51To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Army of the United States, Viz. Page Lomax of Virginia to be appointed Second Lieutenant in the Regiment of Artillerist. Samuel Harper & John. Brownlow of Virginia, Jesse White and John Wetzel of Tennessee, Michael Immell of Pensylvania, Seth Thompson of Ohio to be appointed Ensigns of Infantry Accept Sir,...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed will shew you the proposed movements of troops, & their contemplated positions, together with our forces at the most important points. Yours, RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 28 Nov. and so recorded in SJL with notation “position of troops”; also endorsed by TJ: “troops.”
53To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Thomas Irwin to be appointed an Assistant or Chief Clerk at the Factory or Trading house established at Natchitoches Territory of Orleans. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 23. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
54To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Mason has not yet received an Answer from Col Peyton, but he expects one immediately, and as soon as he receives it, he will await on you. Yours, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To 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.
56To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Morley of New York, to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Light Artillery in the service of the United States. Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration Approved Th : Jefferson PHi .
57To 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...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Henry Wolcott of Connecticutt and John S Brush of New York to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Order by TJ :] Apr. 13. 08. Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
59To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, the appointment of Jonathan Williams, as a Lieut. Colonel in the Corps of Engineers. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect, and consideration PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
60To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Satterlee Clark & Eleazer D Wood as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists. With high respect and consideration I am Sir, Your Obedt. Servt. [ in TJ’s hand: ] May 15. 1805. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
61To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your signature, sundry Commissions of the Militia of the District of Columbia With sentiments of respect & esteem I am, Sir, Your Obedt. Servant RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 19 Jan. and “Columbia militia commns.” and so...
62To 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...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Fitzhugh, John A. Chandler, William Hobart and Henry Bankstead Jnr. to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
64To 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...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation Lemuel B. Clark of Maryland, Peter Miller of Philadelphia and John Biglow of Massachusetts, to be appointed Surgeons Mates in the Army of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
66To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Theodore Randall of South Carolina and Solomon G Conklin of New York to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Order by TJ :] Apr. 2. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
67To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Major Abimael Y. Nicoll of the Regiment of Artillerists to be appointed Adjutant & Inspector of the Army Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
68To 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....
69To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Templeman, to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the US. Accept, Sir &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
70To 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.
71To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the Chocktaw Treaty. I have requested Mr. Dinsmore to wait on you for the purpose of giving you such information as he possesses in relation to the qualities of the lands ceeded by this Treaty. Yours, respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
72To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your Approbation Thomas H. Holland of N. Ca. to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the U. S. Accept Sir &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
73To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
an other of the Quakers who visited the western Indians the last Spring has arrived and has brought the papers which accompany this note, they are desirious of seing you this evening if agreable—Wells has undoubtedly dictated that part of the Little Turtle, of each which expresses a desire to have no more to do with the Quakers. he is an unfaithful unprincipled fellow. DLC : Papers of Thomas...
74To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I sind you Capt. Pikes Journal and remarks, &c &c, his map of the Country through which he passed will soon be completed. may it not be proper to concider whether Capt. Pikes services in exploring the sources of the Mississippi, & the Arcansas will intitle him to some extra compensation, or other notice.—his Journal while passing through the Spanish Provinces, will form a seperate work. Yours,...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
for the consideration of the Secretary at War. [ Reply by Dearborn ]: Sir Mr. Hill has been considered as a wild adventurer, unfit for any public employment, In his enclosed list of surveys there are very few, not already in possession of this Department which are of any considerable value. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
76To 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.
77IX. From Henry Dearborn, 13 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreably to your request I have perused the enclosed, I am not capable of discovering any imperfection in the manner or matter. Your,s RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Feb. 1805 and “Inaugural” and so recorded in SJL .
78To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept with gratefull feelings the recent mark of your friendship, and having taken the requisite steps for authorising my entering on the duties of my new office, I hereby resign the office of Secretary of the Department of War.—be pleased Sir to accept my most sincere thanks for the many obligations you have confered on me. and believe to be with the highest respect & esteem your sincere...
79To 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.
80To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
the name & proposed promotion of Capt. Clark has been left out of the list by a misunderstanding of my directions. Yours, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. I have the honor of proposing for your approbation first Lieutenant William Clark of the regiment of Artillerists to be promoted to the Rank of Lieut Colonel in the second Regiment of Infantry, vice Thomas H Cushing promoted to the rank of...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Wilkinson, to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Chocktaws, Creeks, Chickasaws &c— Govr. Harrison to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Indians Northwest of the Ohio. RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 129:22285); undated; entirely in Dearborn’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 1 Feb. and “Nominations.” govr. harrison : see TJ to the Senate, 2 Feb.
82To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Adam King and Joel Browne to be appointed Captains of Infantry in the first Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
83To 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.
84To 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.
85To 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...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George S. Gaines as Agent to the Chacktaw trading house (vice) Joseph Chambers resigned— Accept assurances of my high respect & consideration [in TJ’s hand] July 31. 07. Approved. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
87To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Henry Hobert of Massachusetts to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 22. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
88To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Major Abimael Y. Nicoll of the Regiment of Artillerists to be appointed Adjutant and Inspector of the Army; and Robert Brent of the City of Washington to be appointed Pay Master of the Army. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration Approved DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
89To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Doct. Samuel D. Forsythe as Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Nicholas Biddle as a Cadet in the Corps of Artillerists. With high respect & consideration I am, Sir your Obedt. Servt. May 25. 05. Approved Th : Jefferson PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
91To 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.
92To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Warner Lewis, Benjamin Field, James Dillabee and Christopher Van de Venter as Cadets in the regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Jefferson’s order :] Jan. 2. 1808 Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
93To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, the enclosed letter is from an intelligent Capt. who would not write as he does on slight suspicions. Yours, Dec. 24 . 08. I have communicated the inclosed to the Secretaries of the Treasy. & Navy, & you will see their answers. will you be so good as to give whatever orders you think equal to the case, within your department. you know the position of the place & resources better than I...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
may it not be advisable to place such obstructions either opposite Craney Island, or Fort Norfolk, as would effectually prevent any Ship of War, larger than a small Frigate, from passing to Norfolk.— Yours. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
95To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Tingey received a letter the last evening from Capt. Truxton in which it was stated as a fact that the destination of the Troops from Hallifax is Battonrouch. Yours DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
96To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I will write to Genl. Macon for a return of the Militia of the District, and request him to inform me whether a return may be soon expected. Yours respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
97To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing herewith a statement showing the amount of monies expended by this Department within the City of washington, in persuance of a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th. Instant. Accept, Sir, the Assurances of my high respect and consideration. DNA : RG 233—LRHR—Legislative Records of the House of Representatives.
98To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of returning the memoir received for copying, with as correct a copy as I have been able to procure; there are two words with a X over them not copied. one in the 8th. and the other in the 13th. page. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 18 Feb. 1805 and “Dannemour on Ouachita” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: the account by Charles...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Leonard H. Johns to be appointed Lieutenant of Cavalry in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson ]: Approved T h : Jefferson Jan. 12. 08. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
100To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 13 May 1825 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Henry Dearborn. Letter not found. 13 May 1825. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC : series 7, box 2).