701To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose E. Burroughs’s proposals for two of the Chesapeak light houses. From every information, it is not probable that any other person will offer, and it is very desirable that we should, by availing ourselves of his proposals, secure the work being done next summer. The only objection in the way is want of cession on the part of Virginia , but there is no doubt of its having been, or...
702To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Penniman’s letter was 18 days on the road: it is probable that every thing will be over before our answer. At all events nothing will be useful that cannot be executed immediately. I can by this day’s mail authorise the collector immediately to arm boats (& under that name we may take vessels) to any extent of force in men or guns within his reach. In addition to that, there are but two means...
703To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
What is the precise designation of office of Messrs. Armstrong & Bowdoin by virtue of which the 2 millions are to be placed at their disposal. We want it to fill the blanks in the authorities to draw &c. which have been prepared. All our bills for the millions of dollars are purchased & ready. Respectfully Your obt. Svt. You know, I suppose the vote on Armstrong 15 to 15, Adair not voting—and...
704To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter from the collector of Boston, in which he recommends the appointment of an additional mate for the revenue cutter. The present establishment is a master & a mate. From Mr Lincoln recommending the measure, I have no doubt of its propriety and beg leave to submit the same to your consideration. I have the honor to be very respectfully Sir Your obedt. Servt....
705To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Collectors continue to apply for sea-letters: we have none to send them. Is it intended to discontinue them altogether? If so, what is the proper answer to give to the collectors? Respectfully your’s RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 6 Dec. and “Sea letters” and so recorded in SJL . In 1793, customs collectors began to distribute sea letters or...
706To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again compelled to address you on the subject of Governor Sullivan’s certificates, which he continues, as I am informed from several quarters, pertinaciously to issue Whether he still sends duplicates to the Treasury I do not know, but from the new form which he has adopted, rather think that he does not. I write however to the principal clerks in my office to send to you along with this...
707To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4th Septer. 1804, I transmitted to you certain affidavits respecting the recapture of the Eugenia. That vessel is now in Halifax & the Secy. of State has written to the owner that I would send him copies of those documents. If you have got them here, I will thank you to return them. With respectful attachment Your obedt. Svt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
708To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose two letters from George Davis deputy surveyor under Mr Briggs, copy of my answer to the first, and a letter from Mr Briggs on the subject of Davis. The reason why Mr Briggs ordered the survey of the Mississippi has not been sufficiently explained. It is true that he has involved himself into some difficulties by becoming security for his brother in an undertaking to erect a steam...
709To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the copy of an explanatory letter to the Marshal. Whatever relates to that subject is quite loose. We have no prisons of our own; and the States lend us theirs & also their penitentiaries. These being sufficiently safe for States criminals and in some instances as at New York protected by a constant guard in the pay of the State, no application has ever been made, nor, as I am told,...
710To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The monies paid by Mr. Lear under the Tripoline treaty have been paid out of the appropriation made by act of 1 March 1805 in following words “For the contingent expenses of intercourse with the Barbary powers two hundred thousand dollars”;—and as new appropriation is necessary for that subject. Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.