201To 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...
202To 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.
203To 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...
204To 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...
205To 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...
206To 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...
207To 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.
208To 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.
209James Madison, Henry Dearborn, and Robert Smith to the Judges of the Circuit Court of New York, 8 July 1806 (Madison Papers)
We have been summoned to appear on the 14th day of this month, before a special Circuit court of the U. S. for the district of New-York, to testify on the part of William S. Smith, and Samuel G. Ogden, severally, in certain issues of traverse between the U. S. and the said William S. Smith, and Samuel G Ogden. Sensible of all the attention due to the writs of subpoena issued in these cases, it...
210To 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.
211To 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...
212To 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.
213To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 14 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Henry Dearborn. 14 May 1806, War Department. “On examination I find but four carriages for six pounders, at Greenleefs point or in this neighborhood; it is not probable that two carriage could be constructed under six weeks or two months, four six pounders, brass, with carriage and apparatus, can be furnished within ten or twelve days.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner.
214To 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...
215To 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...
216To 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...
217To 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...
218To 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...
219To 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...
220To 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...
221To 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.
222To 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...
223To 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...
224To 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...
225To 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.
226To 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.
227To 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.
228To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On a full examination of the records of this Department, no evidence appears that any of the States indebted to the United States, have taken any measures to discharge the balances due, either under the provisions of the Act passed on the 23d. of June 1797, or under those of the 3d. of May 1798 or 15th. of February 1799. Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC :...
229To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose, for your approbation, John Coxe Lieut of Cavalry of the 1st Legion of Militia in the District of Columbia to be promoted to Captain in the same, vice, Capt. William Brent resigned Accept Sir the assurance of my high respect and consideration Approved Th :J. Dec. 28. 05. PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
230To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to your directions I herewith enclose two copies of the several documents in this office relating to the improper conduct of the officers and other subjects of the King of Spain in Louisiana. with the most respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
231To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting the following alterations in the enclosed Bill. 4 days in each year, in sted of once in every two months,—and all such as shall fail of attending, whether from absence or otherwise, to pay a fine of —, the days for training to be designated by law and copies posted our in the respective companies. where there shall not be any gunboats or other suitable armed...
232To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The 3d. resolution as proposed, may be construed so as to effect our path generally in Louisiana, they having been established subsequent to Octobr. 1800, and have been frequently strengthened,—our Garrison on the Mobile has likewise been augmented. We might say that no new advanced part ought to be taken or established pending any negociations for adjusting the bounderies &c nor any...
233To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
the small alterations which I take the liberty of suggesting are probably too unimportant to deserve notice, and may not be considered as improvements in either matter or form. in the 6th. line from the bottom of the 1t. page I would propose speaking in a less positive stile, by something like the following—that it has become doubtfull from many years experience, whether it is communicable— in...
234To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Second Legion of Militia of the District of Columbia viz. Adam Lyon to be appointed Captain of Light Infantry, vice Amos Alexander resigned. Lewis Summers " Capt. of Artillery, vice John Longdon resigned
235To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, William Patridge and Alden Patridge, as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. With sentiments of esteem & respect I am Sir, Your Obedt Servt PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
236To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting the following remarks on the proposed outlines of the Militia Bill, In the Northern States it will be impracticable to muster for Military exersice in the winter months, and I doubt whether it would be advisable to muster oftener than six times a year in Companies, and once in Battalion or Regiment to continue 2 days. It may be proper to mention the...
237To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The amount of the propositions this day made by the Creek Chiefs, are that we pay them $200,000 in 18 annual instalments, which by an eaqual division of the whole sum, would amount to $11,111,11,1, each year—and in addition to the above sum, they require in tools & blacksmiths, what may be estimated at $22,600,—It is presumed that they may be induced to relinquish one half of the last...
238To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a rough scetch of the outlines of a new organization of the Militia, for your consideration.—I am at a loss how to organize the Seamen—we cannot with propriety form them into corps under officers who should command them in actual services. perhaps it may be advisable to have them enrolled with the respective Corps of Militia & designated on the rolls as Seamen, and excused...
239To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho no official dispatches have yet arrived here from the Mediterranian, I think there can be no doubt of a peace with Tripoli. The first extract in Smiths paper of this morning was from a letter I received from Crowninshield, the letter from Rogers to our Consul at Naples, Mr. Degen, must be considered as conclusive evidence of the general fact but I am astonished that one of the swift...
240To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Crowninshield, on the subject of a collector at Cape Ann, or Glocester, presuming that his opinnion would have weight with you in diseding on the most suitable candidate, and that an appointment would be made soon.—I have been honored, with your letter in relation to a Justice of the peace in George Town; Genl. John Mason and John T. Mason,...
241To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
You have undoubtedly observed the Attacks made in Duane’s & Jacksons papers on the appointment of Davy, in this case, those rival papers appear to differ only in the mode of attack, but feel eaqual zeal in the prosicution of the war, by all means, whether fair or foul, as long as they will confine their hostile views to me, I shall feel perfectly easey, beleiving as I do, that they have no...
242To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The various articles sent by Capt. Lewis by the way of New Orlians arrived yesterday at your home from Baltimore, suspecting that vermin had made their way into the packages, I took the liberty of requesting your Stuard to have the boxes opened, in which there were great numbers of vermin. I then had the cask opened in which the Buffalo Robes & other dressed skins were packed, all which were...
243To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of the 3d. enclosing a letter from the Govr. of S. Carolina to Mr. Madison.—Mrs. Dearborn & my self propose waiting two or three weeks longer for Mr. & Mrs. Madison, but in tend at all events to have the pleasure of a visit to Monticello in Septr. be pleased Sir to accept the tender of my most respectfull esteem. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
244To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter I have written to Govr. Hamilton of S. Carolina in reply to the one he wrote to Mr. Madison. On reading the letter if you should think it exceptionable, I will thank you for such remarks as you may deem proper on the letter generally, but if you should concider it as proper to be forwarded, I will thank you to have it sealed & put into the post office....
245To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Crownenshield, on the subject of a Collector for Cape Ann or Glocester—I have no personal knowledge of Mr. Kittredge, except that of seing him last winter when he came to this place with the votes of Massachusetts for President & V. President. he appeard to be an agreable Gentlemanly man, I know his Father & connections, his father has been one...
246To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Winthrop of Boston who married a niece of Mr. Bowdoin & is his agent for transacting his business. I shall postpone an answer to Mr. Winthrop until I receive directions from you what answer to make.—a letter from Chouteau inform me that the Indians are not to come on, until autumn.—I have received an official account of the total destruction of...
247To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. John T Mason & family having been three days at my house, I have had a favourable opportunity for conversing fully with him on the subject you proposed, but it is with regret that I have to inform you that he is immovably fixed in his determination not to accept any office at present, the duties of which, would in the smallest degree detach his personal attentions from his private...
248To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Bumford, Joseph G. Totten & William McKee Cadets, to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the Corps of Engineers Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect & consideration July 1. 05. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
249To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Robert J. McKenny as a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and Consideration June 29. 05. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
250To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Promotions and appointments in the Militia of the District of Columbia Major John McKinney to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the 2d. Legion, vice, Colo. Peyton resigned. John Cohagan to be appointed Captain of a Rifle Company, vice Turner resigned. Frederick Way to be appointed Lieutenant of Ditto,...