2401To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor of proposing to the President of the United States, that, Alexander McComb Jur. of the State of New York, now a second Lieutenant in the 1st. Regiment of Infantry be appointed first Lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers, That Joseph G. Swift of Massachusetts, and Simon Levy of the State of now serving as Cadets, be appointed second Lieutenants in said Corps of...
2402To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chipewa who was here the last winter is now here with a young man of his Nation and has through Mr. Riley who accompaines them, deliverd the enclosed talk. I have proposed their calling on you on monday next at eleven oclock, and I think it probable that the Little Turtle & his party will wait on you at the same time if you have no objection. Yours with respectfull esteem DLC : Papers of...
2403To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last mail I was honored with your letters of the 5th. & 9th inst. with sundry papers enclosed.—If any such acts of opposition to the laws should occur, as to render active opperations necessary for the support of the Government, I shall not be an idle spectator, but shall without delay give all the aid to the support of the laws that my personal attention will afford, but I do not...
2404To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter from Govr. Harrison , and one which accompanied it, by which it appears that measures have been taken by the british traders or others, for the purpose of inducing the Indians generally, to suspect the sincerity and good faith of Our Government, and for encouraging a hostile disposition towards this country, but in general, there is but little confidence...
2405Henry Dearborn’s Report on the War Department, [12 May 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
1. Fortifications . The Works at Newport Rhode Island have been suspended. The proposed Plan for a Fortification on Castle Island in the Harbor of Boston has been submitted to the opinions of Major Generals Heath, Lincoln, Brooks and Hull, who having visited the Island, and conversed with Mr. Foncin, the Engineer, unanimously approve of it, and have adopted a favorable opinion of the talents...
2406To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
There are no papers in this office of an older date than Novr. 1800, the time when the building in which the office was kept, was destroy’d with fire.—I am very confident that no communications have been made to the Department since I have had charge of it, on the subject you allude to in your note of this morning, I have had the files of letters examined, that were received between Novr. 1800...
2407To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Governor Clinton by his letter of the 20th. ultimo, requests that a Commissioner on the part of the United States might be appointed to attend a Treaty with the Oneida Indians for the purchase of about ten thousand acres of land, which that Nation is desireous of selling, and which has heretofore been leased out to white people. The six Nations have also expressed a wish to dispose of a narrow...
2408To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
the small alterations which I take the liberty of suggesting are probably too unimportant to deserve notice, and may not be considered as improvements in either matter or form. in the 6th. line from the bottom of the 1t. page I would propose speaking in a less positive stile, by something like the following—that it has become doubtfull from many years experience, whether it is communicable— in...
2409To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 4 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States, viz. Captain Richard Sparks of the 2d. Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Major in the same, vice Thomas Pasteurs deceased July 9. 1806 1st. Lieut. Matthew Arbuckle of the 2d Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the same, vice Joseph...
2410To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In the event of a War, such as we now contemplate, tallents will be demanded for the place I now hold, of a grade superior to any I have ever laid claim to, and under such impressions, Justice to yourself, to our Country, and to my own charactor requires this candid declaration, accompanied with a request for permission to retire, and give place to such arrangements as you may Judge most...
2411To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 18 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose Doctor Joseph Macrary for a Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States. Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). macrary : probably Joseph McCreery (Macrery) of Delaware, who had been recommended to TJ in 1802 for appointment to the marine hospital at New Orleans. Upon receiving his commission, he was ordered to Washington in the...
2412To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept with gratefull feelings the recent mark of your friendship, and having taken the requisite steps for authorising my entering on the duties of my new office, I hereby resign the office of Secretary of the Department of War.—be pleased Sir to accept my most sincere thanks for the many obligations you have confered on me. and believe to be with the highest respect & esteem your sincere...
2413To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, William Patridge and Alden Patridge, as Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists. With sentiments of esteem & respect I am Sir, Your Obedt Servt PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2414To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was last evening honour’d with your letter of the 14th. ulto. with the enclosed papers relative to Mr. Quarrier, &c. There has undoubtedly been very improper management at Newport . on my way home I visited & examined the public works at that place & shall call there on my return, and make some further enquiries. In a former letter I took the liberty of mentioning the unhappy situation of...
2415To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
the name & proposed promotion of Capt. Clark has been left out of the list by a misunderstanding of my directions. Yours, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. I have the honor of proposing for your approbation first Lieutenant William Clark of the regiment of Artillerists to be promoted to the Rank of Lieut Colonel in the second Regiment of Infantry, vice Thomas H Cushing promoted to the rank of...
2416To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of proposing the above named Gilbert C. Russell as an Ensign in the 2d. Regt. of Infantry and that his name be added to the list I had the honour of submitting this morning . Your Huml. Servt RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ: “Cocke Wm. Washn. Nov. 16. 03. recd. Nov. 17. to Genl Dearborne” (see below) and “Russell Gilbert C. to be ensign.” Recorded in SJL as a letter of...
2417To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of War has the honor of proposing to the President of the United States, that, Hannibal Montisure Allen , be appointed a Cadet in the Corps of Engineers, and that John Doyle be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 14 Jan., Dearborn sent letters to Hannibal M. allen and John doyle informing them that the president had approved their...
2418To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your letters of the 14th, & 16th, an ill state of health for a few days, prevented an earlier answer, in a letter lately received from Mr. Crowninshield he mentions a Mr. William Cleveland of Salem who he conciders as well qualified in all respects for a Commissioner of Bankruptcies, and who is a sound Republican I have therefore taken the liberty of having a...
2419To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
If Mulhalons story is correct, he may by applying to the District Judge, & substantiating the facts he has stated, obtain a pention for the wounds he complains of,—and if he had applied in season he probably would have been intitled to 100 acres of land, but all claims for land, not supported by proper evidence, before the 1st. day of April next, are bar’d by law , and I will write to him...
2420To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It was early perceived that the passions, prejudice, general disposition and character of the Accountant of the Department of War, rendered him very unsuitable for the Office he holds; and I should have applied for his removal several years ago, had I not been induced to expect, from year to year, that such an arrangement would have been made in relation to the accounting offices of the War...
2421To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Notes and Calculations, 12 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, a general view of the subject of our purchases from the several Indian nations, in the course of the last four years. It may not be strictly correct as to the respective quantities of land. But I presume the quantity is not in any case overrated. There may also be some small inaccuracies as to the sums paid by way of presents &c. but I am satisfied...
2422List of Army Appointments, 10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
List of appointments in the Army of the United States, made during the last recess of Congress A. William King to be Surgeons mate, 10th. June 1802. Joseph West Ditto. Ditto. 10. June 1802. John F. Heilaman Ditto. Ditto. 2. July 1802. G. W. Maupire Ditto. Ditto. 5. Nov. 1802. Alexander McComb Junr. to be lst. Lieut: in the Corps of Engineers to take rank from 12. Oct. 1802. Joseph G. Swift...
2423To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith enclose Genl. Sumter and Col Senfs. letters on the subject of the proposed establishment of an Arsenal & Armoury .—it may be adviseable to make the purchase of a suitable quantity of land as soon as may be,—as a considerable quantity of wood will be necessary for the annual consumption of the works & workmen, and the having a command of timber and other materials for building, would...
2424To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Please to accept my thanks for the profile you were good enough to enclose, it strikes me as the only good likeness, (except Stuarts ,) I have ever seen of the original, which very much enhances its value. Mrs. Dearborn & myself are in good health. It appears to be the prevailing opinnion among the republicans in this quarter, as well as in old Massachusetts & New Hampshire, that there is at...
2425To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Wilkinson, to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Chocktaws, Creeks, Chickasaws &c— Govr. Harrison to be appointed Commissioner to treat with the Indians Northwest of the Ohio. RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 129:22285); undated; entirely in Dearborn’s hand; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 1 Feb. and “Nominations.” govr. harrison : see TJ to the Senate, 2 Feb.
2426To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 20 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Adam King and Joel Browne to be appointed Captains of Infantry in the first Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
2427To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose John Livingston for the appointment of 2d. Lieut. in the Corp’s of Artillerists, to take rank as such from and after the 30th. day of the present month. Accept Sir, the assurances &c. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). john livingston was among the military nominations TJ sent to the Senate in his message of 18 Nov. 1803. For his earlier appointment as a cadet, see...
2428To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived last evening from Bath, where I had been twelve or fourteen days,—on my way home I received a packet from Mr. Wingate inclosing your two letters of the 8th. and 13 Inst.—at Hagerstown, I met with Mr. Pechon with whoom I spent a day, in the course of conversation, I observed to Mr. Pechon that I had been informed by gentlemen from Baltimore that Young Boneparte had announced himself...
2429To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir, in the sheet received & returned yesterday, I took the liberty of noting with a pencel one word in the sentence relative to all the powers on the Atlantic or Mediterranean,—and a mark applying to the satisfaction demanded from England. would it not be better to say, to ensure some means of prompt defence,—than to say to ensure us the benifit of early exertions, in the last line of the...
2430VIII. Confirmation of Title to the Seneca and Onondaga Indians, 17 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
To all to whome these presents shall come , Greeting. Whereas it has been represented by some of the Chief-men of the Seneca and Onondago Nations of Indians that they are entitled to certain reserved Tracts of lands lying on the Cartaragus Creek, and on or near the Allegany, and which has been surveyed, laid off, and the lines regularly run, and distinctly understood; but that they are not in...
2431To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose, for your approbation, John Coxe Lieut of Cavalry of the 1st Legion of Militia in the District of Columbia to be promoted to Captain in the same, vice, Capt. William Brent resigned Accept Sir the assurance of my high respect and consideration Approved Th :J. Dec. 28. 05. PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2432To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Crowninshield, on the subject of a collector at Cape Ann, or Glocester, presuming that his opinnion would have weight with you in diseding on the most suitable candidate, and that an appointment would be made soon.—I have been honored, with your letter in relation to a Justice of the peace in George Town; Genl. John Mason and John T. Mason,...
2433To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Hyppolite Henry Villard, of the City of Washington, as Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists. With sentiments of respect & esteem I am Sir, Your Most Obedt. Servt. Approved Th :J. July 10. 06. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
2434To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
After writing to Thos. Moor in relation to the proposed canal at New Orlians I was informed by Genl. Mason that Moor had lately set out for the Ohio on business relating to the public Road. I enquired of the Genl. concerning Harbans, he gave a very favourable account of him, he is now imployed by a turnpike Company in Maryland, near Frederick Town, the Genl. agreed to write to him and request...
2435To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointments in the first L egion of the Militia of the District of Columbia, viz: Cornet Jeremiah Williams to be promoted to the Rank of 1st. Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Voss resigned Nathan Lufborough to be appointed Second Lieutenant of Cavalry, vice Lieut. Coxe heretofore promoted. Lewis Ford to be...
2436To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On reflection, I am of opinnion that it will be most advisable to take little or no notice of the projects proposed by those roving preachers, who appear more anxious for obtaining proselites to their respective opinnions, than for the inculcation of rational & usefull knowledge, they are at all Times sufficiently intrusive, and may become very troublesome if encouraged,—I should not think it...
2437To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it not almost certain that the fate of our negociations with Spain will be known here before the close of the ensuing Session of Congress, and if the results should be favourable will it probably be necessary or expedient to increase our Military establishment, if unfavourable, it will probably be thought necessary to augment our force by an addition to the Infantry and a Corps say of 500...
2438To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
From the nature of the war we now contemplate, as well as, with a view to the most economical use of our pecuniary resources, I have been induced to submit for your consideration a crude scetch of a sistem, intended as a substitute for one half of the Army of 30,000 men, heretofore proposed.— After placing 3500 regular troops in Orlians & its vicinity, and suitable garrisons at all the...
2439To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Note, 22 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so obliging as to inform me whether the Journals and other papers relating to the several Indian Treaties, should accompany the respective Treaties when presented to you. with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Huml. Servt Note by TJ : The Senate always expect a communication of all papers throwing light on the treaty, and have called for them when withheld. RC ( DLC );...
2440To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of Appointments in the Army of the United States, during the last recess of Congress Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 9 Nov. and “Nomns” and so recorded in SJL . FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ).
2441To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George S. Gaines as Agent to the Chacktaw trading house (vice) Joseph Chambers resigned— Accept assurances of my high respect & consideration [in TJ’s hand] July 31. 07. Approved. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
2442To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit you, a list of promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States made during the last recess of Congress. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate. A. Regiment of Artillerists First Lieut Clarence Mulford to be promoted to the rank of Cap. vice, Josiah Durham, resigned 30 April. 1808....
2443To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 26 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Erastus Granger of Suffield (Connecticut) as Agent for the Six Nations of Indians—vice Capt: Callender Irvine resigned— I am with Sentiments of respect &ca. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ); in a clerk’s hand. Dearborn wrote erastus granger on 30 Jan., informing him of his appointment as agent to the Six Nations and enclosing copies of his...
2444To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the complaints stated by David Campbell in his letter to you of the 1t. of Octobr. I take the liberty of submiting the following observations.—It has been conciderd expedient to restrict the medical Gentlemen of the Army from private practice as much as circumstancies will permit—expensive assortments of medicine, hospital stores, and Instruments are confided to them respectively, and for...
2445To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 29 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having examined the proposed project for fortifying the harbour of N. York which you received from the Mayor of this City and enclosed to me, I take the liberty of offering the following observations on the subject.—In the first place the project contemplates an expence far beyond our present abilities to meet, and if carried into effect would not in my opinnion answer the purpose...
2446To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of no – date, enclosing letters in relation to Purcells plans, and a letter from Marentille. On the subject of the additional Company ordered by the Govr. & Counsell of Virginia, I beg leave to observe, that unless said Company was to be concidered as under the exclusive direction of Executivs of the State, and to be paid and supplied with provisions by the...
2447To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 12 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured with your note of the twenty eighth ulto. enclosing a letter from Mr. Dupont, I have it in contemplation to authorise Mr. Dupont’s Son, to make an experiment on a small quantity, say one hundred weight, of the impure salt petre, by which he will be enabled to set his price for clarifying, pr. hundred, and we shall be better able to decide on the propriety of incuring the...
2448To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Henry Hobert of Massachusetts to be appointed a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Jan. 22. 08. Approved T h : Jefferson PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
2449To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 7 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Major Abimael Y. Nicoll of the Regiment of Artillerists to be appointed Adjutant and Inspector of the Army; and Robert Brent of the City of Washington to be appointed Pay Master of the Army. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration Approved DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2450To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following list of Promotions & appointments in the Army of the United States— Promotions— Capt. James Bruff to be promoted to the rank of Major in the Corps of Artillerists, vice, Majr. Richard S. Blackburn—deceased— First Lieut. Richard Whiley to be promoted to the rank of Capt., vice, Capt. James Bruff promoted— Second Lieut. Simon Owens...