241From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson asks the favor of a Consultation with the heads of Departments tomorrow at one Oclock on the subject of the message, & that they will add that of dining with him. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
242From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 23 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The words ‘ere long’ & ‘systems of fortifications’ were omitted by oversight in correcting the copy I sent you yesterday. I had made both those amendments in the original. but I have struck out the passage about fortifications altogether, on the principle that where there is a difference of opinion it is better to say too little than too much. affectionate salutations. NHi : Papers of Albert...
243From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 24 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Some letters are recieved which require to be consulted & acted on to-day. if you will be so good as to come here on your arrival at your office, I will send for the other gentlemen. it will be an affair of not more than a quarter of an hour’s consultation. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
244From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 12 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I have the most perfect confidence in the integrity of Briggs, & very little in Davies his accuser, yet where a charge is so specific and direct, our duty calls for investigation. the distance is too great to wait for preliminary explanation. I think with you that mr Williams, the former Register, will be a proper person to enquire into the charge, but that he would probably be less...
245From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 18 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a draught of a Proclamation with an amendment proposed by mr Madison. before I make any alteration I shall be glad of your opinion on the matter. I return the two draughts of letters with an alteration or two proposed to one of them for your consideration. mr Erskine promised to write to Commodore Douglas yesterday on the subject of the Cambrian. he says she is reported as having...
246From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed petition & papers of the Widow Morin of St. Louis present the first case of that nature which has come to me, & certainly I can do nothing in the case. whether the sentence of the Commrs. can be revised when their proceedings are returned here will depend on arrangements still to be taken. in the mean time I think the papers should be filed in your office. the original concessions...
247From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Capt. Mc. Neill (formerly commander of one of our frigates) to Capt Tingey asking the command of the revenue cutter at Charleston. he was a good officer, reduced when the navy line was reduced; & therefore entitled to any proper thing we can do for him. I am induced to believe his claims better than those of any other. he is considered as a man of perfect fidelity....
248From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I think the keeper of lighthouses should be dismissed for small degrees of remisness, because of the calamities which even these produce, & that the opinion of Colo. Newton in this case is of sufficient authority for the removal of the present keeper. DNA : RG 26—Light House Service.
249From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a vessel fitting out at N. York formerly called the Emperor now the James, or the Brutus (accounts differ) to carry 22. guns & 150. men and to be commanded by Blakely who went out Lieutt. of the Leander. she is confidently believed to be destined for Burr at N. Orleans. the Collector should be put on his guard; he can get much information from the Mayor of N. York on the subject. if...
250From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Clarke left with me the papers I now send you presenting the claim of the Corporation of N. Orleans to all the lands between the city and the Bayou St. Jean, as a common. what is to be done? the subject is broader than these papers present. I presume this claim would be proper for an investigation & report by the Commissioners. I believe it to be a plot against Lafayette. that there should...
251From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 7 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The sale of Dufour’s land appears to have been regular. the purchase too by mr Mansfield is valid in law, and in the Equity of the courts. it is true Mansfield was an officer of the US. but his office was no ways connected with the sale of the lands. had Finlay purchased, it would have been different, because he would have been both seller & buyer: but Mansfield was as much a private citizen...
252From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the letter of mr Gelston respecting the Brutus. from what I learn she cannot be destined for the Misipi because she draws too much water to enter it. however considering the difficulty Congress finds in enlarging the limits of our preventive powers, I think we should be cautious how we step across those limits ourselves. she is probably bound to St. Domingo. could not Congress,...
253From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 13 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The appointment of a woman to office is an innovation for which the public is not prepared, nor am I. shall we appoint Springs or wait the further recommendations spoken of by Bloodworth. Briggs has resigned; and I wish to consult with you, when convenient, on his successor, as well as on an Attorney General. affectionate salutations. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
254From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose for your perusal my answer to mr Clarke. will you be so good as to give the instructions therein spoken of to the Commissioners & Governor, & to Seal & send the letter to Mr. Clark? I send herewith the papers he left with me, to be filed in your office unless he wishes their return. affectionate salutations. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
255From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 24 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Several French vessels of war, disabled from keeping the sea by the storms which, some time since, took place on our coast, put into the harbors of the US. to avoid the danger of ship-wreck. the minister of their nation states that their crews are without resources for subsistence & other necessaries, until they can be supplied from his government; for obtaining which he, without delay, took...
256From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a complaint against McGillis, Collector of St. Mary’s, which comes from persons, who appear respectable from their offices, to wit, Counsellers &c. stating that he injures the revenue, & that they have forwarded the particular charges to you; and they affirm that his malpractices continue. are their charges serious & founded? affectte salutns. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
257From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Satisfied that N. Orleans must fall a prey to any power which shall attack it, in spight of any means we now possess, I see no security for it, but in planting on the spot the force wch is to defend it. I therefore suggest to some members of the Senate to add to the Volunteer bill now before them, as an amendment, some such section as that inclosed, which is on the principles of what we agreed...
258From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a paper containing a Memorial of the legislature of Misipi. to Congress respecting their lands. I also send some observations of Doctr. Barnwell on the country about N. Orleans which I think you will like to read.—Burr has surrendered himself to Cowles Meade. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
259From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Would the office of Register or Reciever be most compatible with that of judge held by Taylor? NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
260From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
will you be pleased to give the permission to Capt Brewster, & take any other measures you think best. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
261From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 1 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The more I consider the letter of our Ministers in London the more seriously it impresses me. I believe the sine qua non we made is that of the nation, and that they would rather go on without a treaty than with one which does not settle this article. under this dilemma, and at this stage of the business, had we not better take the advice of the Senate? I ask a meeting at 11. oclock tomorrow...
262From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 6 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The draught of the letter is approved, & I should be much disposed to remove Backus, on a more detailed knolege of facts. Feb. 6. 07. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
263From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 7 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to give the within a careful perusal and favor me with your corrections. I must ask it early tomorrow morning, because it is still to be communicated to two other of the gentlemen, & then to have 2 copies made & to go in on Monday morning. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
264From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the case in the Liman sea, which escaped my recollection, it was indeed a very favorable one. I have adopted your other amendments, except as to the not building now ; my own opinion being very strongly against this for these reasons. 1. The 127. gunboats cannot not be built in 1. 2. or even 6. months. Com. Preble told me he could build those he undertook in two months. they...
265From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 10 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Bates’s resignation both as judge & reciever was of yesterday the 9th. when he accepted his new commission. I shall send in my list of nominations in 2. or 3. days. DNA : RG 217--Records of the Accounting Officers of the Treasury.
266From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter from Stanley Griswold which seems to merit notice. I find in my bundle of Agenda, some papers for the appointment of a commander of the revenue cutter at Savanna, the competition being between Fowler & Newell, but I suspect this matter has been settled, & that I have only omitted to transfer the papers to their proper bundle. yet my memory does not enable me to say if...
267From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 22 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you Alston’s letter for perusal. he thinks to get over this matter by putting a bold face on it. I have the names of 3. persons, whose evidence taken together can fix on him the actual endeavor to engage men in Burr’s enterprize.—some appropriation must certainly be made for provisions Etc. arrested. I expect we must pay for them all, and use the provisions for the army. but how is the...
268From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 23 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am afraid this matter of Beaumarchais, will become a serious one if not done with, which is easy as yet, but will become more & more difficult. can you take any measures to get it acted upon, & satisfactorily? the letter is to be returned to mr Madison. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
269From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 26 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
One of the Italian artists whom we brought from Italy, brought with him two marble figures, an Apollo & a Venus, which remain in the custom house of Baltimore, because they demand of him a duty of 160. D. he declares they are the work of a single person, working 4. months, at a dollar a day (whether his own work or not I do not know) and consequently worth but 108. D. first cost. add to this...
270From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 28 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed may perhaps merit enquiry. persons to be consulted on the survey of the coast. Robert Patterson Ellicott Briggs Garnet Bp. Madison Hasler Moore of the treasury it would be well to enquire of them also whether they know any persons whom they can recommend as capable of acting in the different parts. I presume a capability of determining the longitude by lunar observations will be a...