131To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have given the necessary direction for the discharge of Jerimiah Bettels mentioned in your note of this day . RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 7 Oct. and “Battel’s case” and so recorded in SJL . On 7 Oct., Dearborn ordered Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Cushing to DISCHARGE Jeremiah Battels from the army ( DNA :...
132To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Under existing circumstances, I take the liberty of proposing for your concideration the propriety of suggesting to Congress the expediency of authorising the raising a body of regular troops, as stated below, and the forming and organizing of 24,000 volunteers, on the principles I have heretofore had the honor of stating to you.— Regular troops to be ingaged for five years, unless [sooner]...
133To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a statement of what I consider as a just, or at lest, an equitable claim on the United States. You will probably think the narative connected with this statement tedious, but I have considered it necessary exhibit a full view of the subject—when I ingaged in this unfortunate contract, I was not in debt, nor was the Gentleman who has assisted me; within a few months of the...
134To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose a rough draught of a report on Indian affairs. will you please to make such amendments and alterations as it may require, and a form for the heading or preamble. I am Sir with sentiments of respectfull consideration your Humb Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “To the President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 14 Jan. and “Indian...
135To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States. 2d Lieut. William Piatt to be promoted to the Rank of first Lieut. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieut William Wooldridge resigned June 16th. 1804 2d Lieut. William Lawrence to be promoted to the rank of first Lieutt. in the 2d Regiment of Infantry, vice, Lieutenant Joseph Bowmar...
136To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the list of promotions in the office, it appears that Ensign Williamson is promoted to 2d Lt. in the place of either Hopkins or Piatt, to take rank the 16th. of June, and that Ensn. Russell will take rank as 2d Lt. the 12th. of October, the date of Bowers promotion. and that Ensn. Sebastian is promoted to 2d Lt. vice Lt. Dail, who died the 3d. of Septr.,—and will take rank accordingly. on a...
137To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor to solicit permission from the President of the United States to appoint Joseph Gilbert Totton , a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). A nephew and ward of Jared Mansfield, Joseph Gilbert Totten ( TOTTON ) enjoyed a distinguished career as a military engineer following his graduation from West Point in 1805. In 1838, he was...
138Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on a Conversation with Henry Dearborn, 7 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
1815. Oct. 7. Gen l Dearborne informs me that the plaister of Paris is brought from the head of the Bay of Funday , where it extends all along the coast Windsor is the nearest town. the price pd to the proprietor for the stone is a quarter dollar a ton; and it is quarried & brought to the water edge for three quarter dollars a ton, so that it costs at the water edge a dollar a ton. MS ( DLC );...
139To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival at this place yesterday, I was honored with the rect. of your letter of the 7th. inst. enclosing copies of two letters from Capt. Decatur. I also received a letter from Genl. Mathews enclosing a copy of a letter from Capt. Douglass to the Mayor of Norfolk & the Mayors answer.—This morning I have been honored with your letter of the 9th. I have had a conference with the V....
140To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 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 & organizing, of twenty four thousand 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...