61To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Wilkinson, to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Chocktaws, Creeks, Chickasaws &c— Govr. Harrison to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Indians Northwest of the Ohio. RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 129:22285); undated; entirely in Dearborn’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 1 Feb. and “Nominations.” govr. harrison : see TJ to the Senate, 2 Feb.
62To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor to propose to the President of the United States, that Joseph Doyle of the district of Columbia, and John Miller of the State of Maryland, be respectively appointed Ensigns in the 2d. Regiment of Infantry—That Pallus P. Stuart, of the North Western Territory, and William Lee of the State of Vermont, be respectively appointed Ensigns in the 1st. Regiment of...
63To 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...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of presenting the following statement, as the grounds of what I concider a fair & equitable claim on the United States. In the year 1798 I was applied to by the Treasury Department to undertake the erection of a stone lighthouse at Cape Hatteras, and a wooden one on a stone foundation at Shell castle, with dwelling houses, &c—after making what I considered the necessary...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of proposing to your consideration the following promotions (viz) 2d. Lieut: Bartholomew D. Armistead, 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 1st. Lieut: vice, 1st. Lieut. Samuel Lane, resigned 12th. August 1802. 2d. Lieut: Benjamin Wilkinson, 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 1st. Lieut: vice, 1st. Lieut: G. Barde dismissed the service Ensign Josiah Taylor 2d. Regt. of Infantry, to be 2d....
66To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Walker K. Armistead , a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers, having on examination, received honorable testimonials of his progress in science and of requisite qualifications to sustain a Commission in the Army of the United States, I take the liberty of proposing to your consideration, the appointment of said Armistead, as a second Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers. With high consideraton &c....
67To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for appointments in the Army of the United States (Viz) Henry B. Jackson to be 2d Lieut. of Artillerists Samuel W. Sayre Ensign of the 2d Regt of Infty Louis C. Bayly ditto William P. Clyma ditto Julius F. Heileman Cadet of Artillerists William McRea Ditto
68To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose John Livingston for the appointment of 2d. Lieut. in the Corp’s of Artillerists, to take rank as such from and after the 30th. day of the present month. Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). john livingston was among the military nominations TJ sent to the Senate in his message of 18 Nov. 1803. For his earlier appointment as a cadet, see...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Docr. R. Chew for Surgeons Mate, and Wm. P. Graham for second Lieut. of the Corps of Artillerists in the service of the United States. I have the honor to be &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Richard chew was among the military nominations TJ sent to the Senate in his message of 18 Nov. 1803. William P. graham resigned his commission in October 1803 ( Heitman,
70To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
please to accept my perticular thanks for the perusal you have afforded me of your remarks on religion ,—as they will probably at some future day be laid before the public, permit me Sir, to suggest a small deviation from the mode of expression you have used in one sentance.—insted of saying the Committing to writing his life and doctrines fell on the most unlettered and ignorant of men, would...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Doctor Joseph Macrary for a Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). macrary : probably Joseph McCreery (Macrery) of Delaware, who had been recommended to TJ in 1802 for appointment to the marine hospital at New Orleans. Upon receiving his commission, he was ordered to Washington in the...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose Govr. Claiborns letter on the subject of a Brigadier Genl. may it not be prudent to consult Govr. Claiborn on the effect which the appointment of his brother as Majr. Genl. would probably have in the Territory, previous to making any appointment of Genl. officers. RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 21 May 1803 and “Brigadr. Genl. for Missipi”...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation, the following persons for promotion. Lieut. Col. Thomas Hunt of the 1st. Regt. of Infty. to be promoted to the rank of Colonel (vice) Colonel John F. Hamtramck, deceased. Major Jacob Kingsbury of the 2d. Regt. of Infty. to be promoted to Lieut. Col. of the 1st. Regt. of Infty. (vice) Lieut. Col. Hunt promoted. Capt. Thomas Pasteur of the 1st....
74To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, [30 May] 1803 (Madison Papers)
In a late communication from Col Hawkin⟨s⟩ I received copies of a corrispondence between him & the Govr. of Florida by which it appears that the Govr. had notified Col Hawkins of his having been informed that Bowls had crossed the line into the Territories of the United States, and requested the Col to make every exaction in his power for having him apprehended. I have written to Col Hawkins...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Rathburn , for a Cadet of Artillerist in the service of the U. States. I have the honor to be &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). rathburn : that is, Samuel B. Rathbone of New York ( Heitman, Dictionary Francis B. Heitman, comp., Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army
76I. Memorandum from Henry Dearborn, 11 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Republican. Fedl. Heads of Departments— } 6. 0 including the Post M. G. secondery officers in the above Departments— } 2 5 Clerks in said departmts. 19 77 Foreign Ministers 3 0 Judges 8
77To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Docr. Calvin Taylor for a Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir, the assurance &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). calvin taylor of Vermont would be on the list of nominations and promotions TJ sent to the Senate on 18 Nov. 1803. He died in 1806 ( JEP Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States … to the Termination of...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose William L. Brent of Maryland, and Charles M. Taylor of Pensylvania for 2d. Lieuts. of Artillerists—and Jonathan Eastman of Vermont and Neal Duffee of New York for Ensigns in the 1st. Regt. of Infantry. Accept Sir, the assurances &c.— FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). William L. brent
79To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose the following persons for promotion in the Army of the U. States, Vizt., Richard S. Blackburn Capt. of Artillerists to be Major in the same Corps, vice Jackson resigned 30th. April 1803— John Saunders Lt. of Artillerist to be Captain vice Blackburn promoted. Howell Cobb Lt. of Artillerists to be Captain vice Izard resigned June the 1st. 1803. Horatio Stark 2d. Lt....
80To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Reuben Chamberlin for an Ensign in the 2d. Regt. of Infantry in the service of the United States.— Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Reuben chamberlin of New Hampshire would be included on the list of nominations and promotions TJ sent to the Senate on 18 Nov. 1803 ( JEP Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mrs. Stuart , daughter to Blair McClennigan of Philadelphia, whether you will think it expedient to give him the appointment his daughter requests, or not, I cannot pretend to say, but if something could be done for him, I presume it would be pleasing to our friends. with sentiments of the highest respect I am Sir Your Huml Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59,...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter from Capn. Lewis which came open to me, I have given permission to Lt. Hook to accompany Capt. Lewis. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Huml Servt, P.S. Your letter relative to Mr. Dupont has been duly recd. & attended to. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 5...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived last evening from Bath, where I had been twelve or fourteen days,—on my way home I received a packet from Mr. Wingate inclosing your two letters of the 8th. and 13 Inst.—at Hagerstown, I met with Mr. Pechon with whoom I spent a day, in the course of conversation, I observed to Mr. Pechon that I had been informed by gentlemen from Baltimore that Young Boneparte had announced himself...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The address from Kaskaskias and the petition of Aaron Goff have been duly received.—Mr. W. Clark, having consented to accompany Capt. Lewis, is highly interesting, it adds very much to the ballance of chances in favour of ultimate success.— If any considerations whatever would induce my family to make a Journey, it would be that of visiting Monticello, and especially after the friendly &...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose the proceedings of a Genl. Court Martial which require your approbation, as relates to the sentence respecting Lt. Van Ransselear , and the pardon of Benja. Furgason so far as relates to corporal punishment. I enclose a letter from Genl. Muhlengburg soliciting the remission of the corporal punishment which Lewis Rush is sentenced to receive—I can discover no reasonable...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letter of the 26th. inst. enclosing the letters of Judge Campbell & Mr. Jackson,—Judge Campbells opinnion on the subject of thefts, by Indians, is I concieve, in strict conformity with the General principle established by Congress, and peculiarly well calculated for redressing the evils to which it is intended to be applied. Mr. Jackson seems to have taken for...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Finding it necessary to remove my family from this place for the recovery of thier health, I have concluded to retire about twenty miles into the country, for two or three weeks, and as billious complaints are becoming prevalent in the City, & will probably increase until Octobr. permitt me to advise you not to return until the first of Octobr; your present situation being a high & healthy...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
to be proposed to Congress — The several Indian Treaties. progress made in the introduction of the arts of civilization among the Indians, highly flattering. the several trading houses established in different parts of the Indian Country appear from the best Information, to have had a very usefull effect, and without any diminution of the Capital, imployed. an attempt to procure an additional...
89VI. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
+ they must have been sensible , that alth’o the right of deposit was of little value to the U.S. when compaired with the actual & peaceable possession of New Orleans and the adjacent country on both sides the river, the continuance of the privation must have produced an important effect on the peace & tranquility of our Country. ‡ but from the assurances of the respective Beligerant powers we...
90To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you a list of the promotions and appointments which have taken place in the Army of the United States, during the last recess of Congress.— Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 17...