301To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
All claims for services performd. in our revolutionery war, except for lands or pentions, are bar’d by the Act of limitation , and no officer was intitled to lands unless he served to the close of the war or was deranged by certain resolutions of Congress. It appears by the journals of Congress that Genl. Conway resigned on the 22d. day of April 1778 and Congress accepted his resignation on...
302To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Will it not be necessary to intimate to Congress the necessaty of some provision for making the proposed establishment of a Magazine & Armoury in South Carolina, and also for making some improvements at Harpers ferry. I am Sir with the highest respect Your Huml. Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “To the President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Dec. from the War...
303To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting you an Extract from the duplicate of Col. Hammond’s letter of June 30th. 1804 and a copy of his of the 26th. of October last; and of stating that the dates of my letters to him are the same as mentioned in the extract and the copy. His commission is dated October 1st. 1804, and was transmitted to him from this Office, at St. Louis, on the 2d. of last...
304To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I find some embarrassment in relations to the proposed examination of Diggs point, Col Williams cannot consent to have any intercourse with Mr. Diggs, he states as an undoubted fact, that Mr. Diggs was intrusted with conciderable sums of money by Doctr. Franklin, for the express purpose of relieving our prisoners in England, and that Diggs applied the money to his own use, and gave no relief...
305To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of suggesting the following remarks on the proposed outlines of the Militia Bill, In the Northern States it will be impracticable to muster for Military exersice in the winter months, and I doubt whether it would be advisable to muster oftener than six times a year in Companies, and once in Battalion or Regiment to continue 2 days. It may be proper to mention the...
306To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you an estimate of expenditures for the Army of the United States, for the year 1802, conformably to the Act of the 16th inst: The several items which compose the aggregate sums in this estimate, where they are not specified, will be found on a recurrence to an annual estimate made by this department, under date of the 28. of Oct. 1801. I have also subjoined a...
307IX. From Henry Dearborn, 13 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreably to your request I have perused the enclosed, I am not capable of discovering any imperfection in the manner or matter. Your,s RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Feb. 1805 and “Inaugural” and so recorded in SJL .
308To 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...
309To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 3 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday on my return from the Highlands I was honored with your favors of the 27th. and 30th. Ulto. with the enclosures accompanying them—I have written to Governor Harrison, on the subject of the several communications from him and others, A copy of which I herewith enclose you—If any thing farther is necessary to be said to him on the subject, or if any part of what I have written should...
310To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Being persuaded that impressions have been made on your mind by unfair and insidious insinuations or by gross misrepresentations of facts, unfavourable to those who have had any agency in communicating to the persons concerned the contents of a letter received by Mr. Granger from Seth Hunt respecting the gross scandal his neighbour and kinsman had been circulating in New Hampshire, I owe it to...
311To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
When Ensign Mead arrived in the City of Washington with the charge of S. Swartout, he observed to me that he had a desire to make a communication, which he intended to have made to General Wilkinson previous to his leaving New Orleans: no other person being present I observed that I had no objection to hear what he had to say. He then remarked that, about nine months ago, he was invited to...
312To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose, for your approbation the following list of Promotions and Appointments in the Army of the United States. Promotions " Lieut Colonel Thomas H. Cushing of the 2d Regt of Infantry, to be promoted to the Rank of Colonel, in the same, vice, Colo. Thomas Butler, deceased Sept. 7. 1805. " First Lieut. Charles Wollstonecraft of the Regt. of Artillerists, to be promoted to...
313To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President. Residence Names Rank and Corps Georgia Homer V. Miller. Major Infantry
314To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Agent of the Chocktaw factory has requested instructions on a subject of so delicate a nature as to require your opinnion, as to what steps ought to be taken. I have stated the subject fully to Mr. Madison and he advises me to write to you.—it appears that the Commandant of Mobile has introduced a practice of demanding a duty of 12½ persent on all exports from the Territory of the United...
315To 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...
316To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chipewa who was here the last winter is now here with a young man of his Nation and has through Mr. Riley who accompaines them, deliverd the enclosed talk. I have proposed their calling on you on monday next at eleven oclock, and I think it probable that the Little Turtle & his party will wait on you at the same time if you have no objection. Yours with respectfull esteem DLC : Papers of...
317To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter from Govr. Harrison , and one which accompanied it, by which it appears that measures have been taken by the british traders or others, for the purpose of inducing the Indians generally, to suspect the sincerity and good faith of Our Government, and for encouraging a hostile disposition towards this country, but in general, there is but little confidence...
318To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letters of the 14th, & 16th, an ill state of health for a few days, prevented an earlier answer, in a letter lately received from Mr. Crowninshield he mentions a Mr. William Cleveland of Salem who he conciders as well qualified in all respects for a Commissioner of Bankruptcies, and who is a sound Republican I have therefore taken the liberty of having a...
319To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Notes and Calculations, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, a general view of the subject of our purchases from the several Indian nations, in the course of the last four years. It may not be strictly correct as to the respective quantities of land. But I presume the quantity is not in any case overrated. There may also be some small inaccuracies as to the sums paid by way of presents &c. but I am satisfied...
320To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose Genl. Sumter and Col Senfs. letters on the subject of the proposed establishment of an Arsenal & Armoury .—it may be adviseable to make the purchase of a suitable quantity of land as soon as may be,—as a considerable quantity of wood will be necessary for the annual consumption of the works & workmen, and the having a command of timber and other materials for building, would...
321To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Outlines of a system for organizing the Militia in three Classes—. 1st. Class to include all free, white, male citizens between the ages of 19. & 26. to be formed into companies of from 50. to 72. privates, in Battalions of 4. or 5. companies. Regiments of from 2. to 4. Battalions, Brigades of from 3 to 4. Regiments, & Divisions of two Brigades—in suitable proportions of Infantry, Cavalry &...
322To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Having attentively perused the remarks you honourd me with on the subject of Indian lands, I take the liberty of submitting the following observations. We ought undoubtedly to imbrace the earliest opportunity for meeting the present overtures of the Chocktaws, and of securing an additional session as contemplated in your remarks, if practicable on reasonable terms.— The establishment of houses...
323I. 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
324IV. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft , 28 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have carefully concidered the enclosed Bill, and take the liberty of sugjesting for concideration two very unimportant alterations, and the addition of a section or two, to be placed at the head of the bill or reather to form the first or first & second sections; I am not confident as to the propriety of anexing to the Bill the principle contained in the section I have proposed, but I am...
325III. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 29 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
1t. part. insted of war } of that scurge to the human race, which has so frequently laid waste many of the best parts of the world, Treaty Piankashaws, & Delawares, may it not be advisable to sugjest some improvement in the present sistem of Government in uper Louisiana. may it not be expedient to say something in relation to the advantages which results from our trading houses with the...
326II. From Henry Dearborn, 22 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having been very conversant with the detailed forms of Bills, it will be with diffidence that I shall sugjest any alterations in the draught of the proposed Bill you have been pleased to submit to my perusal,—as people on board of unarmed vessels may be guilty of offences and may resist the execution of the laws, I will take the liberty of sugjesting the propriety of leaving out the word,...
327VI. 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...
328Henry Dearborn: Report on Indian Affairs, 17 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By Treaties held with the Creek and Chocktaw nations of Indians in the course of the last year, considerable tracts of land have been obtained, and there is reason to believe that additional cessions, may be obtained on reasonable terms from the aforementioned and other Indian Nations in the course of the present year.— The boundary line between the State of North Carolina and the Cherokees...
329Henry Dearborn’s Report on the War Department, [12 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
1. Fortifications . The Works at Newport Rhode Island have been suspended. The proposed Plan for a Fortification on Castle Island in the Harbor of Boston has been submitted to the opinions of Major Generals Heath, Lincoln, Brooks and Hull, who having visited the Island, and conversed with Mr. Foncin, the Engineer, unanimously approve of it, and have adopted a favorable opinion of the talents...
330Enclosure: Disposition of Troops in the West, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following will be the disposition of the Troops in the interior and on the side of Louisiana, after the depending movements are carried into effect. viz. One hundred men from Niagara, Seventy six from South West Point, Seventy four from Massac to Fort Adams.—One hundred Men from Detroit and Sixty two from Michilimackanac to take post opposite the mouth of the Missouri.—And One hundred Men...
331Enclosure: Apportionment of Expenditures for Arkansas River and Red River Expedition, 4 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
two thirds of one years pay to the two Gentlemen to be imployed at 3 dol pr. day each $1460 for Instruments & tools 500 for outfit 300 for presents to Indians 600 money to take with them. 140 $3000 MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 137:23731); undated, entirely in Dearborn’s hand. Dft ( PHi ); written on
332VI. Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 23 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
May it not be expedient to intimate that if a dry dock at this place should succeed, that others at more Northern ports may be likewise proper for such Ships as may be hereafter built. will it not be proper to make some mention of the measures taken for commencing the establishment of a Magazine & Armoury in S. Carolina.— RC ( DLC ); in Dearborn’s hand, written at foot of the preceding...