811To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The complaints against—Clarke, collector of York (Maine) respecting violations of the embargo, if not countenanced, at least permitted, appear well founded. Both Mr. Cutts who represents the district & Mr Storer who lives within nine miles of York (at Portsmouth) recommend the removal. The propriety of appointing the person herein mentioned is respectfully submitted. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of...
812To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
For information This subject struck me as important; and a clause has been inserted in the amendatory act to provide against it. But it is very difficult, with every penalty and care to prevent the exportation of specie. How far the evil will extend, we will perceive by the diminution of cash in the vaults of the Bank. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
813To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the following papers vizt. 1. another letter from Collector Ellery. We cannot enforce the embargo in R. Island with Howell for dist. atty. & Barnes for judge 2. a letter from Bates. Has Govr. Lewis received any instructions respecting either actual settlers or lead mines? He had none from this department. What should be written to him on that subject? 3. a letter from Collector of...
814To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
A new revenue cutter purchased at Baltimore must ere now have arrived at Savannah: and seven or eight small vessels are employed amongst the islands to prevent the transportation of cotton either across the St. Mary’s or on board foreign vessels at sea. Against these, even with a superior force, we can do nothing unless we be at war, if they keep more than 3 miles from the coast. The armed...
815To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is necessary to prepare instructions in conformity with the 10th Section of the new embargo act. I presume that the bond being now encreased to six times the amount of vessel & cargo, the general instructions must only relate to unusual shipments , either in quantity or kind: that is to say that the collectors ought not to permit the lading or transportation of any articles which it has...
816To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit three copies of the annual account of the contingent expenses of Government defrayed out of the appropriation of 20,000 dollars for the year 1808. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
817To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not perceive that any alteration is necessary in the enclosed. But I think that it would be extremely invidious not to extend it to all the Governors. Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. From a conviction that it was to extend to all, I had so informed all the collectors in my circular of Saturday. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
818To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I will thank the President for the loan of the survey herein mentioned & which relates, I presume, to the intended communication between the Chesapeake Bay & Albemarle Sound. Respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
819To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Distribution which has been made of the 30 vessels authorised by act of 9th instt. Maine Penobscot 1 } 4 The twelve old revenue
820To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The transactions at Jersey (Powles hook) are certainly infamous. The Surveyor Williams a federalist has cleared & will continue to clear cotton stored there. We have no successor ready; but we must stop his career. Permit me to announce that he is dismissed. The Collector of Amboy may in the mean while & until we have a successor ready, manage the business. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC...
821To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit a Report prepared in compliance with the Resolution of the Senate of the 17th. instant, and which, together with the annexed documents, includes all the measures adopted by this Department in conformity with your instructions to carry into execution the Act of Congress of 13th. February 1806. That Report does not however embrace that part of the enquiry which...
822To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the list of nominations for collectors &a. in Massachussets, and also for Providence & Champlain. There is a vacancy in New Jersey; & probably two more will occur. But as some time must elapse before we can act on these, I think it best that the others should not on that account be delayed. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. I have omitted in the list. Isaac Carter of Massts. Surveyor...
823To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I saw you, I have received the two enclosures—one from Hodge Surveyor of Newbury port, a federalist who had always done his duty and whom we meant to preserve—the other from Little a moderate federalist who confirms the bad character of Cogswell & speaks in favour of Marquand whom Gen. Dearborn had originally recommended as Collector—You had concluded to keep Cross the collector some...
824To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not recollect that any application was made by Mr Fitzhugh in behalf of his son. There is not however any vacancy in my office, nor do I think it probable that any will soon occur; for, on account of the encrease of business arising from the embargo, I engaged an additional clerk last summer; and there will be of course one more than is necessary when the embargo is repealed. You may...
825To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeated neglects on the part of Mr Neufville Comr. of loans for S. Carolina to render his accounts, as stated in the written memorandum from the Comptroller’s office, render a delinquency probable & a removal necessary. The enclosed letter from Mr Gaillard contains the names of several persons recommended for successors. Respectfully submitted DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and...
826To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Van Pradelles register is dead Persons recommended Grymes dist. atty. with 600 dollars only Robertson Secy. 2000 dollars & Commr. Johnson— Lewis judge & Commisr. I think that Grymes is entitled to the preference; for if Robertson be appointed & Grymes made Commr. in his place, it will be a mere temporary appointmt. and Robertson would have two better permanent offices. The Register &...