121To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this morning been honourd with your letter of the 30th. ulto. enclosing five blank commissions for Commandants for uper Louisiana. It not having been usual heretofore to make out commissions to Officers of the Army until their appointments had been sanctioned by the Senate, it may be doubtfull whether a similar practice would not be adviseable in the present case. I presume that no...
122To 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...
123II. From Henry Dearborn, 22 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having been very conversant with the detailed forms of Bills, it will be with diffidence that I shall sugjest any alterations in the draught of the proposed Bill you have been pleased to submit to my perusal,—as people on board of unarmed vessels may be guilty of offences and may resist the execution of the laws, I will take the liberty of sugjesting the propriety of leaving out the word,...
124To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose George Bumford for approbation as a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers . Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect & Consideration FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). At age 24, George Bomford was among the oldest cadets at West Point when he received his commission in the Corps of Engineers (Nancy Simons Peterson, “Guarded Pasts: The Lives and Offspring of Colonel...
125To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Having attentively perused the remarks you honourd me with on the subject of Indian lands, I take the liberty of submitting the following observations. We ought undoubtedly to imbrace the earliest opportunity for meeting the present overtures of the Chocktaws, and of securing an additional session as contemplated in your remarks, if practicable on reasonable terms.— The establishment of houses...
126To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request, that you will be pleased to appoint Capt Callender Irvine, Superintendent of the military Stores of the United States in the room of Genl William Irvine deceased. Accept Sir the assurances of high respect & consideration FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). From 1804 to 1812, Callender Irvine served as the superintendent of military Stores at the Schuylkill Arsenal (...
127IV. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft , 28 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have carefully concidered the enclosed Bill, and take the liberty of sugjesting for concideration two very unimportant alterations, and the addition of a section or two, to be placed at the head of the bill or reather to form the first or first & second sections; I am not confident as to the propriety of anexing to the Bill the principle contained in the section I have proposed, but I am...
128III. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 29 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1t. part. insted of war } of that scurge to the human race, which has so frequently laid waste many of the best parts of the world, Treaty Piankashaws, & Delawares, may it not be advisable to sugjest some improvement in the present sistem of Government in uper Louisiana. may it not be expedient to say something in relation to the advantages which results from our trading houses with the...
129To 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”...
130To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the complaints stated by David Campbell in his letter to you of the 1t. of Octobr. I take the liberty of submiting the following observations.—It has been conciderd expedient to restrict the medical Gentlemen of the Army from private practice as much as circumstancies will permit—expensive assortments of medicine, hospital stores, and Instruments are confided to them respectively, and for...
131To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of Appointments in the Army of the United States, during the last recess of Congress Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 9 Nov. and “Nomns” and so recorded in SJL . FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ).
132To 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.”
133Enclosure: 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...
134To 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...
135To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the subject of the memorial from sundry persons in the 2d. Legion of Militia in the District of Columbia, on which you have been pleased to request my opinion, I take the liberty of submiting the following observations. The laws of the United States providing for the organization and government of the Militia of the District of Columbia having provided suitable tribunals for the trial of...
136To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 10 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Peter Ogilvie Jnr. of New York and Ethan Allen of Vermont as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Approval by TJ :] Dec. 10. 04. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; endorsed by a clerk. FC ( Lb in DNA
137To 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 :
138Memorandum from Henry Dearborn, 31 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Together with such tract or tracts else where, within the Province not exceeding in the whole, one million acres, as particular circumstancies may in the opinion of Congress render it expedient to dispose of. MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 137:23689); in Dearborn’s hand; undated. Dearborn’s use of the word Province implies that this note had reference to Louisiana prior to the establishment of...
139To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity with the intimation you were pleased to make to me yesterday, I herewith enclose a list of such Gentlemen as have occured to my mind as candidates for the office of Attorney Genl. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 2 Jan. and “Atty Genl”...
140To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 7 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following list of Promotions in the Militia of the District of Columbia— Major John P. Van Ness to be promoted to the rank of Colonel in the 1st Legion, vice Colonel Brent resigned. Captain William O. Sprigg to be promoted to the rank of Major in the 1st Legion, vice Major Van Ness promoted. 1st Lieut Charles McLaughlin to be promoted to the...
141To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
All claims for services performd. in our revolutionery war, except for lands or pentions, are bar’d by the Act of limitation , and no officer was intitled to lands unless he served to the close of the war or was deranged by certain resolutions of Congress. It appears by the journals of Congress that Genl. Conway resigned on the 22d. day of April 1778 and Congress accepted his resignation on...
142To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not consider any Territorial Govr. as having any direction of the factories or trading houses unless by perticular and special directions from the Presidt. of the U.S. I think that Govr. Harrison has incorrect ideas as to the command of the regular Troops in Louisiana, for although the law gives the respective Commandants the command of the regular Troops in their respective Districts, it...
143To 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...
144To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1805 (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 Capt Abimael Y. Nicoll, to be promoted to the rank of Major in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Major George Ingersol resigned December 1st 1804. 1st Lieut Samuel T Dyson, to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Captain...
145To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Notes and Calculations, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, a general view of the subject of our purchases from the several Indian nations, in the course of the last four years. It may not be strictly correct as to the respective quantities of land. But I presume the quantity is not in any case overrated. There may also be some small inaccuracies as to the sums paid by way of presents &c. but I am satisfied...
146To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 15 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation William Dent Bealle, Adjutant, to be promoted to Brigade Major and Inspector of the Militia of the District of Columbia vice Major Joshua Wingate resigned. With sentiments of esteem & respect I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant [ Approval by TJ :] Jan. 17. 1805. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at...
147To 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...
148To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having examined the proposed project for fortifying the harbour of N. York which you received from the Mayor of this City and enclosed to me, I take the liberty of offering the following observations on the subject.—In the first place the project contemplates an expence far beyond our present abilities to meet, and if carried into effect would not in my opinnion answer the purpose...
149To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been honoured with your note enclosing a letter to the Mayor of N. York , I can only observe, that as far as I am capable of Judging, every idea is convey’d in the letter which the nature of the subject requires. Yours, RC ( DLC ); undated; at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 30 Jan. and “Defence N. York” and so...
150To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting you an Extract from the duplicate of Col. Hammond’s letter of June 30th. 1804 and a copy of his of the 26th. of October last; and of stating that the dates of my letters to him are the same as mentioned in the extract and the copy. His commission is dated October 1st. 1804, and was transmitted to him from this Office, at St. Louis, on the 2d. of last...