51To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Suppose we agree to pay $20,000 towards the expences of the canal say $2,000 per month while the is actually going on, on condition that the Company will Engage to compleat the canal within one year, and that there shall at all times be at least 5 ½ feet of water in all parts of it, so that boats & vessels decend ing five feet of water may pass through and that all vessels or boats that may...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th. day of April 1808 Viz. Alexander Smyth of Virginia Colonel of the Regiment of Riflemen William Duane of Pennsylvania Lieut: Colonel Ditto Jonas Simonds of Pennsylvania Colonel...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised, by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th. day of April 1808. Residence. Names Rank & Corps South Carolina. John R. Spann Captain Light Artillery
54To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th. day of April 1808. Residence Names Rank & Corps New Hampshire George W Prescott. Captain Infantry
55To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
may we not say to Mr. Gilliam and his friend Logan, what has lately been said to Mr. Debuk concerning his extraordinary proposition; viz, If he will so explain his proposed sistem as that the principles may be well understood, the subject would be duly concidered, and no advantage taken of the communications, and if the sistem should appear to be of sufficient importance to demand the...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Militia of the District of Columbia, viz. First Legion. Lieut Michael Nourse to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice Capt Queen resigned. Richard D. Briscoe to be appointed Lieut of Infantry. William Worthington to be appointed Ensign of Infantry. Second Legion. Lieut John Jameson to be...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation. Spence W. Osborn, Charles Blanchard, Robert Randolph, Henry C. White, Thomas Dilkes, Hannibal Hodges, Nathan W. Osgood & Thomas Ketcham to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. Henry A. Ten Broeck, John K. Page, Londus L. Buck, Milton Huxtun, John Cushman, Joel Strong, William Cutbush, Southwell D. W. Davis, Joseph M. Wilcox,...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, viz Regiment of Artillerists First Lieut. Clarence Mulford to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice Josiah Dunham resigned April 30th. 1808 First Lieut. William Wilson to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice George Peter appointed Captain of Light Artillery May...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the additional Military force Viz. Noah Lester to be Captain of Light Dragoons Asa Morgan " 1st. Lieutenant Ditto
60To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the decision of the Commissioners appointed at Boston to appraise the value of a site for a battery near the water’s edge, and one for an enclosed work on the highest part of an Island, called Governor’s Island between the Town of Boston and Fort Independence.—The high part of this Island over looks Fort Independence, (which is on what is called, Castle Island) and has an old...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
After writing to Thos. Moor in relation to the proposed canal at New Orlians I was informed by Genl. Mason that Moor had lately set out for the Ohio on business relating to the public Road. I enquired of the Genl. concerning Harbans, he gave a very favourable account of him, he is now imployed by a turnpike Company in Maryland, near Frederick Town, the Genl. agreed to write to him and request...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Upwards of eighteen months ago Capt. Fleming (the store keeper at Westpoint) resigned his office, and Alexander Thompson was appointed storekeeper; altho Thompson is generally said to be an honest man, he has exhibited so many proofs of incapacity for transacting the business of the office, as to render it improper to confide in his judgement in any transaction that requires an expenditure of...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having by accident omited Capt. Pikes name in the list of officers for Jersey, I take the liberty of sending his name seperately, for your approval. Yours with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
64To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President. Residence Names Rank and Corps Georgia Homer V. Miller. Major Infantry
65To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, under the act fixing the Military Peace establishment of the United States. First Regiment of Infantry First Lieut. Ninian Pinkney to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice Russell Bissell promoted to Major Decr. 17. 1807 First Lieut William Carson to be promoted to...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Henry Wolcott of Connecticutt and John S Brush of New York to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Order by TJ :] Apr. 13. 08. Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
67To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Theodore Randall of South Carolina and Solomon G Conklin of New York to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Order by TJ :] Apr. 2. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
68To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In relation to the information requested by the Senate by a resolution of the 25th. Inst. accompanying the note you this day honored me with, I can only state that I was some time since informed, through the Secretary of the Treasury, that Stanley Griswold had stated as a fact that the Militia of Michigan Territory called into the service of the United States, had been paid in the bills of...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting whether, under existing Circumstances it would not be advisable to propose to Congress an augmentation of our regular troops as soon as practicable; and also the engaging and Organizing of 24000 volunteers on the principles I have had the honor of proposing for your consideration, the general outlines of which are contained in the paper marked No. 1 The number...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I will write to Genl. Macon for a return of the Militia of the District, and request him to inform me whether a return may be soon expected. Yours respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
71To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith Returns of the Militia of the United States, made from such returns as have been received by this Department. Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
72To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting whether, under existing circumstances, it would not be advisable to propose to Congress an augmentation of our regular troops, as soon as practicable; and also the engaging & organizing, of twenty four thousand volunteers, on the principles I have had the honor of proposing for your consideration, the general outlines of which are contained in the Paper marked...
73To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 19 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing you herewith an official Copy of the Agreement, for the sale of the French Ordnance and other military stores left at New Orleans, made, with the approbation of General Turreau, between me and Mr. Beaujour, Commissary General of France, together with an official Copy of the Inventory alluded to, and of the receipts for the consideration money. It may not be...
74To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your note of this morning I will take the liberty of suggesting the propriety of requesting Mr. Sailly to hold such friendly intercourse with the St. Regis Indians as his situation & their inclination may occasionally afford opportunities for, and to make some of the Chiefs some small presents— may it not be well to consult the Vice Prest. on the expediency of having a post near...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Under existing circumstances, I take the liberty of proposing for your concideration the propriety of suggesting to Congress the expediency of authorising the raising a body of regular troops, as stated below, and the forming and organizing of 24,000 volunteers, on the principles I have heretofore had the honor of stating to you.— Regular troops to be ingaged for five years, unless [sooner]...
76To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I sind you Capt. Pikes Journal and remarks, &c &c, his map of the Country through which he passed will soon be completed. may it not be proper to concider whether Capt. Pikes services in exploring the sources of the Mississippi, & the Arcansas will intitle him to some extra compensation, or other notice.—his Journal while passing through the Spanish Provinces, will form a seperate work. Yours,...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Corps of Engineers in the service of the United States. Lieut. Colonel Jonathan William to be promoted to the Rank of Colonel. Major Jared Mansfield to be promoted to the Rank of Lieut Colonel vice Colo. Jonathan Williams promoted. Captain Alexander Macomb to be promoted to the Rank of Major...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I find some embarrassment in relations to the proposed examination of Diggs point, Col Williams cannot consent to have any intercourse with Mr. Diggs, he states as an undoubted fact, that Mr. Diggs was intrusted with conciderable sums of money by Doctr. Franklin, for the express purpose of relieving our prisoners in England, and that Diggs applied the money to his own use, and gave no relief...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Thomas Irwin to be appointed an Assistant or Chief Clerk at the Factory or Trading house established at Natchitoches Territory of Orleans. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 23. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
80To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Thomas H Holland of North Carolina to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
81To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Henry Hobert of Massachusetts to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 22. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
82To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
There are no papers in this office of an older date than Novr. 1800, the time when the building in which the office was kept, was destroy’d with fire.—I am very confident that no communications have been made to the Department since I have had charge of it, on the subject you allude to in your note of this morning, I have had the files of letters examined, that were received between Novr. 1800...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George W. Pike, Adam Larrabee, Patrick Byrne and John James Abert to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 18. 08. Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
84To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 13 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Presuming it will be proper to furnish the Court of Enquiry, no sitting, with such information as may be deposited in the public Offices, in relation to the charge against Genl: Wilkinson, viz. that of his having received a pension from the Spanish Government, while he held a Commission under the United States, I take the liberty of requesting a List of such persons, (as may be selected from...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Leonard H. Johns to be appointed Lieutenant of Cavalry in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson ]: Approved T h : Jefferson Jan. 12. 08. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
86To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very flattering answer, to my letter of the 29th. ulto., has been perused with all the sensibilities its contents are calculated to inspire. If Sir, my continuing here, until July, will afford you any satisfaction, I certainly shall not decline it; and if after retireing, my opinnion, in relation to fortifications, should be concidered by yourself, of any use, I shall esteem your commands...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Warner Lewis, Benjamin Field, James Dillabee and Christopher Van de Venter as Cadets in the regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Jefferson’s order :] Jan. 2. 1808 Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
88To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In the event of a War, such as we now contemplate, tallents will be demanded for the place I now hold, of a grade superior to any I have ever laid claim to, and under such impressions, Justice to yourself, to our Country, and to my own charactor requires this candid declaration, accompanied with a request for permission to retire, and give place to such arrangements as you may Judge most...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the Chocktaw Treaty. I have requested Mr. Dinsmore to wait on you for the purpose of giving you such information as he possesses in relation to the qualities of the lands ceeded by this Treaty. Yours, respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
When Capt. Gains was here in July last, I requested him to explore the Country between the Tennessee River, both above & below the mussle shoals, and the boatable waters of the Tombigby and to measure the distance, and report the result to this department, I have not yet received the report, but I think it probable it will soon be received. Yours respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
91To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation Lemuel B. Clark of Maryland, Peter Miller of Philadelphia and John Biglow of Massachusetts, to be appointed Surgeons Mates in the Army of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
92To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, the following promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, viz. Regiment of Artillerists Captain Amos Stoddard to be promoted to the rank of Major vice, James Bruff resigned June 30th. 1807. First lieut Moses Swell to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice Amos Stoddard promoted June 30th. 1807. First Lieut. George Peter to...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Israel P. Richardson, Jonah D Symonds and Samuel H Holley of Vermont, George P Peters of New Hampshire, Charles Inderwick and Ormond Marsh of New York & Erastus Roberts of Pennsylvania to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration Dec. 1. 1807...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States made during the last recess of Congress. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate. List of Promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States made during the last recess of Congress Regiment of Artillerists First...
95To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Location of the Regular Troops— Companies New Hampshire 1 Massahusetts 1 Rhode Island & Connecticut 1 Newyork 1 Pennsylvania 1 Virginia 1 North & S. Carolina 1 Georgia 2 Tennessee 1
96To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
may it not be advisable to place such obstructions either opposite Craney Island, or Fort Norfolk, as would effectually prevent any Ship of War, larger than a small Frigate, from passing to Norfolk.— Yours. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
97To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have carefully perused your proposed Bill, for classing the Militia, and can concive of no conciderable objection that any one, even Varnum , can offer to the principles proposed as far as it goes, I think it probable that some members will be desireous of making some further provisions for the discipline of the Junier & Minor Classes, more especially for learning them Camp duty. I have...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Sylvanus Thayer, to be appointed Cadet in the Corps of Engineers and Samuel Newman a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by TJ :] Approved PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
99To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I should think it advisable to direct correct Muster & pay rolls to be made out of the Militia at Norfolk, in actual sums, and to direct their discharge at the expiration of the terms for which they were ingaged. whether any others should be called into service or not, may be a question for farther deliberation. at present I should doubt the expediency of calling out any of the Militia,...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the honor of speaking to you on the subject of the satisfaction demanded from Great Britain, I find that subsiquent to the final agrement, as to the extent of the demand we ought to make for satisfaction, it was agreed that the demand should not only be for security against simmilar insults in future, but against all impressments, as well from our Merchantmen, as Ships of War. the...