1From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 10 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to mr Duval and informs him that in conformity with the report of the Secretary of the Treasury he has directed a commission to be made out for George House to be master of the revenue cutter at New London in Connecticut vice Hindman , who is superceded PrC ( DLC ); undated, but pressed on same sheet as TJ’s memorandum to Madison, 10 May ; at foot of...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 13 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The office of Chief judge for the district of Columbia being become vacant by the resignation of mr Johnson, my desire to procure for offices of so much confidence, & permanence, persons whose talents & integrity may ensure to the public the honest benefits expected from them, and strengthen the mass of confidence which from the people at large […] so necessary for their own service, has...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 5 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The place of Comptroller of the US. is vacant by the resignation of mr Steele. it is in it’s nature partly Executive, and partly judiciary, as the Comptroller decides in the first instance all questions of law arising in matters of account between the US. and individuals. the office hours are from 9. A.M. to [3]. P.M. during which it furnishes pretty steady daily occupation. the Salary is...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 25 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The paper called for in the inclosed letter was sent to mr Gallatin immediately on it’s reciept, to be filed in his office, as the object in sending it to me was not understood. will mr Duval be so good as to have it searched for & returned to the widow Morin at St. Louis according to her request. this request is addressed to mr Duval because it is not known to whom particularly it should be...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 20 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Duval & returns him the inclosed, possessing a similar one. Th:J. knew at the time that the act passed the H. of R. by surprise, was a bad one, & a mere intrigue to turn Stanley out. could mr Duval better dispose of the within than by giving it to mr Giles? ViHi .
6To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to lay the inclosed letter before You. I did not certainly know until I received it that Mr. Smyth had been an applicant for an office in the Custom house at New-Orleans. Knowing how justly he is entitled to the friendly aid of all who know him, it is taken for granted, that the recommendatory letters to which he alludes in his letter, are from very respectable Characters, & that...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 20 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Duvall’s Respects to Mr. Jefferson.—Being about to decide on a claim of the U. States against Edmund Randolph , Esquire, on which a suit has been brought & which is referred to the Comptroller; & Mr. Randolph claiming a credit on account of Mr. Short , formerly a Minister of the U.S. at a foreign court, & finding, on a perusal of the records in the department of State, that Mr. Jefferson,...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 28 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On reading the enclosed letter you will perceive that one paragraph of it, requires your notice. Be obliging enough to return it after perusal. I am, with the highest sentiments of Respect & esteem, Your obedt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
9To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 11 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with much regret that I inform You of the death of Mr. Beckley. He expired on the 8th in the evening, after five days illness. As some arrangement may perhaps b— necessary in the Library, & you may possibly wish to know the name of his principal Clerk, I make free to mention it. His name is Nicholas B. Van Zandt. I am with very great respect & esteem Your obedt. Sert. DNA : RG...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 18 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 13th instant did not reach me until between 10 & 11 O’Clock at night on the 16th. & I was then twenty miles from this place. I embrace the earliest opportunity to express the high sense entertained, of the honour done me in offering me the office of Chief Judge of the district of Columbia;—for which, accept my thanks. Many considerations lead me to accept the appointment,...