491From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 28 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Would it not be better to direct the application to be made to the present judge, in order to have the practice in Maryland brought to an uniformity with that of the other states. probably if the present judge were informed what has been the opinion and practice of every other district judge in the Union except his predecessor, he would be disposed to respect more the former than the latter...
492From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 29 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Can mr Gallatin enable Th:J. yet to give to the Senate the information they asked respecting the paiment of the Detroit militia in Detroit bills? NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
493From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill supplementary to the several acts for laying an embargo on vessels Etc. for vessels coming down rivers Etc. Be it enacted Etc that it shall not be lawful for any vessel laden with provisions or lumber to pass by or depart from any port of entry of the US. without examination and a special license from the Collector of the customs of such port, nor shall any vessel be so laden on any...
494From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I suppose it will be proper to institute an enquiry against Briggs the reciever at Cincinti. on the within. where the information is reasonably respectable, and names of witnesses given, it seems to become a duty. Affectte. salutations. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
495From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 31 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
If, on considering the doubts I shall suggest, you shall still think your draught of a supplementary embargo law sufficient, in it’s present form, I shall be satisfied it is so, for I have but one hour in the morning in which I am capable of thinking and that is too much crowded with business to give me time to think. 1. is not the 1st paragraph against the constitution which says no...
496From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 2 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the amendments to the embargo law, I am perfectly satisfied with whatever you have concluded on after consideration of the subject. my view was only to suggest for your consideration having not at all made myself acquainted with the details of that law. I therefore return you your bill and wish it to be proposed. I will this day nominate Elmer. the delegates of N.C. expect daily to recieve...
497From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 4 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. James McGregor, Consul of the United States, at St. Thomas’, having forwarded an account against this Department, for the relief of Seamen, which requires some explanation, and being desirous in the mean time to make him a partial advance thereupon, I have the honor to request you to issue a warrant for five hundred dollars, on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen in favor of...
498From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 7 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you Price’s letter respecting Pilch’s case, which we must recollect should the judge recommend him for pardon. For a successor to Stanford would it not be better to write to judge Polke and Dr. Cropper who recommended Standford and can be relied on to recommend a republican. mr Goldsborough would probably recommend Smith, the Scotch tory candidate of the former occasion, or some other...
499From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 8 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I suppose that Favre can carry his necessary provisions from N. Orleans across the lake in a periogue or some other vessel, which may come under the exception of ‘vessels under the immediate direction of the President’ and that being an agent of the US. for the transmission of public intelligence, such a license is perfectly legitimate. if this were a matter of doubt, it’s solution would be to...
500From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 9 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent Expenses of the Indiana Territory, for one hundred & nine dollars 75/100, in favor of Benjn: Parke Esqr., the holder of the enclosed Bill of Exchange for that amount, drawn upon me on the 24 Feb last, by John Gibson Esqr. Secretary of the said Territory, who is to be charged with the same & held accountable. I am &c. DNA...