11Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 2 May 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 2 May 1816. “Thomas Hanna, Keeper of the Light House on Boon Island, having signified his determination to resign; Eliphalet Grover appears from the enclosed letter to be properly qualified as his successor.” RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith. Submitted to JM by Dallas on 4 May;...
12Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 10 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Ebenezer Otis, late Keeper of the whitehead Light House, having died, Charles Haskell appears, from the enclosed letter, to be properly qualified as his successor. I am, very respectfully RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). Docketed by Dallas: “Respectfully submitted to the President” on 13 July 1816; and by JM : “The appt. of Chs. Haskell approvd.” Enclosure not found.
13Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 16 September 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 16 September 1816, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “The Keeper of the Nantucket Light House appearing to have abused the confidence reposed in him, it is recommended that Captain George Bunker be appointed to succeed him. “Giles Holt, Keeper of the Light House on Little Gull Island, having resigned, it appears from the enclosed letters...
14Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 21 September 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 21 September 1816, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “John Ingersoll having declined accepting the appointment of Keeper of Baker’s Island Light House, Joseph Perkins has been recommended for the office, who appears, from the enclosed, properly qualified.” RC ( DNA : RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed...
15Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 17 October 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 17 October 1816, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “A keeper being requisite for a new Light House erected on Race Point, the name of Joshua Dyer, with the accompanying recommendations, are respectfully submitted for the consideration of the President. It is also requisite that the salary of the keeper be fixed, which, it is proposed, shall be...
16Samuel Harrison Smith to William Harris Crawford, 26 October 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to William Harris Crawford. 26 October 1816, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “A Keeper being requisite for a new Light House erected on Point Gammon, the name of Samuel A. Peak, with the accompanying recommendations, are respectfully submitted for the consideration of the President. “It is also requisite that the salary of the Keeper be fixed, which it is proposed...
17Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the accompanying tract from D r Fothergill of Philad a w ch I have the pleasure of transmitting to you in compliance with his desire. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq.”; endorsed by TJ as received 30 Mar. 1809 and so recorded in
18Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the satisfaction of advising you of our having reached home in perfect health and safety after one of the most charming excursions we have ever taken. To crown the whole with pleasure we found our little girls as hearty and happy as when we left them, and can, therefore, with full fellow feeling congratulate you and your family on the complete disappearance of indisposition of which M r...
19Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the request of D r Barton , I have caused to be inserted in the Nat. Intel r his letter to you , which you were good enough to transmit to me on the 8 th ult. However disputable some of the Doctor’s opinions may be, the subject is highly interesting, and is one on w ch a mind of his vigor can scarcely fail to throw much light. M rs Smith unites with me in an expression of...
20Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 30 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
In making a general arrangement of my papers, I have found the enclosed important documents, w ch you were good enough some time since to lend me. I have now the pleasure of returning them. M rs Smith joins me, in the request to be respectfully and affectionately presented to your family— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 3 Jan. 1811 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not identified.