301To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a list of names, being all those I can think of, leaving New York, Virginia & S. Carolina out of question, which may be thought of for the Spanish embassy. I have put several rather to give names to every state than for any good reason. Taking every thing into consideration, Bowdoin & Pinkney appear to me the most fitted on the list. First rate talents I am afraid cannot be...
302To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the sketch of a letter to Mr Triest which requires consideration. If the 5th Article is proper, and I think the principle correct, Mr Claiborne must receive instructions to the same effect from the Dept. of State. The Intendant had the general superintendence of the revenue & the power of directing payment. The first of those powers will be exclusively vested in the collector by...
303To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Memorandum respecting revenue cutter asked for in Charleston In 1803, the former revenue cutter being declared to be unfit for service, the collector was authorised to purchase such one as would be proper, the choice being left to him. He purchased one accordingly, in June 1803 & in Decer. same year declared her to be unfit for a cutter as she could not be coppered. She was however kept till...
304To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
You may recollect our long dispute with the proprietors of Sandy hook respecting the erection of beacons on their land. The U. States held only four acres on which the light house & keeper’s house were erected. These had been purchased in 1762 by the then Province of New York from the proprietors. By that province the lighthouse & keeper’s house were erected, & in 1790 the State ceded the same...
305VIII. Albert Gallatin’s Remarks on a Draft, 12 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Louisiana — “that the acquisition may pay for itself before we are called on, & keep down the accruing interest” had, I think, be better omitted, or at least modified—It is rather going too far in saying that such event is probable—it is barely possible— “the larger our association the less will it be shaken by local passions”—is not this doubtful & too generally expressed? Religion — may not...
306To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 27 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit a sketch of Grand Menan island, received from the collector of Passamaquody, & which he states to be more correct than the former. It seems that there are several large islands adjacent to Grand Menan, which may render some attention necessary in the language which may be used in any convention respecting that subject. I have the honor to be respectfully Sir Your...
307To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It being the duty of the district attorney to decide in the first instance of the propriety of instituting suits for infractions of the revenue and embargo laws, I requested Mr Sanford the dist. atty. for New York to examine the case of the British boats seized last spring by the collector of Niagara. I have now the honor to enclose his answer together with his correspondence with his...
308To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 24 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to enclose an account presented by Mr Ellicot for the use of the instruments used in running the Southern boundary of the United States. This claim the Auditor does not think himself authorized to admit. Its propriety must depend on the manner in which the line was run, on the necessity of the apparatus for executing the business, and on the...
309Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Reply, [on or after 5 March] (Jefferson Papers)
This recommendation appears unexceptionable—Mr Macon says that there is no one in that part of the country on whom greater reliance may be placed than Mr. Spaight . Mr Stone who lives nearer to, though not in the district, is absent [ Reply by TJ :] not one of the recommendations say a word about mr Cheney’s politics, an omission which, in applications to this administration, I have observed...
310To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Those papers which relate principally to the appointmt. of Surveyor General in Louisiana and contain the reasons which induced Gen. Wilkinson to make the appointmt. were sent by the Secy. of State to me. As the difficulty arose from an omission & apparent inconsistency in the acts of Congress, a bill has been introduced in the house for the purpose of 1. extending the powers of the Surveyr....
311To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The bad arrangement of districts on the Lakes had heretofore prevented the organisation of the district of Erie which includes Cayoga. A representation was made on that subject to Congress and a law was obtained which, amongst other things, authorizes you to designate the port of entry & delivery for the district of Erie. Cayoga is the most proper place for that purpose, and I mentioned to you...
312To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not lost any time since my return here, & have succeeded, in arranging my business, complex as it was, in this part of the Country. We have had another deep fall of snow in the mountains last Tuesday, 20th instt., which will render the roads extremely bad across the Allegheny. I have, however, very strong horses, & expect to leave home the day after to morrow, and to be in the city of...
313To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The only questions in the S. Louis petition which may require consideration are 1st. whether we shall admit concessions subsequent to the treaty of San Idelphonso & prior to our own with France—2dly. whether, in cases of incipient titles on imperfect concessions (granted by local commandants but not confirmed by the Intendant) to which no condition of settlement was attached, we will refuse a...
314To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 9 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of 31st. ulto. is just receive’d. Permission had been given for the Batavian to sail from Baltimore with French sailors. Gen. Turreau shifted the application to New York & applied for two more vessels from Baltimore. I waited, before I would instruct the collector of New York, until the general decision of the President on those vessels for Sailors was ascertained. The permission has...
315To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [7 October 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
An advertisement for the plan of a marine hospital published in the Boston papers has produced only the within plan . Is it sufficiently perfect to deserve the 50 dollars & ought we to carry it into effect? As to a contract, it must, like those for light houses, be advertised by the Collector at Boston who will transmit to us the proposals. I had had the advertisement for a plan inserted only...
316To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Both Mr Madison & myself concur in opinion that considering the temper of the legislature or rather of its members, it would be eligible to point out to them some precise & distinct course. As to what that should be we may not all perfectly agree; and perhaps the knowledge of the various feelings of the members & of the apparent public opinion may on consideration induce a revision of our own....
317To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 7 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Albert Gallatin. 7 February 1806, Treasury Department. “I have the honor to enclose copies of letters from the collectors of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, by which it appears that the distinction between the specie & current Rixdollar of Denmark is well understood, that whenever the invoices are made in current money, they are not valued at more than 75 cents pr Rixdollar; that it...
318To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 1 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to return to the Secretary of State Mr Pichon’s letter, and to send also sundry papers on the same subject with the remarks of the Comptroller endorsed on the same. The only objection to paying the specie part of the debt & the interest on the funded part is the demand we have against France for advances made to the Refugees of San Domingo. Those...
319To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The departure of the Revenue Cutter intended for New Orleans being delayed only by the appointment of a second Mate, the propriety of directing a commission to issue in favour of George W. Perry in conformity with the Collector’s of Baltimore recommendation is respectfully submitted to the President of the United States by his most obedient Servant RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President...
320To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Wabash Salines This encloses 1. Modifications in the contract with the lessees as agreed on by Govr. Harrison in conformity with the President’s directions. 2. Applications from Nashville, & Knox Co. (Vincennes) that a portion of the salt be transported & sold there. A similar permission was granted last winter for 1/7 th of the whole to be taken to Kentucky; which probably has given rise to...
321To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I really do not know what to answer to Dr. Barnwell. I find, what I did not know, that an assistant has been employed at Norfolk, tho’ without previous authority. The notes, on the back of the enclosed letter, signed D.S. will shew the general situation of both Norfolk & N. Orleans hospitals. That no assistant is wanted at N. Orleans I am satisfied. The enclosed paper, (which please to return)...
322To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 15 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
The collector of New London has been authorised to charter on account of Government a vessel for the purpose of bringing from a desert island in the Southern Atlantic Ocean six American seamen unavoidably left there by the Ship Leonidas lately returned from a whaling voyage on the coast of Patagonia. This voyage being undertaken on account of Government, solely from motives of humanity, &...
323To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit the official statement of the contingent fund in the usual form. In order that it may be fully understood, I will add that the sums appropriated to discharge the contingent expences of Government amounted on the 1st of January 1801 to Drs. 19,950; that the fund received an accession during the course of the year 1801 of Drs. 961 & 80 cents, being monies formerly...
324To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The last paragraph of the enclosed letter confirms the charge against the lessees of the Salt spring on Wabash. If you shall approve, the Governor may be authorized to appoint an Agent on the principles of my former communication to you or of those of Mr Harrison’s letter— Respectfully Your obedt. Sert. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as...
325To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letter from Mr Dallas, received this morning, showeth that the Brit. Consul has not agreed to the restoration in the case of the prize vessel “Harmony.” The instructions sent yesterday to the Collector do not, however, seem to require any alteration. Mr D. seems to have supposed that, had the capture been made before the exchange of ratifications, a restoration might have been...
326To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from the enclosed letters of F. Baring, and Mr Merry that the last British installment of 200,000 Stg. will be paid in London on 15th instt.—This is a great relief to us and still more to the Banks, as the exportation of that sum in specie would have distressed them at this moment beyond measure.—That being paid, the only extraordinary expence to be provided for is the 3,750,000...
327To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 27 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses letter from Oliver Ellsworth, which had been referred to Treasury Department accountants. Comptroller requests JM’s opinion on the principle on which the account is to be settled and the time period for which Ellsworth is entitled to a salary. Since case is not defined by law but covered by discretionary power which is vested in State Department,...
328To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, ca. 2 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 2 October 1809. Offered for sale in Parke-Bernet Catalogue No. 1516 (1954), item 274, which describes the letter as a ten-line note regarding the “claim of Govr. Harrison for an annual compensation … respectfully submitted to the President,” docketed at the top “Vincennes, August 30th, 1809,” and endorsed by JM, “Approved.” Also mentioned in Gallatin to William Henry...
329To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed papers were transmitted as a ground of complaint against Mr Hollingsworth district attorney of Maryland. I see clearly enough that he kept for some months money received on account of revenue bonds, and which he ought to have paid immediately to the collector of Oxford: and the question arising from that fact is whether it be sufficient ground for removal or some other step. But...
330To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 3 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The ship Brutus of New York, respecting which Genl. Turreau made a representation, has cleared out for Gonaive, an island in the vicinity of San Domingo, but not imbraced by the Act prohibiting the intercourse with certain ports therein. This being a case not foreseen by the law, I have written a letter to the Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, pointing out the several...
331To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 4 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
The situation of the arrears due on the Direct Tax and Internal Revenues, in the districts in which the Office of Supervisor has been continued, is exhibited in the enclosed Statement. The following arrangements are respectfully submitted, to take effect from and after the end of the present year, viz: 1. That the Offices of Acting Supervisor be abolished in the States of Massachusetts,...
332To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Towards the end of the last session of Congress, & after your interview with Hoge on the subject of the western road, I had suggested that from respect to the State of Pennsylvania & considering the manner also in which the subject had been treated last winter in the legislature of that State, it would be expedient to instruct the Commissioners to survey & locate from Brownsville westwardly...
333To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The navy estimates have not yet been sent to Mr Smith for approbation & the substance will be communicated to me to morrow morning. I will call with it on you so that you may write by to morrow’s mail. I find that the establishment now consists of The Constitution } each 44 The Philadelphia & five small vessels all of which are now out & intended to stay the whole year as the crew is enlisted...
334To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from Mr. Jones the principal clerk of the Treasury, by which it appears that a commission had been made out last October for Mr. Toulmin as receiver of public monies in Mobile. I had forgotten it, but presume that on being informed that the appointment was not immediately necessary, you directed me to detain the commission. It has not certainly been sent & has at all events...
335To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the result of the enquiry into the conduct of Nathaniel Ewing Receiver of public monies, in relation to the public sales of lands at Vincennes. It appears that both Mr. Ewing & Governor Harrison who acted according to law as Superintendents of the sales, were concerned in companies formed for the purpose of purchasing public lands; that offers of money were made to...
336To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I received last night the enclosed from Mr. Alston, Burr’s son in law. A violent cold & swelled face prevent my delivering it in person as he had requested. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. Would it not be proper to obtain an appropriation for making compensation in the case of provisions seized on the Ohio by militia? There is now an applicant in town. If the War Departmt. has no appropriation...
337To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The reductions in the allowances to Supervisors, & Officers acting as Supervisors, proposed in my letter of the 3d of September last, to take effect from and after the 1st. of the present month, not having been effected, for want of time, previous to that day, I beg leave now respectfully to submit the propriety of abolishing from and after the 31st. day of December next, the Offices of...
338To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 21 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 December 1801, Treasury Department. Has just received a letter from Messrs. Bird, Savage, and Bird notifying him that “William Hustlers bill on Van Dyck & Givens for £1000 Sterling—remitted by this Department to the said Bankers in August last, on account of the Treaties with the Mediterranean powers, had been noted for Non-Acceptance.” Points out that “it is very common for bills under...
339To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There is no actual incompatibility between either the office of Register or Receiver and that of Judge. It has, however, been always avoided when other proper persons could be obtained. The necessary absence on courts, at a great distance, is a powerful objection. We have at present no such union any where. The Register must be always ready to sign certificates for land; the Receiver to...
340To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 14 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I enclose the papers relative to Priestmann’s case. The bearer is Mr Priestmann himself. The papers marked 1. 2. 3 belong to this office and are to be returned. If the Secy. of the Treasy., after Mr Wolcott’s decision, had still a power to act, I would not hesitate to remit the whole forfeiture as well the part belonging to the informer as that belonging to the U. States. But the previous...
341To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 8 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1811, Treasury Department. Transmits in compliance with the Senate resolution of 7 Feb. a copy of George W. Erving’s account in relation to awards under article 7 of the British treaty. A commission of 2½ percent is being charged on £217,009 3 s . 9 d ., this being the amount Erving received for claimants who had not appointed agents to prosecute their claims and receive the awards....
342To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 26 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have read Mr de Foronda’s letter of the 20th. inst., and the bill of Congress to which it refers. So far from the title, or body of the bill containing any expressions liable to misconstruction, the whole is predicated on the actual state of things without any reference to any claims which the United States may have on territories not in their actual possession. The town of Mobile as well as...
343To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1810, Treasury Department. Transmits “copies of the instructions issued at several times by this Department with respect to foreign armed Ships or vessels within the waters of the United States” in response to the 18 Jan. resolution of the House of Representatives. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. Enclosures 15...
344To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 15 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Albert Gallatin. 15 January 1806, Treasury Department. “I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter of the Register of the Treasury stating certain inconveniencies which arise from the delays in obtaining Patents for lands. Complaints of a similar nature have been made by individuals; and it is necessary that you should be informed that the number of applications for Patents daily...
345II. Albert Gallatin’s Referral, [19 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Both are of a trifling nature; the objection to both is that a salary officer ought not to receive any compensation but his salary; the whole of his time being supposed to belong to the public. On the other hand the services are not such as, by law , could be considered as the Treasurer’s official duty—Another objection lies against the claim for commissions on the Indian annuity arising from...
346To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 14 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred the resolution of the General assembly, of the State of Rhode Island respecting the establishment of a marine hospital, for the relief of sick & disabled seamen in that State, respectfully reports to the President of the United States. That two hospitals only, have as yet been established by the United States for the relief of Seamen; one at...
347To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
If it shall be thought necessary to do any thing respecting the enclosed application, Govr. Harrison may be directed to appoint an Agent to reside on the spot, to whom we might give about 450 dollars which remain unexpended, with power to apply the same to the purchase of salt, according to the right reserved, at 75 cents pr bushel, and to sell it again at 87½; the difference being his...
348To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
For information Copy of an answer to Dr. Mitchill Chairman of the Senate’s committee on the bill restraining the arming of private vessels who had applied by private letter to know what were the intentions of administration on that subject— RC ( DLC ); undated, in Gallatin’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 4 Jan. 1805 and “arming mercht vessels” and so recorded...
349To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is a letter of Mr Macon, & one from Mr Steele to whom I had communicated Mr Macon’s, requesting his opinion as to any inconvenience which might arise from a postponement of the appointment of collector for Wilmington. Should you think this the most eligible mode, measures will be taken in conformity with Mr Steele’s opinion. I am still confined at home, more, however, from caution...
350To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I had already received & rejected a duplicate of Jacob Smith’s petition. There could be no hesitation in the case as she is a vessel owned by citizens of the United States, and the President had no authority to grant a permission unless by virtue of the power vested by the first Embargo act: and that has never been used for any but public purposes. The vessel being originally foreign bottom...