1To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 5 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 January 1802. In response to JM’s 30 Dec. order [not found], transmits a roll of the deputy postmasters for 1800. Also includes information on their place of service and payment, if available, and adds a list of newly appointed postmasters up to the first day of the present month. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 28, Letters Sent by the Postmaster General, vol. F). 1 p.; misdated 5 Jan. 1801.
2To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 15 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I return the Communication of the British Minister relative to the Conduct, of the Post Master in Charleston, in detaining a letter Addressd. to Moore Smith Esq at Charleston or elsewhere. I have this day Written to the Postmaster requiring his explanation of this Subject, altho I confess, from the known Character of the Officer I am fully Satisfied he has conducted according to the Laws of...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I have both the Honor and Pleasure to transmit the Address of a Number of Gentlemen. It originated not merely from fashion, but from those high transports of Joy produced by the preservation of Our happy Constitution, the probable restoration of social harmony, and the guaranty of personal Liberty—It speaks in plain language the just confidence and feelings of it’s Authors— It it with...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29th. ult. has been received. While I feel delighted with the high confidence you have been pleased to repose in me, its charms cannot lead me to forget that the interests of our Country may suffer through my defect of judgment or ignorance of characters. I can give but one assurance; my intentions will be right. The firm support of the true principles of the Constitution and...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 13 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 3d. of this Month has been recd. with great pleasure—The answer to our address, has been presented to the Chairman , & by him been communicated to most of the principal People in this place.—It is peculiarly pleasing to the Citizens of this Town, who first aided by Some in whom they reposed confidence ventured to oppose the aristocracy of Connecticut, to be Noticed by the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When I ventured to express an opinion respecting Offices & Officers I forebore remarking anything relative to the time & manner of removals; unwilling to appear forward and assuming. I have lately seen in the hands of Mr Lincoln a Letter on that Subject under the Signature of most of the leading Republicans here. As I have ever held an opinion different from that of my Bretheren I am...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon my return from Newhampshire this morning I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 14th. Instant. With diffidence I offer to undertake the duties of Postmaster-General. my mind would be oppressed with great Solicitude and Anxiety, upon assuming to discharge any high and Important Office. even in that line of business, to a knowledge of which I have devoted a great part of my life, or...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 26 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my Letter of Yesterday I designd to have mentiond: that Genl. Lyman had probably before this applied for the Office mentiond in your last . I saw him at New-haven—Mr Edwards & myself gave him a Letter to you stating that, any Recommendation from us, was unnecessary as you knew him & his Character & that We should feel happy in his having the Appointment. at that time I had no Idea of being...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
After writing you from Hartford yesterday morning I came to this City to attend the Legislature, and last Evning was at a Meeting of a Number of Republicans, a wish was expressed by many, who knew nothing of my Situation, to have at the Seat of Goverment some Citizen with whom they had an acquaintance, so that they might regularly correspond & thereby give and receive correct Information....
10To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of 31st. Ultimo arrived last Evening In Conformity to Your Wishes within Ten days I will sett off for Washington and tarry with you untill such time as I can return without Injury to the Public on any ground—you being Judge. when that period arrives I must claim the priviledge of returning to arange my private concerns, which are very numerous and extensive. evry Exertion in my power...