1807 Letters

unknown - 0 January 1807

The sale of Dufour's land appears to have been regular. The purchase, too, by Mr. Mansfield is valid in law and in the equity of the courts.

Treasury Department, MD - 6 January 1807

On 10th April, 1801, Dufour (the Swiss who has planted a vineyard in Kentucky) purchased at the sales at Cincinnati 795 acres at 2 dollars per acre, and paid the first instalment of 397 dollars

Albany, NY - 6 January 1807

In a few days I shall set off on a journey to Chenango Point, to attend a meeting of Turnpike Directors.

unknown - 13 January 1807

The appointment of a woman to office is an innovation for which the public is not prepared, nor am I.

Albany, NY - 26 January 1807

No doubt is entertained that Lewis will have it, and that there will be a Speaker & a Council decidedly hostile to Clinton.

Albany, NY - 27 January 1807

Clinton and his party are supposed to be dished. The public sensibility here has been excessive, and the joy at the victory over Jacobinism not less moderate.

The Oaks, SC - 6 February 1807

I have received and read the President's Message with deep mortification and concern; but the letter annexed to it, stated to be a communication in cyphers from Col. Burr to Gen. Wilkinson, excites my unfeigned astonishment.

New York, NY - 7 February 1807

It appears that our Negotiators in England have not yet finished their Treaty, owing, as is said, to a difficulty respecting the seamen.

unknown - 8 February 1807

NOTES. - MESSAGE RESPECTING GUNBOATS.

Washington, MD - 15 February 1807

Henry Clay letter to Thomas Prentiss... Colonel Burr has supplied much fund of conversation. No doubt is now entertained here of his having engaged in schemes of the most daring and illegal kind.

Albany, NY - 17 February 1807

I do not wonder that our friends in New York are disgusted to the very soul with the reports they hear from this quarter. The scene constantly exhibited here is the most sickening that can be imagined!

Washington, MD - 19 February 1807

A letter from Cowles Mead (also laid before us by the President) dated January 19th, says Col. Burr had surrendered himself to the Civil authority of the Mississippi Territory. He had with him 9 boats and about 100 men

unknown - 22 February 1807

I have the names of three persons whose evidence, taken together, can fix on him the actual endeavor to engage men in Burr's enterprise.

New Haven, CT - 28 February 1807

I take the liberty to enclose to you a few circular letters intended to make a new experiment in this country.

Boscawen, NH - 8 March 1807

As to your sermon, I cannot say what I think of it without seeming to flatter you.

Albany, NY - 12 March 1807

The conduct of Lewis and his Council has given general disgust here. Opinions as to the course to be pursued by the Federalists at the next election have been fluctuating.

Litchfield, CT - 20 March 1807

By this you will perceive that I am not unacquainted with events that have given you much uneasiness

Richmond, VA - 27 March 1807

My military escort having arrived at Fredericksburgh on our way to Washington, there met a special messenger, with orders to convey me to this place.

unknown - 30 March 1807

I recd. your Paper concerning the Impressment of our seamen but have delayed its publication in expectation of becoming acquainted with the Contents of the Treaty.

unknown - 31 March 1807

I return you the circular letter to the registers on the subject of intruders on the public lands, with a proposition for a single alteration.

Albany, NY - 7 April 1807

As the Legislature was rising a most virulent attack upon Lewis by Clinton was spread in handbills amongst the members.

Albany, NY - 11 April 1807

Mr. Van Ness from Hudson writes us that things are going on well in the Middle District.

Washington, MD - 13 April 1807

I hope this will find you safely arrived at Monticello, and that this short relaxation from public cares will completely re-establish your health.

Albany, NY - 15 April 1807

The truth is that Clinton originally debauched Lansing, and drew him when he was a warm partisan from the party he was attached to and put him in the opposite ranks.

Washington, MD - 16 April 1807

I enclose Governor Harrison's letter and his contract with Mr. Taylor for the lease of the Saline, which, as you will perceive, requires your approbation.

Boston, MA - 17 April 1807

I have observed the abuse, which an acquiescence with the Desires of your Friends has brought upon you.

Bedford, NY - 18 April 1807

Every modification of sovereignty has its inconveniences - there is a better and a worse in them all, and no other than a relative perfection in any of them.

Albany, NY - 24 April 1807

It is universally believed here that the attack made by these three men on Van Rensselaer was a concerted thing between them. They all had a hand in beating Van Rensselaer

New Haven, CT - 27 April 1807

My desire to obtain a correct knowledge of the history, as well as the present state of the English Language, has led me to make some inquiries respecting the origin of a late most important article in pronunciation.

Philadelphia, PA - 14 May 1807

The citizens of New York deserve to be stung for fostering that viper Emmet ; and he deserves to be damned for that vain & absurd letter he wrote you.

Richmond, VA - 21 May 1807

Mr. Tyrrell will tell you of all the strange things which are passing here. Of the bills, the first which you indorsed has been paid by Mr. Alston.

Washington, DC - 27 May 1807

Dolly Madison letter to first_last...The President has a sick headache every day, and is obliged to retire to a dark room every morning by nine o clock.

unknown - 1 June 1807

If you arrive before half after three, come and take a family dinner with me, that I may put you in possession of what is under contemplation, so that you may have to reflect on it till to-morrow

Albany, NY - 1 June 1807

the true policy of the Corporation of Trinity Church for spreading the Episcopal mode of worship, so friendly to Government, so hostile to Jacobinism, is to make permanent provision for the support of Episcopal Clergymen.

Treasury Department, MD - 7 June 1807

Being at this moment under the operation of medicine, I cannot wait on you this morning. If I am able, I will go to you this evening.

Port Gibson, MS - 13 June 1807

I arrived here about half-past seven o'clock this morning, after having lost half the day yesterday by lying by at Greenville, with a headache too heavy to ride with.

unknown - 16 June 1807

If Mr. Grallatin will be so good as to call on Th. J. on his arrival at the office, the other gentlemen will then attend oa being notified

Washington, MD - 17 June 1807

With you, I believe that war is inevitable ; and there can be but one opinion on the question whether the claims of the parties prior to the attack on the Chesapeake should be a subject of discussion.

The Oaks, SC - 22 June 1807

Col. Burr feels that he has not the smallest grounds of resentment against me ; he is perfectly satisfied ; nor does there exist a shadow of that animosity between us that you deprecate.

unknown - 25 June 1807

I enclose a list of our seaports, showing, by the respective amount of tonnage belonging to each, of their annual exports, and of their annual payments into the Treasury

Washington, MD - 25 June 1807

The capture of the Chesapeake by a British ship of war renders it necessary to have all our council together.

Richmond, VA - 29 June 1807

I recommend to you to place Mrs. Blennerhassett and your children with Mrs. Alston, till these agitations shall be composed.

Havre De Grace, MD - 29 June 1807

I will be with you on Wednesday, about 2 or 3 o'clock

unknown - 30 June 1807

I am sorry to remark that I am able to discern but little probability of your receiving adequate encouragement to continue to devote your time and talents to the important and laborious investigation, in wh. for so many years you have been engaged.

London, ENG - 6 July 1807

About to enter on a scene where I may not be permitted long to remain merely a spectator, & in which all my success will be influenced by my first steps

New Haven, CT - 6 July 1807

It gives me pain, however, to observe the spirit of despondence manifested by your remarks on the political state of our country.

Jamaica, NY - 13 July 1807

If the weather should be good, I think of making you a visit on Thursday

Jamaica, NY - 31 July 1807

I shall attend the Meeting of the Trustees of Columbia College advertised for Monday next, and invite you to meet me in town

Richmond, VA - 4 August 1807

Mr. Alston and Mr. Neville successively made attempts to see you at the tavern, but were denied.

Richmond, VA - 5 August 1807

I am much gratified, my dear sir, by your letter and notes. It is impossible for us to communicate freely, except through the intervention of counsel.

Richmond, VA - 9 August 1807

I perceive the advantages from your presence, but am not at this moment able to decide whether the thing be practicable.

New York, NY - 15 August 1807

I met in New Jersey Captain Crafts, of the Neptune, the vessel on board of which were Martin and Ware when met by the Melampus in the Gulf of Biscay.

Orange, VA - 26 August 1807

The country news consists of the ravages made by the late deluges of rain. Almost all the mill-dams have been swept away, with all the wheat and hay in low situations.

New York, NY - 26 August 1807

You have, I presume, heard of the death of the commissioner of loans of Connecticut.

Richmond, VA - 27 August 1807

Mr. Luckett and I have an unsettled account to a considerable amount. He holds a bill indorsed by you.

Richmond, VA - 1 September 1807

It seems that some misapprehension exists on the subject of the bill held by Mr. Luckett.

New York, NY - 2 September 1807

I do not know one person in Connecticut to whom I could apply for information respecting Jonathan Bull, who is recommended for the office of commissioner of loans.

New York, NY - 11 September 1807

Concerning our disputes with England, I have never believed they could end in war, unless Congress engage in the management of our foreign affairs.

Bedford, NY - 13 September 1807

You have the gout, and you extract consolation from it ; this is good moral chymistry. My rheumatism and your gout may perhaps carry us home the farthest way round, but not in an easy chair.

Baltimore, MD - 12 October 1807

yes, my dear Blennerhassett, my thoughts have been constantly occupied in reflecting on those poignant and trying afflictions, with which it has pleased a cruel destiny to overwhelm you

unknown - 17 October 1807

If you could call on me conveniently this forenoon, Mr. Smith will meet you here with an entire readiness to modify his estimate to our mutual liking.

unknown - 21 October 1807

the message appears to me to be rather in the shape of a manifesto issued against Great Britain on the eve of a war, than such as the existing undecided state of affairs seems to require.

Treasury Department, MD - 21 October 1807

May not the orders for the Constitution be delayed till to-morrow? My impression, however, is that she should be disarmed, but not sent round to the Chesapeake.

Treasury Department, MD - 21 October 1807

I return the financial paragraph and conclusion of the message.

unknown - 21 October 1807

I enclose you the form in which I would wish to place the financial paragraph, with blanks which I must ask you to fill up

unknown - 24 October 1807

can you therefore do me the favor to call on me this forenoon, to consult about the estimate you enclosed me yesterday

Washington, MD - 29 October 1807

To-morrow I set out from here for Baltimore, in company with Luther Martin, who has pledged himself to attend, on the part of Col. Burr and myself, at the Circuit Court of the United States, to sit at Chillicothe

Baltimore, MD - 3 November 1807

Col. Burr set off to-day at 1 o'clock, P. M., in the mail, for Philadelphia, with S. Swartwout, as he had no particular desire to behold a representation of his execution.

unknown - 4 November 1807

As it will be necessary to decide how this question of the Batture is to be settled, we must of course take the trouble of understanding it.

unknown - 5 November 1807

I return you the report with great approbation. One or two verbal changes, and, in one place, the striking out two or three lines, not affecting the sense, are all I have to suggest.

Philadelphia, PA - 11 November 1807

I am much teased by various causes of detention here which I can not control. The arrangement of my pecuniary claims on Col. Burr, and the acquisition of slaves, neither of them yet effected, are the principal.

unknown - 25 November 1807

It seems, I think, that a pardon may be justly expected in the enclosed case.

Philadelphia, PA - 28 November 1807

I have reflected, with much concern, on an observation which fell from you yesterday ; namely, that my account was not a small one, and that you had not yet examined it.

Bath, NY - 28 November 1807

I am extremely anxious to learn what the probable result of the present misunderstanding with the English will be, and shall be much obligd. if you will give me your opinion frequently on this subject.

Portsmouth, NH - 2 December 1807

I like very much your notion of coming this way with Mrs. Fuller. If the fates are propitious, I hope I shall be able to afford you a shelter, in a year or two.

Treasury Department, MD - 2 December 1807

Supposing that the power to lay embargoes should be considered as improper to be vested in the President during the session of Congress, how would this plan answer ?

unknown - 8 December 1807

Your proposition of yesterday has some good phases and merits consideration.

Treasury Department, MD - 18 December 1807

Reflecting on the proposed embargo and all its bearings, I think it essential that foreign vessels may be excepted, so far at least as to be permitted to depart in ballast, or with such cargoes as they may have on board at this moment.

unknown - 18 December 1807

Monroe will be here on Sunday ; he will bring us no new information, as far as can be judged from his letter

Boston, MA - 25 December 1807

Sullivan, always whiffling about, made some feeble and transient Efforts to appoint a few weak men, who were not decidedly Democratic to office

unknown - 31 December 1807

The embargo has excited the most profound alarm, and will here occasion real and extensive distress.