1To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President, and in relation to the case of Moss of Petersburg he remarks—that at the General post Office he is considered to be of honest, reputable Parents, a Minor of most engaging appearance and manners, who had always sustained a fair character untill he was discovered in these robberies—his is not a single crime—but a series of crimes for months,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 16 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have completed the Summer Contracts with more than common success, and fixed the mails for great increase of motion on the main route after 1st. of Octr:— The line from here to fort Stoddart is very regular & as far as Athen’s the mail is rapidly carried—from Fort Stoddart to New Orleans it continues to be irregular. There is certainly a robber between here & N. Carolina & another between...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 16 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President & informs him that he has not a Copy of the Judgmt vs. Hoskins—The arrangemt & the mail shall immediately take place. DNA : RG 59—GPR—General Pardon Records.
4To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 24 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and incloses a petition to him, from The House of Justin & Elias Lyman New York He also encloses a letter from the District Attorney of Connecticut by which it will appear that measures have been taken to terminate the Libel prosecutions. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
5To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I designed to have called and taken leave of you before my departure from Washington but a press of Company at my Office prevented till after your usual hours for morning Visits and I was unwilling to disturb the moments of conviviality in the Evening. I tarried two days in Baltimore and also in Philadelphia in both of which places I am fully convinced the Embargo is approved of by the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his most respectful compliments to the President and informs him that having bro’t the State of his office to that condition in which the public cannot suffer from his absence he expects to depart tomorrow morning to visit his wife and Children.— He designed to have taken his leave of the President in his usual mode but was prevented by his necessary attention to Members of...
7To 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...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 1 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
An express will start from here to Detroit every Sunday at 6 PM destind to reach that place in 8 ½ days it will return here in 9 days, reaching this office on Wednesday at 4 am. This mail is never to exceed 18 pounds Weight it is not to be opened between here and Cleveland til further orderd except at McConnelstown, Pittsburg and Warren Trumbul County Ohio—Whenever there is danger of its...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 20 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining my private papers, I find the enclos’d address which was transmitted me by Henery Baldwin Esqr. which I hasten to forward Yours most Affectionately DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
10To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge yours of the 24th. & 26th. ultimo. Immediately after the receipt of the former I went to Hartford where the Supreme Court was in session to consult with the Distt Attorney. It appeared prudent to attempt to procure the dismission of the prosecutions on general principles, without suggesting a single circumstance peculiarly applicable to any particular case. I accordingly...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
the inclosed Letter under cover of Brown Paper with a number of others directed to this Office being handed to the Clerk whose duty it is to receive and answer Letters and Accounts from Postmasters the seal was broken before the direction was noticed—the President will have the goodness to excuse the above mistake no part of its contents have been examined Yours Most Respectfully DLC : Papers...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have furnish’d a daily Express, to pass between Fredericksburg and Monticello; the mail will leave Fredericksburg every evening at 7 OClock, arrive the next morning at the Seat of Mr Madison by 5 ½ , tarry there for his convenience one hour, and then proceed for, and reach Monticello at 1 P.M. Returning Leave Monticello every evening at 7 OClock; Arrive at the Seat of Mr Madison, next morning...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 30 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that the Emoluments of the Postmaster at Richmond for Apl. 1. 1806 to Apl. 1. 1807 was $2098.54.—but the Postmaster out of this Sum pays Clerk hire, Office Rent &c. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
14To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the Presidt. & incloses for his perusal sundry Letters & documents recd. last Evening. [Note in TJ’s hand:] trespasses of Creek individuals on the post roads DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 17 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having completed all the business before me as Postmaster General and arranged evry thing confided to my care—I propose to Start on a visit to the Shores of Lake Erie on the 20th. My Absence will not exceed Seven weeks. I Am Sir Yours most affectionately DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
16To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 5 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have paid from this office the following Sums, on account of the Roads from Nashville to Natchez and from Athens to the boundary line of the U.S. as run by Ellicott. 1st. To Thomas Wright for Exploring and Laying out the road on the Nashville Route $425 .87½ 2nd. For Exploring and laying out the Route from Fort Stoddert to Lake Ponchertrain }
17To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger Presents his Compliments to the President & Informs that Mr Pease’s Christian name is Seth; He is not and never was directly or indirectly interested in the Yazoo claim one cent—either as a purchaser, Indorsor, Surety agent or in any Other manner; nor were any one of his connections except myself—He is wholly free from debt, possessd of a farm of about 60 Acres in Connecticut, of 100...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President & returns Genl Merriweathe’rs Letter. On the 20th. of Dec: last he commenced an Inquiry into Col. Wheatons failures. The Answers in most Instances have been recd. & a Statemt of his penalties is making— Sometime since He directed no further paymts. to be made ’till the liquidation of the fines & Accts. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
19To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor herewith to transmit the report of Judge Toulmin respecting the route from Fort Stoddert to New Orleans. With the highest esteem and Respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
20To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor herewith to deliver a List of the Proposals received at this office for opening and Repairing the Road from Nashville to Grindstone ford; by which it will appear that the Appropriation is not equal to the demand of each Bidder except Mr Wheaton who has finally withdrawn his proposition in consequence of some information from Mr Clark of New Orleans,— under these...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 10 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I present you with the following statement relative to the contract made in January or rather February 1805 for the post route from Morgantown N.C. to Greenville, or rather Pendleton S.C. .— It is true that C. Bruce was at my office at the time mentioned and that he made the offers he states. It is also true that he had performed the route from Columbia to Greenville with perfect propriety as...
22To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 9 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 1st. of September—A thousand considerations have united in inducing me to defer the appointment of a Postmaster at Lynchburg untill my arrival at Washington for which place I shall leave Connecticut in about 12 Days My feelings are severely tried by the attacks on my character in the Aurora. They consist of two things. First a charge of...
23To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 9th. since which I have just contracted with Mr Wheaten for the double purpose of clearing the road and transporting the mail. As we cannot know in what state he will find things, both contracts are conditional. Of this event I have apprised Colo Hawkins and Mr Gaines. An advertisement is issued for making the Nashville and Natchez route,...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 4 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I now do myself the honor to address you on the subject of the contemplated improvements on the post roads between Nashville & Natchez, and between the Rivers Ohio & Mississippi. Notwithstanding the pressure of my Contractors, I have devoted considerable attention to the subject. There has been already a road explored and laid out from Nashville to Grindstoneford. This service was performed by...
25To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I do hereby certify that no evil or inconvenience has arisen to the public from the employment of persons of colour to drive the mail stages on the post road from New York to Philadelphia by Col. Ward, so far as has come to my knowledge. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
26To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President and returns the letters transmitted to him—he has given the allowance he lately made to Mr Estes a retrospective effect to the date of the contract—which virtually raises his salary to about 700 Dollars ⅌ Annum DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
27To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 12 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President and incloses a Letter from Perpt. Edwards by which it appears he wishes to be district judge in Connecticut. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
28To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President and takes the liberty of inclosing a Letter from Jonathan Hastings Esquire. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
29To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received a letter from Mr Abrahams, dated, “Fort Stoddert, June 25th”, in which he states, that he has been confined at New Orleans, by a fit of sickness, and that he has just arrived at Fort Stoddert: he also remarks, that while he was sick, all the horses that were placed on the route for the purpose of transporting the mail, had either died, or been stolen by the Indians—that...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose a letter of June 17th. from Gov. Claiborne, on the subject of a new post-road, also a plan or chart of said road, a letter to yourself from Gov. Claiborne and another in a very tattered condition from Gov: Williams, & I pray you Sir, when it suits your convenience to return the letter & chart to me. Not one word has yet been heard from Abrahams. I am sir with...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 14th. inclosing Mr. Redick’s letter; & the Maysville petition was duly received. Of Mr. Redick I know nothing. In the course of a few days, and as soon as a due attention to the more pressing business of the office will admit, I shall take the liberty to transmit to you, a detailed view of the case, for your opinion. I have closed contracts for the establishment of a line of...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 1 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now the honor to enclose a continuam of Mr Eastons communication, and the pleasure to inform you that the New Orleans mail, via Fort Stoddart, will, at furthest, be in opperation by the 15th of May next. I pray you to accept my congratulations on the brilliant sweep of our friends in New Hampshire and on our certain prospects in Massachusetts— With great esteem and respect Yours...
33To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I transmit a Letter from Rufus Easton Esq with various other documents which relate to Louisinia. They were by him intrusted to my discretion and I presume you will not deem the perusal an Useless labor. I Am, Sir, your most Affectionate friend DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
34To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a report in relation to the most convenient and direct roads to New-Orleans, St. Louis and Detroit. I Am Sir with great Esteem & Respect your humble Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Feb. and “Report on certain post roads” and so recorded in SJL ; notation by TJ on verso: “to St Louis the direct...
35Enclosure: Report on Post Roads to New Orleans, St. Louis, and Detroit, 6 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Postmaster General having considered the several following enquiries, what is the most expeditious route to New Orleans?— to Saint Louis?—to Detroit? for mails which shall contain only free letters and articles charged with letter postage, respectfully Reports Ist. From Washington to New Orleans. The present post road from Washington to New Orleans is by way of Fredericksburg,...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing short of the most urgent necessity could have induced me to add one mite to the Thousand cares and difficulties, with which you are constantly surrounded. With Others, I have Kindred & Relatives, many of whom are respectable; and never to this moment have I solicited for either of them, or for myself, either public favor or office. The time has been when I thought no circumstance could...
37To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his respectful Compliments to the President & submits to his perusal a vindication of the rights of Innocent Purchasers under the Georgia Grants of 1795 Having submitted to the public this view founded on the Constitution and Laws of the Nation he is determined to wait in Silence, the issue of this business. Whatever his opinions and feelings may be he shall studiously avoid...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 11 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his complimts to the Presidt: & with pleasure assures him of the election of Nicholas Gilman to the Senate in the room of Judge Olcat. He incloses a Letter from Mr Gurley for perusal. The Electors in Connecticut have voted for Pinkney & King . RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 11 Dec. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found. On 29 Nov., the New Hampshire House of...
39To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have visited Our friends at Providence and had a full conversation with the Govr: Messrs. Russell, Wheaton & Others, on the subject of the Office at Providence . The Governor was impatient for an appointment, all the other Gentlemen were solicitous that the business might be postponed for the present. There are some very serious difficulties among Our friends in that State and there is some...
40To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. the inclosed by the last mail. The writer is Atto for Mr Claiborne’s Goverment and one of the Officers of the City of New Orleans. I have deemed it my duty to transmit it for your perusal. It is with real and high regret that I inform you the federalists have (in all probability) succeeded in New Hampshire in the Congress election. For my part I am also inclined to believe they have...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 2 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive yours of the 7th. Ulto. inclosing Mr. Stewards Letter to the Secretary of State. I feel myself unable to go into a detailed Statemt of the business as I cannot resort to the files and documents of the Genl. Post Office. I have therefore directed the Assistant Postmaster Genl. to State the business at large so that you, Sir, will be enabled to judge whether my conduct...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 9 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose a Letter which I have recd from Mr: Bates : also One from a Mr: Morgan addressed to you through my care, the object of which I know not; also one from Mr: Bishop. I have conversed fully with Mr: Bishop in relation to the Suspicion of his being the Author of Aristides , and for myself am fully persuaded that the suspicion is unfounded and that he was not, directly...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 26 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 16th. was duly recd. this Evening. The proposed alteration in the Conveyance of the mail to Charlottesville shall receive my earliest attention. But I dare not make it without an examination of the connections at my Office. I yet think that Mr Langdon has at least an equal Chance for the Goverment in Newhampshire and I am so sanguine as not to doubt that State respecting the...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received returns of the election in New Hampshire for 171 Towns. They are as follows— For Langdon 11,973. Gilman 11,633 There are 28 Towns from which no returns have been recd. but as so general a change has taken place we may safely conclude we have not lost ground The Stood last year as follows 493 626 12 466 12,259 12 259. 207 ballance in favor of Langdon. We may...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 4 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President & returns the Letter from Mr. Ellery to Mr. Madison. he has permitted the Senators from R.I . to read the same. They appear to think the old Gentleman has coloured well. G Granger incloses a Letter he recd. from New York last mail from a very respectable Merchant in that City. Isaac Kibbe Esq. who is spoken of in the Letter was some 12 or 14...
46To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 24 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President—he returns Mr. Eppes letter — Joseph Jones Esq is P.M. at Petersburg.— He is fearfull that the line of Intelligence from Fort Adams to New Orleans will stop on the first of next month and as he has no Authority to act on the Subject he has suggested it that the President (if he sees proper) may direct Govr Claiborne to continue the line...
47To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I can now speak with confidence on the subject of a Collector at New Haven. I am fully convinced that evry republican in the State who is not himself a Candidate ardently wishes that Abm. Bishop may be appointed—Indeed I should not have beleived that any man for any Office could have united so generally the wishes and feelings of the People— There are a number who would be fond of the Office....
48To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 1 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon looking over some private letters which were carefully laid aside when I went to Connecticut in the Spring I found the enclosed which ought to have been returned to you immediately. On Thursday I expect to depart for New-England—With great Esteem and Respect Yours sincerely RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “President of the United States Monticello Va.”; endorsed by TJ as received 3 Aug. and...
49To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 30 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Inclosed is from Eliot who ran down Morris —he is a worthy man. Yours of the 20th. is recd. I am on the wing for Boston— Yours Sincerely RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President.” Recorded in SJL as received 4 June. Enclosure: James Elliot to Granger, Brattleboro, 24 May 1803, noting two vacancies for bankruptcy commissioner in his district of Vermont, one due to his resignation, the...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose a petition addressed to my care and also a Letter I have recd. from Saml Ward Esq. I have no acquaint[ance] with mr. Ward and therefore can say nothing on that Subject. The Petition is Subscribed by some very respectable People. This day the Legislature of Massachusetts assemble from what I have heard. I believe When the House is formed The Tories will have but...