11Samuel 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...
12To James Madison from Samuel Harrison Smith, 4 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your desire I have apprised Mr. Joseph Dougherty of your determination to engage him to superintend the transportation of Mr. Jefferson’s Library at a daily compensation of four dollars. You will perceive, by the enclosed letter, that he considers this allowance much too low. Six dollars, he thinks, will not more than cover his expences & leave him a reasonable remuneration....
13Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas, 28 September 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Samuel Harrison Smith to Alexander J. Dallas. 28 September 1815, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “Benjamin Butler, Keeper of the Light House at Clarks Point, having Resigned, David Wilber, 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. Cover sheet bears...
14Samuel 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.
15To James Madison from Samuel Harrison Smith, 20 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
I am very sorry to be under the necessity of stating that Mr. Dalton, Col. of the 9th. dist. of Massachusetts, altho early called upon and since repeatedly written to, has not given Bond as required by the 18th. sect. of the Act for the assessment & collection of Direct taxes & internal duties. I fear there is little, if any chance of his doing so within a short time. As the provision of law...
16Samuel 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...
17Samuel 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...
18Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was this day invited by the Library Com e to a conference with them. They represented that in consequence of the amendment to their report, it became necessary to ascertain the value of the library & to obtain an authority from the two Houses to pay it, to enable them to do w ch they enquired of me whether I could specify the sum that would be received for it. I replied that I was unable to...
19Samuel 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...
20Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to advise You that the bill authorisi n g the purchase of Your Library has passed the two houses of Congress . I enclose for Your satisfaction a copy of the bill. It now rests with the Library committee to make the final agreement. The sum stipulated is precisely that estimated by M r Milligan . I shall, doubtless, in a few days hear from the Committee , when I will again write You....