army. Spanish differences 
 unsettled. Some parts of United States less anx- 
 ious for Florida. Others for seizing both Florida 
 and Texas. Thinks we should be content with 
 Florida. Our difficulties are internal. Movement 
 in Spain. Policy as to Spanish colonies. Advis- 
 able that Jackson should remain in the Army 
 should war take place. [Copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1821,Ma!i2S, Washingt07i. Appointing him governor of 
 Florida, and making suggestions as to his course. 
 Appointment of various persons in ditferent capac- 
 ities and posts in Florida. [Copy.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1821, December Zl, Washington. Accepting his resigna^ 
 tion of the government of Florida. 
 
 [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1822, May 30, Washington. Declaring he would not 
 intentionally give cause for complaint. Explains 
 the course he had pursued in the presenting to 
 Congress his views in the Florida case. Strict- 
 ures on the conduct of the opposition last session. 
 Internal improvements message. [Copy ] 
 
 286 '°-"='^'^^*«- 
 
Jackson. Andrew, 
 
 1825, July 3, Oak Bill. Monroe's accounts with the 
 Government. Unkindly attacked. Had he desired 
 to protit unjustly by the country he had oppor- 
 tunities. His visits to the frontiers. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1828, no date, Oak Hill. Eelative to the order for 
 Jackson to take command. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Jefferson. Washwgton. 
 
 1801, March2, Michmond. Acknowledgingletterof 12th. 
 Political suggestions. Eecommeiids no compro- 
 mise with the Royalist party. Adams endeav- 
 ored to embarrass the new administratioji, etc. 
 Confidence in Jefferson's judgment. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1801, March 12, Eiehmond. Political opinions and ad- 
 vice. Avoid entangling alliances with the Roy- 
 alists. Who should be ousted from office. Ex- 
 pression of opinion in politics should not affect 
 subordinates. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1801, March 15, Richmond. Acknowledging letter 
 March 7. Jefferson's address approved by every- 
 one. The views of the two parties in the Repub- 
 lic. New converts may shirt again. Crimes and 
 enormities of the Federalists. Government should 
 employ Republicans. Expose what is wrong. 
 Subaltern officers should not be changed who have 
 been faithful to their duties. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1801, March 15, Bichmond. Representing the good 
 character and abilities of Mr. Fenwick. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, March 23, Bichmond. Recommending for collec- 
 torship of Kew York David Gelston, and for con- 
 sul at Marseilles William Lee of Boston. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1801, April 30, Bichmond. Urging the removal of the 
 present minister to Great Britain. Reasons for 
 same. Too friendly to Great Britain's interests, 
 etc. [Draft. Endorsed by Monroe, "This letter 
 was not sent."] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1801, May 3, Bichmond. How the correspondence 
 between the ' Executive of the General Govern- 
 ment and of a State should be conducted. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 287 
 
Jefferson. 
 
 1803, January 7, Bichmond. Return to the bar. Pro- 
 poses to visit Washington after a visit to the West. 
 [Drait.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, Marchlb, London. Acknowledging letterofJan- 
 uary 8. To accept position in Louisiana would, 
 be incompatible with his r)resent duties. England 
 irritated at our treaty with France. Hopes to 
 settle differences in Spain. Questions of etiquette. 
 Visits to olBcials not returned and other incivili- 
 ties. Great ignorance of English people regard- 
 ing America, [Press copy.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1804, March, London. Acknowledging letter of 8th 
 March. Fears that accepting appointment would 
 be incompatible with his duties abroad. Much 
 to be done to soothe the irritation of England. 
 [Draft.] 4°. a j 
 
 1604, September 25, London. Is of opinion that the ne- 
 gotiation of a treaty should not be hurried. Un- 
 certain when to leave for Spain. Spain more 
 interested in an amicable settlement with us re- 
 garding boundaries. Mr. Pinckney left Madrid 
 ■without taking leave. Neither England nor 
 France can join Spain against us. Settlement of 
 our country west of Mississippi. Opposes it at 
 present. Rupture between Great Britain and 
 Spain. [Copy.] 
 
 1803, January 11, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 26th October. Negotiations for a treaty with 
 Great Britain. No aid from neutral po wers'escept 
 Denmark. Sympathies of the northern powers 
 with us, although unable to render aid. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, Jnne 15, London. Complaints against General 
 Armstrong by his colleague, Mr. Bowdoin. Doubts 
 as to his integrity. May defeat the measures of our 
 Government in reference to Spain. Is confident 
 of the integrity of Mr. Bowdoin. Advice as to 
 foreign policy, and hopes for success in our free 
 system of government and of this administration. 
 [Private letter. Not sent, as noted on back.] 
 
 4°. 9 pages. 
 
 1805, June 20, London. Business of his mission sus- 
 pended until the arrival of his successor, Mr. Pink- 
 ney. Mr. Fox well disposed, but checked by the 
 288 
 
Jefferson. 
 
 British cabinet. Mr. Bowdoin and liia colleague, 
 General Armstrong not on a confidential or cor- 
 dial footing. [Press copy. ] 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 1806, Juh/S, London. Acknowledging letter of 4th May. 
 Declines the ofler for the government of Louisiana. 
 Desires to return to Virginia. Illness of Mr. Fox 
 unfavorable for negotiations. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, July 8, London. Fragment of a letter. Reminds 
 Mr. Fox of his engagement to produce some effect 
 in the Cabinet. Will obey with promptitude any 
 hint which might be given to make return advis- 
 able. [Draft. Noted on back, "Not sent."] 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1807 (?), June 1, London. Portion of a private letter 
 in which he fears and regrets his public course 
 abroad has not met the approval of the adminis- 
 tration. Enters into detail and reviews his acts 
 and justifies them, and is .satisfied Iip has been 
 misunderstood and not appreciated. His patriot- 
 ism and faithful discharge of his duties have been 
 his sole aim. [Draft.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1808, February 27, Biehmond. Personal and private 
 matters. Censure and public opinion in conse- 
 quence of signing the British treaty. Regrets it, 
 but is conscious of having done the best he could. 
 Trusts justice will be done him. Approves of Mr. 
 Madison as candidate for Presidency. [Copy and 
 draft. ] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1808, March 22, Bielimond. Acknowledging letter of 
 11th instant. Review of his foreign mission. 
 Defence of his course. Patriotism and duty his 
 only aim. Co-operation with Mr. Pinkney dis- 
 cussed. Change of British ministry interfered 
 with efforts to conclude a treaty. Doubts cleared 
 up regarding friendly feeling of Jefferson. [Draft 
 and duplicate. ] 4°. 18 pages. 
 
 1808, April 18, Ilirhmond. Acknowledging letters of 
 the 11th and 13th instant. Explanations were 
 unnecessary, yet gave proof of friend.ship. Ba- 
 rings agree to wait the term mentioned for reim- 
 bursement of the money loaned to La Fayette. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 19 8 289 
 
Jefferson. Moiiticello. 
 
 1808, September 13, Albemarle. Return home from 
 Kentucky. Requests permission to publish oor- 
 responcleuce on certain important public topics. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Jefferson. 
 1808, September 27, Albem,arle. Enclosing copies of let- 
 ters to Mr. Randolph while abroad. Also one to 
 Mr. Giles relating to politics. [Draft. ] 
 
 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 Jefferson. Washington. 
 
 1808, October 24, Albemarle. Before publication of cor- 
 respondence will omit whatever passages Jeffer- 
 son desires. Tbiuks the publicaiion will have a 
 good efi'eot. [Draft.] 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, October 28, Bichmond. Stating that their corre- 
 spoudeuce will be printed to-day in pamphlet 
 form. Certain passages omitted. Unwarranted 
 editorial remarks by the publisher in his paper. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Jefferson. 
 
 1808, November 1, Richmond. Omissions in the cor- 
 respondence published. Transmitting communi- 
 cation from Mr. Wilberforce. [Draft. J 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Jefferson (?). 
 1808 (?), no date. Portion of a letter, many pages of 
 which are wanting, relating to the state of aifairs 
 in France and England, during his first mission 
 in the former country, in 1794. [Copy. No sig- 
 nature.] ■ 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 Jefferson. Washington. 
 
 1809, January 18, Richmond. Proposition for Monroe's 
 appointment to a mission to France and England. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Jefferson. Monticello. 
 
 1809, September 4, Albemarle. Intimation that a visit 
 from Mr. Jelfersim to Colonel Walker would be 
 considered an act of kindness, and appreciated. 
 Colonel Walker proposes to go in a few days to 
 Philadelphia. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 290 
 
Jefferson. 
 
 1810, Deotmber 24, Albemarle (?). Correspondence 
 with commissioners about opening the river, and 
 throwing light on inland navigation. Applica- 
 tion for copy for publication, which Monroe ad- 
 vised to withhold at present. Hatters relating 
 to conciliation of members of the assembly. 
 [Draft.] 4'^. 3 pages. 
 
 1811, January 21, Sichmond. Accepting the nomination 
 as governor of Virginia. [Draft.] i°. 1 
 
 1813, June 7, TTashington. Changes in War and Navy 
 Department indispensable. Mr. Eustice asks 
 leave to retire. General Harrison's popularity. 
 President does not wish Monme to leave his pres- 
 ent station. Wretched condition of military man- 
 agement. Post of Niagara fallen into State hands. 
 General Van Eansselaer incompetent. General 
 Dearborn's post was Niagara, the place to have 
 saved the country from defeat of Van Eausselaer 
 and the disgraceful discomfiture of Smyth. Dear- 
 born patriotic, etc., but infirm and inactive. Sub- 
 stitute should be provided. Monroe otters bis serv- 
 ices. He took the position of Secretary of War 
 temporarily. Succeeded by General Armstrong. 
 Madison offers to nominate Monroe major-general, 
 but prefers he would not accept, for the vacancy 
 in State Department would have to be filled by 
 Gallatin. Campaign of lsl3. Proposal to unite 
 in Armstrong the fanctions of Secretary of War 
 and commander-in-chief. Troops collecting at 
 Bermuda, possibly to be used against Washington 
 or New Orleans. Should the Secretary of War be 
 absent and defeat follow, the effect would be disas- 
 trous. Mediation of Russia may possibly be suc- 
 cessful. A popular western man would be pre- 
 ferred in place of Mr. Gallatin. [Two drafts.] 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1814, December 21, Washington. His situation embar- 
 rassing. How Washington might have been 
 saved from capture. General Winder a brave 
 man. General Armstrong infatuated. He derided 
 every warning. Consternation at the result of 
 the battle near Bladensburg. Citizens of Wash- 
 ington prepared for a second surrender. Confi- 
 dence in Armstrong gone. He retires. Monroe 
 takes his place. Deplorable condition of the 
 finances. A fine country, vast resources, but 
 
 291 
 
Jefferson. 
 
 ■without money or credit. A paper medium. Sec- 
 retary Dallas's plan. Monroe willing to accept 
 almost any plan. The Hartford convention lead- 
 ers. Ranks them with Burr. [Draft.] 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1820, Novemler 15, TTashiiigton. Acknowledging his note 
 (no date). Sends copy of the message. Strik- 
 ing contrast between our country and Europe. 
 Amount of debt paid off since the war greater 
 than supposed. Claims of Portuguese. Charges 
 against two of our judges. Demands inadmis- 
 sible. Our demand for names of the judges. 
 [Copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1821, Septemher 6, OaJ; Hill. Acknowledging letter 
 iSth ultimo. Sickness in his family. The senate 
 of Cracow propose to erect a statue to Koskiusco. 
 Aid wanted. A like effort to honor Washington's 
 memory failed in the United States. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1824, Deceniher 11, Trashinglon. Negotiations with 
 Great Britain for suppression of the slave trade. 
 Settlement of his accounts in 1794 and 1803. Has 
 no complaint against Jefferson and Madison. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1826, Jduxanj 15, Onk Hill. Correspondence with 
 J. Q. Adams, charj;ing disaffection against certain 
 Federal leaders pending the einbavg<j. Danger 
 of a correspondence of Giles with Ji'lferson. .Se- 
 rious import of Mr. Adams's disclosures. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1826, February 13, Oak Hill. Monroe's mission of 1803 
 and claims. Evidence of Jefferson's friendly feel- 
 ings toward him. JlonToe's public employments 
 had injured his patrimony. Difficulty of his po- 
 sition. Jefifursim's application to the legislature 
 for grant cif a lottery tn sell his estate on aerciuut 
 of embarrassments. [Draft.] 4°. 2 p:i'>es. 
 
 JOIINSOX. CHAPiMAX, 
 1811, January 14, Hichmmid. Acknowledging letter of 
 12tli. Gratified at his views. Monroe's support 
 of republican cause result of feeling and best judg- 
 ment. Surprised at the idea be should wish to 
 embarrass the mea-sures of the administration. 
 Whatever difference of opinion as regards policy 
 
 292 
 
Johnson. Chapman, 
 
 regarding foreign affairs, will never be user! to 
 ciiuuteracc measures of the Government. [Draft 
 of two letters. J i^. 4 images. 
 
 1808-9, no date. Conditions on which he will accept 
 the trust of governor of Virginia. [Draft.] 
 
 4-. 1 page. 
 Jones. Walter, M'asUngton. 
 
 1808, January 24, Richmond. Acknowletlging letters 
 of 8t.h and 'iOVa.. Candidacy for the Presidency. 
 Has not offered himself as a candidate. Would 
 be -willing to serve his country in that capacity if 
 the nation wishes it. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Jones. Rogek, 
 
 1826, no dale, Oak Hill. In vindication of his conduct 
 at that period, requests answers to interrogatories 
 relative to the attack on Washington City in 1814. 
 His first office. A public dinner. His private af- 
 fairs. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 King. Rdfus, Jamaica, L. I. 
 
 1817, April 29, Washington. Acknowledging letter of 
 14th April. Operat.ons of our mint. His sug- 
 gestions received with attention and pleasure. 
 [Draft.] 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 Lakayette. 
 1795, June 1 and Jiih/ 23. See Unknown. 
 
 1829, J/" ,1/ 2, Oak Hill. Interesting circumstances since 
 the battle of Brandy wine. Will not accept a loan 
 from Lafayette. Scarcely hopes to meet again. 
 Monroe's ill health. The State convention to 
 amend the Constitution. Madison and Monroe 
 nominated as members. Mr. Gouverneur. Mar- 
 bois's book on Louisiana. Nai)oleon waited for 
 Monroe's arrival in France. A war was antici- 
 pated with England in France. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 Lee. Henry {autlior). Nuslicille. 
 
 1828, April 2:!, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 March 30. Life of General .Jackson. Facts con- 
 cerning the attack on the Spanish forts in the 
 Seminole war. Although it was done contrary to 
 orders, Monroe defended Jackson and throw blame 
 on Spanish officers. Hopes Jackson's views and 
 explanations will be adopted regardless of Mon- 
 roe's. [2 copies and draft.] 4-. 9 pages. 
 293 
 
Lee. Henry, 
 
 1828, June 23, Oak mil. Acknowledging letter of 24th 
 May. Consents to allow him to peruse the private 
 •correspondence with GeneralJackson for publica- 
 tion in his life. [3 copies and a draft.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. Scrap. 1 page. 
 
 1828, July 3, Oak mil. Acknowledging letter 24th May. 
 Replied 23d June, permitting him to read his pri- 
 vate correspondence with General Jackson. 
 Gives him a list of said papers. In protecting 
 Jackson's honor Monroe exposed himself to severe 
 attacks from his enemies. Major Lee may do jus- 
 tice to both. [Draft and 3 copies.] 
 
 4°. 14 pages. 
 
 Lewis. Morgan, New York. 
 
 1814, October If), WasMngton. Transfer of Lewis's com- 
 mand to Governor Tompkins. Cause, ill health 
 and advancing years. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Livingston. Edward, IVashington. 
 
 1828, April 20, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 13th. 
 Dispute between Jefferson and Livingston about 
 the battle of New Orleans. Keconciliation be- 
 tween them. The facts of the case. [Draft. J 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 Livingston. Egbert E., 
 
 1801, June 12, Bichmond. Introducing Mr. Poinsett. 
 Anticipates Mr. Livingston's success in his mis- 
 sion to France. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Livingston, EoBERT E., Paris. 
 
 1803, A2ml 12, Paris. Notifying him of his arrival in 
 
 Paris. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, April 13, Paris. Eequesting Livingston'to write 
 to Talleyrand to present him to First Consul. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, May 5, Paris. Proposing an amendment to the 
 project submitted toMarbois. Eelative to claim- 
 ants. Inequality of conditions of payments. En- 
 closes paper suggesting the changes. 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, Mayb, Paris. Sending paper to be substituted 
 for one presented to Mr. Marbois. French spolia- 
 tion claims. [Draft.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1803, May 6, Paris. Proposing an amendment to the 
 convention relative to claimants against France. 
 [Draft. ] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 294 
 
Livingston. Robert E., 
 1»03, June 15, Paris. Asking for copy of a letter of 
 Talleyrand of 10th March, relating to Monroe and 
 the objects of his mission. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, /i(ne23, Paris. Asking for papers relating to the 
 negotiations with Spain for Florida. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 1803, June 28, Paris. Asking for Mr. Talleyrand's let- 
 ter to him of 22d March. [Copy or draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, no date, Paris. The Louisiana purchase. Ques- 
 tion as to boundary. West Florida to he included. 
 [Draft ; not sent.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, no date, Paris. Purchase of Louisiana. The ex- 
 tent of the acquisition or boundaries should be dis- 
 tinctly stated. [Draft ; not sent.] 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 1803, August20, London. Acknowledging letter of — . 
 Relative to payment of 10,000,000 livres toward 
 the purchase of Louisiana. Misconceptions and 
 explanations. Encloses guarantee for the applica- 
 cation of the 10,000,000 livres. [Copy, j 
 
 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1803, August 20, London. Acknowledgment of letter. 
 Enclosing guarantee for the application of 10,000,- 
 000 livres toward the purchase of Louisiana. Mis- 
 conceptions and explanations. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1803, Octoher 8, London. Acknowledging letter of 11th 
 September. Review of the negotiations for the 
 purchase of Louisiana. Responsibility of the 
 guarantee of payment. Regrets any diversity of 
 opinion. Declines to annex any qualification to 
 the instrument of guarantee. [Copy, and fragment 
 of duplicate. ] 4°. 21 pages. 
 
 1803, Octoier 17, London. Baggage and effects of Je- 
 rome Bonaparte. Anticipates happiest effects 
 from our late treaties with France. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, Ocfoftcr 19, London. Requesting Livingston to ap- 
 ply to First Consul to permit Colonel Johnston, of 
 the British army, to go to the West Indies to bring 
 away his wife. [Press copy.] 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, October 29, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 25th September. Expects ratification of treaty. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 295 
 
Livingston. Robekt R., 
 
 1803, Noremher 19, London. Acknowlerljring letter 
 of aetli October. Encloses papers. Happy that 
 his conduct (legardicg treaty) is approved. Hopes 
 soon to hear of ratification. [Press copy.] 
 
 4°. y pages. 
 
 1804, Javuarij 1.3, London. Acknowledging letters (no 
 date). Is happy that Liv ingstou has joined in the 
 gnarautee. Thctreatj' with France ratified by the 
 President and Senate. The business concluded if 
 Spain acquiesces. This terminates all questions 
 respecting gnarautee. Spain's conduct in oppos- 
 ing cession treaty unaccountable. Refers to Mon- 
 roe's present mission in Great Britain. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, February 14, London. Surrender by Spain of 
 Louisiana to France, to be transferred to United 
 States. King of England seriously indisposed. 
 Jerome Bonaparte's marriage with Miss Patterson. 
 Her brother introduced, who carries letter from 
 •Jerome to First Consul. Liberation of Jlr. and 
 Jlrs. Oliphant and Mr. Ferguson, prisoners in 
 France. [Press copy.] 4"^'. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, April 16, London. Acknowledging letters of 8th 
 and l,'>thult. Conditionof English affairs. Health 
 of the King. Should the Prince of Wales become 
 King, Mr. Fox would be brought back into the 
 ministry. Caution saggested in correspondence, 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, May 13, London. British ministrj' resigned. 
 Pitt minister. The King positively refuses to ad- 
 mit Fox. The new ministry not completed. Con- 
 jectures, etc. American affairs on a good footing. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 LivixcSTON. Robert R., London. 
 
 1804, ilatj 31, London. Proposes to introduce Li%'ing- 
 
 stou to Lord Harrowby prior to his pre.-.entation at 
 
 court. [Draft.] 4'. 1 page. 
 
 Livingston. Robert R., Paris. 
 
 1804, August 4, London. Acknowledging letters of 19th 
 June. European politics, etc. Asks his good of- 
 fices for a young Euglisbman at Verdun named 
 Wilson. lutroducesaMr. Cutting. [Press copy.] 
 
 4^^. 3 pages. 
 296 
 
Livingston. Robert R., 
 180i,Augn8t2'l, London. An interview requested with 
 Lord Harrowby to know tlie sentiments of His Bri- 
 tannic Majesty's Government on the differences 
 between the two governments. Appointed 29th 
 for the interview. Will probably go to Spain ; if 
 so, will go through France via Holland. [Press 
 copy.] 4^'. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, Novemter 6, London. Urging Livingston and Gen- 
 eral Armstrong to accept Mr. Talleyrand's invita- 
 tion. [Draft.] 4". 1 page. 
 
 1804, November 13, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 day before. Letter to Talleyrand asking good 
 oflices of the Emperor in our negotiations with 
 Spain for the acquisition of Florida. [Copy. ] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Logan. Dr., and others. 
 1795, June 23, Paris. Reflections upon the status in 
 France. Superiority of France over all Europe. 
 The Republic has a deoid ed preponderance, neither 
 will it be diminished. [Copy. Note on the back : 
 "Copies sent to Dr. Logan, Aaron Burr, John 
 Beckley, R. Livingston, and Jefferson."] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Logan. Dr., 
 
 1798, no date. See Unknown. 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Louisiana. Acquisition of, 
 1803, April. Extracts from Mr. Livingston's draft of 
 a project relating to tbe cession of Louisiana. 
 [In Monroe's handwriting.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, AjJril 30. Proposed convention between the 
 French Republic and the United States.- Aciiui- 
 sition of Louisiana and settlement of claims. 
 [Draft, Monroe's handwriting.] fol. 4 pages. 
 
 1803, May 2. Monroe's journal relating to the prepa- 
 ration and signing of the convention by tbe 
 ministers with France in 1803 for the cession of 
 Louisiana and settlement of claims of American 
 citizens. 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1803, no date. Draft in Monroe's handwriting of the 
 articles of agreement to a treaty with France for 
 the cession of Louisiana. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 297 
 
Louisiana. Aquisition of. 
 
 1803, no date. Memorandum in Monroe's handwriting 
 relative to the treaty of cession of Louisiana. 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803 (?), no date. Relating to negotiations for pur- 
 chase of Louisiana. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1803 (?), HO date. Political reflections. Acquisitiou of 
 Louisiana to be attended with great results in the 
 future. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, January 22. The negotiations of the French 
 treaty for the purchase of Louisiana; the terms. 
 No indiTidual connected with the transaction on 
 the part of France received one cent commission. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1804, January 27. Note preparatory to the presenta- 
 lion of tiie American commissioners to the King 
 on taking leave. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Louisiana boundaries. 
 1803, no date. Limits of Louisiana and Canada by 
 treaty of 1763 between France and Great Britain. 
 Mississippi question. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Lyman. 
 
 1817 (?), no date. Review of the foreign negotiations 
 in which he was engaged. The rejected treaty of 
 1806. His letter to Mr. Madison. [Draft.] 
 
 small 4°. 4 pages. 
 McIlhany. James, 
 
 1827, January, Oak Sill. Acknowledging letter of 16th 
 instant. Is indisposed. Declines the proposition 
 that he would take the ofiSce of governor of Vir- 
 ginia on account of the embarrassed condition of 
 his private aifairs. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 MoKisAN. Thomas, Pennsylvania. 
 1800, July 12, Bichmond. Acknowledging receipt of let- 
 ter of . Congratulations upon the change in 
 
 our political system. WilJ secure those liberties 
 which were acquired by our Revolution. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 McLean. John, Washington. 
 
 1827, October, Oalc Hilt. Inviting him to visit him to 
 c(mfer coufideutially. Will take no part in the 
 election; desires to be neutral. Refers to the cor- 
 respondence between General Jackson and Judge 
 
 298 
 
McLean. John, 
 
 Southard relative to Monroe's coudnct while in 
 War Department in the late war. Has always 
 done full justice to General Jackson. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827, December 5, Oak Hill. Complimenti ng him on the 
 improvement of the Post-Offioe Department dur- 
 ing his management. As to publishing his me- 
 moirs in pamphlet form. General Washington's 
 character. Monroe's course in France. His course 
 relating to General Jackson during hie manage- 
 ment of the War Department in 1814. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1828, January 25, Oafc Hill. Complaint of General 
 Jackson of Monroe's conduct towards him in the 
 Florida government. Much hurt at the letter. 
 Replied to it and gives reasons. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1828, March 18, Oak Hill. Memorandum (as stated on 
 back) to Mr. McLean with a list of the papers 
 sent to him of the cori'espondence with General 
 Jackson respecting Seminole war. 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1828, August 7, Oak Hill. Major Lee in his life of 
 Jackson is to render justice to the matter of the 
 Seminole war. Monroe's land and slaves sold in 
 Albemarle, and 20,000 acres in Clay County, Ky., 
 for debts contracted in the public service and more 
 debt due. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pa.ges. 
 
 1828, Noveinber 24, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter ot 
 18tb. Hears with pleasure Mr. Gouverueur's ap- 
 pointment as postmaster for city of New York. 
 His fall from a horse has confined him to his room 
 for a month. Is better. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 Madison. Philadelphia. 
 
 1795, September, Paris. Acknowledging letter of 2d 
 May. Strong disapproval of the treaty with 
 Great Britain. Instead of a rejjaration of in- 
 juries to commerce, it sanctions them. Inimical 
 to France, our ally. [Draft.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1796, January 12, Paris. Acknowledging letter of 12th 
 April, 1795. Dissatisfaction of the American peo- 
 ple with the "Jay" treaty, because of their in- 
 terest in the French Eepublic, causes a happy 
 effect in France. Situatiera of the French Ee- 
 public. Finances, etc. Increasing confidence. 
 Eepnlsion of Count Carletti. Eeinoustrance of 
 the diplomatic corps. [Draft.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 299 
 
Madison. 
 1796, Januanj 20, Paris. Eesirlence of Thomas Paine 
 with Mr. Monroe after his release from prison 
 in Paris, and Monroe's niieasiness lest he should 
 write compromising articles for publication. 
 [Copy and draft.] 4=. 3 pages. 
 
 1796, February 27, Paris. Complaining of not hearing 
 from him lor nine mouths. Organization of the 
 new g.overument in France. Great preparations 
 for war. [Copy mostly in cipher. ] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Madison. Washington. 
 
 1803, April 15, Paris. Confidential letter concerning 
 Mr. Livingston's conduct on Monroe's arrival 
 in Paris relative to the negotiations for purchase 
 of Louisiana. [Draft; not sent.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, June 23, Paris. Relating circumstances about 
 Livingston's dislike of Monroe's appointment as 
 joint negotiator for treaty for cession of Louisi- 
 ana. Livingston's private conference with Mar- 
 bois after the dinner at which Monroe assisted. 
 Liviijgstou's transactions prior to Monroe's arrival 
 in France. [Copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1803, October 22, Paris. Enclosing copy of letter from 
 Mr. Marbois relative to 10,000,000 livres guarantee 
 for cession of Louisiana. Statements and views 
 regarding the treaty. Private matters. [Press 
 copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, J\'oi'emJe»'25, Paris. Acknowledging left er of 30tb 
 July. General remarks about guarantee. Con- 
 versation with Lord Castlereigh and Mr Adding- 
 ton. Opinion as to treaty with Great Britain. 
 Livingston's conduct as to guarantee noticed. 
 British Government approves of the cession. 
 When to go to Madrid? Take or leave family? 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 1803, December 15, Paris. Acknowledging letters of 
 10th Octobci and 29th September. Private mat- 
 ters. President's message drawn with great skill, 
 especially that part relating tn Louisiana. Good 
 eft'ect in Loudon, Probably the same in Paris. 
 Cession of Louisiana. Great as the revolution 
 has been in the United States, it is not com- 
 plete in eastern states. Some parti«s there, 
 however, who have aided m that measure should 
 be rewarded. [Draft] 4^^. 5 pages. 
 
 300 
 
1803, December 17, Paris. Opposition of Spain to our 
 treaty with France. Good faith of France not 
 doubted. Details respecting Monroe's conduct 
 in relation to the Louisiana purchase and the 
 $3,000,000 guarantee payment. [Copy and press 
 copy.] 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 1804, April 17, London. Acknowledging letters of 14th 
 and 16th February. The King's indisposition. 
 English politics. Has requested the President to 
 appoint some other person to Louisiana. [Press 
 «opy-] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, Jj^ril'He, Lonion. Acknowledging letters of 14th 
 and IBth February. Position of English ministry. 
 Probable instructions to Mr. Merry to conform to 
 our diplomatic rules. The King's health. Prob- 
 able change in ministry. [Press copy. ] 
 
 4'^. 4 pages. 
 
 1804, May 5, Lonion. Probable change of ministry in 
 Great Britain Coalition of Pitt and Fox prob- 
 able. Peace the result. Eeported agreement be- 
 tween the House of Bourbon and Great Britain 
 to unite in recovering Louisiana from the United 
 States. Will not go to Spain until directed. 
 [P»ess copy.] 
 
 1804, May 6, London. The motive of France in ceding 
 Louisiana to us. Plans re8i>ecting St. Domingo. 
 Our policy of non-interference in foreign affairs. 
 English politics. 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1804, May 22, London. Changes in the British min- 
 istry. Interview with Lord Harrowby. Mr. 
 Pinckney's business. Mr. Livingston's visit to 
 Paris. Motive not known. Our avoidance of 
 European polities. Our business at Paris should 
 be settled without delay. Mr. Skipwith's high 
 character. [Press copy. ] 4°. 4 iiages. 
 
 1804, June 10, London Interview with Lord Har- 
 rowby accompanied by Mr Livingston. No at- 
 tention shown Livingston by the Government on 
 account of his note to Talleyrand reflecting on 
 Great Britain. Ministry jealous of Livingston's 
 intercourse with the opposition Question of 
 peace between England and France. Matters 
 relating to Mr. Merry, British minister at Wash- 
 ington. [Press copy, ] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 301 
 
Madison. 
 1804, June 12, London. Distribution of higher offices 
 from States other than Virginia. Thinks that; 
 prudent and discreet men are more desirable to 
 till foreign offices than brilliant ones, such as are 
 more likely to err by doing nothing than too 
 much. [Private.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, June 28, London. Acknowledging letter of 13th 
 April. Mr. Livingston's visit to London has given 
 offence to the Government. Monroe complains 
 tliat Livingston did not inform him of hie object. 
 Will not leave for Spain immediately. Mr. Mer- 
 ry's conduct in Washingtonnot disapproved of by 
 his Government. Difficulties of foreign ministers 
 in London to retain their independence and the 
 neutrality of their nation. This Government ex- 
 pected our co-operation in the present 'war. Eng- 
 land's motive in engaging in the present war. 
 Jealousy of France's increasing power at sea and 
 her colonies. The doctrine of non-interference in 
 European matters strongly urged. [Press copy. 
 Private. J 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 X80i, July 1, London. Seizure of the Virginia. Official 
 notice not yet received. Our commerce in the pres- 
 ent war enjoys favor from the British Government. 
 Doulitful if any treaty can be obtained at present. 
 French privateers fitted out in Spanish ports. To 
 send our cruisers there might have a good effect. 
 The ''Merry etiquette" question. [Press copy. 
 Private.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1804, August 10, London. Our prosperity and unity 
 become more and more apparent in England. 
 Abandoned hope of the Eoyalist party in America. 
 Every year adds to our strength and importance, 
 and will convince Europe of the certainty of our 
 becoming an independent and great power. Pol- 
 icy for England to be friendly with us. British 
 merchants are agreeably disappointed in Jeffer- 
 son's administration. Pinkuey spoken of by Mon- 
 roe in high terms. [Press copy. Private.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1804 (?), no date, London. Statement from a Boston 
 paper with a list of balances due United States by 
 certain persons. Monroe charged with |1,500. 
 Explanations at length. Salaries to foreign min- 
 isters not adequate, etc. [Press copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 302 
 
Madison. 
 1804, Septemlier 14, London. Private note hiutiug at the 
 motive of Mr. Livuiyston's visit to Loudon, lines 
 not think Livinjistou has uiiich weight with the 
 Freuchor EughshGoverumeuts uuoouiiecteil with 
 our Govei'umeut. [Copy.] 4^\ linage. 
 
 1804, Decemier 16, London. DitlSeuUies and dangers 
 of travelling to Spain. Objects to a plan proposed 
 by Livingston for adjusting complaiDts against 
 Spain and the cession of Florida. Interview with 
 Talleyrand and the Emperor relative to same, ask- 
 ing the Emperor's good offices. Differences in de- 
 tail between Monroe and Livingston relative to 
 same. [2 press copies.] 4 . 33 pages. 
 
 1805 (?), no date, London. Relative to a Mr. Lowell, 
 from Boston, snspected of being an agent of the 
 Federal party, visiting France for purposes of in- 
 trigue. [Draft.] i"^. 5 pages. 
 
 iSOG, January 10, London. Death of Mr. Jones. Presi- 
 dent's message shows our Government uuderst a mis 
 its rights and privileges, and will vindicate them. 
 Approval of it. Correspondence with Lord Mul- 
 grave. Recommends delay by our Government 
 before ultimate measures are taken. [Copy.] 
 
 4^^. 6 pages. 
 
 1806, February 2, London. Rumored appointment of 
 Mr. Adams as minister to Great Britain. Trusts 
 Monroe's conduct will be approved by Congress 
 ■when his correspondence with Lord Mnlgrave is 
 laid before it. Unjust to appoint another to ad- 
 just what is now in a fair way of settlement Ex- 
 plains his conduct and motives, and will not leave 
 England at present willingly. England will not 
 dare to declare war against us while hei affairs on 
 the Continent are in so doubtful a state Criti- 
 cisms on Mr. Morris and Mr. King. Case of seizure 
 of Aurora. [1 copy and 2 press copies. Private. 
 A page in each press copy is missing.] 
 
 4°. 17 pages. 
 
 1806, February 28, London. Letter relating to a bill pre- 
 sented before theHouse of Representatives relating 
 to our differences with Great Britain. [Draft and 
 press copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 303 
 
Madison. 
 1606, April 29, London. Acknowledgiug letter of 11th 
 March. Kefers to his own letter of '2d February 
 on subject of a special mission to Great Britain. 
 [Draft. ] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, January 3, London. Jointly with Mr. Pinkney. 
 Transmitting a treaty of peace with Great Britain 
 with explanations and remarks. [Press copy.] 
 
 4°. 27 pa,i;es. 
 
 1807, January 10, London. CommendiugMr. Purvianee, 
 secretary of the commission, to whom is committed 
 the treaty concluded with Great Britain. Rec- 
 ommends him to the Presideut. Compensation 
 for his valuable services. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, January 12, London. Enclosing copy of treaty 
 ■with Great Britain. Original sent by Mr. Purv- 
 ianee. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, April 22, London, Jointly with Mr. Piukney. 
 Acknowledging letter ijf 3d February. Instruc- 
 tions received in said letter of provisions in the 
 treaty to be formed against impressmeut and in- 
 demnity. Changes in British ministry suspends 
 progress in negotiations. [Draft.] 4° 6 pages. 
 
 1807, Jjjril 22, London. Copy of the foregoing. 
 
 4°. 13 pages. 
 
 1807, April 25, London. Jointly with William Pink- 
 ney. Resumed conferences. Terms of supple- 
 ineutal convention relative to boundaries, navi- 
 gation of the Mississippi, trade by sea, and com- 
 merce. Titles to Grand Manan, etc. Will not act 
 conclusively until views of President shall have 
 been received. [Copy.] 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 1807, May 7, London. Acknowledging letter of 18th 
 Marcb. Transmits statement of the American 
 prize causes for hearing in the high court of ap- 
 peals. [Copy.] 40. 1 page. 
 
 1807, July 23, London. Acknowledging letter May 20. 
 Shall use best endeavors to obtain the amend- 
 ments x)ntemplated in the treaty. Considers the 
 present time favorable for pushing negotiations, 
 owing to the disastrous reverses of the coalition 
 on the Continent. The combined forces of Russia 
 and Prussia repulsed by France. England will 
 he left alone to contend. Foreign cabinets will 
 
 304 
 
Madison. 
 
 coinbioe to combat tne maritime pretensions of 
 England whicli are extravagant. Feels very 
 hopeful to obtain good results. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 1807, August 4, London. Correspondence with Mr. 
 Canning on the affair of the Leopard and Chesa- 
 peake. Strong party inimical to United States. 
 [Copy.] 40. 6 pages. 
 
 1807, August 14, London. Correspondence with Mr. 
 Canning regarding the Chesapeake. Thinks his 
 questions preparatory to an embargo on American 
 vessels. Party in favor of war strong and active. 
 Awaits instructions. [Copy.] 4°. 2 paces. 
 
 1807, September 16, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 6th July. According to instructions, the matter 
 of the Chesapeake has been presented to Mr. Can- 
 ning in the most minute and comprehensive man- 
 ner. This matter will delay treaty negotiations. 
 Introducing J. A. Smith, of South Carolina. 
 [Draft.] 40. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, October 10, London. Jointly with William Pink- 
 ney. Giving account of transactions of the joint 
 mission until news of the outrage on the Chesa- 
 peake, and consequent suspending of proceedings. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1807, October 10, London. Details of communications 
 and interviews with Mr Canning relative to his 
 mission and the affair of the Chesapeake. Unable 
 to ascertain whether the new mission to United 
 States is special or general. His retirement and, 
 the succession of Mr. Pinkney. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1807, «o date, London. Enclosing copy of letters from 
 Mr. Rose, sr., and answer. Also to Mr. Canning in 
 reference to any difficulty ortembarrassment Mr. 
 Rose, the minister, might experience on arriving. 
 Assures them that he will be well treated. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, October 22, London. Joint note with William 
 Pinkney, communicating conferences with Mr. 
 Canning relating to affair of the Chesapeake; also 
 explanatory of previous communications. British 
 Government firm as regards the impressments 
 from merchant vessels, but signifies indemnifica- 
 
 20 8 305 
 
Madison. 
 
 tion for the Chesapeake business. Monroe's de- 
 parture for United States. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1807, October 28, London. Enclosing correspondence 
 with Mr. Canning and Mr. Eoso, sr., relative to 
 the latter's son's mission. Assures tliem of his 
 being well received. Leaves for United States in 
 aweeli. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, Februarn 3, Richmond. Asking for documents in 
 his hands on subject of the treaty signed by him 
 and Mr. Pinkney with the Bi'ltLsh commi.'^sioners. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, jUarch 5, Richmond. Enclosing letter on subject 
 of the late treaty. Will modify any remark which 
 in any degree departs from the friendship and 
 respect of the administration. [Draft. "Pri- 
 vate."] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, March 26, Michmond. Acknowledging letter of 
 21st instant. Transmits copy o*' the project of 
 the article relative to impressment in the treaty. 
 Eecommends that all the documents relative to 
 the mission be presented to Congress [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, March 28, Hwhmond. Relative to a copy of the 
 proposition of an amendment to an article in the 
 treaty relating to impressment. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1808, April c; Bichmona. Acknowledging letter of 30th 
 March. Returns documents relating to negotia- 
 tions for a treaty with Great Britian. [Press 
 copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1811, March 2;!, Richmond. Acknowledging letter of 
 20th. Is disposed to accept office of Secretary of 
 State. On failure of negotiations with France 
 and Spain recommended accommodation with 
 England rather than hazard war. Has not 
 changed his views since Conscience and best 
 judgment and promotion of public happiness 
 would be hjs aim if he accepted the trust Thinks 
 his friends in Virginia would be reconciled at leav- 
 ing his present position as Governor if the Presi- 
 dent would declare it his duty to Federal Govern- 
 ment. [Draft.] 4°. .3 pages. 
 
 306 
 
Madison. 
 
 1811, March 29, Richmond. Aokiiowleflging letter of 
 20th. AcceptB the position of Secretary of State. 
 Eeady to depart for Washington the day after 
 commlssiou and documents are received, [Draft.] 
 
 4^. 1 page. 
 
 1813, Fehrtiartj 25, lViisliiii<iloii. Is of opinion that 
 not only wonld it be unccnistitntional but iiii])ol- 
 itio for General Armstrong as Secrctaiy nl ^V.ir to 
 perform the duties of Lieutenant-General of tlio 
 Army. Has no desire now of a military station 
 himself. Thinks he could be more useful to the 
 country m his present situation. [Copy. ] 
 
 4° 7 pages. 
 
 1813, Seoemier 27, Washington. General Armstrong 
 proposes conscription. Resolution in Congress to 
 ask by what anthority General Armstrong com- 
 mands in the north while Secretary of Wai. Who 
 discharges his duties ? Attack on the administra- 
 tion. Advises the President to remove the Secre- 
 tary of War. [Pratt] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, May 14, Washington Enclosing letters from Jlr. 
 Astor, Mr. Parish, and Mr. Dallas on the' proposed 
 loan Monroe's views on subject Mr. Short pro- 
 posed as agent. Mr. Campbell's ideas as to loan. 
 The armistice. Governor Provost's gasconading. 
 [Copy.] ibl. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 20, Washington. Mournful view of France. 
 Napoleon's career probably at an end. Paris and 
 Bordeaux m hands nf the enemy. Pretensions of 
 Great Britain consequently risen. Emperor of 
 Russia not friendly to us. Probable failure of ne- 
 gotiations for peace. Cochrane's proclamation 
 inciting the slaves to rise and join the English. 
 [Copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, May 16, Washington. Enclosing copy of letter to 
 General Winder relating tc Colonel Pmkney and 
 Colonel B. Exchange of officers. Commission for 
 assessor at Boston. Thomas Brent wishes to be 
 consul at Cadiz. Can recommend him. Secretary 
 of Navy recommends Mr. Young for same position. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, Angus* 'i\, Horse-head. He reconnoitres the en- 
 emy's force down the river 8 or 10 miles. Twenty- 
 three square-rigged vessels in sight. The ene- 
 my's object. The country plundered. Difficulty 
 of finding out the enemy's strength. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 307 
 
Madison. 
 1814, Septemler 3, Washington. In a^bsence of Secre- 
 tary of War and of General Winder, the duties of 
 both devolve on Monroe. General Winder's inter- 
 ference. Unless strongly supported by the Presi- 
 dent will decline to act. Do not wish to embar- 
 rass others, and will act as volunteer. [Copy. 
 Endorsed on back : " He (President) called on me 
 and stated would give me a commission pro tem- 
 pore as Secretary of War, and that I should com- 
 mand by consent."] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, September 8. Washington. Eeports of naval of- 
 ficers. Points of etiquette. Eeports should not 
 be published. Naval officers on land considered 
 as volunteering their services and acting under 
 military commander. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Madison. Washington (?), 
 
 1814, September 25, Washington. Willing to take charge 
 of the War Dej)aitmeut. Important that the office 
 should be filled at once. Differs with General 
 Armstrong as to management. Considers him in- 
 competent. Could discharge duties of State De- 
 partment in two days. [Copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1814 (?), September, Washington. Explanation of let- 
 t»r of this date relative to General Armstrong. 
 Has no ill-will against him, though he had pre- 
 vented his command of the northern army. Mon- 
 roe had desired a military command after Hull's 
 surrender and when Eustis retired. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 , Madison. Montpelier. 
 
 1815, April 3, Washington. Acknowledginj; letter 29th 
 March. Relating to Admiral Cochrane. Advis- 
 able to communicate with Mr. Baker, British 
 charge d'affaires, instead. Letter from General 
 Piuctney respecting construction of the treaty 
 by the British commanders. Immediately commu- 
 nicated with Mr. Baker. Mr. Dallas not yet re- 
 turned. [Draft.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 1815, April 25, Washington. Acknowledging letter of 
 23d. Colonel Aspinwall wants the consulate at 
 London. His competitors. Colonel Drayton and 
 Commodore Barney. General Gushing wants col- 
 lectorship at Kew London. Discontented dis- 
 banded military officers. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 20 s 308 
 
Madison. 
 1815, May 5, Washington. Comnnnuications received 
 from Pans hav.iig delicati- relations to Mr. Morris 
 to be kept private. Moderation towards Spain 
 recommended. [Draft.] 4°. 1 pao-e. 
 
 1815, May 5, Washington. Events in France embarrass- 
 ing to European powers. Disregard for principle. 
 If Napoleon ]s restored, England and France will 
 again pillai;e, Americans. We must maintain our 
 ground and fight for our rigtits. What should 
 be done to avoid being a party to an European 
 war. A special mission to I'Juylaud. Our Army 
 should not be disbanded or our squadron permit- 
 ted ti. sail. Niagara not surrendered. Proclama- 
 tion ■ )f neutrality. National Bank will succeed. 
 Its advantages. Public credit must be made se- 
 cure [Dralt.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1816, June 27, Washington. Acknowledging letter of 
 25th. Opinion of the cabinet that a demand be 
 made that the treaty of last year be ratified by 
 the Dey of Algiers. Prior to such demand no 
 claim for indemnity by the Dey to be discussed. 
 Spain's conduct in this instance and in all others 
 disingenuous and unfriendly. Recommends course 
 of action witb the Spanish minister. Query, to 
 appoint Mr. Poinsett to manage affairs with the 
 Dey. Another delicate case with Spain. Seizure 
 of twenty-five vessels at Lima. Spanish minister 
 might approve of the suggestion of sending frigate 
 Macedonian to that place. [Copy.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 1816, Jnlfi 7, Washington. Conversations with Mr. 
 Bagot about the fisheries and naval force on the 
 Lakes. [Copy] 4°. .3 pages. 
 
 1819, February 7, Waslnngton. General Mason killed 
 in a duel. Debate on Florida. Course taken on 
 General Jackson's conduct and reasons therefor. 
 Prospect of settlement of the Florida question. 
 [Copy. Note on back : " To Mr. Madison and the 
 same'in substance to Mr. Jefterson, and a copy to 
 Mr. Hay "] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1830, Novemhrr 6, Washington. President's annual mes- 
 sage. Finance. Contest for Speakership and re- 
 sult. Renewal of the Missouri question. Clause 
 allowing prohibition of free colored persons immi- 
 grating Into Missouri. Relative to Mr. Correa's 
 charges against two of our judges. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 3 pages. 
 309 
 
Madison. 
 182!:! 2Iaii 10, fFash^noton Acknowledging letter of 6th 
 instAQt Kecognition 'if Spanish-Ameri. an inde- 
 ]>er.dftnc6 I orei;;n niitisionB. Can thf: President 
 til! vacancies m rnresB of Senate? Hif embarrass- 
 ment iu the liiSt sessi'in greater tbaQ m war time. 
 The Federalists overwhelmed. Next Presidential 
 eleition and tne three candidates. Effects on the 
 pyst'-m of puhlio defense. Intended transfer of 
 Colonel Bissell. Nominations and lejecti ns. 
 Colonel Towann confirmed. Eednction of the 
 Army. DiSt^outent of disbanded officers Army 
 rules. Scott's book. Army staff and Navy well 
 organized. The et.oiiomioal |ja,rty Public opin- 
 ion will keep the movement right. Government 
 may prosper without parties, which are a curse. 
 Misconduct and success of last war broke down 
 the Federalists. Object of his eastern journey. 
 Is there virtue in the people sufficient to support 
 a free republican government? [Copy.] 
 
 large 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1822, August 25, TVashington. Enclosing' report of com- 
 mittee of Senate on nominations for vacancies in 
 the Army. Asks opinion of Madison whether he 
 should accept the confirmation or reject it. Mex- 
 ican affairs. Itnrbide in chief command. Proc- 
 lamation by England on the colonial trade. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1830, July 2, Oalc Hill. His health will not permit him 
 to accompany hini to the university Mrs. Mon- 
 roe feeble. Mr Hay ill. Mr. Sparks's publica- 
 tionou. [Backs of printed paper. Draft.] 4pages. 
 
 1H31, A2)ril II, Neiv Yorlc Troubled with a continual 
 cough Could not reside on his farm. Its solitude. 
 Would like to take a house m New York. Could 
 ouly do so by selling his Virginia estate. His 
 claim unsettled by the Treasury. His situation 
 prescribed his course. Regrets there is no pros- 
 pect of seeing Mr. Madison again Resigns as 
 visitor to University of Virginia, Mrs. Madison. 
 Mrs. Hay wouki reside with him. [Copy Prob- 
 ably the last letter written by Monroe to Madison.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 . Marbois. Barb£, Paris. 
 
 1803, June 2, Paris. lointly with Livingston auswer- 
 iug Marbois's letter (a copy of which is on same 
 
 .■HIO 
 
Marbios. Barbe, 
 
 sheet). Question of guarantee of the first pay- 
 ment towards the cession of Louisiana. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. li pages. 
 
 1803, Augm* 20, Paris. Acknowledging letter of llth 
 Thermidor. EeUtive to the payment of 10,000,000 
 liviis on account of the purchase of Louisiana. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1803, Octoher 10, Paris. Acknowledging letter of 12th 
 September. Relative to guarantee of payment on 
 the Louisiana iiurchase. Asbiaauces of friendly 
 disposition. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, February 14, London. Transfer of Louisiana to 
 The United States. Jerome Bonaparte's marriage. 
 Spfaks in high terms of the lady. Introduces her 
 lirotlier, who carries letter from Jerome to first 
 consul. [Draft ] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, iVbremSer 23, London. Transmitting copy of letter 
 to Talleyrand asking good offices in the nego- 
 tiations with SpMiu tor cessiou of Florida. Will 
 leave for Madrid after the coronation. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1829, June 24, Oak Mill Acknowledging letter of 3d 
 of April, with a copy of his history of Louisiana. 
 Speaks in complimentary terms ahout it, but calls 
 his attention to some statements which Monroe 
 will write about hereafter. Is still indisposed. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mason. S. T., and W. C.Nicholas. l¥asliington. 
 1801, February 18, Rtckmond. No advices from Wash- 
 ington. Supposes mails are kept back by design. 
 Asks infw/rmatiou of actual state' of att'airs in Con- 
 gress regarding the Presidential election by the 
 House. Trusts all the Republican States will re- 
 main firm. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Mason. S. T,, W. C. Nicholas, and John Breck- 
 ENRIDGE. Washington. 
 
 180:1, May 25, Paris. Private letter. Relative to pur- 
 chase of Louisiana. Resulting from the -wise, 
 linn, and moderate measuresof the Executive and 
 Congress during last session, also by the ap- 
 proaching rupture between England and France. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 311 
 
Marshall. Johx, Washington. 
 
 1825, J/rtccA 10, Washington. Acknowledging letter of 
 7th with volume of his history of our colonial 
 state. Is pleased with his favorable opinion of 
 him, and his administration. Early acquaintance. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Makylaxd. The Governor of, 
 1807, Octobey2S, London. Introducing Mr. Rose. H. B. 
 M. minister to United States. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Mercer. Hugh, 
 1827, iJecemfter 10, Oah Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 3d instant. Shall remain neutral in the approach- 
 ing Presidential election. Friendly relations to 
 both and wishes to retain them. Believes ex- 
 Presidents should take that course. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 IMeecek. John, Paris. 
 
 1804, June 8, London. Acknowledging note of no date. 
 Differences of opinion between the board of com- 
 missioners and the minister. Conjectural note. 
 Explanations. Advice as 'to rule of action with 
 claimants. [Press copy.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1804, June \Q, London. Suggestions as to course of ac- 
 tion to be pursued in the board of commissioners 
 in Paris. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, August 5, London. Commending the meastires of 
 the board of commissioners. Differs on some 
 points. Reviews at length their labors. [Copy; 
 the first part missing.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Military Committee. Chairman of, Wasliinglon. 
 
 1813, Deccmhci- 2:'., Washington. Opinion of the War 
 Department as to propriety of augmenting pres- 
 ent military force and of what it should consist, 
 and the means to effect a prompt and successful 
 movement against the enemy. [Duplicate.] 
 
 fol. 14 j>ages. 
 
 1814, no date, Washington. Discretionary powers of 
 gi'uerals to make requisitions on executives of the 
 several States for militia, and whether legislative 
 provision is necessary, The President is au- 
 thorized to make plans and see they are faith- 
 fully executed, when invasions are menaced, etc. 
 [Draft.] 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 312 
 
Military Committee. 
 
 1815, Fehruary, WasMngtun. Report on some difficul- 
 ties on tlie part of tlie State governments to a call 
 on the militia in certain cases by tbe General Gov- 
 ernment. Articles of the Constitution on the sub- 
 ject discussed. [Copy.] 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 1815, February 22, WasTiington. Acknowledging letter 
 of 20fch instant. On reducing the military establish- 
 ment. Result of the proved stability and strength 
 of our Government. We have acquired a rank 
 among nations. Can not go back. Great Britain 
 has now in America 35,000 troops; our force should 
 in a measure be regulated by that. Our affairs 
 ■with Spain still unsettled. The more independent 
 our attitude the better chances for success. No 
 cause to fear any European power. Our vulner- 
 able points. Our coast, the Upper Mississippi, and 
 our boundary lines should be fortified. Twenty- 
 thousand troops should be retained. Methods 
 suggested for regulating the reduction of the 
 Army. Estimates of expenses. [Copy.] 
 
 4-. 7 pages. 
 Military matters. 
 
 1817, April 2'2. Memorandum of orders and instruc- 
 tions, fortifications, foundry, Indian lands. Gene- 
 ral Jackson. Indian treaty, etc. [Notes in Mon- 
 roe's handwriting.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Morbury. William, Georgetown. 
 
 1815, December li, TTashington. Acknowledging his let- 
 ter (no date). States the aid that was rendered 
 by the Farmers and Mechanics' Bank of George- 
 towu to tbe military operations of the Government 
 while Monroe was acting as Secretary of War. 
 The institution did everything in its power to aid 
 the Government. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Navigation laws. 
 
 1817, no date. Additional articles respecting naviga- 
 tion. British ports, etc. Proposed navigatiion 
 laws. [Copy.] &!■ 4 pages. 
 
 1817 C), no date. Project for the convention for the 
 proposed navigation laws between Great Britain 
 and United States. Impressment. Search. De- 
 sertions, etc. [Draft.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1818, April 1>^, and April 15, 1820. Memorandum re- 
 lating to a navigation act. [Monroe's handwrit- 
 ing.] 4°- Ipage. 
 
 313 
 
Nelson. Hugh, 
 1829, January 27, Oofc HiU. Eegrettins that a generous 
 sentiment of delicncy should prevent more fre- 
 quent communication. The publication of his 
 memoirs is intended to vindicate himself after a 
 full knowledge of his actions and motives are 
 isnown. If any proofs are required they can be 
 furnished. He asked nothing of the legislature in 
 support of his claims. Eer|uests him and Mr. 
 Preston to aid him in the legislature. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 'i pages. 
 
 Oxis. Litis de, Philadelphia. 
 
 1816, January 19, Washington. Demand of Spanish 
 minister to exclude flag of revolted Spanish prov- 
 inces. We take no part in their differences. The 
 United States receive all flags so long as they con- 
 form to our laws. Our part is strict neutrality. 
 [Copy.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1819, no date, Washington. Project of a letter from 
 .Secretary of State to Spanish minister. Instructed 
 liy the President that after his sovereign declined 
 to ratify the treaty, to ask if he has authority to- 
 surrender the territory ceded by the treaty. If 
 so, will proceed to examine all other matters in 
 which either party is interested, and give satis- 
 faction on well-founded claims. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 PiCKBKiNG. Timothy (?), Philadelphia. 
 
 1796, July 5, Paris. State of affairs in Europe. Italy 
 subjugated. Snms of money, pictures, works of 
 art, manuscripts, etc., to be given up by the Pope. 
 The French enter the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, 
 etc. Coufiscation of English property. [Copy, 
 mostly in cipher. ] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1796 (?), no date, Paris. Negotiations with France. 
 State of affairs in France. Napoleon's successes 
 in Italy and elsewhere. Improved condition of 
 the people and a better appreciation of a republic. 
 [Copy; several pages missing. ] 4°. 7 pages. 
 
 1797, July 6, Philadeljyhia. Requests an explanation 
 of his letter of recall from Paris dated 22d August, 
 1796. The reasons, etc. [Draft.] 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1797, .July 8, Philadelphia. Copies of letters, left for 
 General Piuekney on his leaving Paris. Re<iuest3 
 copies be furnished from the Department for use 
 of our representative at Paris. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 314 
 
Pickering. Timdthy, 
 1797. July 19, Philadelpliia. Answer to letter of July 
 17th. DemaudM the reason of his recall from his 
 mission to France. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1797, July, PMladelphia. Answer to letters of 24tli and 
 25th July. Expressing much feeling against the 
 Executive and cabinet for prevarication, and 
 evasions by the Secretary of State, regarding the 
 motives of his recall from France. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1798, July 31, Albemarle. Will have no communication 
 with any of the members of the cabinet on the 
 subject of his recall, but with the Executive. 
 Wishes the motives be made public. [Press copy. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 PixcKXEY. Charles, Madrid. 
 
 1804, Ax>ril 13, London. Acknowledging letter of 22d 
 February. The war in Europe. Russia's prob- 
 able course. Neutrality of Spain uncertain. . 
 Present ministry depends on health of King, which 
 is fluctuating. Not certain about going to Spain. 
 Hopeful of adjusting matters there amicably. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 PiMKXEY. William, London. 
 
 1804, May 18, London. Interview with Lord Harrowby. 
 Promises to examine the papers relating to his 
 business, aud will inform him as soon as read. 
 [Copy.] 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, May 23, London. Not yet heard from Lord Har- 
 rowby. Proposes to invite Lord Harrowby to ap- 
 point a time to introduce Mr. Pinkney. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, May 28, London. Appointing a time to present 
 him to Lord Harrowby. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, June 23, London. Acknowledging letter of 19th 
 announcing his arrival in Liverpool. Called on 
 Mr. Fox for passports. Secures lodgings for him 
 in London. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, July 1, iotti Layton, England. Transmitting a 
 letter of Jauuary .5,1804. ilr. Fox still indisposed. 
 Will call next day to take Pinkney to Mr. Hope's. 
 [Copy.] ' 4°. Ipage. 
 
 1806, July 5, London. Informing him of his return to 
 town. Proposes to call on Mr. Fox. [Draft. ] 
 
 4*^. 1 page. 
 315 
 
PiNKNEY. William, 
 1806, July 17, London. Enclosing copy of a paper re- 
 specting Captain Whitby to be presented to Mr. 
 Fox. Outrages on vessels in 1804. Baring Broth- 
 ers are advised to advance Pintney on account 
 of outfit. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, July 25, London. Proposing some modifications 
 in letter to Mr. Madison respecting the delay in 
 their recognition. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, ifoveniler 9, London. On the British note invit- 
 ing them to proceed in the negotiation. Omission 
 to send invitation to Mr. Pinkney to lord mayor's 
 feast. Declines going himself. [Draft.] 
 
 8°. 1 page. 
 
 1806, November 14, London. Note from Lord Holland. 
 Relative to negotiations. Shall claim the same 
 jurisdiction of other powers that is agreed on with 
 Great Britain. Proposes to consult together on 
 subject. [Draft.] 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1806, Decemier 10, London. Invitation to dinner to 
 meet Lord and Lady Holland and the lord chan- 
 cellor, and others. [Draft.] 8^. 1 page. 
 
 1807, January 16. See Akmstkong. John, 
 
 1807, February 11, London. Enclosing letter from Lords 
 Holland and Auckland announcing their author- 
 ity to settle issues between the two countries. 
 Proposes a meeting. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, February 25, London. Proposing to call on Lord 
 Auckland respecting negotiations, etc. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, May 6, London. Cases pending before the court 
 of apxjeals. Requests him to write to Madison and 
 apologize for the incorrectness of information 
 heretofore given. [Draft.] 8°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, October 6, London. Takes leave of the King. A 
 note to Mr. Canning leaving American afi^airs with 
 Mr. Pinkney. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1807, November 6, Portsmouth. Arrival in Portsmouth. 
 Uncertain when the ship sails, owing to contrary 
 winds. Offers his services. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1807, November, Portsmouth. Introduction of two young 
 Americans to Lord Holland. Mr. Purviance's ar- 
 rival. [Draft.] 8°. 2 pages. 
 316 
 
PixKNEY. William, 
 1808, April 18, Bichmond. Acknowledging letter of 4tli. 
 Relating to Mr. Pinkney and his joint communi- 
 cations to the Secretary of State, which show 
 everything that passed between the British com- 
 missioners and themselves relating to the subject 
 of imiiressment, etc. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1808, April if<, Richmond. Acknowledging letter of 4th. 
 Relating to the negotiations for amendment of 
 articles in the treaty relative to impressment. 
 Explanations. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Political essay. 
 1797, no date. See Unknown. 
 Pkentiss. .Sajiuel, 
 
 1799, Deceniier 23, Eichmond. Answer to 20th. Rela- 
 tive to recall from France. Gratification that his 
 conduct was approved by the people. Thanks 
 for Judge Prentiss's friendly attention. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 Presidency. Candidate for, 
 1808 (?), no date. Supposed to be articles for news- 
 paper.u. Monroe resumes practice of the law at 
 Richmond. Respecting his being a candidate for 
 the Presidency. [Notes (not used), Monroe's 
 handwriting.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Public. The 
 
 1800, no date. Proposed address to the public. His 
 recall from the mission to France. Great injustice 
 done him by the Executive's refusing to state the 
 motive. [Draft endorsed, "A note founded on 
 the denunciation by Mr. Adams in his reply to an 
 address from the people of Lancaster."] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Public Safety. The Committee of. Paris. 
 
 1794, December 27, rarix. In the interest of both Re- 
 publics, he requests the committee to appoint one 
 member to confer with him. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1795, February 19, Paris. Grateful for his kind and 
 fraternal reception. Declares the affectionate 
 interest for France by the United States. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1796 (?), March 8, Paris. In the negotiations for peace 
 between France and Spain, the United States 
 
 317 
 
PuiiLic Safety, 
 
 reclaims the free navigation of the Mississippi 
 and the freedom of the port of New Orleans, to 
 prevent all difSoulties in the future. [Copy, in 
 French.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Randolph. .John, Washington. 
 
 1800, June 16, London. Acljno wledging letters of March 
 20 and April 25. Action of Congress relative to 
 iuanlts and injuries from Great Britain, France, 
 and Spain. Kecoinmends organization of militia 
 and the Navy to command respect abroad. En- 
 glish ministry at present friendly. Not for inter- 
 est of France or Great Britain to mate war with 
 us. Is grateful for Mr. Randolph's interest and 
 confidence, but does not approve of his proposals. 
 [Duplicate. On same sheet as one dated Novem- 
 ber 12, 1H06. ] 4°. 6J pages. 
 
 1806, Xoveiither 12, London. Acknowledging letter Sep- 
 tember 18. Expresses at great length confidence 
 in the administration. Declines to enter iuto the 
 cause in which Randolph has embarked. Ap- 
 pointment of Mr. Pinkney as associate. Resented 
 it at first, afterwards reconciled. Their views 
 alike and harmony exists. Hopeful of conclnsioQ 
 of business with Great Britain. [Duplicate. On 
 the same sheet as letter dated June 16. ] 
 
 i°. 6 pages. 
 
 1806, Xoremher 12, London. Acknowledging letter of 
 September 18. Although circumstances occurred 
 to wound his feelings, his duty is to always favor 
 the administration. When an associate in the 
 mission was sent, it hurt his feelings, hue the 
 interests of his country were paramount to private 
 feeling, and he uses his best etforts, in concert 
 with his colleague, to effect a satisfactory conclu- 
 sion. Is hopeful that the negotiation will soon be 
 satisfactorily arranged, and will secure peace for 
 years, etc. Intends to return home as soon as 
 possible. [Copy.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 Randolph. John, 
 1808, March 23, Richmond. Reasons for removing his 
 nephewfrom school in London to Paris. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, no date. Request to settle account for money 
 
 advanced him and his nephew in London. 
 
 [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 318 
 
EANDOLnr. John 
 1811, Felruunj 4, Richmond. Declaring his friendly dis- 
 position. Is luirt by his letters. No feeliixf of 
 reseutQient. [Draft.] 40. 1 pacre. 
 
 1811, Feiriiary 13, Richmond. Enclosintv letter from 
 himself to Colonel Taylor, relating the occurrences 
 of his nomination as senator and governor, and a 
 review of his acts. Regrets uiisunderstandiugs 
 and assures him of his best wishes and respect. 
 [Draft. ] 40. 3 pages. 
 
 Ringgold. T., 
 1826, May 8, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter 4th in- 
 stant. Took no part in the Pre.sidrntial election. 
 Gave evidence of respect for Messrs. Adams and 
 Crawford. Did not desire to be candidate for the 
 Presidency in 1814. No exertion of Monroe in 
 1816. Friendship for General Jackson. Craw- 
 ford's friends complain withont cause. Monroe's 
 unpleasant pecuniary position. His lands adver- 
 tised for sale. [Endorsed on back : " Copied and 
 sent to C. A. Mercer for public or private use."] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 KOBINSON TCLLY, 
 
 1814, Febriiarii 17, Washington. General Toledo and 
 General Humbert supposed to act in concert with 
 Dr. Robinson. Same instructions extended to 
 them as in letter of 14th. [Copy on same sheet 
 with several others on same subject. Date of first 
 copy, November 25, 1811.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 Rose, Sr. London. 
 
 1807, Octol)er2Z, London. Apologising fornotseeing him 
 and his son when he called. Is pleased at the ap- 
 pointment of his son and hopes it will be produc- 
 tive of good to both countries. Assures him he 
 ■will be well received. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Rose. London. 
 
 1807, no date, London. Regretting not seeinghim when 
 he called. Thanks for offer to take letters. Will 
 call on him to-morrow. Offers him letters of in- 
 trodc'.ction. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Rush. Richard, London. 
 
 1819, March 7, Washington. Acknowledging letter 21st 
 November. Expresses satisfaction with Mr. 
 Rush's conduct as minister to Great Britain. His 
 instructions relative to Spain were well carried 
 
 319 
 
EUSn. ElCHAKD, 
 
 out, in a judieions manner. The cession of Florida 
 terminates our difierences with Spain. General 
 Jackson's capture of Spanish forts in East Florida. 
 Reasons of Executive for approving his conduct. 
 American aifairs prosperous. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 EUSH. EiCHARD, Fhiladelphia. 
 
 1828, DecemierZ, Oak Hill. Acknowledging a letter and 
 two pamphlets, one descriptive of an English 
 statesman and the other of one of our own people 
 who was noted for his abuse of our best citizens. 
 Is recovering from the fall from hishorse. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 EussELL. JoxATHAKT, Trenton, N. J. 
 
 1814, February 10, Washington. Acknowledging letter 
 of 6th. Instructions for Sweden have been for- 
 warded. Two outfits can not be allowed. An ad- 
 vance of salary may be allowed. Authorizes him 
 to draw for ^la.OOO. Is permitted to appoiut Mr. 
 Hastings as his private secretary. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1814, February 11, Washington. Explanatory of letter 
 of 10th instant, relating to outfit as minister. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 EussELL. Jonathan, 
 
 1822, Marchll, Washington. Independence of Spanish 
 America. Effect of recognition by the United 
 States on the powers of Europe. A ministertobe 
 sent to Mexico only. A cautious course to he fol- 
 lowed. [Copy ; also draft for a reply from Mr. ' 
 Adams to Mr. Eussell.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Eussia. Emperor of, 
 1820, no date. Draft of a statement to be presented to 
 the Emperor of Eussia, to be jointly signed by the 
 ministers of the United States and of Great Brit- 
 ain. Eestoration of property to individuals, in- 
 cluding slaves. [Copy.] fol. 5 pages. 
 " SCIPIO." 
 
 1797, no date. See Unknown. 
 
 Shalbk. Wm.,Wm. Bainbridge, Stephen Deca- 
 tur, jointly, commanders of squadron. 
 
 1815, Ax>ril 10, Washington. Instructions to treat with 
 Algiers. Authorizing them to make a treaty. 
 United States will give no presents or pay tribute 
 
 320 
 
Shaler. Wm., \yw. Baixbridge, Stephen Dbca- 
 TlR, jointly, oomiuiuiders of squadron, 
 except such as are given by France and England. 
 Citizens held in bondage must be released. No 
 ransom will be paid, but a present may be made 
 to the Dey. The Dey much to dread. Rapid 
 gr o wth of the Uni ted States. [Copy . ] 
 
 fol. 4 pages. 
 Shelby. Isaac, governor of Kentucky. 
 
 1814, October 3, WasUnfjlon. Call for 2.500 militia 
 from Kentucky to aid General Jackson. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, October 10, Washington. It is reported that twelve 
 to fifteen thousand men have sailed to invade 
 Louisiana. Important that he should use the 
 greatest diligence in hastening forward the two 
 thousand five hundred men required of him to 
 supporfGeneralJackson. [Copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, October 28, Washington. General McArthur (or 
 General Cass in his absence) authorized to take 
 charge of militia from Kentucky. Hopes prompt 
 answer to such a call. To arm and equip them 
 agreeable to regulations of United States. Trust 
 that the two thousand five hundred men have 
 moved on to General Jackson. If not able to sup- 
 ply enough arms, etc., to militia, have recourse to 
 United States deposit at Newport. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, November 3, Washington. Acknowledging letters 
 of 19tb and 22d October. Arms and equipments 
 for militia for Tennessee and Kentucky will be at 
 Baton Rouge for five thousand men. Requests 
 him, however, to arm and equija as many as pos- 
 sible before marching. If volunteers offer, accept 
 them in lieu of militia. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, January 30, Washington. Result still uncertain 
 in New Orleans. Reinforcements should be sent. 
 Call for four thousand volunteers from Kentucky. 
 Every man should carry his rifle or musket. One 
 hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be re- 
 mitted for expenses. Should news be received of 
 victory over the enemy the march of troops may 
 be suspended. [Copy.] 4". 2 pages. 
 
 1815, February 10, Washington. Colonel Morrison em- 
 ployed to procure transportation for troops for 
 New Orleans to aid General Jackson. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 21 8 321 
 
Shelby. Isaac, 
 1815, February 13, ITashiiigion. The victory at New 
 Orleans dispenses wilh necessity of the call of 
 militia from Kentucky. Call only two thousand 
 men to be in readiness, but not to march until 
 further orders. [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1815, February 14, Washiiif/toii. Treaty of peace with 
 Great Britain signed at Ghent, 24th December. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1817, February 20, Washingioi}. Offering him the place 
 of Secretary of War. [Draft. ] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Smith. Samuel, 
 1824, September 25, Oalc Bill. Colonel Mosher's ap- 
 pointment. The invasion of Washington and 
 conduct of the militia. Would try to reconcile 
 differences. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 South American Colonies. 
 1820 (?), no dale. Notes. Monroe's views in relation 
 to the Spanish colonies question. Policy to be 
 pursued towards recognition. Shall the vote in 
 Congress be reconsidered? [In Monroe's hand- 
 writing.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1822 (?), no date. Probably the draft of a message 
 relative to the South American and Spanish 
 colonies after their recognition by the United 
 States as independent nations. [In Monroe's 
 handwriting.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 Southaed. Samuel L., 
 1825 (?), no date, Oak Hill ('!). Notes relative to cor- 
 resjiondence between Commodore Porter and 
 himself. [Draft.] 8°. 4 pa"-e8. 
 
 1829, April 17, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 10th. Eegrets the removal of many of his friends 
 from office. Correspondence with General Jack- 
 son. Estimate of Mr. Southard's remarks as to 
 Monroe's services in 1814. He invites a scrutiny. 
 Has been indisposed. [Draft.] • 8°. 3 pan-es. 
 
 1831, February 8, JVew y'ork. Acknowledging letter 
 of Ist. Concerning what was said in the cabinet 
 when the conduct of Commodore Porter was under 
 consideration. Gives his sanction to a communi- 
 cation to Mr. Calhoun relative to it. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 322 
 
Spain. King of, 
 
 1805 (?), no date. Takes leave of the King of Spain, 
 terminating tlie extraordinary mission in con- 
 junction with the minister plenipotentiary of 
 the United States, the negotiations having heen 
 frustraied, and returns to London. [Draft of 
 copy, in French, neither written nor signed by 
 Monroe.] 4'^. 2 pages. 
 
 Sullivan (?). 
 
 1806, August 29, London. Eelating to private matters 
 and to the business of his mission. [Press copy, 
 difficult to decipher.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Sumter. Thomas, Brazil. 
 
 1817, Julxj 20, WasMngton. Approving of his mission 
 to Portugal and Brazil. Invites his return home. 
 Nothing will be done until he is heard from. 
 [Copy.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 Talleyrand. Pnris. 
 
 1803, April 30, Paris. Signifying his readiness and 
 
 wish to be presented to the First Consul. [Draft. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, June 9, Paris. Acknowledging receipt of a 
 packet for Mr. Pichon, which will be forwarded 
 as requested. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, J'««e29, Paris. Asking for passport for England. 
 [Copy.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, November 8, Paris. On the way to Spain to ne- 
 gotiate treaty foracquisition of Florida. Soliciting 
 the good offices of the Emperor Napoleon. Ques- 
 tions of boundary between Florida and Louisiana. 
 Causes of complaints of United States against 
 Spain. Seizures and confiscations. Navigation 
 of the Mississippi. [Draft.] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 Tariff. 
 1817 (?), no date. Notes relative to the tariff. Policy 
 of resorting to loans in time of peace. [In Mon- 
 roe's handwriting.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 Taylor. Chancellor, 
 1808, no date. See Vindication. 
 
 Taylor. John, 
 1803 or 1804, no date, Paris. Relative to negotiations 
 for purchase of Louisiana. [Press copy. ] 
 
 4^^. 7 pages. 
 
 323 
 
Tayloe. John, 
 
 1809, January 9, Richmond. Public affairs mucli in- 
 volved. The rejected treaty of 1806 would have 
 beon a good thing for this country, secured their 
 commerce, etc. Merchants had confidence. Mat- 
 ters would have improved with France. Embargo 
 not succeeded. Federalism reviving in Massaohu- 
 Betts. To support the administration the wisest 
 policy. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1810, SepUmher 10, Albeinarle. General conduct of 
 EepuTolioan party opposed to the administration. 
 Early stages of Jefferson's administration brilliant 
 and successful. Latter period less so. Eejectiou 
 of the British treaty and adoption of the embargo, 
 errors. Spain a tool in the hands of France for 
 rejecting our claims to boundaries of Flor'da and 
 Louisiana and spoliations. Monroe's cor,duct in 
 English negotiations for treaty reviev^ed. His 
 policy differed from the administration. Defends 
 his actious therein. As to the future, he thinks that 
 change of measures does not necessarily involve 
 change of men. Possibly the majority in the Re- 
 publican party may go about to the minority and 
 harmony ensue. States he has no desire for closer 
 connection with the administration, and would 
 accept no office, except on condition of approba- 
 tion of friends and supporters. [Copy and draft.] 
 
 4°. 36 pages. 
 
 1810, Novemher 10, AJiemarle. Acknowledging letter 
 of 26th October. Defines his views and senti- 
 ments respecting the present and past state of 
 parties and administrations. Explanatory of his 
 letter of September 10. [Draft and press copy.] 
 
 4°. 13 pages. 
 
 1811, January 2.3, Bichmond. Declining the position 
 of United States Senator. Accepts the nomina- 
 tion for governor of Virginia. Defining his views 
 and sentiments. Not an enemy to the adminis- 
 tration, and no disposition to ernbarrass its meas- 
 ures. Mr. Randolph's dissatisfaction, etc. [Draft 
 and copy.] 4'=, 4 pages; 4°, 5 pages. 
 
 1812, June 13, Washington. Disappointed in efforts to 
 effect compromise. Nothing could satisfy the 
 British ministry but submission. England in- 
 credulous that we meant to prepare for war. 
 Canada should he invaded. Twenty thousand 
 
 324 
 
Taylok. John, 
 
 regulars sufficient. Manoeuvres of malcontents 
 to throw discredit and obstacles in way of Gov- 
 ernment. Subject of internal taxation. Em- 
 bargo. Certain Senators embarrassing Govern- 
 ment. Our commerce was protected. Our inter- 
 est was to arrange with maritime powers. Re- 
 strictions failed. Failure with Poster. "War pol- 
 icy will succeed. We must fight and trade. Eng- 
 land, Spain, Portugal, and colonies must have 
 provisions. Trade, therefore, will continue. No 
 dismemberment will ensue. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 10 pages. 
 
 TAZEVt^ELi,. L. W., Norfolk. 
 
 1807, May 4, London. Acknowledging letters of Jan- 
 uary 3 and 4. Expected instructions from United 
 States Government delays his departure for home. 
 Will postpone replies by letter. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808, Octoier 30, Biohmond. Remarks relative to the 
 comingPresideutial flection. The political status. 
 [Press copy and duplicate. ] 4°. 11 pages. 
 
 1811, February 6, Bichmond. Giving reasons for not 
 accepting the nomination for United States Sen- 
 -ator. Reviews his public trusts and conduct. 
 Not unfriendly to the administration. The dis- 
 position of Monroe's friends. Views and senti- 
 ments explained. [Draft.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1811, February 25, Bichmond. Acknowledges letter 
 of 13th. Political views and sentiments. Vindi- 
 cation of his public acts. Opposition to his elec- 
 tion withdrawn when found that nothing could 
 be gained by showing how the measures of the 
 administration and Monroe differed. Reflections 
 on majorities and minorities in parties. Private 
 matters. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 "Telegraph." 
 1826, December 5, OaTs Hill. The war of 1812. Delay 
 in getting arms to New Orleans in 1814. Neglect 
 in War Department. Rumors of peace before 
 arrival of official notice of it. [Notes. ] 
 
 fol. 1 ] 
 
 325 
 
Toledo. Don Josif: Ai.vakez de, 
 1811, Nonmher 2d, Washington. Acknowledging letter 
 
 of 16th instant. Have written Mr. Dallas to 
 
 furnisb means to come to Washington. [Copy.] 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 Tonnage duties. 
 ISO! {1), no date, ^ee Great Britain. Treaty with, 
 
 Tucker. George, 
 1800, July 12, liichmond. Commending the manuscript 
 of Judge Tucker's essay on the change wrought 
 by oar Rfe volution on the feudal institutions of 
 Europe. Suggests some corrections. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Tyler. Edmund; Smith, J. M.; Quinlan,T. C.f 
 and Maond, T., jointly. 
 1828, January 7, Oak Hill. Declining to take part in 
 the celebration of the victory of New Orleans 
 because it is uot confined to that, solely. It relates 
 KOmewhat'to one party in the coming contest for 
 President and he has decided to be perfectly neu- 
 tral, being friendly to both. Thanks them for the 
 compliment. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 Unknown. 
 
 1795, no date. An exposition of the actual state in 
 which the majority in the House of Representa- 
 tives (which was opposed to the British treaty) 
 found itself, aud which induced many members 
 to change their votes. [Copy.] fol. 8 pages. 
 
 1796(?), no date. Is informed by Thomas Paine that 
 there are papers of importance to our Government 
 
 in hands. Otters to take charge of them, as 
 
 he is about to leave for United States. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1796, no date. Eumored support of England to our 
 treaty with Ali^iers. Mr. Jaj', in harmony with 
 the English administration, aids in wounding re- 
 publican interests in America, and at the expense 
 of France. [Draft.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1797, Decemhe)- 27. Settlement of his accounts while 
 minister to France. [Draft, enclosing tv,o mem- 
 orandums.] 4<=. 4 pages. 
 
 1797, 710 date. His recall from France. The missions 
 of .Jay and Morris. Reflections thereon. [Mem- 
 orandum.] 4^. 3 pages. 
 
 326 
 
Unkxowx. 
 1797 (?), no Hate. Mouroe's recall from France. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1797, no date. Political essay. Probable war with 
 France. Answer to an att;ick on the work which 
 Monroe published on the conduct of the adminis- 
 tration during his mission to France, by one 
 " Scipio," in the newspapers. The administration 
 hostile to France. [Three papers; draft evi- 
 dently intended to publish.] 4°. 15 pages. 
 
 179S, June 1, Bichmond. Acknowledging letter 22d 
 May, enclosing vouchers for his accounts relat- 
 ing to advances and money paid to family of La- 
 fayette. Explanations of certain items. 
 
 4° , 3 pages. 
 
 1798, July 23, Fhiladelpliia. Account of sundry pay- 
 ments made to Madame Lafayette and others of 
 the family of the Marquis. Also his receipts for 
 amounts above mentioned to Mr. Pickering, Sec- 
 retary oi State. [Press copy.] 
 
 large fol. 1 page. 
 
 179s, November 15. Settlement of Monroe's accounts 
 
 with the Department. Explanations as to his 
 
 alleged speculations. House-buying in Paris. 
 
 His recall. Private business matters. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 8 pages. 
 1798, Xovember 16. Monroe's accounts when minister 
 to France. Political. France does not wish war 
 with the United States unless forced. France 
 not insincere. It remains with our administra- 
 tion to promote good feeling. [Draft.] 
 
 4". 7 pages. 
 
 179-^ (?), no date. An appeal. A newspaper article of 
 an address from the people of Lancaster to Mr. 
 Adams, President of the United States, and his 
 reply, in which he speaks of a "disgraced minis- 
 ter." Evidently intended for Monroe. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 179-', no date. Dr. Logan and his trip to France. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1800, no date. A note ou the denunciation by Mr. 
 Adams of Monroe, in his reply to an address from 
 the people of Lancaster. Thinks it will promote 
 the circulation of his book on the conduct of the 
 administration on his recall from France. At 
 
 327 
 
Unknown. 
 
 present France stands arraigned as the enemy of 
 
 our country. [Draft.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1803, Ju.ne 24. Presentation to the First Consul "by 
 Mr. Talleyrand. Cession of Florida, etc. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1803, no date, proldblij September. Portion of letter re- 
 viewing his mission to France for the purchase of 
 Louisiana. Suggests an increase of salary for his 
 mission to Spain. Would accept position of tem- 
 porary governor of Louisiana. Suggests relief 
 for the Lafayette family. Eelative to Colonel 
 Swan's letter. [The first sheet missing. ] 
 
 4°. 12 pages. 
 
 1803, no date. Note or memorandum relative to mis- 
 sion to France and negotiations. 
 
 Itimo. pasted on 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1804, Februarti 26, London. American claimants 
 against France. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, March 3, London. Objections by American 
 claimants under French spoliations as to appli- 
 cation of the guaranty payment. Questions of 
 etiquette in London, relating to ministers, em- 
 hassadors, etc., paying and returning visits, etc. 
 [Press copy.] i°. 7 pages. 
 
 1804, March 29. Actuowledging letter of January 16. 
 Impossible to aid him in obtaining permission of 
 the British Government to import saltpetre. Con- 
 gratulations upon the acquisition of Louisiana as 
 of great importance to the future of this country. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1804, April 7. Acknowledging letter of March 30. Ad- 
 vice to a young man who has applied for a loan. 
 Authorizes him to draw on him conditionally. 
 [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804, Jiifle 21. English politics. Condition of aifairs 
 in France. Should war ensue, it "will be for the 
 overthrow of the present government of France. 
 Not the author of the squib on Mr. Livingston, as 
 attributed. [Press copy.] 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1804(?),mo date. Notes relative to a letter from Mr. 
 Giles on the conduct of Monroe during his mis- 
 sion to negotiate for the cession of Louisiana, 
 and refutes many charges against him in connec- 
 
 328 
 
Unknown. 
 
 tion with it aud his attitude with the admiDistra- 
 tion. Defense also of the administration. [Draft 
 and duplicate.] 40. g pao-es. 
 
 1806, May 28, London. Notes respecting our differences 
 with Spain and Great Britain. Causes. Eemon- 
 stranoes. [Draft ; evidently intended for publi- 
 cation.] 4°. 16 pages. 
 
 1806, July 5, London. Colonel Troup and others. 
 Eepresentativesof Sir William Pultney. Countess 
 of Bath. Private matters. [Press copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 1806, no date, London. Rough sketch of a joint letter 
 with Mr. Pinckney. Our differences with Great 
 Britain, and to regulate commerce. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 27 pages. 
 
 1806 or 7 (?), no date, London. Notes relating to treaty 
 with England, in a letter from some person in 
 authority in London, and note of a reply to same, 
 enclosing a memorandum. [In Monroe's hand- 
 writing. ] 8°, 4 pages ; 12°, 2 pages. 
 
 1808, April 6, Richmond. Kelative to a loan at the 
 bank of .^10,000, which he wishes to make. State- 
 ment of his property [illegible]. [Press copy.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1808 (?), no date. Introducing Mr. Rae and Major 
 Clarke, who wish Monroe to associate with them in 
 an enterprise both patriotic and (probably) profit- 
 able. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1808-9 (?), no date. A general review of his public 
 life, commencing in the Revolution and con- 
 tinuing through periods in which he served his 
 country as governor of Virginia, and his foreign 
 missions. His opinions, motives and defence. 
 [Drafts, without sequence.] 4°. 16 pages. 
 
 1811, December 13. Offers best wishes to a person going 
 to Europe for health and success. Probably Great 
 Britaiu will accommodate herself to demands from 
 this Government, without which we can not be 
 friends. [Copy.] 4'^. 1 page. 
 
 1811, no date. Acknowledging letter of July 15 from a 
 person in authority and influence in England. 
 On taking charge of the Department, he trusted 
 by his efforts to an accommodation of difficulties 
 between the two countries, but the instructions 
 
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Unknown. 
 
 to the British minister made it utterly impossible. 
 He demands of the United States not to protect 
 neutral rights in common with England against 
 France, hut a repeal of the non-importation act 
 and open the continent to British manufactures. 
 This is inconsistent with our rights as an inde- 
 pendent nation. This country has not resorted 
 to war, but prepares for it with reluctance. Re- 
 sults as injurious to Great Britain as to this coun- 
 try will follow. To avoid such a calamity, re- 
 spect to our rights, repeal of orders in council, 
 maintenance of lawful blockades only, and en- 
 couragement of mutual trade and industry, are 
 necessary. . [Press copy. ] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 1812, September 4. The motives which brought Mr. 
 Jefferson from retirement. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1814, Ajiril (or later). Exchange of prisoners. Gen- 
 eral Hull and other officers. Frigate Essex and 
 British transport Samuel and Sarah. [2 drafts.] 
 
 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1814 (?), no (?ate. Exchange of prisoners. An amnesty 
 proposed. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1814, July 3. An article for the National Intelli- 
 gencer. Conference with Mr. Campbell. His 
 views. The article suppressed. British move- 
 ments active. The people are with the Govern- 
 ment, but their passions must be aroused. Con- 
 gress should be convened. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 181i, no date. Theburning of Washington. ThePres- 
 ident and General Mason cross the Potomac. Sec- 
 retary of War and Secretary of Treasury remain 
 on north side. General Winder rallies the militia. 
 Goes to Baltimore to prepare against attacks men- 
 aced by the enemy. Monroe remains with Gener- 
 als Stanbury and Smith till the evacuation. Fort 
 Washington blown up. Alexandria capitulates. 
 Great anxiety in the District. No foice organized. 
 Monroe acts as Secretary of War. Citizens of 
 Washington prepare to capitulate. Monroe pre- 
 vents it. Colonel W. refuses to obey his orders, 
 and leaves the field. [Draft.] 4°. 5 pages. 
 
 1814, no date. Military reflections. Brit i war on 
 the Northern frontier. [Notes.] fol. 6 pages. 
 
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IjNKNOWiSr. 
 
 18U, no date. Rejection by Great Britain of media- 
 tion of Russia. An offer to treat directly. The 
 usage with reference to missions. Situation of 
 Great Britain critical. Dreads Russian mediation. 
 Crown prince of Sweden friendly to us. Way to 
 obtain a good peace. [Draft.] 4°. 6 pages. 
 
 1622, August '2.5. Difference of opinion between the 
 United States Senate and himself respecting the 
 reduction of the Army. Explanations. Appoint- 
 ments to vacancies, etc. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1825 (?), )io date. Answers to interrogatories in rela- 
 tion to Commodore Porter. [Draft.] 
 
 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 1825, «o date. Matters conuected with Commodore 
 Porter. 40. 2 pages. 
 
 1825 (?), no date. A short time before retiring from 
 the Presidency. Relating to subjects of a pri- 
 vate nature probably, as there is no clue to the 
 subject-matter. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1827 (?), no date. Notes of his efforts to supply arms 
 and ammunition for General Jackson prior to the 
 battle of New Orleans. fol. 3 pages. 
 
 1827, A}}ril 25. Relating chiefly to Monroe's private 
 afl'airs. Sale of his land. Accommodation by 
 United States Bank. Satisiied with result of 
 same. [Draft.] 4^=. 2 pages. 
 
 1827 (?), no date. His extensive and arduous duties 
 while acting as Secretary of State and of War. 
 His exertions in fnvor of the free navigation of 
 the Mississippi. [Draft.] 
 
 1827 (?), no date. Denying the imputations of an un- 
 known person of his intention to injure General 
 Jackson. Gives instances to the contrary. Shall 
 be neutral in the coming election. [Draft and 
 copy. ] 4°. 8 pages. 
 
 1828, March 18. Sending papers respecting General 
 Jackson and himself, while President. Attack on 
 the Spanish forts and the Seminole war. Explains 
 his (Monroe's) conduct in the aifair. [Draft.] 
 
 small 4^. 2 pages. 
 
 1828 (?), no date. Acknowledging letter (no date). 
 H*is nomination for Presidential elector, which he 
 declines on account of personal regards for both 
 contestants. [Draft.] fol. 3 pages. 
 
 33) 
 
Unknown. 
 1828 (?), mo date. Is hurt at the delay in apprising 
 him of his nomination on the electoral ticket and 
 not communicating his reply ofiacially. Miscon- 
 ception of his silence by the public. His neutral- 
 ity decided upon. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1830 (?), no date. Notes on General Jactson's conduct 
 in the Seminole war. Explanation of his own 
 conduct as Secretary of War. Communications 
 with Mr. Calhoun which gave him power to pub- 
 lish the correspondence to vindicate them. [Ap- 
 parently intended for publication.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 lSiO{l),no date. Notes for au address (probably) in 
 explanation of the conduct of General Jackson in 
 the Seminole war and of himself as Secretary of 
 War. Correspondence with Mr. Calhoun and 
 others in vindication. 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1830, December 4. Incidents which occurred during 
 his negotiations as minister to Paris in 1803. 
 [Draft. ] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1831 (?), no dale. Owing to his weak state of healtii, 
 he resigns the appointment as visitor to the Uni- 
 versity of Virginia. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 1831, June 19. Denying that he authorized John 
 Ehea to write to General Jackson authoriz- 
 ing him to disobey or deviate from orders. 
 Equally untrue that he desired Ehea to request 
 Jackson to burn papers. [Testiiied to by M. 
 Gelston and Edward McGreenway. ] 
 
 4°. 1 page. 
 
 No date. A circuitous trade with France through Nice 
 and La Passage, and the trade in which Captain 
 Eden was engaged. [Copy.] fol. 1 page. 
 
 No date. European affairs. Amount appropriated by 
 Congress for repair of the Cumberland Eoad. 
 Suggests a greater improvement : a canal con- 
 tinuing to the Ohio aud Mississippi Elvers. In- 
 ternal improvements. [Notes.] fol. 2 pages. 
 
 Vindication. 
 1808 (?), no date. Eelating to a letter from Mr. Giles 
 to Chancellor Taylor, in which he has ransacked 
 newspapers for the current abuse for grounds of 
 attack on Monroe. This article is apparently in- 
 tended for newspaper publication in vindication 
 of his character aud a sketch of his disinterested- 
 
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Vindication. 
 
 neas and patriotism. Defends his English mission 
 for negotiating a treaty. [Notes; Jlonroe's hand- 
 writing.] 4*^. 3 pages. 
 
 Virginia. The General Assembly of, 
 1801, no date, Siclimond. Resolution oflered that it 
 would be improper to continue in session until 
 FeLiruary. Doubts that a preponderating party 
 exists in Congress who are prepared to reject the 
 two citizens (Jefferson and Burr) who have re- 
 ceived the majority of tlie elective vote. The 
 House of Eepresentatives are bound to discharge 
 their duty. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Virginia land grants. 
 1803, November 29, London. To chairman of a commit- 
 tee (?). Cliiims of British subjects against the 
 State of Virginia for title of grants of land prior 
 to our Revolution. Suggests compromise by pur- 
 chase by the State. Legal decisions. Will accept 
 the trust and do what he can to further plans and 
 appoint an agent. [Press copy.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 War notes. 
 
 1812, 1813, and 1814 (?). Notes in handwriting of 
 Monroe relative to campaigns against Canada. 
 
 fol. 1 page. 
 
 1813, no date. Notes on the idea of a campaign for this 
 year against Canada. [Monroe's handwriting.] 
 
 fol. 2 pages. 
 Washington. George, Philadelphia. 
 
 1794, June 1, PhiladelxMa. Accepts the commission 
 of minister to France. [Draft.] 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 1796, March 24, Paris. Relative to a letter from Wash- 
 ington which had fallen, through accident, into 
 the hands of the French Directoire. It was di- 
 rected to Gouverneur Morris, authorizing commu- 
 nications with Lord Grenville, «tc. Caused bad 
 elfect with the Directoire. [Draft.] 4°. 1 page. 
 
 White. H. L., Washington. 
 
 1827, January 26, Oak Sill. Conlidence in Mr. White. 
 Defense of New Orleans. Mr. White's remarks. 
 Publication in the Telegraph. Monroe charged 
 with neglect. Review of his conduct relative to 
 defense of New Orleans. The War Office when he 
 entered it. Free navigation of the Mississippi. 
 [Copy.] 4". 10 pages. 
 
 333 
 
White. H. L., 
 
 1827, Fehniary 9, Oak Bill. Further remarks illustra- 
 tive of tlie efforts made by tlie Government to 
 repel the invasion of the English in 1814. [Draft 
 and copy.] fol., 7 pages; 4°, 7 pages. 
 
 AVheatox. Henry, 
 
 1827, 110 date, Oal Bill. Relating to several letters 
 received in which information is asked about the 
 negotiations in England with Mr. Pinkney in 1806, 
 and other matters in his public life abroad. Con- 
 gratulates him on bis appointment to Denmark. 
 [Draft.] 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 1827 (?), no date, Oak Bill. Acknowledging letter of 
 Itith. Relates to the foreign missions in which he 
 was concerned and served. [Draft.] 
 
 8°. 4 pages. 
 
 Wirt. Williaji, Richmond. 
 
 1808, December 20, lUchmond. Acknowledging letter of 
 this day. Is hurt by the intimation that he de- 
 sires to separate from his old friends who took 
 part against him in the late Presidential election. 
 Accepts and gives invitation to dine. [Draft.] 
 
 4°. 2 pages. 
 
 Wirt. William, Washington. 
 
 1824, September 27, Oak Bill. Acknowledging letter 
 of 22d instant. Nomination of Governor Edwards 
 and his conduct since, have pained the President. 
 The renewal of his attack on Mr. Crawford seemed 
 to imply the sanction of Monroe. Crawford's con- 
 duct as a Cabinet minister not in harmony with 
 his colleagues. Monroe's reasons for not remov- 
 ing him. Wishes to avoid the part of a partisan. 
 [Draft.] 4°. 4 pages. 
 
 Wirt. William, 
 
 1828, October 31, Oak Hill. Acknowledging letter of 
 14th. Will be glad to advocate Mr. Gouverneur's 
 appointment. Mr. Trist's appointment. Mrs. 
 Randolph and family. Question of delicacy 
 whether the present administration should with- 
 draw in event of Mr. Adams's re-election. Thrown 
 from his horse and badly hurt. Mrs. Wirt will 
 probably remove to New York. [Copy.] 
 
 4°. 3 pages. 
 
 334 
 
Wirt. William, Washwgton. 
 
 1831, February 4, New Yorlc. Acknowledging letter of 
 Slst ultimo. Gives his consent to give Mr. Craw- 
 ford's opinions at the consultation of the Cabinet 
 during Monroe's administration respecting Gen- 
 eral Jackson's conduct in the Seminole war. 
 [Draft.] Scrap of paper. 1 page. 
 
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