101To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The subsistence of the seamen was not inserted in the last statement sent to you because we have provisions enough without any additional appropriation— Y H S RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 29 Jan. and so recorded in SJL with notation “gunboats &c. defence harbours”; also endorsed by TJ: “communication examination of my lre to mr Nicholson on...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the enclosed Commission for Doctor Hunt as Surgeon’s mate in the Navy. He is intended for the frigate Congress. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45, LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” On this day, Smith sent to Dr. Joseph G. T. hunt a commission backdated to 19 Apr. From 1804 to 1806, Hunt served in the Mediterranean squadron on board the frigates...
103To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your request founded on the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 26th. ulto. I have the honor to state to you, that the number of the Frigates of the United States, is the same as was represented in my Report of the 28th. January 1806 to the Honorable the House of Representatives, and that, there has not been since any material change in the state of any of them...
104To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 27 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Commodore Preble has in the most importunate and impressive manner entreated me to recommend to you the promotion of Masters Commandant Charles Stewart and Isaac Hull to the rank of Captains in the Navy. mr. Stewart I personally know. His manners are those of a well bred Gentle man. He has had the advantage of a Classic liberal Education and is considered by all an elegant Officer—Mr. Hull I...
105III. From Robert Smith, 25 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1st. Section The Offences enumerated in the first Section of the proposed Law are Treason, felony, misdemeanor, breach of the peace and breach of the Revenue Laws. Treason cannot be committed but by a person owing allegiance to the U. States and therefore the Commanding Officer of a foreign armed vessel cannot be guilty of it. A felony cognizable in the Courts of the U. States cannot be...
106To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 10 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed just receivd I consider it proper to submit to you, and am with great respect & affection Your Ob. servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
107To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 19 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the Commissions herewith sent. They are required for the purpose of commissioning the navy officers whose appointments were confirmed by Senate on the 8t inst.— I have &c.—& DNA : RG 45--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
108To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 26 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communication from the Mayor of New York I have just received—And I have to state to you that consistently with the limitations of the Acts of Congress in relation to the number of seamen to be employed by the Executive the Navy Department cannot employ or allow pay however small that pay may be to more men than are now in service, and that therefore we are not authorized by Law...
109To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 8 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Seen Col Burrows and I have arranged with him to be at the Barracks at half after 9 OClock tomorrow morning. I have taken the liberty of fixing this time as I shall thus have more time for the business of my department, and it will not, I trust, be an inconvenient time to you Be pleased to accept the assurance of my Respect RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 8 Oct. from the Navy...
110To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot find that any of the 20,000 Dol fund can be spared for the purpose mentioned in your Letter of the 29h. Ult. The Report made to me by Col Burrows which was inclosed in my Letter to you of the 31st. Ult has no doubt satisfied you that this fund, instead of lending, would willingly borrow money for the purpose of completing the Barracks. This letter was put into the post-Office the day...