151To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the letter which had been intended for Mr Short. The bill purchased for that object amounts to 2439 Guilders current money of Holland (not banco ), and will be sent to Messrs. “Wilhem & Jan Willink and N. & J. & R. Van Staphorst” our bankers at Amsterdam. Those gentlemen will be instructed to inform Mr Livingston our minister at Paris of the acceptance of the bill, and to hold the...
152To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communication of Gov. St. Clair to the convention is so indecent, & outrageous that it must be doubtful whether, notwithstanding his approaching political death, it is not incumbent on the Executive to notice it. He calls the Act of Congress a nullity—He misrepresents all its parts, as you will perceive by a recurrence to the Act—He advises them to make a constitution for the...
153III. 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...
154IV. Statement of Receipts and Expenditures, 21 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A Sketch of the Receipts and Expenditures of the United States for the year ending 30th Septer. 1802 Expenditures Civil department Dollars 592,975. 3 Miscellaneous domestic expences 305,642.36 Intercourse with foreign nations 321,654.97 French convention 226,502.89 War & Indian departments 1,474,449.14 Naval establishment 1,035,355.— Public debt 8,310,753.17 (a) Do. do. due to Bank &...
155To 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...
156To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose all the notes & corrections I can make on the appointment list. The office of the Secy. of State can always give more precise description of the offices— Respectfully your obed. Servt. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as letter of “11” Dec. from the Treasury Department and “Nominations” and so recorded in SJL at 11 Dec. Enclosures: TJ’s...
157To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting detailed statements of the Expenditures in the Quarter Master General’s department, and by the Naval Agents, from the 1st. January, 1797, to the 31st. December, 1801, so far as the same were made upon accounts settled at the Treasury. Those statements have been prepared by the Register of the Treasury, pursuant to the directions you gave on the 5th. of last...
158To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the proposals made for building the marine hospital ; and also some objections made by Doctr. Eustis as to the site & plan. Are they sufficient to induce a postponement & inquiry. The consequence of the delay will probably be that the building cannot be completed till summer of 1804, instead of being done in the course of next year. A. M’Clene has called on me, and on coming to an...
159To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the following papers vizt. a letter from the district attorney of Maryland on the subject of the suit against De Butts whom I think very unworthy, & likely through his council L Martin, to give us some trouble by instituting a suit against the Collector of Nottingham for damages on account of the seizure of the vessel suspected of having been intended for the slave trade.— a letter...
160To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Constitution of the State of Ohio requiring that a man to be eligible to the Legislature should not hold any office under the United States, and the election taking place on Tuesday next, Colo. Worthington who is a candidate has been obliged to resign his two offices. He wishes the resignation may be accepted on Monday . Mr Ellicot claims compensation for the service mentioned in the...
161To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You have not returned any answer in the case of Colo. Worthington’s resignation. He recommends Jesse Spencer of Chilicothe as a proper successor for the place of Register of the land office. I enclose a recommendation for keeper of the light house at old Point Comfort. The enclosed letter from the Collector of Michillimakinac (which you will be good enough to return) deserves consideration. It...
162To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As the appropriation bill for the navy is ready to be reported, it is necessary to know in what manner the provisional authorization for six frigates should be introduced. I would propose that exclusively of the appropriations for the deficiencies of 1802 & of those for the 74s, vessels in ordinary, navy yards & general contingencies, the other naval appropriations amounting for estimate to...
163To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a modification of the navy estimates in conformity to the ideas you suggested on the subject of my letter of the 18th instt.—It is extremely desirable that before the subject shall be taken up in the house, every part should be fully agreed on between the heads of the Departments; and I wish you would return the proposed modifications with such alterations as, after conversing with...
164Estimate of Navy Appropriations for 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Estimate of the Secretary of the Navy Proposed Specific appropriations Objects Amount of specific appropriations Vessels in commission six frigates & a schooner Vessels in ordinary seven frigates Half pay to officers General contingencies Store rent commissions, freight travelling expenses Total
165To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears to me that a compliance with this request would amount to a fraud on the Govt. of that country to which the vessel was bound. If a Collector of Natchez is permitted to clear a vessel lying at N. Orleans as if she was sailing from Natchez, he may with equal propriety clear for London a vessel lying at Havannah giving her papers as if she had sailed from the american territory. Will...
166To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a recommendation for the office of “Surveyor of the port of Nixinton in the district of Camden” (N.Ca.) and of “inspector of the revenue for the same port.” The office has long been vacant; but we had waited, for the meeting of Congress, for better information. Both Mr Stone and Mr Wynnes concur in approving Mr Brewer . [The] last gentleman lives not far from the [port] The corrected...
167To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It having been represented that the District Judge of New-Hampshire had, in a suit where the revenue was concerned , acted in a manner which showed a total unfitness for the office; the District Attorney was requested to collect evidence on that subject. A copy of his letter and the original affidavits he has transmitted, are now enclosed— The unfortunate situation of the Judge seems to render...
168To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be good enough to let me see the recommendations for the enclosed nominations ? If my memory serves me right, the two last were recommended by Crowningshield. The name of the new collector of Portland I never heard before— With respect Your affecte. Servt. NB. I do not intend answering Tracy, as I think the request from a committee to a head of dept improper, but will communicate to...
169To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Miller commissioner of the revenue applied to me to know whether there was any impropriety in his acting as one of the directors of the Branch Bank in this city. To him personally it is of no importance; but the mother Bank seems very desirous that he should accept. They are much at a loss to find proper directors & wish to fill the vacancy caused by the refusal of John T. Mason to serve...
170To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Joel Burt Collector of customs for the district of Oswego and Inspector of the revenue for the port of entry in the said district Thomas Dudley Surveyor of the port of Swansborough in the district of Newbern vice Alexander Carmalt dead . The above seem to be the only nominations which it is necessary to make, although several other removals will be officially submitted in cases where the...
171To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 14 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive herewith an official representation dated the 5th instt., submitting the propriety of removing the collectors of Brunswick Georgia, Plymouth Mass., & Fort Adams, Mississ.; The Commissions for their three successors Turner of Georgia, Henry Warren & Mr Trist have already been received from the Secretary of State & transmitted to them. I had understood that a commission of...
172To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the only letters of any importance which I have received since you left the city. The answer to that from Mr Thornton is also enclosed. To Mr Muhlenberg I answered generally that I would approve what he might think best to be done respecting the inspectors. I foresee a schism in Pennsylvania; the most thinking part of the community will not submit to the decree of partial ward or...
173To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from Samuel Hay one of the commissioners for the direct tax in South Carolina. As the assessment is not yet completed in that State, and the principal cause of the delay has been the difficulty of finding gentlemen who would accept the office, the propriety of appointing the gentlemen recommended by Mr Hay is respectfully submitted. I have the...
174To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter from the Treasurer of the United States, relative to the proclamation contemplated by the Act of the 8: May 1792: and the effect of which will be to prevent thereafter any other copper coin passing current than cents and half cents. It appears by the enclosed statement that more than fifty six thousand dollars had been received in the Treasury, in...
175II. From Albert Gallatin, on or before 13 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I perceive nothing in the enclosed which should in my opinion require alteration. perhaps something might be added. The present aspect of affairs may, ere long, render it necessary that we should, by taking immediate possession, prevent G.B. from doing the same. Hence a perfect knowledge of the posts, establishments & force kept by Spain in upper Louisiana, and also of the most proper station...
176Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 9 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
House —Master of the revenue cutter at New London vice Hindmen— Note—The commission denotes neither the name of the cutter nor the station; it should be sent from the Comptroller’s office to the Collector of New London with notice that it is intended to supercede Hindmen Osgood—Naval officer for the district of New York vice Rogers Sam. Ward do. for the do of Salem— Story Jeremiah...
177To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By a law of last session Beaufort in North Carolina, which was formerly a port of delivery attached to the district of New Bern, is made a district (or distinct port of entry & delivery) from and after the last day of June next. Heretofore the officer of the port was a surveyor with a salary of 150 dollars. His office will cease of course, and a collector must be appointed. The two candidates...
178To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a representation against the naval officer of Wilmington; together with a letter from the collector to whom I had communicated the grounds of complaint. Those grounds being general, & no charge specified except that of absence which is not supported by the evidence of Mr Bloodworth, the regular course would be an admonition to Mr Walker to be attentive & correct, without harshness &...
179To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a sketch of the conditions on which the salt springs on Wabash may be offered—also T. Coxe’s answer respecting the purveyorship . Please to examine the conditions of the lease & to suggest alterations. I will call tomorrow, in order to explain the reasons of some of them & receive your decision, after which I will make an official report . I received last night a private letter from...
180To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letter from the Collector of Presque Isle seems to render the organization of the district of Niagara , which is authorized by the last paragraph of the 5th Sect. of the Collection Law , (Vol. 4. page 288), necessary. A collector at Niagara & a surveyor on Buffaloe will be necessary. But the place is so remote that it is difficult to obtain recommendations. Oliver Phelps is the...
181To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the Commissioner of the revenue respecting Mr Gordon’s claim: as he gave a memorandum in writing, Mr G. should produce it.—also recommendations from Messrs. Bacon & Varnum in favor of Francis Carr for the office of Naval officer at Newbury port. The present incumbent is Jonathan Titcomb of whom I know nothing—also a letter from Tench Coxe: his suggestions of a report...
182To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration a sketch of the conditions on which it seems that the Salt springs near the Wabash, lately ceded by the Indians, may be offered on lease.— The object, in conformity to your instructions, is, besides a moderate rent in salt intended for the use of the Indians, to let the springs to the person who shall engage to manufacture the largest quantity...
183To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing a report of the commissioner of the revenue, by which it appears that the collection of the Direct Tax and of the Internal Revenues, has been so far completed in the States of New-Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode-Island, New-York, and New-Jersey, that the office of Supervisor may, in those several districts, be discontinued without injury to the public service. The...
184To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the letters received on the subject of E. Livingston. If Mr Gelston is right in supposing that the list dated 18th June has been paid to the dist. attorney there is a defalcation of at least that amount to witt thirty thousand dollars; besides which he may have received part of the bonds which had been put in suit whilst Mr Harrison was district attorney and has received some of the...
185To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
If you have no objection, I would prefer transferring the Supervisor’s duties in Rhode Island to the Marshal rather than to the naval officer of Newport. Please to let me know as the other arrangements are made— With respect Your obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; at foot of text: “The President”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 5 July from the Treasury Department received the same day and...
186To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit to your consideration, the draft of a circular to the collectors of customs which has been prepared on the suggestion of the Secretary of State; and will be transmitted if it shall receive your approbation. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, Your obed. Servant RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin; at foot of text: “The President of the...
187To 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...
188To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the Collector of Philada respecting a new modification of mr Bond’s complaint a letter from a gentleman in Providence respecting a New Bank a letter from the Superint. of mil. stores recommendations in favr. of Mr Nicholas & Mr Garrard which I had forgotten to enclose a list of officers of the external revenues and some corrections of your own list Be good enough to...
189To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor, on the 5th. october 1802, to communicate the opinion of the Collector of Boston, that another mate should be added to the revenue cutter. Since which similar applications have been made from almost every collector who has a Cutter under his direction. Upon mature deliberation I think that the measure will be conducive to the safety of the revenue; and that it will be also...
190Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Officers of the external revenue The sea shore from St. Croix to St. Mary’s, the northern frontier from Lake Champlain to Lake Superior both inclusive, the Mississippi, & the Ohio below the Pennsylvania line are divided into Districts . In each District there is one Port of entry; and in several districts, there are, besides the port of entry, one or more Ports of delivery only. Every port of...
191To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the Collector of Philadelphia, covering one from the British Consul in that City, and of the answer which I have prepared . The orders issued from this Department on the 8th. of April 1797 and 21st. of March 1798 are also enclosed. Subsequent to these last, the law of the 25th. of June 1798 regulated the same subject, but expired in 1802....
192Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Mansfield misunderstood me on the subject of instruments. I requested him, as he went through Philada., to order them to be made, & to let me know the price, which I intended to remit to him. Salary cannot be advanced; it must be paid quarterly at the end of the quarter; the only exceptions are in case of officers going out of the United States, & that of the President who does not receive...
193Gallatin’s Comments on Address from Philadelphia Ward Committees, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
+ Lewis Rush — carver, a respectable & firm republican—not known personally + Sallows Shewell— shop-keeper, a consistant republican, honest man, rather weak, candidate for office } known persony. + James Ker— coachmaker, an old, warm, consistant republican, honest man— } do + John Barker — I presume the General of Militia, same as Ker, but more intelligent & conspicuous— } do
194To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not yet heard whether you have arrived safe at Monticello; and I write only to inform you that I leave this city to day for New York. I will stop in Philada. to treat with the Bank & will communicate the result. Nothing has taken place, since you left this connected with the Treasury, except E. Livingston’s journey here. He called on me at my house, said nothing of his defalcation &...
195To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here after a long & tedious journey & found the yellow fever in the city : I did not stay in it & am in the country two miles from town. I must confess that I do not see the necessity of writing the intended letter to Duane. Unforeseen circumstances may produce alterations in your present view of the subject, & if you should hereafter think proper to act on a plan somewhat different...
196To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose copies of a letter from the collector of Charleston, and of my letters to him & to the Collector of Beaufort respecting the illegal landing of a number of Africans on the island of Beaufort. The only step which, besides what has been done, could legally be taken on that subject would be to sell one of the three small cutters employed at Wilmington N.C., Charleston,...
197To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received your favour of the 8th instt. My knowledge of the duties required from a neutral on the particular point in question is not sufficient to throw any light on the subject. It is important to confer any thing in the shape of an obligation on the first consul; it is much more important to commit no act which may justly be considered as a breach of neutrality; for, from...
198To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Dickson & Jackson do not agree on the proper person to fill the office of Marshal for West Tenessee . A court will be held on the fourth Monday of November, at which time it is desirable that a new Marshal might act, as Mr Hays has given fresh proofs of unfitness by drawing again on me for one thousand dollars more than was due to him. I do not like, on that account, to remit to him...
199To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing my last , I have received the enclosed: although I presume that application supported by proper recommendations has been made to you, I send Mr Granger’s letter which was not personally delivered on account of sickness in his family. Great apprehension is entertained at Philadelphia that John Leib the lawyer should be appointed Clay’s successor as one of the board of...
200To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having heretofore transmitted for your consideration several communications respecting certain infractions of the Act of Congress of last session & of the State laws which forbid the importation of Slaves, I now do myself the honor of enclosing a letter from the collector of Charleston & copies of a correspondence between him & the collector of Beaufort on the same subject. I have the honor to...