91To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Suppose we agree to pay $20,000 towards the expences of the canal say $2,000 per month while the is actually going on, on condition that the Company will Engage to compleat the canal within one year, and that there shall at all times be at least 5 ½ feet of water in all parts of it, so that boats & vessels decend ing five feet of water may pass through and that all vessels or boats that may...
92I. Memorandum from Henry Dearborn, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Republican. Fedl. Heads of Departments— } 6. 0 including the Post M. G. secondery officers in the above Departments— } 2 5 Clerks in said departmts. 19 77 Foreign Ministers 3 0 Judges 8
93To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Doctr. John Sibley for your approbation as Surgeon Mate in the Army of the United States Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect &c FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). TJ and Dearborn intended john sibley to be surgeon’s mate for the army garrison at Natchitoches, but he declined the appointment (Dearborn to Sibley, 2 Apr. 1804, FC in DNA : RG 107, LSMA
94To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Moses H Elliott of Massachusetts, Justus Post, Gustavus V. Willard, Samuel Champlain, Luther Leonard and John Anderson of Vermont as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. I am Sir, with high respect Your Most Obedt Servant PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
95To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation Samuel Babcock, Daniel A. A. Buck and Edward D. Russy, at present Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists, to be appointed Cadets in the Corps of Engineers, and John Regis Alexander to be a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
96To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Troops, to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force passed on the 12th. day of April 1808. viz. Capt Elijah Strong of the first Regt of Infantry to be appointed Major in the 7th Regiment of Infantry. Lewis Peckham of Rhode Island to be appointed...
97To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 6 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer Mr. Eakin late Pay-Master for this District having requested me to say what I know of his character as a Public Officer—I feel no objection to stating that as far as my acquaintance with Mr. Eakin’s Character extends, he has been attentive to the duties of his Office and has been considered as a capable & correct Officer. Such appears to be the genl. Opinion of the principal...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor of proposing to the President of the United States, that Doctor Maupire of Virginia, be appointed a Surgeon’s Mate, in the Army of the United States. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). George Washington Maupin ( MAUPIRE ) was commissioned a surgeon’s mate on 5 Nov. 1802 ( Heitman, Dictionary Francis B. Heitman, comp., Historical Register and Dictionary of the...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following list of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States Promotions Capt Abimael Y. Nicoll, to be promoted to the rank of Major in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Major George Ingersol resigned December 1st 1804. 1st Lieut Samuel T Dyson, to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Captain...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having by accident omited Capt. Pikes name in the list of officers for Jersey, I take the liberty of sending his name seperately, for your approval. Yours with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
101To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808 viz Tully Robinson of Virginia to be appointed Major in the Fifth Regiment of Infantry. Isaac Coles of Virginia to be appointed Captain in the Regiment of...
102To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States viz. Regiment of Artillerists. First Lieutenant William A. Murray to be promoted to the rank of Captain vice, John Fergus deceased May 21st. 1808. First Lieut. Joseph Cross to be promoted to the rank of Captain, vice, William L Cooper dismissed Novemr. 17th. 1808....
103To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 12 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
As the ultimate question in relation to war must soon be decided, and it may be concidered expedient to appoint a Collector for this place, I take the liberty of observing that as you were pleased to mention to me, the propriety, (if practicable,) of placing the Collectorship in such hands as would render it convenient to restore me to that place, in the event of a short war, I have prevailed...
104To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A rumor had been in circulation in this neighborhood for several days, that you were so sick as to have five or six physicions constantly about you, I had not been able to trace the report any further than to Mr. Stoddard, the reciet of your last letters has relieved our anxiety. Your letters of the 9th. & 13th. with their enclosiers have been duly received.—The Secretary of the Navy has this...
105To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From a conference with a Committee of the Senate , it is proposed to make the following alterations in the list of Officers by you nominated, for the Military establishment, which is submitted for your consideration, Captain Richard H. Greaton of the 2nd. rgt. to be withdrawn Captain John Whistler of the 1st to be introduced— Captain Campbell Smith of the 4th. to be withdrawn Captain Aaron...
106To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I think you may say to Col. Duane, that he will not be called on duty from the vicinity of Philadelphia for several months at least, unless some unforeseen emergency occurs, and that in the course of a few months he will be better able to decide on the expediency or inexpediency of resigning. Yours with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
107To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As well as I can recollect, there were no talks made by either of the Chiefs alluded to, or answers given, except such as related merely to friendly dispositions on both sides, with some explanations relative to the Treaty of Greenvill, presents were made in the usual way, with recommendations to keep at peace, to cultivate the land, and to discontinue the use of Ardent spirits, &c &c. The...
108Memorandum from Henry Dearborn, 31 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Together with such tract or tracts else where, within the Province not exceeding in the whole, one million acres, as particular circumstancies may in the opinion of Congress render it expedient to dispose of. MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 137:23689); in Dearborn’s hand; undated. Dearborn’s use of the word Province implies that this note had reference to Louisiana prior to the establishment of...
109To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to your note of this morning I will take the liberty of suggesting the propriety of requesting Mr. Sailly to hold such friendly intercourse with the St. Regis Indians as his situation & their inclination may occasionally afford opportunities for, and to make some of the Chiefs some small presents— may it not be well to consult the Vice Prest. on the expediency of having a post near...
110To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On further enquirey & concideration I am induced to repeat my request for the appointment of the officers I had the honour of proposing for your concideration yesterday.— McComb, Swift & Levy being in the Army and having strong claims on the score of services for promotion, on general principles it would be improper to postpone them. Irwin, Gay & Chew are said to be active republicans.—...
111To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States, viz. 1st. Lieut Addison B. Armistead of the Regt of Artillerists to be promoted to the Rank of Captain in the same, vice, Capt Leml. Gates decd. Oct 1. 1806 1st Lieut George Armistead of the same Regt. to be promoted to the Rank of Captain in the same, vice, Capt John...
112To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation John W. Guion to be appointed Military Agent for the Southern Department of the United States vice Abraham D. Abrahams Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Feb. 16. 09. Approved T h : Jefferson DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
113To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Rathburn , for a Cadet of Artillerist in the service of the U. States. I have the honor to be &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). rathburn : that is, Samuel B. Rathbone of New York ( Heitman, Dictionary Francis B. Heitman, comp., Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army
114To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you a list of the appointments, promotions and Transfers which have taken place in the Army, during the last recess of Congress, together with a nomination of sundry persons to supply certain vacancies now existing. Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the...
115To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
please to accept my perticular thanks for the perusal you have afforded me of your remarks on religion ,—as they will probably at some future day be laid before the public, permit me Sir, to suggest a small deviation from the mode of expression you have used in one sentance.—insted of saying the Committing to writing his life and doctrines fell on the most unlettered and ignorant of men, would...
116To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a letter from Mr. Crowninshield of Salem Massachusetts, by which it appears that a mistake has been made in the appointment of Isaac Storey, if the Son could be appointed, it would cure the evil, and in addition to Dane & Burley, would be sufficient for all the business in that quarter, I have shewn this letter to Mr. Madison, & he advised me to write to you on the subject...
117To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I was this morning honoured with your letter of the 3d. Inst. enclosing a letter from Mr. Boudinot &c,—without having recourse to the files in the office I cannot state the amount of the aid we agreed to afford Mr. Blackburn in the establishment of a School in the Cherokee Nation, or the annual advances which were then contemplated, but I well remember that he appeared to be satisfied at the...
118To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting whether, under existing Circumstances it would not be advisable to propose to Congress an augmentation of our regular troops as soon as practicable; and also the engaging and Organizing of 24000 volunteers on the principles I have had the honor of proposing for your consideration, the general outlines of which are contained in the paper marked No. 1 The number...
119To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th. day of April 1808.— Names Rank Corps New Hampshire Benjamin Hill Second Lieutenant Infantry
120To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It does not appear on a strict examination of the papers in this Office, that any documents remain, which will enable me to give any information on the subject of the Arrest of Zachariah Coxe —If there ever were any documents in this Office relative to that subject, they were probably consumed with the War Office in November 1800— With respectfull Consideration I am, Sir, Your Obedt. Servt. RC...