1Enclosure: Report of the Committee of Finance to the United States Senate on the Memorial of the Trustees of … (Jefferson Papers)
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES , january 8, 1822. —●— The Committee of Finance , to whom was referred the memorial of the Trustees of the Transylvania University , praying for a repeal of the duties on books imported into the United States — REPORT: That the act of Congress of the 27th April, 1816
2From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 1 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate, Nicholas Harwood Robert D. Thorn and John Brown now Surgeons Mates and Saml. R Trevett Jr. of Massachusetts Stephen C Blyden of Massachusetts Samuel Shaw of Vermont to be Surgeons in the navy of the United States, Gustavus R Brown of Maryland Grafton D. Hanson of Maryland Thomas Lawson Jr. of Virginia Henry Fackler of Pensylvania Jesse Hand of Pensylvania John Reynolds of...
3From James Madison to United States Senate, 24 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
The Emperor of Russia having at different periods indicated sentiments particularly friendly to the U. S. with a wish that a diplomatic intercourse shd. be established between the two Countries; and it being considered that in the relations of Russia to the predominant Powers of Europe must not only give her weight with them according to the vicicitudes of the war, but that her influence in...
4From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Emperor of Russia has, on several occasions, indicated sentiments particularly friendly to the United States, and expressed a wish, through different channels, that a diplomatic intercourse should be established between the two countries. his high station, & the relations of Russia to the predominant powers of Europe, must give him weight with them, according to the vicissitudes of the...
5From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 21 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Nelson Luckett now a Lieutenant of Marines to be a Captain in the regiment of Light Dragoons raised by virtue of an act entitled an act to raise for a limited time an additional military force. John W. Guion to be military agent for the Southern Department of the United States, in the place of Abraham D. Abrahams. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
6From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I submit a treaty concluded at Brownstown in the territory of Michigan, between the United States, and the Chippewas, Ottawas, Potawatamies, Wyandots & Shawanese on the 25th. day of November last, whereby those tribes grant to the United States two roads therein described: for the decision of the Senate whether they will advise & consent to the ratification of it. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Peter Freneau of South Carolina to be Commissioner of loans for South Carolina. Philip Grymes; now District attorney of Orleans to be Register of the land office of the US. for the Eastern part of the said territory. Major Abimael Y. Nicoll of the regiment of Artillerists to be Adjutant & Inspector of the army. Robert Brent of the territory of Washington to be Paymaster of the army....
8From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 11 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Peter Gansevoort junr. of New York to be a Brigadier General in the troops raised by virtue of an act entitled ‘An act to raise for a limited time an Additional military force’ Wade Hampton of South Carolina to be a Brigadier General in the same. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
9From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 11 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Humphrey Magrath, now sailing master, Charles C. B. Thompson James P. Wilmer. Francis Mitchell Robert M. Gamble John Nevitt Jacquelin B. Harvie now midshipmen to be Lieutenants in the Navy William Winthrop, now a 2d. Lieutenant of Marines to be a 1st. Lieutenant in the Marine corps in the place of Lt. Johnson resigned. Matthew Boyle of Kentucky to be a 2d. Lieutenant in the...
10From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 6 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Peter Sailly of New York to be Collector of the district of Champlain & Inspector of revenue for the same. Thomas Coles of Rhodeisland to be Collector for the district of Providence. Joseph Marquand of Massachusets to be Surveyor of the district of Newbury port. Nathaniel Williams of Massachusets to be Collector & Inspector of the revenue for the district of Dighton. William Otis of...
11From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 25 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Genl. Henry Dearborne of Massachusets, now of the territory of Columbia, to be Collector of the district of Boston in Massachusets. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
12From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 25 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit a list of appointments made during the last recess of the Senate, under the act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, signed by the Secretary at War, and I now nominate the same persons for the same appointments then given them. I also nominate Thomas H. Holland of North Carolina to be a Surgeon’s mate in the army of the US. DNA : RG 46—Records of the...
13From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 24 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the resolution of the Senate of the 17th. instant I now transmit them the information therein requested respecting the execution of the act of Congress of Feb. 21. 1806. appropriating two millions of dollars for defraying any extraordinary expences attending the intercourse between the United States & foreign nations. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
14From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the persons whose names ares stated in the inclosed letter signed by the Secretary at War, for the military appointments therein respectively proposed for them. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
15From James Madison to United States Senate, 21 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the Resolution of the Senate, so far as the same is not complied with by the Secretary of the Treasury, of the 20th. instant, The Secretary of State, respectfully reports, that neither the whole nor any portion of the two Millions of Dollars, appropriated by the Act of Congress of 21st: February 1806, "for defraying any extraordinary expenses attending the intercourse...
16From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 16 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The secretary of the navy’s list of nominations of officers for the marine corps & of Surgeons mates for the navy was sent to the Senate this day. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. I nominate Henry Caldwell of Massachusetts to be a captain in the Marine Corps in the place of Robert Rankin resigned. Robt. D. Wainwright of S. Carolina William Anderson of New Jersey
17From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the persons, whose names are stated in the inclosed letter from the Secretary at War for the military appointments therein respectively proposed for them. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
18From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the United States to the Senator for the State of Certain matters touching the public good, requiring that the Senate shall be convened on Saturday the 4th day of March next, you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber, in the City of Washington, on that day, then & there to receive and deliberate on such communications as shall be made to you. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
19From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the persons whose names are stated in the letters marked A. B. and C. signed by the Secretary at War for the military appointments therein respectively proposed for them. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
20From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 27 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the request expressed by the Senate in their resolution of Nov. 14. I now transmit a report of the Secretary of the Treasury, and Statement, shewing, as far as returns have been recieved from the collectors, the number of vessels which have departed from the United States with permission, & specifying the other particulars contemplated by that resolution. DNA : RG 46—Records of...
21From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 23 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the request of the Senate, in their resolution of November 14. that copies should be laid before them of all the orders & decrees of the belligerent powers of Europe, passed since 1791. affecting the commercial rights of the United States, I now transmit them a report of the Secretary of State of such of them as have been attainable in the department of State, & are supposed to...
22From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 20 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Hart Massey of New York, who was lately appointed, with the advice & consent of the Senate, Collector for the district of Sacket’s harbour, to be Inspector of the revenue for the port of Sacket’s harbour. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
23From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 14 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the several persons named in the inclosed list, signed by the Secretary at War, to the several commands therein proposed under the act of Apr. 12. 1808. for raising for a limited time an additional military force. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
24From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 8 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the several persons named in the inclosed list, signed by the Secretary at War, to the several commands therein proposed under the act of Apr. 12. 1808. for raising for a limited time an additional military force. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
25From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 29 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate William Orr of North Carolina to be Collector for the district, and Inspector of revenue for the port of Washington in North Carolina. Richard S. Briscoe of the county of Washington in the territory of Columbia, to be one of the justices of the peace for the said county. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
26From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 29 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Several vacancies having happened in the army of the United States, during the last recess of the Senate, I granted commissions as stated in the list hereto annexed marked A. accompanied by a letter from the Secretary at War; which commissions will expire at the end of the present session of the Senate. I now therefore nominate the same persons for the same appointments. I also nominate the...
27From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 14 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Vacancies having happened, during the last recess of the Senate in the following offices, I granted commissions to the persons herein named to them respectively. as these commissions will expire at the end of the present session of the Senate, I now nominate the same persons to the same offices respectively, for appointment. to wit Hart Massey of New York, Collector of the district of Sacket...
28From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 11 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate William C.C. Claiborne, whose commission as Governor of the territory of Orleans will expire on the 17th. of January next to be Governor of the said territory for three years thence next ensuing. John Thompson, now Register of the land office in the Western district of the territory of Orleans, to be one of the judges of the sd territory of Orleans. John Gibson, whose commission as...
29From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 23 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Walter Winter of Maryland a midshipman from Mar. 22. 1799. George H. Geddes of Delaware, a midshipman from Oct. 14. 1799. George Merril of Connecticut, a midshipman from Feb. 5. 1800. William McIntosh of Georgia, a midshipman from Apr. 30. 1800. Samuel Woodhouse of Pensylvania, a midshipman from May 22. 1801. and William S. Butler of Pensylvania, a midshipman from Feb. 18. 1802. to...
30From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 22 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the several persons named in the inclosed list to the several appointments therein proposed for them by the Secretary at War. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
31From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 21 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Ebenezer Elmer of New Jersey, lately appointed Collector for the district of Bridgetown to be also Inspector of Revenue for the port of Bridgetown. Benjamin Parke of Indiana, to be one of the judges of the territory of Indiana, vice Thomas Davies decd. James Witherall of Vermont to be one of the judges of the territory of Michigan. Ryland Randolph of Virginia to be Surveyor &...
32From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 8 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the request of the Senate in their resolution of yesterday, I have examined my papers, and find no letter from Matthew Nimmo of the date of Nov. 28. 1806 nor any other from him of any date but that of Jan. 23. 1807. now transmitted with all the papers in my possession which accompanied it. nor do I find any letter from John Smith of Ohio bearing date at any time in the month of...
33From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 7 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Beverley Daniel of North Carolina to be Marshal for the district of N. Carolina. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
34From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 6 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate James H. McCulloch of Maryland to be Collector for the port of Baltimore. Benedict Van Pradelles now a Commissioner for settling land titles in the Eastern part of the territory of Orleans, to be Register of the land office in the same part of the territory. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
35From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 2 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Ebenezer Elmer of New Jersey to be Collector of the port of Bridgetown in New Jersey DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
36From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 1 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate George Hodges of Massachusets, now Surveyor of the port of Salem, to be also Inspector of revenue for the same port. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
37From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 31 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The confidential papers desired by the resolution of yesterday, are now again sent to the Senate. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
38From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I now transmit to the Senate the information requested in their resolutions of the 28th. instant from the Secretaries of the Treasury and War. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
39From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 29 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
When the Convention of the 7th. of January 1806. was entered into with the Cherokees, for the purchase of certain lands, it was believed by both parties that the eastern limit, when run in the direction therein prescribed, would have included all the waters of Elk river. on proceeding to run that line however, it was found to omit a considerable extent of those waters, on which were already...
40From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 18 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate George Hodges of Massachusets to be Surveyor for the port of Salem. Robert Wickliff of Kentucky to be Attorney for the United States in the district of Kentucky. Hugh Lawson White of Tennissee to be Attorney for the United States in the district of East Tennissee. Return Jonathan Meigs, now agent for the US. with the Cherokees to be Commissioner to attend a negotiation & treaty...
41From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A purchase having been lately made from the Cherokee Indians, of a tract of lands six miles square, at the mouth of the Chickamogga on the Tenissee, I now lay the treaty and papers relating to it before the Senate, with an explanation of the views which have led to it. It was represented that there was within that tract a great abundance of iron ore of excellent quality, with a stream & fall...
42From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of Nov. 30. 1807. I now transmit a Report of the Secretary of State on the subject of impressments as requested in that resolution. the great volume of the documents, and the time necessary for the investigation will explain to the Senate the causes of the delay which has intervened. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
43From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 1 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of Feb. 26. I now lay before them such memorials and petitions for the district of Detroit, and such other information as is in my possession in relation to the conduct of William Hull Governor of the territory of Michigan, and Stanley Griswold esq. while acting as Secretary of that territory DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
44From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 19 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate William Hull now Governor of the territory of Michigan, whose commission will expire on the 1st. day of March ensuing to be reappointed Governor of that territory. Reuben Atwater of Vermont to be Secretary of the territory of Michigan. the same Reuben Atwater to be Collector of the District of Detroit & Inspector of revenue for the port of Detroit. Robert Williams now Governor of...
45From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 19 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate the persons whose names are stated in the annexed list signed by the Secretary at War for the promotions and appointments therein respectively proposed for them DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
46From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Senate having advised and consented to the ratification of the treaty with the Ottoways, Chippeways, Wyandots and Pottewatamies concluded at Detroit on the 17th. day of November last: And also to the treaty concluded with the Choctaws at Pooshapukanuk on the 16th. of November 1805: I now lay them before both houses of Congress for the exercise of their constitutional powers as to the means...
47From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 28 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate Washington Boyd of the territory of Columbia, to be Marshal of the said territory. Mathurin Guerin of the territory of Orleans to be a member of the legislative council of Orleans, being one of two persons nominated to me by the House of representatives of that territory to supply the place of James Mather senr. resigned. Shadrack Bond junr. of Indiana territory to be a member of...
48From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 15 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ it is deemed very desirable that the United States should obtain from the Native proprietors the whole left bank of the Mississipi, to a certain breadth, yet to obliterate from the Indian mind an impression deeply made in it, that we are constantly forming designs on their lands, I have thought it best, where urged by no peculiar necessity, to leave to themselves, & to the pressure of...
49From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 15 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The posts of Detroit and Mackinac having been originally intended, by the governments which established and held them, as mere Depots for commerce with the Indians, very small cessions of land around them were obtained or asked from the Native proprietors, and these posts depended for protection on the strength of their garrisons. the principles of our government leading us to the emploiment...
50From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 21 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I nominate John Shaw to be a Captain in the Navy. Philemon C. Wederstrandt to be a Master Commandant in the Navy. Winloch Clarke to be a Lieutenant in the Navy. Lewis Heermann } to be Surgeons in the Navy.