31To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to your dircetions I have concluded a Convention with the Chiefs and Head Men of the Cherokee Nation of Indians, which I have the Honor of enclosing.— With sentiments of respect I am, Sir, Your Ob. Servt. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
32To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of Promotions and appointments in the Corps of Engineers during the last recess of Congress Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
33To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Nathaniel Smith of New York, Thomas Jones Beall of Rhode Island, Henry Lynd Martin of North Carolina & Luther Dyer of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. I am, Sir, with respect and consideration Your Obedt. Servt. PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
34To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose, for your approbation the following list of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States. Promotions " Lieut Colonel Thomas H. Cushing of the 2d Regt of Infantry, to be promoted to the Rank of Colonel, in the same, vice, Colo. Thomas Butler, deceased Sept. 7. 1805. " First Lieut. Charles Wollstonecraft of the Regt. of Artillerists, to be promoted to...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On reflection, I am of opinnion that it will be most advisable to take little or no notice of the projects proposed by those roving preachers, who appear more anxious for obtaining proselites to their respective opinnions, than for the inculcation of rational & usefull knowledge, they are at all Times sufficiently intrusive, and may become very troublesome if encouraged,—I should not think it...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Survey; 20 Townships of six miles square each, lay out one half of each Township into 100. acre lots, say 115 lots, in each Township—and in 20 Townships 2300 lots, of which, probably 2000 would be fit for settling.—give one lot to each able bodied white man of not more than thirty years of age, who shall within a reasonable time actually become a settler and shall continue to reside on said...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not necessary to nominate district paymasters to the Senate,—nor to nominate Cadets. as you have not returned the list of Cadets I presented to you, with the other list of appointments you may have sent the Cadet list with the others—if so it may not be improper to recall it. I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
38To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Having attentively examined the papers, in the case of the Louisiana Commissioners, with the reasoning and opinnions of the Attorney Genl. it appears to me that the principles which have governed the doings of the Commissioners are so obviously unsound & unjustifiable, as to prove a majority of thim to be either so destitute of common understanding, or so inattentive to their duties, as to...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The name of the Ricara Chief, as well as I could make it out from the three Interpreters was Ankedoucharo. according to Gravelins pronounciation the letters would be thus divided, Ank-e-douch-a-ro, but I doubt whether they are correct. Yours, I think it not improbable, that insted of Ank-e, it should be Inca, as we find that the Peruvian term, Inca, for Chief, is known and continued among some...
40To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the first L egion of the Militia of the District of Columbia, viz: Cornet Jeremiah Williams to be promoted to the Rank of 1st. Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Voss resigned Nathan Lufborough to be appointed Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Coxe heretofore promoted. Lewis Ford to be...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, the following promotion and appointments in the Army of the United States.— Second Lieutenant James S Smith of the Regiment of Artillerist, to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut, in the same vice Robert Ritchie dismissed March 18. 1806. Samuel Maclay of Pennsylvania & Thomas Vaughan of Maryland to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions & appointments in the Second Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia. Ensign James Millan of the Infantry to be promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant in the same, vice, Lt. Thomas W. Peyton, removed from the District Ensign Frederick Shuck of the Infy to be promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant vice Lieut. John...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A number of vacancies still exist in the Militia of the District of Columbia, and the Brigadier General being desirous of having them fill’d as soon as possible; should you think it advisable you will please to sign the Blank Commissions sent herewith; that they may be filled up, in your absence from the seat of Government I have the honor to be very respectfully, Sir, Your Most Obedt Servant...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A man by the name of Wright, of the society of quakers, called on me this morning with a letter from George Ellicott highly recommending him, said Wright, as a suitable character for an Indian Agent, I am pleased with the man, and have taken the liberty of offering him the Agency with the Chickasawes, which he has agreed to accept, and says he will be ready to set off in four weeks. I informed...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have honor of proposing for your approbation Alexan der Maccauley as Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
46To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Appointments viz, Auguste Chouteau, Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists, to be appointed Ensign in the Second Regiment of Infantry.— George Wood, Prentice Willard, Alder Patridge, William Patridge, Henry F. Martin, Alexander J. Williams & Henry J. Williams Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists, to be appointed Cadets in the...
47To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Daniel A. A. Buck of Vermont as Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. With sentiments of respect & esteem I am, Sir Your most Obt. Sert. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
48To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Hyppolite Henry Villard, of the City of Washington, as Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. With sentiments of respect & esteem I am Sir, Your Most Obedt. Servt. Approved Th :J. July 10. 06. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
49To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation Doctr. Nathan Kennedy of Kentucky as Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. I am with sentiments of Esteem & respect, Sir. Your Most Obedt. Servt. Approved Th : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
50To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Laselles may be intitled to notice for his services as by himself related, but he is mistaken in the fact relative to Genl. Waynes return, the Genl. did return to Philadelphia after the Treaty of Greenville and afterwards joined the western Army and was at Detroit where he received an order to attend a Court of enquiry at Pittsburg, and died on his way at Presqu Isle. The Genl of course...
51To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mrs. Dearborn & myself intend seting out for Monticello on tuesday, I had anxiously hoped that dispatches would have arrived from Paris before I left the City, and that something more explicit would have been communicated from London, but nothing of the kind has arrived,—the Kickapoos are uneasy and threaten hostilities, but the measures taken by Govr. Harrison will I presume have the desired...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On meeting Mr. Gallatin yesterday morning at your door I asked him what was the present situation of my old Cape Hatteras claim, he informed me that he had made a statement or report to you on the subject, and that if I wished it he would give me a copy of his letter relative to it. It is with pain & regret that I find myself again compel’d by duty to myself & family, to trouble you on this...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Moses H Elliott of Massachusetts, Justus Post, Gustavus V. Willard, Samuel Champlain, Luther Leonard and John Anderson of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. I am Sir, with high respect Your Most Obedt Servant PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
54To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States, viz. Captain Richard Sparks of the 2d. Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Major in the same, vice Thomas Pasteurs deceased July 9. 1806 1st. Lieut. Matthew Arbuckle of the 2d Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the same, vice Joseph...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Second Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia viz Lt. Philip Triplett to be promoted to the Rank of Captain of Infantry vice George Lyles removed out of the District. Lieut James Millan to be promoted to the rank of Captain of Infantry vice James H Hooe resigned Lieut Frederick Shuck...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation James Gibson of Delaware as Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Order by TJ :] Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
57To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions & appointments in the Corps of Engineers viz. First Lieut. Joseph G Swift to be promoted to the Rank of Captain " " Walker K Armisted to be promoted to the Rank of Captain Second Lieut George Bomford to be promoted to the Rank of First Lieutenant, " " William McKee to be promoted to the Rank of First Lieutenant...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it not almost certain that the fate of our negociations with Spain will be known here before the close of the ensuing Session of Congress, and if the results should be favourable will it probably be necessary or expedient to increase our Military establishment, if unfavourable, it will probably be thought necessary to augment our force by an addition to the Infantry and a Corps say of 500...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, viz. 1st. Lieut Addison B. Armistead of the Regt of Artillerists to be promoted to the Rank of Captain in the same, vice, Capt Leml. Gates decd. Oct 1. 1806 1st Lieut George Armistead of the same Regt. to be promoted to the Rank of Captain in the same, vice, Capt John...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Samuel Waterman, the present Agent for the Indian Trading House, at Sandusky, being desirous that an other person should be appointed in his place,—I have the honor of enclosing herewith sundry recommendations of Samuel Tupper, and of accordingly proposing him for your approbation, as a suitable person to succeed Mr. Waterman in this Agency. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high consideration...