The Democratic Citizens of the City & County of Philadelphia friendly to the general & State Governments, intend to celebrate the Birthday of Thomas Jefferson on the approaching Monday the 14th
The undersigned a Committee appointed for the purpose most cordially Invite you to be present... Continue Reading
I returned this week from a little excursion across the river into Jersey, and was greeted with the grateful news of the vote on the bank, in the House of Representatives, last friday. Truly it is cause of triumph. To none could I more fitly offer congratulations than to yourself; for although your... Continue Reading
Your several despatches relative to the seizure, at Vera Cruz, of the New York packet-ship Robert Wilson, have been received. It does not appear to be questioned that spurious coin was introduced by this vessel, although a want of fraudulent intention may be asserted. The act is alleged to be in... Continue Reading
I regret exceedingly that my public duties will not allow me to accept your polite invitation, to unite with you in the celebration of the birthday of Thomas Jefferson.
It is my firm conviction, that if the Republican principle is to be preserved in its purity ^upheld^ in this country, it can only... Continue Reading
Previous to the receipt of your friendly & confidential letter, I had a visit from the Chairman of the Committee on the <Genl> Message, proferring me the Situation indicated in your letter, which I declined after expressing my acknowledgment for the confidence reposed in me, which is very... Continue Reading
Our mutual friend James I Roosevelt Jr Esqr, I believe would be pleased with an appointment to the Board of Commissioners which may be <illegible> to adjust the Merchants claims under the late Treaty between our Country and Spain.
As he will discharge the duties of such a trust with much... Continue Reading
I take much pleasure in making you acquainted with our friend Judge Pettit of Philadelphia who has business with you, & who is deserving of all confidence
You may probably remember that I spoke to you on the subject of the removal of the ”Deposits" when the question was first agitated that let the measure be wright or wrong we should find it difficult to sustain the administration in the course they would have to pursue and the result in our late... Continue Reading
It is well known that the United States have at all times been sincerely desirous to see accomplished, on terms mutually honorable and advantageous, the acknowledgment of the independence of the several states of this hemisphere which were formerly the colonies of Spain, and that the President has... Continue Reading
Mr Wright has shewn me your letter in which you desire to be informed of the Nyork charter election. The enclosed will give you a tolerably correct account of it, which do not give yourself the trouble to return. Have no fear about Nyork. We shall have a fierce contest but we shall always conquer... Continue Reading
An arrival from France brings the <fact> that the Law to carry into effect an treaty has been rejected (The minister of Treasur & an other <resigned>) This <Event> in which our rights and <honor> are <implicated> ought to be taken advantage of to cure the... Continue Reading
Copies of letters containing charges of a serious nature, brought against you as consul of the United States, by Aaron Leggett, were transmitted, some time since, from this Department to Colonel Butler, who was instructed to make inquiry into the case, and report upon it; but no answer having... Continue Reading
Our quondam friend Genl. Hayne used to say that I was a labor-saving machine, & I am forcibly reminded of the remark by this attempt to Kill two birds with one stone, or rather, as I hope, to feed two pretty ones off of one cherry. Any how you will I know excuse me. Don't forget my suggestion... Continue Reading
I transmit herewith a memorial to the President, from Mr. Aaron Leggett, of New York, preferring additional charges against Daniel N. Pope, the consul of the United States at Tabasco, which you are instructed to investigate. You will communicate to this Department the result of your investigation... Continue Reading
I am told there is a rumour in Town that you were informed by the King when the Treaty was signed that it would not be carried into effect by the chamber. Although I am well satisfied that there is no truth in this story, I think you had better authorize me to contradict it, if that should become... Continue Reading
Our Press has been in a very deranged condition for the last few months so much so as to have left us without a morning paper. Some fifteen or twenty of our friends met at Tammany on this matter last evening, and a small committee was appointed to obtain information.
It has been proposed to call M... Continue Reading
As one of a Commee appointed to collect information necessary to guide our political friends in making up their minds whether they will establish a new paper or contribute to support "The Times” I write this letter to ask you to inform me of a proper person to be the Editor of the Party in this... Continue Reading
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of 13th instant, yesterday, & hasten to give you my thoughts on the French affair. You propound the question, whether the President should recommend reprisals now, or, in consideration of the observations & promises of the King & ministers,... Continue Reading
I have just received your letter of the 14th instant, in which you mention the existence of a rumour in the City, that the King of France informed me, when the Treaty for the settlement of our claims was signed, that it would not be carried into effect by the Chambers. This statement is absolutely... Continue Reading