21To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have herewith the honor of presenting a General Return of the Militia of the United States—excepting the States of Delaware , Maryland & Tennessee , from which no returns have been received. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect & consederation— RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 20 Mch. and “roll...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been duly honoured with your letter of the 15th. inst. together with the letter to Mr. Dunbar and the instructions for exploring the interior of Louisiana, concerning which, your directions will receive prompt attention. There is reason for believing that the result of New Hampshire election will be more favourable than our most sanguine friends had contemplated, that the Legislature...
23Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing me so well as you do, you could not have contemplated my present situation, and especially at my time of life, no one better knows my deficiencies for my present situation than your self, the very perticular and flatering manner that my nomination, and notification of it was made, opperated as the strongest inducement for my accepting the appointment. it being intirely unsought and...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised in virtue of an Act entitled ‘An Act to raise for a limited time, an additonal military force’ passed on the 12th. day of April 1808 Viz. John P. Boyd of Massachusetts to be Colonel of the 4th. Regiment of Infantry. Joseph Constant of New York to be Lieut: Colonel of the 6th. Regiment of...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the honor to enclose you the document which you placed in my hand this morning and to inform you that the principles adopted by those who were charged with the settlement of claims for Military services rendered during the late revolutionary war, operated as a bar to the one now presented—It appears that George Hurlbert on whose account the claim is now brought, died on the 8th. or...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following list of appointments in the Army of the United States. Hannibal M Allen of Vermont to be appointed 2d. Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Lamkin resigned— James S Smith of New Jersey to be appointed 2d. Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Brent resigned Joseph Kimball of New Hampshire to be appointed 2d Lieut of Artillery vice Lieut Richard...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The celebrated preacher, Dow, who has returned from a long tour southward & westward, and which extended into Lower Louisiana; was requested to deliver the articles accompanying this, to you, he gave them to me this morning and desired me send them to you. Yours, RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 1 Mch. received 2 Mch. and so...
28To 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
29To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Benjamin Champney of Massachusetts to be appointed a First Lieutenant in the Regiment of Riflemen in the service of the U.S. Accept, Sir, &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
30To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 9 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Louis Valle of Louisiana and Jesse F Heard of Georgia as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists With Sentiments of Esteem & respect I am your Most Obedt. Servant [ Approval by TJ :] Jan. 11. 1805. Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by a...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday on my return from the Highlands I was honored with your favors of the 27th. and 30th. Ulto. with the enclosures accompanying them—I have written to Governor Harrison, on the subject of the several communications from him and others, A copy of which I herewith enclose you—If any thing farther is necessary to be said to him on the subject, or if any part of what I have written should...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 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 With sentiments of esteem & respect I am, Sir your Most Obt Servant 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...
33To 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 .
34Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 3 July 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I should not have so long delay’d a reply to your very friendly & polite letter had circumstancies allowed me to mention the time when I could probably have the pleasure of seing you at Monticello . I have Just returned from a visit to my Children in the District of Maine , and I hope Mr s Dearborn & myself shall have the pleasure of seing you in Septem r probably near the end of the month.—...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists With Sentiments of esteem & respect I am yours &c FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 8 Nov., Dearborn wrote to Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly to inform them that the president had approved their appointments and that they should report to West Point “as early as practicable”...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had neglected to put Col Smith of S. Carolina, into the list which I presented to you this day, he is highly recommended as an old revolutionary Officer of great merit & sound principles with this I send his name, for appointment. yours respectfuly DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
37To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having fully concidered the question relating to the allowence of extra rations to Genl. Wilkinson while commanding the Army at New Orleans and its vicinity, and having had a conversation with Mr. Rodney on the subject, I am fully satisfied that the allowence is authorised by law & practise, and Mr. Rodney appears to have no impressions contrary to my own opinnion. I have made a statement of...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have informed Col Williams that it a new nomination must take place, and that I have doubts as to the propriety of his being appointed to a higher grade than a Lt. Col, but would not oppose his having a higher grade if you should think it advisable. I have such information from the Officers of the Corps as to induce a belief that the reappointment of Col Williams will give satisfaction &...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being persuaded that impressions have been made on your mind by unfair and insidious insinuations or by gross misrepresentations of facts, unfavourable to those who have had any agency in communicating to the persons concerned the contents of a letter received by Mr. Granger from Seth Hunt respecting the gross scandal his neighbour and kinsman had been circulating in New Hampshire, I owe it to...
40To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of the 3d. enclosing a letter from the Govr. of S. Carolina to Mr. Madison.—Mrs. Dearborn & my self propose waiting two or three weeks longer for Mr. & Mrs. Madison, but in tend at all events to have the pleasure of a visit to Monticello in Septr. be pleased Sir to accept the tender of my most respectfull esteem. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
41To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for promotion in the Army of the U. States, Vizt., Richard S. Blackburn Capt. of Artillerists to be Major in the same Corps, vice Jackson resigned 30th. April 1803— John Saunders Lt. of Artillerist to be Captain vice Blackburn promoted. Howell Cobb Lt. of Artillerists to be Captain vice Izard resigned June the 1st. 1803. Horatio Stark 2d. Lt....
42To 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
43To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter recently received from the Marquis Lafayett,—by the closing paragraph, it would appear that he would have no objection to an appointment in lower Louisiana,—I presume that Genl. Armstrong was authorised to sound him on the subject,—I have sent Genl Scotts commission to him, with some instructions, and requested him to set out for Louisiana as soon as he...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 29 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, Robert Lucas , as a Cadet in the Corps of Artillerists With high respect & consideration I am, Sir, your Obt. Servt. [ Approval by TJ :] Approved RC ( PHi : Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the US”; endorsed by a clerk. PrC (same). FC ( Lb in DNA :
45To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have given the necessary direction for the discharge of Jerimiah Bettels mentioned in your note of this day . RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 7 Oct. and “Battel’s case” and so recorded in SJL . On 7 Oct., Dearborn ordered Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Cushing to DISCHARGE Jeremiah Battels from the army ( DNA :...
46To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
On the first day of the present month I was honored with your highly esteemed favour of the 31 t of October, and on the same day I wrote to the Abbe Corea, and enclosed a copy of what you said in your letter concerning him, I have not met with him since I arrived here. he has expressed his disapprobation of our Government or of the present administration of it. in strong and explisit termes on...
47To 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]...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a statement of what I consider as a just, or at lest, an equitable claim on the United States. You will probably think the narative connected with this statement tedious, but I have considered it necessary exhibit a full view of the subject—when I ingaged in this unfortunate contract, I was not in debt, nor was the Gentleman who has assisted me; within a few months of the...
49To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a rough draught of a report on Indian affairs. will you please to make such amendments and alterations as it may require, and a form for the heading or preamble. I am Sir with sentiments of respectfull consideration your Humb Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “To the President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 14 Jan. and “Indian...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States. 2d Lieut. William Piatt to be promoted to the Rank of first Lieut. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieut William Wooldridge resigned June 16th. 1804 2d Lieut. William Lawrence to be promoted to the rank of first Lieutt. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieutenant Joseph Bowmar...
51To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the list of promotions in the office, it appears that Ensign Williamson is promoted to 2d Lt. in the place of either Hopkins or Piatt, to take rank the 16th. of June, and that Ensn. Russell will take rank as 2d Lt. the 12th. of October, the date of Bowers promotion. and that Ensn. Sebastian is promoted to 2d Lt. vice Lt. Dail, who died the 3d. of Septr.,—and will take rank accordingly. on a...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor to solicit permission from the President of the United States to appoint Joseph Gilbert Totton , a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). A nephew and ward of Jared Mansfield, Joseph Gilbert Totten ( TOTTON ) enjoyed a distinguished career as a military engineer following his graduation from West Point in 1805. In 1838, he was...
53To 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....
54To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
When Ensign Mead arrived in the City of Washington with the charge of S. Swartout, he observed to me that he had a desire to make a communication, which he intended to have made to General Wilkinson previous to his leaving New Orleans: no other person being present I observed that I had no objection to hear what he had to say. He then remarked that, about nine months ago, he was invited to...
55To 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...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, John Smith of South Carolina, to be appointed Lieut Colonel in the third Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
57To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor to propose to the President of the United States, that, Robert Richie and Richard Smith both of the State of Maryland, be appointed 2d. Lieutenants respectively in the Regiment of Artillerists. That, Alpha Kingsley and Gideon Warner, both of the State of Vermont, be appointed Ensigns respectively, in the 1st. Regiment of Infantry. That, Samuel Williamson of...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The necessity of an early answer to the inclosed letters from Governor Harrison induced me to send him one prior to my consulting you on the subject, a copy of Which I herewith transmit, and on a further consideration of the subject I have taken measures for forwarding by a Gentleman who sets out this day for Kentucky, some Medals , and fifteen hundred dollars in silver —the money to be...
59To 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...
60To 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,...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Finding it necessary to remove my family from this place for the recovery of thier health, I have concluded to retire about twenty miles into the country, for two or three weeks, and as billious complaints are becoming prevalent in the City, & will probably increase until Octobr. permitt me to advise you not to return until the first of Octobr; your present situation being a high & healthy...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Sterling Everitt of North Carolina, Alpheus Roberts & George W. Hight of New Hampshire, Sylvanus Thayer of Massachusetts, Edward D. Russy of New York, John Reed Oliver G. Barton, Milo Mason, Minor Huntington, Heman Fay, Amariah Chandler & Joseph Hermon of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. Accept Sir assurances of my high...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions & appointments in the Second Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia. Ensign James Millan of the Infantry to be promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant in the same, vice, Lt. Thomas W. Peyton, removed from the District Ensign Frederick Shuck of the Infy to be promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant vice Lieut. John...
64To 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.
65To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The various articles sent by Capt. Lewis by the way of New Orlians arrived yesterday at your home from Baltimore, suspecting that vermin had made their way into the packages, I took the liberty of requesting your Stuard to have the boxes opened, in which there were great numbers of vermin. I then had the cask opened in which the Buffalo Robes & other dressed skins were packed, all which were...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of Promotions and appointments in the Corps of Engineers during the last recess of Congress Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
67To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Docr. R. Chew for Surgeons Mate, and Wm. P. Graham for second Lieut. of the Corps of Artillerists in the service of the United States. I have the honor to be &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Richard chew was among the military nominations TJ sent to the Senate in his message of 18 Nov. 1803. William P. graham resigned his commission in October 1803 ( Heitman,
68To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been duly honoured with your letter of the 8th. inst. and have presented a copy to each of the heads of Departments.—I think there can be no doubt of the propriety of directing the commanding Officers of the respective posts in uper Louisiana to remove any persons who have set down on lands without titles since the twentieth of Decemr. last, and to prevent by all the means they...
69To 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.
70To 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...