51To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed to the President for his signature by his obed. Sevt. [Note in TJ’s hand:] act dividing territory of Orleans into 2. districts for the land office, to wit by the Misipi & Cafaleya. Recd June 29.05. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
52To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is Robt. William’s letter respecting the sale of land for Taxes in the Mississippi Territory under late West’s influence. Respectfully Your obt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Should the embargo bill pass & be signed by you to day, have the goodness to send it immediately to me at my house, in order that I may prepare a short circular, have it printed to morrow & be able to send it by to morrow night’s mail. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
54To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Barnwell I have never corresponded with him or any other Hospital Physician. He may have written, but no letter of his is in our files. The enclosed contain all the correspondence with the collector in relation to him. No assistant has been allowed in any other case; but the President is fully authorised to fix or encrease the salary or to allow assistants— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from the enclosed extract of a letter from the collector of Wilmington that we have no Marshal in North Carolina; which stops our business and even prevents serving process on a vessel which had violated the embargo. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. I enclose the letter itself, which be pleased to return. He has been referred to the district attorney for the proper mode to pursue....
56To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose at last some observations on the Spanish affairs. The anxiety & occasional absence occasioned by the lingering illness of a child I finally lost had prevented my taking a sufficiently comprehensive view of the subject to commit any thing to writing: and even now I feel that it is very defective. Accept my congratulations on the Tripolan peace, and my wishes that you may terminate as...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
An inquiry was at the time made respecting this complaint by Ludlow; when it appeared that the refusal, complained of, had originated from a false or erroneous entry in the books by J. Ludlow deceased & Register before Kilgore. It is certain that W: Ludlow accompanied his complaint with an application for the Register’s office. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
58To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed is the last letter received from the Surveyor General respecting the two tracts of land to be offered for sale. I think that we might advertise the Jeffersonville district for sale on 1st of April next, & that South of the Connecticut reserve for 1st of May. The proclamation once issued, the officers may be appointed. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
N. Orleans As several similar applications may be made during the absence of the President some general rule should be adopted. I would submit that in cases which may be recommended by the collectors, particularly regular packets or traders, the permission to sail should be given provided that provisions & lumber make no part of the cargo; reserving the permissions for flour for the...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your signature an Act making Cayahoga the port of entry of the district of Erie. It is dated as far back as 12th instt., in order that it may precede the commission already issued in favor of Mr. Wallworth as collector. With great respect Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
61To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch A circular to the several Registers concerning intruders submitted to the consideration of the President whose sanction is necessary for any instructions on the subject by his obedt. Servt. What to prepare for Louisiana I do not know. It seems to me that present intruders cannot, though future may be removed. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
62To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Petition of lessees of Salines requesting leave to sell salt in Kentucky Submitted to the President by his obt. Sert The difficulty is to fix the price at wh. they should sell in Kentucky, the fear of this being a speculation & it being questionable whether, so long as the whole quantity made is purchased on the spot, it be not better to trust individuals for distribution of the salt than to...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
This application being made under the proviso of the 2d Section of the act to prevent intrusions, the spring can be rented only to the actual settler; & there being no competition, we may fix the conditions & price of salt, but not rent to the lowest bidder. It is useless in this instance to fix the price; for the spring is too weak to supply one thousandth part of the demand; nor are there...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the usual returns of payment by the Treasurer since you left the city, and a sketch of our Receipts and Expenditures during the last three months. The Revenue has been uncommonly productive. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
65To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
If the President will direct, in any words he may think proper, that in case any remittances are wanted for Europe, those of Gen. Turreau to a certain amount should be taken, I will make an arrangement for that purpose— Respectfully The President is requested to let the Secy. of the Treasury know as soon as he has signed the suspending Act, in order that we may immediately notify the custom...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a copy of the annual financial report & request that you will have the goodness to examine it & suggest such alterations as you may think proper. The concluding paragraph is not yet transcribed but is also enclosed, as well as a table which shews the general result of the operations relative to the public debt after the year 1808 on three different plans, or rather two besides the...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Batture How would it answer 1. to cede to N. Orleans the right of the U.S. to the batture there 2. In order to quiet the apprehensions excited by Livingston, to relinquish to all other ripuarians any claim to the alluvions adjacent to their lands. Adair at Washita. We cannot I believe do any thing with him DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
68To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
If the President shall approve the enclosed form he is respectfully requested to sign it & return it to the Treasury DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
69From Albert Gallatin to William Brown, 7 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of August 26th has with its enclosures been laid before the President who has directed that the prosecutions which may have been instituted in relation to a supposed infraction of the embargo laws by the English brig Union should be discontinued. I enclose his instruction to that effect to the district Attorney; which you will be pleased to deliver to him. I am respectfully Sir...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not perceive a single alteration to be necessary in the proclamation, presuming that the amendment written with a pencil on a distinct piece of paper is adopted. Respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
71To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Collectors are not supplied with seals at the public expense—Most of them have none; those of the important sea-ports generally have. Respectfully your obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as a letter of 8 Mch. received from the Treasury Department on 7 Mch. and “seal for Custom H. N.O.” and so recorded in SJL . seals : in October 1803, Hore Browse Trist consulted with TJ on the design and...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The accounts &c. relative to the credit obtained by New York are not yet transcribed. I am clearly of opinion that the Mint application should be answered in the affirmative; but he must be directed to send me an estimate of the additional expense in order to have it inserted in the estimate & obtain an appropn. I will keep the S. Carolina recommendation till Monday— With great respect Your...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you have the goodness to read the enclosed report & to suggest any alterations which you may think necessary. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
74To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will the President be pleased to decide whether Parish shall be made first mate? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
75To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A committee of the Senate calls for information respecting the expenditure of monies disbursed for the purchase of books for the Congress Library. Mr Erving & Mr Livingston received each 1000 dollars for that object, to be applied in conformity with your directions as contained in letters transmitted at the same time with the bills. Neither of them has accounted to the Treasury. Has either...
76To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter received from Govr. Harrison on the subject of the salt springs; and a copy of a letter previously written to him, but which he had not yet received at the Date of his own. Must we wait for further information & for his answer, or take any other steps? With great respect Your obedient Sert. A copy of the contract is enclosed. There is also bond with security for its...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
John Cockle is indebted to U.S. for revenue bonds. His sureties in Charleston have been sued & judgment obtained. They have requested that Govt. should stop payment on Louisiana bills drawn in his favour. He has removed to New Jersey & wants us to pay his bills & to recover the money from his sureties, or rather to give up the debt on various frivolous pretexts. He has been answered in full...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
For information This subject struck me as important; and a clause has been inserted in the amendatory act to provide against it. But it is very difficult, with every penalty and care to prevent the exportation of specie. How far the evil will extend, we will perceive by the diminution of cash in the vaults of the Bank. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
79To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you have the goodness to inform me whether Judge Bruin of the Mississippi territory is dead. Such report prevails & prevents our paying his salary for the first quarter of this year, for which he drew before it had become due. The holder of the bill has been waiting some days till we could ascertain the fact. If it be so, it is also necessary to know when he died— With great respect Your...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The facts as here stated I believe to be true. The restriction not being made by Law could only be given in the shape of a recommendation or rather in a negative form, by saying that where the cargo did not exceed 1/6 th I did not perceive any danger. Mr M’Culloch has gone beyond it & Mr Symmes has not DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
81To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It was determined some time ago by you that the collector of Yorktown Virga., who had made no returns for some years tho’ repeatedly requested to do it, should be removed: and Mr. Basset was requested to recommend a successor. The recommendations now enclosed contain also an apology for the present officer. To me it appears insufficient: but you will be able to decide how far the circumstance...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the U.S. is respectfully requested to put his approbation to the enclosed art. of agreement. He has already approved one which is in the hands of Hartshorne. This is the counterpart which is to remain in our files— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
83To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Supposing that the power to lay embargoes should be considered as improper to be vested in the President during the session of Congress, how would this plan answer? To “repeal the present non-importation act, & in lieu thereof to pass a general non importation act (from Great Britain) to take place say on 1st Feby. next. This is thrown out for consideration & may be liable to other objections,...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The propriety of complying with any particular application ought to be well considered, on account of the numerous ones wh. the Presidt. will be obliged to reject. See Donnel’s application transmitted this day. It must be however observed that in 1794 an exception was made for transporting to France the San Domingo refugees. Better perhaps to suspend this a few days. There is no urgency DLC :...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter received from Judge Hall & enclosing another from Govr. Claiborne respecting the house occupied by Colo. Freeman. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your most obedt. Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
86To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The only application I had for Richmond was a recommendation in favr. of Wardlaw by, I believe, Wilson Nicholas— On reflection I agree with Mr. Madison that Mr. Erskine’s representation respecting W. Florida claimants should be sent to Congress for information, but without recommendation. Respectfully Your obedt. Sev. “Surveyor for the port of Richmond & inspector of the revenue for the same”...
87To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Treasury Department. Offers opinion (agreeing with comptroller) that Oliver Ellsworth “is not entitled to receive at the same time two salaries” for offices of chief justice and envoy extraordinary. The method of payment should be same as in case of John Jay when he was on his mission to Great Britain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin....
88To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Will it be proper, in addition to the letter written to the collector of Marietta directing him to seize the boats, to send him the enclosed which points out more particularly the object. My doubt arises from the delicacy of mentioning names. I will send it or suppress it as you will direct—The messenger will wait for your answer. Respectfully Your obt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
89To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses papers relating to the claims of Gouvion’s heirs, amounting to $8,000, which government would prefer to pay to someone in U.S. with family’s power of attorney. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. Reproduced in Papers of Gallatin (microfilm ed.), reel 5. Enclosures not found.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a copy of certain resolutions adopted this day by the Commissioners of the sinking fund, and to submit the propriety of authorising the purchase of stock in the manner proposed by the said resolutions. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
91To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Van Pradelles register is dead Persons recommended Grymes dist. atty. with 600 dollars only Robertson Secy. 2000 dollars & Commr. Johnson— Lewis judge & Commisr. I think that Grymes is entitled to the preference; for if Robertson be appointed & Grymes made Commr. in his place, it will be a mere temporary appointmt. and Robertson would have two better permanent offices. The Register &...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose three letters relative to the Louisiana land business, & will wait on you some day next week on the subject, in order to know what is best to be done—Mr Bent’s letters you had seen: they relate to the falsification of the records of survey. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
93To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a copy of my intended report to Congress. Will you have the goodness to say whether you approve it, and, if you can, to return it to morrow, as now that your messages have been delivered, it will be expected that no delay should attend the detailed statements of revenue— With respectful attachment Your obedt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
94To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your consideration & animadversion my annual report. The loose sheets in my hand writing immediately follow the part wh. is transcribed. Respectfully Your obet. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
95To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It being important that early notice should be given of the suspension of the prohibitory act, Mr Madison, Mr Rodney & myself have drawn a form of proclamation which is enclosed for your signature or corrections. In either case will you have the goodness to send it to Mr Madison’s office; and he will take care that it be published in the National intelligencer of Wednesday. With respectful...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
For information Shews—1. that as been stated from Crowninshield & another quarter, Cross the collector of Newbury-port is a very incorrect officer if nothing worse. 2. how difficult with our judiciary to carry the law into effect. The judge of Maine is said to be honest tho’ federalist, but is evidently governed by the prevalence of party feelings in that quarter DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
97To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The office of Surveyor of Richmond is worth about 350 dollars a year DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
98To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Treasury cannot grant relief in the enclosed case; and as application for a pardon may be made to you, I have the honor to enclose for your information the copy of the memorial & certificate addressed to this Department. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your Most obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
99To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Treasurer’s weekly payments. from 1 Jany. to 30th March 1807 Those which should be sent weekly to the President have been necessarily delayed on account of the absence of a clerk who left the office abruptly on 1st January & only lately replaced. Those from 1 April will be prepared as early as possible— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
100To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The President will be pleased to decide whether any orders should be given to the gun-boats by the navy departmt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.