391To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Agent of the Chocktaw factory has requested instructions on a subject of so delicate a nature as to require your opinnion, as to what steps ought to be taken. I have stated the subject fully to Mr. Madison and he advises me to write to you.—it appears that the Commandant of Mobile has introduced a practice of demanding a duty of 12½ persent on all exports from the Territory of the United...
392To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 6 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
As the principal object of the command, which may be confided to my direction, will probably be the conquest of Lower Canada, it may not be improper for me to Suggest the outlines of what occurs to my mind, in relation to principal points of attack, the probable means of defense, and the necessary force for rendering Success as certain, as the usual exigencies of War will admit; taking into...
393Henry Dearborn: Report on Indian Affairs, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By Treaties held with the Creek and Chocktaw nations of Indians in the course of the last year, considerable tracts of land have been obtained, and there is reason to believe that additional cessions, may be obtained on reasonable terms from the aforementioned and other Indian Nations in the course of the present year.— The boundary line between the State of North Carolina and the Cherokees...
394To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of presenting the following statement, as the grounds of what I concider a fair & equitable claim on the United States. In the year 1798 I was applied to by the Treasury Department to undertake the erection of a stone lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, and a wooden one on a stone foundation at Shell castle, with dwelling houses, &c—after making what I considered the necessary...
395Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Being persuaded that you have more letters to notice than can be perfectly convenient or agreable, I have refrained for some time from adding to the list, we may not always be sure of what the governing motive for our actions may be, but as far as I am capable of deciding in the present case, my motive for writing is principally, that of saying, that neither time or space, has in any degree...
396To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chipewa who was here the last winter is now here with a young man of his Nation and has through Mr. Riley who accompaines them, deliverd the enclosed talk. I have proposed their calling on you on monday next at eleven oclock, and I think it probable that the Little Turtle & his party will wait on you at the same time if you have no objection. Yours with respectfull esteem DLC : Papers of...
397To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter from Govr. Harrison , and one which accompanied it, by which it appears that measures have been taken by the british traders or others, for the purpose of inducing the Indians generally, to suspect the sincerity and good faith of Our Government, and for encouraging a hostile disposition towards this country, but in general, there is but little confidence...
398Henry Dearborn’s Report on the War Department, [12 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
1. Fortifications . The Works at Newport Rhode Island have been suspended. The proposed Plan for a Fortification on Castle Island in the Harbor of Boston has been submitted to the opinions of Major Generals Heath, Lincoln, Brooks and Hull, who having visited the Island, and conversed with Mr. Foncin, the Engineer, unanimously approve of it, and have adopted a favorable opinion of the talents...
399To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 6 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of inclosing the orders of Govr. Strong, which are as I understand to be considered as a substitute for a compliance with my request for turning out a body of Militia as stated in my Letter of the 5 th Inst. to the Department of War, by the inclosed orders no provision is made for the defence of any part of the District of Maine where the Enemy are now in considerable force....
400To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 13 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
I confidently hope that the Campaign that has now closed, has afforded sufficient evidence of the necessary of having a regular Army fully competent for all offensive opperations, from fifteen to twenty additional Regiments, ought in my opinnion, to be raised North of the Potomack, what additional force will be necessary to the South, & west, I have found no opinnion. If an adaquate force...
401To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 30 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Unless the Troops destined for Detroit & Niagara, with those on the Eastern shore of Lake Ontario & Upper St Lawrence, aided by the Naval Preparations, now commencing in that quarter, shall be fortunate enough to penetrate Upper Canada, before winter sets in, we shall have the credit of an unfortunate Campaign. After it become [ sic ] necessary to detach a large proportion of the regular...
402To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letters of the 14th, & 16th, an ill state of health for a few days, prevented an earlier answer, in a letter lately received from Mr. Crowninshield he mentions a Mr. William Cleveland of Salem who he conciders as well qualified in all respects for a Commissioner of Bankruptcies, and who is a sound Republican I have therefore taken the liberty of having a...
403To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Notes and Calculations, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, a general view of the subject of our purchases from the several Indian nations, in the course of the last four years. It may not be strictly correct as to the respective quantities of land. But I presume the quantity is not in any case overrated. There may also be some small inaccuracies as to the sums paid by way of presents &c. but I am satisfied...
404To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose Genl. Sumter and Col Senfs. letters on the subject of the proposed establishment of an Arsenal & Armoury .—it may be adviseable to make the purchase of a suitable quantity of land as soon as may be,—as a considerable quantity of wood will be necessary for the annual consumption of the works & workmen, and the having a command of timber and other materials for building, would...
405Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Having not yet been able to prevail on Stewart to finish your portrait, I suspect that you have paid him in part, or in full, in advance, if so, I should like to know it, as I might in that case address his pride, with some chance of success.—If you have not made any advance , and will authorise me to pay him as soon as he shall complete it, I will address his poverty, which is now great, and...
406To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Outlines of a system for organizing the Militia in three Classes—. 1st. Class to include all free, white, male citizens between the ages of 19. & 26. to be formed into companies of from 50. to 72. privates, in Battalions of 4. or 5. companies. Regiments of from 2. to 4. Battalions, Brigades of from 3 to 4. Regiments, & Divisions of two Brigades—in suitable proportions of Infantry, Cavalry &...
407To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 1 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
The result of our Elections has given our political opponants the intire direction of our State Government for the present year, what use they will make of the power they possess is uncertain, moderation or prudence, belongs not to their political character, they may however; for once, consider it expedient to attempt some restraint on their feelings & dispositions, I fear they will, but if...
408III. Henry Dearborn’s Reply, 7 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am authorised by your father the President of the United States, to assure you that it gives him great pleasure to see you at the great Council fire of the sixteen States, and to have an opportunity of taking by the hand the great and wise men of so many of the Nations of his red Children. Brothers, Your Father the President is happy to find that the great Spirit who made all the white and...
409Enclosure: Henry Dearborn’s Statement Regarding Elias Earle’s Ironworks, 29 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In the early part of the Year 1807 Col Elias Earle of South Carolina proposed to the Secretary of war the establishing of Iron works, with suitable Shops in the Cherokee Nation —on the following conditions viz) that a suitable place should be looked out & selected, where sufficent quantities of Good ore Could be found in the Vicinity of Good streams of water for such establishment, & that the...
410To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Having attentively perused the remarks you honourd me with on the subject of Indian lands, I take the liberty of submitting the following observations. We ought undoubtedly to imbrace the earliest opportunity for meeting the present overtures of the Chocktaws, and of securing an additional session as contemplated in your remarks, if practicable on reasonable terms.— The establishment of houses...
411Enclosure: Disposition of Troops in the West, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following will be the disposition of the Troops in the interior and on the side of Louisiana, after the depending movements are carried into effect. viz. One hundred men from Niagara, Seventy six from South West Point, Seventy four from Massac to Fort Adams.—One hundred Men from Detroit and Sixty two from Michilimackanac to take post opposite the mouth of the Missouri.—And One hundred Men...
412Enclosure: Apportionment of Expenditures for Arkansas River and Red River Expedition, 4 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
two thirds of one years pay to the two Gentlemen to be imployed at 3 dol pr. day each $1460 for Instruments & tools 500 for outfit 300 for presents to Indians 600 money to take with them. 140 $3000 MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 137:23731); undated, entirely in Dearborn’s hand. Dft ( PHi ); written on
413Attestation to Agreement between the Miamis and Other Tribes, 21 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas it appears by the declareation of Captain Hendrick a Chief and Agent for the Dellaware Indians and is confirmed by the acnowledgement made to me personally by the Little Turtle a Chief of the Miamies, that the said Miamies have granted to the Dellawares, Mohiccaners and Muncies and their descendants forever a certain portion of their Lands on the White River for the sole use and...
414VI. Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 23 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
May it not be expedient to intimate that if a dry dock at this place should succeed, that others at more Northern ports may be likewise proper for such Ships as may be hereafter built. will it not be proper to make some mention of the measures taken for commencing the establishment of a Magazine & Armoury in S. Carolina.— RC ( DLC ); in Dearborn’s hand, written at foot of the preceding...
415List of Army Appointments, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
List of appointments in the Army of the United States, made during the last recess of Congress A. William King to be Surgeons mate, 10th. June 1802. Joseph West Ditto. Ditto. 10. June 1802. John F. Heilaman Ditto. Ditto. 2. July 1802. G. W. Maupire Ditto. Ditto. 5. Nov. 1802. Alexander McComb Junr. to be lst. Lieut: in the Corps of Engineers to take rank from 12. Oct. 1802. Joseph G. Swift...
416VIII. Confirmation of Title to the Seneca and Onondaga Indians, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
To all to whome these presents shall come , Greeting. Whereas it has been represented by some of the Chief-men of the Seneca and Onondago Nations of Indians that they are entitled to certain reserved Tracts of lands lying on the Cartaragus Creek, and on or near the Allegany, and which has been surveyed, laid off, and the lines regularly run, and distinctly understood; but that they are not in...