1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Fowler, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
From a knowledge of your candour and inclination to receive the address of the individual citizen hath fostered in me a hope the following will not appear Irksome In July last the Revenue Cutter of this District appeard destitute of Officers by the death of both the Master and first Mate—I segnifyd my intentions to a number of the most respectable Inhabitants this City affords who cheerfully...
2To 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...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The revenue law directs that all the inferior custom house officers shall be appointed by the collector with the approbation of the Secretary of the Treasury. I have heretofore approved in every instance; indeed the responsibility ought to rest on the collector, nor is there any reason to interfere unless some apparent impropriety should strike at first view. I now enclose a letter from Mr...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The collector of Chester town (Maryland) has been dead several weeks; and a successor ought to be appointed. The reason of the delay in laying the subject before you is that the only applicant is Thomas Nicholson who is Mrs. Gallatin’s uncle. I have now waited more than a month & no other person has applied at least to me; but you may perhaps have received some other application. Mr Wright...
5To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 8th inclosing a Treasury draft on the Collector of this place for $550.— The dumb fish from Mr. Crowninshield were received & forwarded to Monticello nearly a month ago.—I have to day received of Majr. Duval Mr. Wythe’s profile, which I will forward by the first safe opportunity. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.