651To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From a view of your message , it seems to me that I ought neither to apply to the Commissers. for information, nor give any opinion on the propriety of suspending the sale of the lots; but that my report to the H. of R. should be confined to a short recapitulation of the acts now in force, & to an opinion on the question whether it will be most eligible, in case Congress shall suspend the sale...
652To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the Collector of New Orleans written in answer to mine of the 15h. of September last, by which he was directed to make a report respecting the conduct of Capn. Newcombs of the revenue cutter stationed at that place. It appears thereby that Capn. Newcombs is guilty of habitual intoxication & so quarrelsome that he cannot keep any mates of...
653To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
“The Accounts of the reciepts of revenue during the present year , being not yet made up, a correct statement will be hereafter transmitted from the treasury. in the mean time it is ascertained that the reciepts have amounted to near sixteen millions of Dollars which with the five millions & a half in the treasury at the beginning of the year have enabled us, after meeting the current...
654To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Daniel Coffin Collector of the district of Nantucket, and inspector of the revenue for the port of Nantucket Andrew Porter Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans & Inspector of the revenue for the same It is not absolutely necessary to fill at present the vacancies in the land offices of the Mississippi territory; but if thought advisable to do it, either John Henderson or Henry Beaumont may be...
655To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My child continuing very unwell , I sent him with Miss Nicholson about 16 miles out of town, mean to go there this evening, perhaps will take them as far as Frederick town & may not be back till Tuesday—therefore write a few lines to day. Enclosed you will find the list of Warrants, copy of a late circular to the collectors, application from E. Sproat late inspector to be supervisor of N. West...
656To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The collector of Chester town (Maryland) has been dead several weeks; and a successor ought to be appointed. The reason of the delay in laying the subject before you is that the only applicant is Thomas Nicholson who is Mrs. Gallatin’s uncle. I have now waited more than a month & no other person has applied at least to me; but you may perhaps have received some other application. Mr Wright...
657To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from Mr Simons respecting the new slave importation law . Is it proper that he should collect the duty of 12½ p% on merchandize? or ought he to be instructed not to do it? As Mr H . declines going with the Stock, the question recurs, in what manner shall it be sent? There are two ways. Either a navy officer may be sent with it instead of Mr H.; or the Stock may be sent to...
658To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your decision a letter from Mr. Hall district judge at New Orleans in which he requests that a certain public building should be appropriated to the use of the courts. Applications have been several times made by the custom house officers for some similar appropriation, the building heretofore used for that purpose being an old wooden one and very unsafe for the...
659To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The President is authorized to establish three ports of delivery in the district of Michillimakinac. The collector proposes St. Mary’s falls, Green bay & Chickago. I do not perceive how the establisht. of the two last could contribute to the safety of the revenue; for nothing can now reach within place without passing Michillima.; and if either was made a port of delivery, the vessels would...
660To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, 15 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
To be returned This man must necessarily be removed . Information will be obtained respecting a successor , when the members of Congress shall be here [ Note by TJ :] he ought to be removed RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , file of James Frazier); undated, in Gallatin’s hand; TJ’s note written in a space above the body of the text. must necessarily be removed : Gallatin’s brief communication likely...
661To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It seems that fourteen american vessels, which had entered last summer in Amsterdam as coming from America & with cargoes not of British growth have been detained under suspicion of having in fact come from England with English cargoes. The clearances have been sent to Heinicken the Dutch Consul, in order to ascertain the fact. Four of the vessels having thus entered as if coming from New York...
662To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of an application by Mr. Merry for an exemption from duty on goods imported for the use of Mr Foster as secretary of legation. On enquiry both at the Treasury and at the Department of State, I find that no similar application was ever made, unless the Secretary, during A Minister’s absence, was accredited as Chargé d’affaires: and I have informed Mr Merry...
663To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As mr Nicholas has, through his Uncle , applied for the office, and it is uncertain whether Mr Garrard would take it, I think he should be preferred. The only objection which presents itself is that to several applications the general answer has been given that lawyers only should be appointed. Amongst others a gentleman from Carolina recommended by Hampton & who came here on purpose. But...
664To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in the act of writing you a note when I received your’s together with the enclosures. Being at this moment under the operation of medicine I cannot wait on you this morning. If I am able I will go to you this evening. It appears to me that the only thing which can be done to day is to send orders for making the best defence in case of attack. But it is probable that the information of...
665To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Mr Gerry’s letter—There was, in my opinion, but one way in which he might have saved his brother , and that was to have at once paid the deficiency for which he is, at all events, ultimately responsible as security. I had seen the attack as to over drawing Heth , & had ascribed it to himself. His vanity is such that he cannot believe that it was his own fault in not making his return...
666IV. Albert Gallatin’s Remarks on the Draft, 29 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I return your message with such remarks as occurred. It was not received till Saturday , which must be my apology for not returning it sooner. The Register being absent, I have been obliged to go myself through all the minutiæ of calculations, instead of only marking the outlines and revising the work. The complete materials for your financial paragraph will not for that reason be completed...
667To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 31 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that the light house on Clark’s point near New Bedford Massts. is completed, and beg leave to submit the propriety of appointing for keeper Joseph Howland, the person who built it, and lives within a few rods from it. He is recommended by the collector; and there is no other applicant. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your most obedient Servt. RC (...
668To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the collector of Baltimore to Mr Duval respecting the Statues. It appears that the duties are only 115.50; the other 45.64 being for freight & storage. If Mr Franzoni will appoint an appraiser, a new valuation make take place in order to re-ascertain the duties; but no time should be lost, as the sale is advertised for the 12th inst. Respectfully, Your obedt. Servt. DLC...
669To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the recommendation for the office of “Surveyor of the port of Salem and inspector of the revenue for the same”, together with a letter from Mr Crowninshield by which he accedes to the recommendation in favor of Mr. Hodges. With great respect Your obedt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
670To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Notes, [1 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
You omitted mentioning the Post office where to direct the Letter to Dr. Bache . I have filled the blank of the commencement of his salary on 12th instt. allowing him a week after receiving your letter to prepare. Enclosed is a recommendation for “Surveyor of the customs for the district of East River in Virginia .” None has been received for the office of collector; but if the surveyor shall...
671To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to enclose copies of a letter written to the Collector of New London and of his answer on the subject of the re-capture of the Ship Eugenia, together with the affidavits of the revenue officers who were successively on board of the ship. Some irregularity seems to have taken place in dispossessing the British prize master of the vessel; but as he had sailed from the harbour...
672To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations on Soulard’s letter &c. These documents shew 1st. that Trudeau had left blank concessions & that these, tho’ issued only in 1802-1803 by Soulard to Austin, were antedated being made to bear date of 1798; and the petition or requête prefixed to the concession being also antedated—See letter of Soulard to Wilkinson & No. 5 2dly that Soulard was in the habit of antedating his surveys...
673To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Few saw Mr Habersham this morning. He is unwilling to accept of the Collectorship in Savannah, says that it is too laborious and worth only 1200 dollars. I cannot give him any positive proofs that it is worth 2000, as we are obliged to deduce this from an examination of the exports & imports, Mr Powell the present collector having made no returns. It is evident, however, that he will not...
674To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Intended opposition & violations in Massachussets. I have no doubt that 2 or 3 hundred vessels will sail whenever the continuance of the embargo is ascertained: Have the six small vessels of the navy been ordered there? as had been agreed. Can any other measures been adopted? A circular directing vigilance in that particular respect was sent a week ago. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
675To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a statement shewing the situation of collection of the arrears of direct tax & internal revenues in the several districts, together with some notes on the subject by Daniel Sheldon the principal clerk on that branch in this Department. And I beg leave respectfully to submit the propriety of abolishing from and after the 1st. day of October next the offices of...
676To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Indiana Lead mines May be leased for five years by 5 Sec. of Act of 3 March 1807. page 336 last session From the papers of Gen. Guest deceased memoranda of a lead mine in Indiana fell into the hands of his sons; one of whom assisted by John Shouse are said to have discovered it. They have quarrelled: and the enclosed distinct proposals were made by John Shouse, and by Bledsoe in the name of...
677III. Gallatin’s Remarks on the Draft, 21 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope that your administration will afford but few materials to historians; and we have already a favorable symptom in the difficulty under which we are to collect materials for a message. The things you want to be done are very few & seem confined to the following points— 1st. Countervailing duties if necessary . To this there can be no objection; but might not the advantage resulting from a...
678To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you this morning that the receipts in the treasury have exceeded for the year ending 30th Septer. last 11,300,000 dollars. That was the sum left blank in the message—The balance in the treasury which you state at near six millions was only 5,850,000 dollars— Respectfully yours RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 17 Oct. and “Treasury rects. for...
679To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose E. Burroughs’s proposals for two of the Chesapeak light houses. From every information, it is not probable that any other person will offer, and it is very desirable that we should, by availing ourselves of his proposals, secure the work being done next summer. The only objection in the way is want of cession on the part of Virginia , but there is no doubt of its having been, or...
680To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Penniman’s letter was 18 days on the road: it is probable that every thing will be over before our answer. At all events nothing will be useful that cannot be executed immediately. I can by this day’s mail authorise the collector immediately to arm boats (& under that name we may take vessels) to any extent of force in men or guns within his reach. In addition to that, there are but two means...
681To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
What is the precise designation of office of Messrs. Armstrong & Bowdoin by virtue of which the 2 millions are to be placed at their disposal. We want it to fill the blanks in the authorities to draw &c. which have been prepared. All our bills for the millions of dollars are purchased & ready. Respectfully Your obt. Svt. You know, I suppose the vote on Armstrong 15 to 15, Adair not voting—and...
682To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the collector of Boston, in which he recommends the appointment of an additional mate for the revenue cutter. The present establishment is a master & a mate. From Mr Lincoln recommending the measure, I have no doubt of its propriety and beg leave to submit the same to your consideration. I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir Your obedt. Servt....
683To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Collectors continue to apply for sea-letters: we have none to send them. Is it intended to discontinue them altogether? If so, what is the proper answer to give to the collectors? Respectfully your’s RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 6 Dec. and “Sea letters” and so recorded in SJL . In 1793, customs collectors began to distribute sea letters or...
684To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again compelled to address you on the subject of Governor Sullivan’s certificates, which he continues, as I am informed from several quarters, pertinaciously to issue Whether he still sends duplicates to the Treasury I do not know, but from the new form which he has adopted, rather think that he does not. I write however to the principal clerks in my office to send to you along with this...
685To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4th Septer. 1804, I transmitted to you certain affidavits respecting the recapture of the Eugenia. That vessel is now in Halifax & the Secy. of State has written to the owner that I would send him copies of those documents. If you have got them here, I will thank you to return them. With respectful attachment Your obedt. Svt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
686To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose two letters from George Davis deputy surveyor under Mr Briggs, copy of my answer to the first, and a letter from Mr Briggs on the subject of Davis. The reason why Mr Briggs ordered the survey of the Mississippi has not been sufficiently explained. It is true that he has involved himself into some difficulties by becoming security for his brother in an undertaking to erect a steam...
687To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the copy of an explanatory letter to the Marshal. Whatever relates to that subject is quite loose. We have no prisons of our own; and the States lend us theirs & also their penitentiaries. These being sufficiently safe for States criminals and in some instances as at New York protected by a constant guard in the pay of the State, no application has ever been made, nor, as I am told,...
688To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The monies paid by Mr. Lear under the Tripoline treaty have been paid out of the appropriation made by act of 1 March 1805 in following words “For the contingent expenses of intercourse with the Barbary powers two hundred thousand dollars”;—and as new appropriation is necessary for that subject. Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
689To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been a matter of complaint for a long while that John Heard collector of Perth Amboy did not pay the public monies in his hands according to his instructions. As early as the 12th July 1803, he was notified that unless he made payment, his conduct would be reported to the President. This seemed to have produced some effect: and his payments during the year 1804 were more prompt and...
690To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from Mr Briggs. I think his leaving the territory without leave of absence extremely wrong; and Mr Williams ought also to have staid. They will arrive after the adjournmt. of Congress, and there is now a bill before Congress embracing every amendment which they had suggested . That board is altogether deficient; and their decision not to take up any claims until after they...
691To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Wherever our monies may be deposited, the Treasurer’s draught for the same has the same credit as any bank note, and the circulation of those draughts would be more extensive than now, if they were, like bank notes, payable to bearer. Unless, however, we wanted; which we do not; to issue exchequer bills or paper money of some description or another, it never will happen that our draughts shall...
692To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent yesterday to the Secy. of the navy, and he will transmit to you a letter from Gen. Dearborn & another from Gen. Lincoln shewing the violations of the embargo. As these are now effected by vessels which go off without clearances, with intention either of putting their loads on board of vessels at sea, chiefly British, or of sailing over to Nova Scotia or the West Indies, the danger is...
693To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The counterfeiting of notes of the Bank of the United States, or of coins of the sd. States, are equally by the Statute offences against the United States; but I believe that base coining of foreign coins is an offence only against the State. At all events, the proper course seems to be to transmit the affidavit to the district attorney for North Carolina ; which, if approved by the President,...
694To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of a letter to the land commissioners of Louisiana Submitted to the President who will be pleased to suggest such alterations as he may think necessary— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.