21To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 23 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having considered the question, as to purchasing a site for the Observatory, more attentively, I conclude that it would be deemed, probably, an extreme latitude of construction, to make an expensive purchase of lots, as an incident to the authority for a survey of the coast, which is a temporary work. The objection does not arise to occupying lots already belonging to the public; and which...
22To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, [ca. 16–22 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
Upon reflection, I think it best to proceed with the Circular to the State Banks, and to issue the Notice, for the payment of the Treasury Notes, which are due in New-York. I ought not to anticipate a failure in the revenue, by the delinquency of the merchants; nor can I perceive any power in the Treasury Department to interfere for their relief. The case is not at all, like the case of a...
23To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, [ca. 17 July 1816] (Madison Papers)
I inclose Mr. Hassler’s letter, respecting a site for the Observatory. The reccommendation of the ground selected, is very strong; but it requires consideration, whether the authority is sufficient, for purchasing that portion of it, which does not belong to the public? The appropriation is adequate, regarding it as an incident to the survey of the coast. I have requested from Mr. Munroe and...
24To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 16 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I trouble you with a draft of the agreement with Mr. Hassler relative to the survey of the coast. The work is an important one, and must require both time and money to complete it. I am confident that Mr. Hassler is the only person equal in all respects to the undertaking, within the reach of the government. The circular to the banks is prepared for issuing, and the prospect of an accumulation...
25To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 11 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of the 4. instant; and shall alter the Circular on the currency, in the way which you suggest. The receipt of several additional reccommendations for the Loan Office in New-Hampshire, induces me to suspend an application for the Commission in favor of Mr. Plumer, until you have seen the doccuments now sent. I do not anticipate, however, a change in your instructions....
26To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 8 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Act of the 30. of April 1816 appropriates 250,000 Dollars for Custom-House establishments. It will, probably, be a sum sufficient for the five principal commercial Cities; but I have not received satisfactory information from any Collector, but the Collector of Boston, upon whose report I now transmit to you an official statement, which you will be so good as to return with your directions...
27To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 7 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
On the day of my departure from Washington, the Heads of Departments assembled at Mr. Monroe’s office, and considered all the subjects, which you had referred to them. Mr. Monroe will communicate the result to you; together with a statement of the measures suggested, in relation to Mr. Kusloff’s case. There is no business to trouble you with, from the Treasury; and there is neither foreign,...
28To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 5 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President, a copy of his letter to the Auditor of the Treasury, respecting the settlement of Mr. Hassler’s accounts, which will require the President’s approbation. RC ( CSmH ). Enclosure not found.
29To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 1 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I send, for your consideration, Govr. Plumer’s reccommendation of his Son, to succeed Mr. Gardner, whose resignation of the Loan Office in New-Hampshire, was forwarded a few days ago. Mr. Smith, the Marshal of New-York, is dead, and you will, I presume, be harrassed with applications for the Office. I am, Dr Sir, most respectfully & faithfully, Yr. obed Serv. RC ( CSmH ). For Plumer’s...
30To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, [29 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
The inclosed report gives you the result of our consultation on the Resolution of the 29. of April 1816. I entertained a doubt, for a moment, upon the power of the Treasury to make a discrimination in the terms of paying different descriptions of public debt and duties. I am satisfied, however, upon reflection, that the arrangement is indispensable for the accommodation of the country; and as...