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...
101To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, in the sheet received & returned yesterday, I took the liberty of noting with a pencel one word in the sentence relative to all the powers on the Atlantic or Mediterranean,—and a mark applying to the satisfaction demanded from England. would it not be better to say, to ensure some means of prompt defence,—than to say to ensure us the benifit of early exertions, in the last line of the...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In my answer to Sergt. Dunbau I observd that there would be an impropriety in giving him a discharge at present, but that if his fears were such as to render it painfull to to join his Company he might be transfered to an other Company, and that he might remain with the guard in this City the ensuing winter.—I think Capt. McComb would be a suitable charactor to attend any experiments that Mr...
103To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall leave this place to morrow morning for the Seat of Government where I shall arrive, baring accidents, on the 7th. unexpected detentions have kept me back two days later than I had contemplated.—by the last arrivals at Boston & this place from England, no accounts of any importance are received, except that of the arrival of the revenge with the dispatches to our Ministers, and the...
104To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last evenings mail I was honor’d with your letter of the 12th. and the papers accompanying it; having compleeted the contemplated arrangements, or put all things in a train for completion as soon as practicable, and having received no intimation of any hostile movements of the British squadron, I shall avail myself of the consent express’d in your letter, and shall set out to morrow for...
105To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 17 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have received no direct accounts from Norfolk or its vicinity since you left this place, and as I wrote early to Mr. Newton, requesting him to be good enough to communicate all occurrences of any importance, I presume nothing has taken place deserving of notice. If Adml. Berkley was a favourite of the Fox party, as stated by some who pretend to know, and was sent on the Halifax station by...
106To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was the last evening honored with your letter of the 11th. enclosing a letter from Govr. Cabell, and your answer, and a copy of a letter from yourself to the Govr. in relation to intercourse by Flags of Truce.—I have sealed, and put into the post office your letter to the Govr. and herewith enclose his letter to you, together with one from St. Louis with an affidavit from Timothy Kibby.—I...
107To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation Samuel Babcock, Daniel A. A. Buck and Edward D. Russy, at present Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists, to be appointed Cadets in the Corps of Engineers, and John Regis Alexander to be a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
108To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honor’d with your letter of the 9th. inst.—I had understood that it was intended to confide the business of Flags to Capt. Decatur until I saw Mr. Madisons letter on the subject, I still think that would have been the best arrangement, but the mode you have proposed, will I presume, answer every purpose—I have received a letter from Mr. Barlow, in which he informs me, that Mr....
109To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of no – date, enclosing letters in relation to Purcells plans, and a letter from Marentille. On the subject of the additional Company ordered by the Govr. & Counsell of Virginia, I beg leave to observe, that unless said Company was to be concidered as under the exclusive direction of Executivs of the State, and to be paid and supplied with provisions by the...
110To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communications received by the last evenings mail, present a general view of Indian affairs on our Northwestern borders.—there appears to be but one question of any importance that requires a decision, towit, what measures, if any, ought to be pursued in relation to the profits.—they undoubtedly are under foreign influence, & the one who resides with in the actual jurisdiction of...
111To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
From the nature of the war we now contemplate, as well as, with a view to the most economical use of our pecuniary resources, I have been induced to submit for your consideration a crude scetch of a sistem, intended as a substitute for one half of the Army of 30,000 men, heretofore proposed.— After placing 3500 regular troops in Orlians & its vicinity, and suitable garrisons at all the...
112To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions & appointments in the first & Second Legions of the Militia of the District of Columbia First Legion William Smith Senr. to be appointed Captain of Riflemen David Dobbins to be do
113To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George S. Gaines as Agent to the Chacktaw trading house (vice) Joseph Chambers resigned— Accept assurances of my high respect & consideration [in TJ’s hand] July 31. 07. Approved. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
114To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Doctor Henry Skinner as Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
115To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 17 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the letters I have received from the President, it appears that more active measures, than were contemplated when I left Washington, are now considered necessary, and of course my return to the Seat of Government considered expedient. Mrs. Dearborn & Miss Tingey left me yesterday for Boston, and as soon as I can possibly compleat the business which called me to this place, I shall set out...
116To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was yesterday honored with your letter of the 13th.—I have been constantly imploy’d, since my arrival here, in examining the various sites contemplated for works of defence; the Vice president the Govr. and Col. Williams have been with us, and I presume we shall ultimately agree on such arrangements in regard to the defence of this place as you will approve, on as will give general...
117To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival at this place yesterday, I was honored with the rect. of your letter of the 7th. inst. enclosing copies of two letters from Capt. Decatur. I also received a letter from Genl. Mathews enclosing a copy of a letter from Capt. Douglass to the Mayor of Norfolk & the Mayors answer.—This morning I have been honored with your letter of the 9th. I have had a conference with the V....
118To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A list of the Assential Articles included in the returns of Military Stores on hand in different parts of the U. States.— Iron Cannon from 18 to 42 pounders 1142 do. smaller 460 Brass field ordnance peices— 372 new Iron field pieces 100 Brass Morters 10 & 13 inch 20 smaller do 40 Muskets 130,000 Carbines &c 1400 Rifles 4500 Pistols
119To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 30th. of March I wrote to Mr. Dunbar & on the lt. of Aprill to Mr. Freeman, informing them of the want of funds for prosicuting the exploring voyage up the Arkansas, and of your determination for suspending the expedition for the present years, and I requested Freeman to undertake the survey of the lands, and the reusing the lines, according to treaties with the Cherokees & Chickasaws;...
120To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Outlines of a system for organizing the Militia in three Classes—. 1st. Class to include all free, white, male citizens between the ages of 19. & 26. to be formed into companies of from 50. to 72. privates, in Battalions of 4. or 5. companies. Regiments of from 2. to 4. Battalions, Brigades of from 3 to 4. Regiments, & Divisions of two Brigades—in suitable proportions of Infantry, Cavalry &...