1III. Henry Dearborn’s Reply, 10 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Brothers, Your Father the President of the United States having fully considered all that you communicated to him the other day respecting the objects of your long journey to this place, has authorized me to give you the following answer Brothers, In answer to your request respecting grants of land to your Nations and to your Interpretors, I must inform you that your Father the President does...
2VII. Henry Dearborn’s Reply to Handsome Lake, Cornplanter, and Blue Eyes, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
To Conyatauyou, or Handsome Lake a Seneca Chief. Brother, Your good father the President of the United States having seen your talk of yesterday directs me to assure you, that his ears are ever open to the just complaints of his red children and his heart ever disposed to afford them releif— Brother, It is much regretted by your father the President that the Deeds securing to you the lands...
3VIII. Confirmation of Title to the Seneca and Onondaga Indians, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
To all to whome these presents shall come , Greeting. Whereas it has been represented by some of the Chief-men of the Seneca and Onondago Nations of Indians that they are entitled to certain reserved Tracts of lands lying on the Cartaragus Creek, and on or near the Allegany, and which has been surveyed, laid off, and the lines regularly run, and distinctly understood; but that they are not in...
4II. Reply to the Cherokee Delegation by Henry Dearborn, [3 July 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of conferring with you three days since, I promised to lay all that you should represent, on behalf of your Nation, before your Father, the President of the United States. This has been done, and I have it in charge, from him to tell you, that he receives your visit with welcome and cordiality, that he listens willingly to your representations, and requests you and your...
5IV. Henry Dearborn to Chiefs of the Delawares and Shawnees, 10 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Friends and Brothers, The deputation appointed by you to visit the Seat of Government have arrived and been welcomed by your father the President of the United States with cordiality; they have spoken and he has heard all the representations that they were instructed by you on behalf of their Nations to make to him, in his name I have answered them in sincerity and truth, and when they shall...
6II. Henry Dearborn’s Reply, 13 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Father and good Friend the President of the United States has taken into consideration all that you communicated to him when you took him by the hand three days agoe, and he has authorised me to give you the following answer Brothers, The President is pleased with seeing you all in so good health after so long a journey and he rejoices in his heart to find that one of your own people has...
7II. Henry Dearborn’s Second Draft, with Jefferson’s Revisions, [20 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
having examined the proceedings of a Genl. Court Martial, of which Majr. Thos. Hunt was President, holden at Detroit on the eighteenth day of July last, for the trial of John Spence a private soldier in Captain John Whistlers Company, of the first Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States, charged with seditious conduct at Fort Wayne on the third day of May 1801, by assailing...
8I. Henry Dearborn’s Preliminary Draft, [10 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Having examined the proceedings of the Genl. Court Martial of which Majr. Thos. Hunt was President, holden at Detroit in the Month of July last past, in the trial of John Spence a private soldier in Capt. John Whislers Company of the first Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States, charged with seditious conduct at Fort Wayne on the third day of May in the year 1801, by...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In my answer to Sergt. Dunbau I observd that there would be an impropriety in giving him a discharge at present, but that if his fears were such as to render it painfull to to join his Company he might be transfered to an other Company, and that he might remain with the guard in this City the ensuing winter.—I think Capt. McComb would be a suitable charactor to attend any experiments that Mr...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The following gentleman are proposed to your consideration, as Candidates for military Agencies : (viz) For the Northern Department Peter Gansevoort , of Albany. For the middle Department William Linnard of Philadelphia. For the Southern Department Abraham D. Abrahams of Savannah. I have the honor to be, Sir, with high consideration, Yr. Obt. Servant RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith Returns of the Militia of the United States, made from such Returns as have been received by this Department Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
12To 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.
13To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, [22 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The claims in favour of the State of Virginia for guarding the public stores belonging the United States, at Manchester and New London, as transmited by Govr. Munro, are as follows, viz. for guarding stores at Manchester, in the months of Septr. & Octobr. 1800. $543.44 for Do. at New London prior to the 15th. of April 1801 } 410.83 for Do. at New London subsequent to the 15th. of April }...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Doctor Oliver H Spencer for your approbation as Surgeon in the Army of the United States Accept Sir the Assurances of my high respect and Consideration FC ( Lb in DNA , RG 107, LSP ). After receiving his commission, Oliver Hatfield Spencer served as an army surgeon until 20 June 1814 ( Heitman, Dictionary Francis B. Heitman, comp., Historical Register and Dictionary...
15To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last Mail I was honored with your letter of the 20th. ulto. with the communication from Govr. Lewis—by the same mail there is a letter published in one of the Newspapers dated St. Louis 12th. of July, stating the arrival of the Sacs. Foxes Iawau &c with the [mur]derers demanded by Govr. Lewis, which indicates a much more favorable termination of the dispute with those Indians than I had...
16To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of the 26th. inst. enclosing the letters of Judge Campbell & Mr. Jackson,—Judge Campbells opinnion on the subject of thefts, by Indians, is I concieve, in strict conformity with the General principle established by Congress, and peculiarly well calculated for redressing the evils to which it is intended to be applied. Mr. Jackson seems to have taken for...
17To 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...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for appointments in the Army of the United States (Viz) Henry B. Jackson to be 2d Lieut. of Artillerists Samuel W. Sayre Ensign of the 2d Regt of Infty Louis C. Bayly ditto William P. Clyma ditto Julius F. Heileman Cadet of Artillerists William McRea Ditto
19Enclosure: Disposition of Troops in the West, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following will be the disposition of the Troops in the interior and on the side of Louisiana, after the depending movements are carried into effect. viz. One hundred men from Niagara, Seventy six from South West Point, Seventy four from Massac to Fort Adams.—One hundred Men from Detroit and Sixty two from Michilimackanac to take post opposite the mouth of the Missouri.—And One hundred Men...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Thomas H Holland of North Carolina to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
21To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of proposing to your consideration the following promotions (viz) 2d. Lieut: Bartholomew D. Armistead, 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 1st. Lieut: vice, 1st. Lieut. Samuel Lane, resigned 12th. August 1802. 2d. Lieut: Benjamin Wilkinson, 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 1st. Lieut: vice, 1st. Lieut: G. Barde dismissed the service Ensign Josiah Taylor 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 2d....
22To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation John F. Heilaman of the State of Vermont and William C. Smith of Pennsylvania to be Surgeon’s Mates in the Army. I have the honor &ca. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On the same date as the letter printed above, Dearborn informed John F. HEILAMAN and William C. SMITH that the president had appointed them surgeon’s mates in the army. The Senate...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit the following statement, for the purpose of shewing the necessity of an Act of Congress authorising the appointment of Six Surgeons Mates, in addition to the number authorised by the Law of the 16th. of March 1802, fixing the Military Peace Establishment — The Posts recently established, in addition to the twenty five contemplated at the late organization of the...
24To 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...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communications received by the last evenings mail, present a general view of Indian affairs on our Northwestern borders.—there appears to be but one question of any importance that requires a decision, towit, what measures, if any, ought to be pursued in relation to the profits.—they undoubtedly are under foreign influence, & the one who resides with in the actual jurisdiction of...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you a list of the promotions and appointments which have taken place in the Army of the United States, during the last recess of Congress.— Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 17...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, viz Regiment of Artillerists First Lieut. Clarence Mulford to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice Josiah Dunham resigned April 30th. 1808 First Lieut. William Wilson to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice George Peter appointed Captain of Light Artillery May...
28To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have herewith the honor of presenting a General Return of the Militia of the United States—excepting the States of Delaware , Maryland & Tennessee , from which no returns have been received. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect & consederation— RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 20 Mch. and “roll...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been duly honoured with your letter of the 15th. inst. together with the letter to Mr. Dunbar and the instructions for exploring the interior of Louisiana, concerning which, your directions will receive prompt attention. There is reason for believing that the result of New Hampshire election will be more favourable than our most sanguine friends had contemplated, that the Legislature...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised in virtue of an Act entitled ‘An Act to raise for a limited time, an additonal military force’ passed on the 12th. day of April 1808 Viz. John P. Boyd of Massachusetts to be Colonel of the 4th. Regiment of Infantry. Joseph Constant of New York to be Lieut: Colonel of the 6th. Regiment of...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the honor to enclose you the document which you placed in my hand this morning and to inform you that the principles adopted by those who were charged with the settlement of claims for Military services rendered during the late revolutionary war, operated as a bar to the one now presented—It appears that George Hurlbert on whose account the claim is now brought, died on the 8th. or...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following list of appointments in the Army of the United States. Hannibal M Allen of Vermont to be appointed 2d. Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Lamkin resigned— James S Smith of New Jersey to be appointed 2d. Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Brent resigned Joseph Kimball of New Hampshire to be appointed 2d Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Richard...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The celebrated preacher, Dow, who has returned from a long tour southward & westward, and which extended into Lower Louisiana; was requested to deliver the articles accompanying this, to you, he gave them to me this morning and desired me send them to you. Yours, RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 1 Mch. received 2 Mch. and so...
34To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th. day of April 1808. Residence Names Rank & Corps New Hampshire George W Prescott. Captain Infantry
35To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Benjamin Champney of Massachusetts to be appointed a First Lieutenant in the Regiment of Riflemen in the service of the U.S. Accept, Sir, &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
36To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 9 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Louis Valle of Louisiana and Jesse F Heard of Georgia as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists With Sentiments of Esteem & respect I am your Most Obedt. Servant [ Approval by TJ :] Jan. 11. 1805. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by a...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday on my return from the Highlands I was honored with your favors of the 27th. and 30th. Ulto. with the enclosures accompanying them—I have written to Governor Harrison, on the subject of the several communications from him and others, A copy of which I herewith enclose you—If any thing farther is necessary to be said to him on the subject, or if any part of what I have written should...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States made during the last recess of Congress With sentiments of esteem & respect I am, Sir your Most Obt Servant DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate. List of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States made during the last recess of Congress Regiment of Artillerists...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Doctor Henry Skinner as Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
40To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists With Sentiments of esteem & respect I am yours &c FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 8 Nov., Dearborn wrote to Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly to inform them that the president had approved their appointments and that they should report to West Point “as early as practicable”...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had neglected to put Col Smith of S. Carolina, into the list which I presented to you this day, he is highly recommended as an old revolutionary Officer of great merit & sound principles with this I send his name, for appointment. yours respectfuly DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
42To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having fully concidered the question relating to the allowence of extra rations to Genl. Wilkinson while commanding the Army at New Orleans and its vicinity, and having had a conversation with Mr. Rodney on the subject, I am fully satisfied that the allowence is authorised by law & practise, and Mr. Rodney appears to have no impressions contrary to my own opinnion. I have made a statement of...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have informed Col Williams that it a new nomination must take place, and that I have doubts as to the propriety of his being appointed to a higher grade than a Lt. Col, but would not oppose his having a higher grade if you should think it advisable. I have such information from the Officers of the Corps as to induce a belief that the reappointment of Col Williams will give satisfaction &...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being persuaded that impressions have been made on your mind by unfair and insidious insinuations or by gross misrepresentations of facts, unfavourable to those who have had any agency in communicating to the persons concerned the contents of a letter received by Mr. Granger from Seth Hunt respecting the gross scandal his neighbour and kinsman had been circulating in New Hampshire, I owe it to...
45To 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.
46To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for promotion in the Army of the U. States, Vizt., Richard S. Blackburn Capt. of Artillerists to be Major in the same Corps, vice Jackson resigned 30th. April 1803— John Saunders Lt. of Artillerist to be Captain vice Blackburn promoted. Howell Cobb Lt. of Artillerists to be Captain vice Izard resigned June the 1st. 1803. Horatio Stark 2d. Lt....
47To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A list of the Assential Articles included in the returns of Military Stores on hand in different parts of the U. States.— Iron Cannon from 18 to 42 pounders 1142 do. smaller 460 Brass field ordnance peices— 372 new Iron field pieces 100 Brass Morters 10 & 13 inch 20 smaller do 40 Muskets 130,000 Carbines &c 1400 Rifles 4500 Pistols
48To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter recently received from the Marquis Lafayett,—by the closing paragraph, it would appear that he would have no objection to an appointment in lower Louisiana,—I presume that Genl. Armstrong was authorised to sound him on the subject,—I have sent Genl Scotts commission to him, with some instructions, and requested him to set out for Louisiana as soon as he...
49To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 29 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, Robert Lucas , as a Cadet in the Corps of Artillerists With high respect & consideration I am, Sir, your Obt. Servt. [ Approval by TJ :] Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the US”; endorsed by a clerk. PrC (same). FC ( Lb in DNA :
50To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have given the necessary direction for the discharge of Jerimiah Bettels mentioned in your note of this day . RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 7 Oct. and “Battel’s case” and so recorded in SJL . On 7 Oct., Dearborn ordered Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Cushing to DISCHARGE Jeremiah Battels from the army ( DNA :...