331To 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...
332To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the first L egion of the Militia of the District of Columbia, viz: Cornet Jeremiah Williams to be promoted to the Rank of 1st. Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Voss resigned Nathan Lufborough to be appointed Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Coxe heretofore promoted. Lewis Ford to be...
333To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On reflection, I am of opinnion that it will be most advisable to take little or no notice of the projects proposed by those roving preachers, who appear more anxious for obtaining proselites to their respective opinnions, than for the inculcation of rational & usefull knowledge, they are at all Times sufficiently intrusive, and may become very troublesome if encouraged,—I should not think it...
334Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Having not yet been able to prevail on Stewart to finish your portrait, I suspect that you have paid him in part, or in full, in advance, if so, I should like to know it, as I might in that case address his pride, with some chance of success.—If you have not made any advance , and will authorise me to pay him as soon as he shall complete it, I will address his poverty, which is now great, and...
335To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it not almost certain that the fate of our negociations with Spain will be known here before the close of the ensuing Session of Congress, and if the results should be favourable will it probably be necessary or expedient to increase our Military establishment, if unfavourable, it will probably be thought necessary to augment our force by an addition to the Infantry and a Corps say of 500...
336To 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...
337To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Note, 22 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so obliging as to inform me whether the Journals and other papers relating to the several Indian Treaties, should accompany the respective Treaties when presented to you. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Huml. Servt Note by TJ : The Senate always expect a communication of all papers throwing light on the treaty, and have called for them when withheld. RC ( DLC );...
338To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of Appointments in the Army of the United States, during the last recess of Congress Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 9 Nov. and “Nomns” and so recorded in SJL . FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ).
339To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 26 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I should not take the liberty of addressing the following observations to yourself; had I not recently heard that the Secretary of War is very unwell. The Court Martial for the trial of Genl. Wilkinson has been in session twenty three days, and for the want of the principle witnesses on the part of the prosecution, no witnesses have yet been examined, the Judge Advocate having declined...
340To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 7 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of observing to you that Col Jona Russell of Providence is now here and about sailing for Toninggen, and if no Consul has been appointed for that place Col Russel would be pleased with the appointment, and as his Character is well known to you I presume you will with pleasure confer the appointment desired. If you should think proper to make the appointment, and will please...