201To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Various charges were made during last summer against Randolph M’Gillis collector of St. Mary’s in Georgia, which have been the subject of a long investigation. Some were unfounded, and others it has not been practicable to establish by positive proof. But the cause of that uncertainty must be ascribed to the collector’s irregularity, & his want of compliance with the forms established by the...
202To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the recommendation in favour of a successor to Mr Bloodworth. Neither of the gentlemen was desirous to make any; but I requested them to do it—as it appeared more than probable that we would be obliged to make the change after they were gone. The gentleman recommended by Macon & Turner is more conspicuous in a political point of view than the other, having been an Elector &a. That...
203To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have read Mr. Latimer’s representation with all the attention the importance of the questions which arise from it & the peculiar situation of the Mississippi territory seem to require. The fourth section of the Act to prevent settlements on the public lands authorises the marshal or officers acting as such, under such instructions as may for that purpose be given by the President of the...
204To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a representation from the sureties of Mr Bloodworth collector of Wilmington, in which they state that having actually inspected his accounts, it appeared that he was very considerably in arrears, and had been in the habit of using or allowing to be used the monies of the United States & that he had with the said monies purchased land & negroes. They add that they have reason to...
205To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from the collector of Baltimore to Mr Duval respecting the Statues. It appears that the duties are only 115.50; the other 45.64 being for freight & storage. If Mr Franzoni will appoint an appraiser, a new valuation make take place in order to re-ascertain the duties; but no time should be lost, as the sale is advertised for the 12th inst. Respectfully, Your obedt. Servt. DLC...
206To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have referred the Marble Statue case to the Comptroller who will write to the Collector. Whether the duties can now be legally reduced I do not know. The former San Domingo act expires to morrow. I wrote to the collectors that the continuing act would certainly be a law before that day. It is therefore important that it should be signed to day. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt DLC : Papers of...
207To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I received last night the enclosed from Mr. Alston, Burr’s son in law. A violent cold & swelled face prevent my delivering it in person as he had requested. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. Would it not be proper to obtain an appropriation for making compensation in the case of provisions seized on the Ohio by militia? There is now an applicant in town. If the War Departmt. has no appropriation...
208To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Capn. Moore of the Delaware revenue cutter has resigned. There are three candidates viz. Ez. H. Teel recommended by Collector Mr Lane Ch. Beñet by late Govr. Hall Joseph Sawyer by Peter Muhlenberg & others I incline in favour of the last, because he has been six years first mate of the cutter, and Mr Rodney who had recommended the present captain (Moore) told me that even at that time he would...
209To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a report made by the Comptroller, respecting the delinquencies of Thomas Archer collector of Yorktown, John Cuttler collector of Snow hill & Robert A. New collector of Louisville; and to submit the propriety of their removal from office. A bill has passed the house of Representatives abolishing the collection district of Louisville; but if that shall be...
210To 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.
211To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In order to fix the compensations of Judge Prevost & of his successor Lewis, Mr Prevost’s form of resignation is wanted. I will thank you to lend me his letter which shall be returned. The date of Bate’s resignation as judge of Michigan is also wanted. It is of urgent necessity that a collector should be appointed for the district of York in Maine, there being neither deputy, nor surveyor to...
212To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 8 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Message respecting Gun-boats 2d paragraph —Might not this be altogether omitted? It is true that the resolution of the House has arisen from the debate on fortifications versus Gun-boats. But as it does ask information only on the last subject, it is not necessary to allude to the other subject; such allusion will be construed as taking side against N. York fortifications: and the expression...
213To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Govr. Harrison’s letters respecting Kaskaskia. frauds for land &c. It is submitted whether Backus a pretended converted federalist & probably not over honest should not be removed—But who should be appointed in his place? A sketch of a letter to the other Commissr. Jones is also submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
214To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It is provided by the 61st section of the act to regulate the collection of duties on imports & tonnage, (4th Vol. page 379) that foreign coins & currencies, not therein specially enumerated, shall be estimated as nearly as may be according to the intrinsic value thereof compared with money of the United States; Provided that the President of the United States may establish regulations for...
215To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 3 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The ship Brutus of New York, respecting which Genl. Turreau made a representation, has cleared out for Gonaive, an island in the vicinity of San Domingo, but not imbraced by the Act prohibiting the intercourse with certain ports therein. This being a case not foreseen by the law, I have written a letter to the Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, pointing out the several...
216To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I believe that the section with the few alterations which I have introduced will answer for the present. Instructions to the Register, the President’s proclamation therein contemplated and another law next session if necessary will supply the details omitted. I have preferred writing again the Section rather than to interline your’s. If we can get a surveyor general in lieu of Briggs to be on...
217Albert Gallatin: Notes re Orleans Defense Bill, 31 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
And be it further enacted That there shall be granted a bounty of one quarter section containing 160 acres of land, to be located on any of the public lands of the United States not otherwise reserved, in that part of the western district of the territory of Orleans which lies south of the red river & east of a meridian passing through Natchitoches, to each of the said volunteers being a free,...
218To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The charges against M’Gillis collector of St. Mary’s originated entirely from private animosity & were preferred by a Mr Ross who has written at least twenty letters on the subject. The cause was the demanding duties on the cargo of a certain vessel of which Ross complained. This was investigated more than six months ago & the conduct of the Collector found perfectly correct. It is upon that...
219To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There is no actual incompatibility between either the office of Register or Receiver and that of Judge. It has, however, been always avoided when other proper persons could be obtained. The necessary absence on courts, at a great distance, is a powerful objection. We have at present no such union any where. The Register must be always ready to sign certificates for land; the Receiver to...
220To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The cutter was lost: another is building; & as has been usual in similar cases, the master alone has been kept in pay to superintend the building. If, considering that the mates lost all their effects on board the cutter, the President thinks proper that their pay should not be discontinued during that period, there is nothing illegal in it; and orders may be given to the collector...
221To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
The instructions from the President are necessary before I can purchase the bills. Every thing in relation to this must be matter of record, in order that the ground on which the assistance is given may hereafter appear. Will you write to me to-day or Monday a letter directing me in the President’s name to purchase the bills? Your’s DLC : Papers of James Madison.
222To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit three copies of the annual account of the contingent fund; one of which is usually kept by yourself, & the others transmitted to the two houses of Congress. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
223To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Capn. Lewis put in my hands certain papers relative to a claim for what is called the Spanish mines about 500 miles above S. Louis on the Mississippi, which has been confirmed by the Commissrs. I enclose the papers with a memorandum of the leading facts & of my own opinion on the subject. The tract claimed contains above 140,000 arpents; &. the mines are stated by Capn. Lewis to be the most...
224To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On 10th April 1801,— Dufour (the Swiss who has planted a vineyard in Kentucky) purchased at the sales at Cincinnati 795½ Acres at 2 dollars per acre, & paid the first instalment of 397 dollars 75/100. Last winter he passed through this city, & enquired whether, as the time fixed for completing the payment would expire in 1806, there was any probability of the time being extended. To which I...
225To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose three letters from the Supervisor of South Carolina which relate in part to a bill of injunction filed against him, at the instance as I understand of William Smith the former member of Congress, for the purpose of stopping all proceedings in the collection of the direct tax. I have marked in each letter the paragraphs which relate to that subject. This is quite a new proceeding....
226To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations on Soulard’s letter &c. These documents shew 1st. that Trudeau had left blank concessions & that these, tho’ issued only in 1802-1803 by Soulard to Austin, were antedated being made to bear date of 1798; and the petition or requête prefixed to the concession being also antedated—See letter of Soulard to Wilkinson & No. 5 2dly that Soulard was in the habit of antedating his surveys...
227To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 31 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
That part of the letter which relates to the rebuilding of the light house at Smith’s point instead of attempting to secure the ground, which indeed seems hopeless will be laid before the Comee. of Commerce & Manufactures who may report an appropriation for that object. The part which relates to the conduct of the keeper of Cape Henry light house is submitted to the President for his...
228To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Georgia Revenue Cutter In January 1805, sundry recommendations were received, all of which were thought insufficient. They were in favor of Ths. Allen first mate, Alexr. R. Johnston, & P.S. Laffitte respectively. The collector never announced that there was a vacancy till Octer. 23d 1806 when he recommended N. Newall who had, it seems received a temporary appointment from the former collector,...
229To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your letter of this date, a Warrant has been issued for the payment of a bill, drawn by William Lee, Consul at Bordeaux, for three hundred and sixty dollars, on the appropriation for the relief and protection of American Seamen. It is proper however, to apprise you, that by the last accounts received at this Department from Mr. Lee, which are dated the 30th. of June last, he then...
230To 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.
231To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the Collector of Philadelphia respecting the marine hospital, and to submit the propriety of adopting some of the rules which he recommends in order to bring the expenses within the limits heretofore prescribed vizt. not to exceed the receipts. It does not appear to me, considering that the assistance heretofore granted to sick and disabled...
232To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed are sketches of the letters for the collectors of Norfolk, submitted to the President for his revision & correction. The President will also be pleased to say, at what time they should be sent. His obedt. sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
233To 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...
234To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose two letters from George Davis deputy surveyor under Mr Briggs, copy of my answer to the first, and a letter from Mr Briggs on the subject of Davis. The reason why Mr Briggs ordered the survey of the Mississippi has not been sufficiently explained. It is true that he has involved himself into some difficulties by becoming security for his brother in an undertaking to erect a steam...
235To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The revenue law directs that all the inferior custom house officers shall be appointed by the collector with the approbation of the Secretary of the Treasury. I have heretofore approved in every instance; indeed the responsibility ought to rest on the collector, nor is there any reason to interfere unless some apparent impropriety should strike at first view. I now enclose a letter from Mr...
236To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The collector of Chester town (Maryland) has been dead several weeks; and a successor ought to be appointed. The reason of the delay in laying the subject before you is that the only applicant is Thomas Nicholson who is Mrs. Gallatin’s uncle. I have now waited more than a month & no other person has applied at least to me; but you may perhaps have received some other application. Mr Wright...
237To 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.
238To 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...
239To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
“the criminal attempts” might not the word illegal be added or substituted,? or the words “contrary to law” be inserted in the first paragraph when speaking of the combination? It is merely in order to introduce the idea that the enterprize is expressly forbidden by law & that it was therefore the duty of the Executive to stop it. It does not seem to follow absolutely that the enterprize if...
240To 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.
241To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose sketches from which to make the financial paragraph. You will perceive that there is some difficulty arising 1st. from the contingent remittance of one million, by the Hornet, which according to circumstances may be applied either to the purchase of Florida, or to the Dutch debt due in 1807—2dly. from the reimbursement of 5 ½ per cent stock which we could not advertise for a shorter...
242To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations Wm. Kettletas sd. to be an inmate of Gen. Wilkinson & appd. atty. General by him. This last particular is a mistake Mr. Emmert was removed for delinquency in the spring 1805; and as soon as his accts were adjusted no suit was instituted at Detroit by the Comptroller; but before the suit had been issued there, (or probably on his hearing of its being in the hands of the territorial...
243To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Note on the paragraph entitled “University” From yesterday’s conversation, I thought it was agreed to restore (after the words “an accumulation of monies in the treasury”) the words “ will ere long take place ” instead of “ is now taking place ”, as sufficiently correct & less likely to furnish an argument against the limited extension of the Medit. fund which is proposed. It is true that, not...
244To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
President’s message 1st page Foreign relations —“could leave no imputation on either our moderation or forbearance”—The plan to terminate the Spanish differences by the purchase of Florida will, if successful, prove highly advantageous to the United States, but is ill relished by Spain and in case of failure will not alone afford proofs of moderation or forbearance. There must be found in the...
245To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I stated in a memorandum sent during last year that a continuation of the mediterranean fund for three years including the current year without repealing the salt tax would enable us to pay the sum contemplated for Florida, without affecting the operations relative to the debt; and that at the end of that period vizt. 1 Jany. 1809, (at which time the 8 p %, foreign debt, and all other species...
246To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The lease to Bell for the Wabash salt works which was for three years expires on 1st March 1807; and I enclose an application on the subject. The Act of March 3d 1803 (2d Session 9th Congress page 289) authorises the President to lease the springs for a term not exceeding three years. It seems therefore that a new lease cannot be effected without a new law. But as the delay may prevent a lease...
247From James Madison to James Wilkinson, 8 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Represent to Genl. Wilkerson That the great probability of an amicable & early settlement of our differences with Spain at Paris had rendered the Executive extremely desirous of avoiding actual hostilities, because it would be a mere destruction of human life without affecting in the smallest degree the settlement, or it’s conditions, that therefore they had determined to assume the Sabine as...
248To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 6 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the collector of Boston respecting the complaint of the notaries public of that place. I do not find that there has ever been any provision made by law or instructions respecting the manner of certifying sea letters or any of the other custom house documents specified by the complainants. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir...
249To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Barclay stands charged on the Treasury books with Livres 69,280.17.7 but claims salary at the rate of 24,000 livre a year amounting together to 144,000 livres; which if allowed would leave on that account a balance due to him of Livres 74,719.2.5. Mr B. was Consul & commissioner of foreign accounts: no salary affixed by the former Congress; whether any was promised is not known. But...
250To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 28 October 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to return Mr. Merry’s letter of the 20⟨th⟩ ulto, and having received no information from Michillimac⟨k⟩inac of the steps taken in relation to the seizures made in Ju⟨ne⟩ of last year cannot answer his remarks with precision. I will only observe that the Collector when instructed by the Comptroller to return the goods to the North West company upon their giving bond for the...