451To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Congress did not act on the memorial herein alluded to: the boards of commissrs. have not been consolidated and Mr Nicholas having arrived at New Orleans in March is probably by this time on the Tombigbee. Whether the construction given by the Commissrs. (Kirby, Chambers & Nicholas) to the law was correct or not I cannot say, because the memorial stated only general grounds of complaint of...
452To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had written to have the Hatteras sheets examined. I would like to know who Mr. Tatham is & to see his section of the Mississippi light house. On that subject I am still embarrassed notwithstanding Latrobe’s report which I send together with Lafon’s drafts & explanations. Shall the octogon or square form be preferred? Shall the building be left open or weatherbounded? Shall we use Mississippi...
453To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The following is the designation of the office at Sacket’s harbour— With great respect Your obedient Servt. Augustus Sacket of New York, Collector of customs for the port of Sacket harbour Do— Inspector of the revenue for the sd. port Commissions awarded as soon as convenient DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
454To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter received from Govr. Harrison on the subject of the salt springs; and a copy of a letter previously written to him, but which he had not yet received at the Date of his own. Must we wait for further information & for his answer, or take any other steps? With great respect Your obedient Sert. A copy of the contract is enclosed. There is also bond with security for its...
455To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 30 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the vouchers in support of Govr. Claiborne’s charge of Drs. 4120/100 for supplies to the English Barque “Hero.” I write to the Governor stating the principles on which his accounts subsequent to the 1st Octer. 1804 will be settled. As to those which relate to the period from the time when possession of New Orleans was obtained to the establishment of the territorial...
456To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Mr Crowninshield’s & Collector Lincoln’s letters respecting a keeper of lighthouses. If you approve of George Day’s appointment, please to signify it. I also enclose De Witt Clinton’s letter & one from Sanford stating that Swartwout has made a partial payment—also letters from Mr Fen & Lieut. Govr. Broome recommending Tallmage as a judge. From Sanford as answer has yet been...
457To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Mr. Sandford’s answer respecting a district judge. Van Wyke is certainly very young, not above 25; he is Gen. Van Cortland’s nephew and has the negative recommendation of being neither a Livingston nor a Clinton. The persons proposed are therefore— Brokholst Livingston George Clinton junr. Tallmage—(Govr. Clinton’s son in law & would both in New York & in the State be preferred to...
458To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 10 May 1805] (Madison Papers)
It seems evident from the 3d Section of the act, that the three months wages must be paid even in the case mentioned by Mr. Maury; nor could constructive instructions to the contrary be given, without affecting the rights of the seamen, who become entitled to their two months whenever they go or are put on board a vessel bound to the United States. The enclosed form, has been transmitted to...
459To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [13 May 1805] (Madison Papers)
A commission is wanted in the name of Peter A. Schenk of New York as Marshal of do., which should be sent to me, as I am to transmit it to the district attorney in order that it may be used only in case Mr Swartwout shall not pay over the public monies in his hands. I make restitution of Lord Grenville’s speech, & Cobbet to Addington; to which I have added, tho’ not sure that it comes from...
460To James Madison from Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 25 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 May 1805, Treasury Department . “I beg leave to remind you that no appropriation has been made by Congress for paying the Salaries allowed by law to the Governors Secretaries & Judges of the Michigan & Louisiana territories, nor for defraying the contingent expences of the same. As those newly erected Governments will be in operation after the first day of July next, it may perhaps be...