51To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit Adam Gantz’ petition praying for a pardon, the effect of which will be the remission of a penalty incurred by reason of an infraction of the revenue laws, and his releasment from confinement. His former petition had on your suggestion been returned to him in order that the district judge’s certificate, which accompanies this, might be obtained. I have the honor to...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your consideration the letters intended in Hartshorne’s & Putnam’s cases . Please to return them with your opinion. With respect your obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 13 Feb. and “Putnam. Hartshorne” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not found, but see below. hartshorne’s &...
53Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 31 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Boston 31 May 1804 Isaac Coffin respecting expected resignation of — Hussey Collector of Nantucket . NB. I. Coffin is the member of Senate, in the Massts. legislature, for the District including Nantucket, in which island he resides— The resignation has not yet been received— MS ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); undated, written on a scrap torn from the address sheet of the enclosure and postmarked...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I once more enclose the Sandy hook papers. It is true that some of the alterations which you proposed in the agreement are at variance with the letter which I had previously written to Pendleton— Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
55To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed estimate of Drs. 686,076.59, will, according to the request of the Secy. of the Navy, be transmitted to Congress on Tuesday next. It is stated to consist of contracts, purchases, & expenses incurred by special directions of the President, who has, I presume, already seen it. It is now sent in reference to the paragraph in the President’s message, in order that they may agree. The...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On the recommendation of Mr Latrobe, a Mr Demun has been appointed to take the Survey of the coast. Had Barnwell’s application come in time he might have been united: but all the instructions were sent during your stay at Monticello and immediately before my journey to the Westward. Even if he had been joined, I do not know how he could have been spared during the sickly season. Mr Briggs has...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Capn. Moore of the Delaware revenue cutter has resigned. There are three candidates viz. Ez. H. Teel recommended by Collector Mr Lane Ch. Beñet by late Govr. Hall Joseph Sawyer by Peter Muhlenberg & others I incline in favour of the last, because he has been six years first mate of the cutter, and Mr Rodney who had recommended the present captain (Moore) told me that even at that time he would...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
A great anxiety prevails amongst the republicans of Ohio to have removed Z. Biggs receiv. pub. monies at Steubenville. His office has been extremely well kept, owing, it is said to the talents of his deputy Beatty whose politics are as obnoxious as those of Biggs. The letters to be returned RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); undated, but see below. Enclosures: (1) John Sloane to Thomas Worthington,...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your signature a proclamation for the sale of certain lands under the law also enclosed. I have filled the days so as to be at the most favorable season of the year for sales & not to interfere with the State elections. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
60To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed application which is grounded on the power given to the President, by the embargo act, to permit vessels to sail under his immediate direction , is respectfully submitted to the President for his decision. Quere Do the words immediate direction justify special permits for private purposes? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
61To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed bill was presented this day for payment, and the question arises whether any salary was due. There are no documents in the Treasury shewing whether Mr Duffield ever went to N. Orleans, was qualified by taking the usual oath, or acted at all as a Judge. Nor do we know when or how he resigned. As it is probable that he sent his resignation to you, you may perhaps give some...
62List of Nominations from Albert Gallatin, 24 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
6 Collins Charles Collector of the district of Bristol R.I. and Inspector of the revenue for the port of Bristol 7 John Willis Collector of the district of Oxford and Inspector of the revenue for the port of Oxford 4. Alexr Bailey Collector
63To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose another San Domingo question. Does Mr Dallas’s opinion as given at large in the Aurora embrace the case? Will you have the goodness to examine the question? It would be truly desirable to have an Attorney General to whom to refer cases of this kind. Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. Recommendations for light house keeper and a letter from Mr Carr are also enclosed DLC : Papers of Thomas...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you have the goodness to examine the enclosed letter & to return it with your observations. Respectfully your obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); addressed (clipped): “President United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 4 Jan. and “report on sale of lands” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found, but see below. TJ’s endorsement indicates that Gallatin probably...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There are two land offices lately established for which Registers & Receivers must be appointed this winter. A proclamation announcing the sale of lands will also be necessary. I expect to have the papers ready for you about beginning of December. One office is to be at Jeffersonville, & for that you had concluded to appoint Taylor & Gwathney. The other office is to be opened at a...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a statement of the monies collected on account of the marine hospitals from when the law began to operate to the 31st of March 1801, showing also the disbursements made for the relief of sick seamen during the same period by the Agents appointed for that purpose, & the unexpended balances remaining on the last mentioned day in hands of said Agents or of the...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 14 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As we have no complete return from the collectors of the vessels which sailed under permission, I have written this day a circular asking for one, & cannot until answers shall have been received, comply with the Senate’s resolution. No alteration seems necessary in the answer to Armstrong the indian chief, unless some be suggested by the expressions used in the provision making the reservation...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose the sketch of an Act for organizing the new district of Sacket harbour in conformity with the act of 3 March 1803 (6th Vol. page 273). If you approve of the form, and division, a fair copy shall be prepared for your signature. Pierce’s plan of a depreciating paper is returned. Herman Harband the Pennsylvania madman proposed a similar one to the legislature of that State in the year...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Turner has repeatedly applied to the Treasury, since his claim was barred by the act of limitations, or rather by his not applying in the manner & time provided by that act. I enclose one of his letters in which is a memorandum of the Auditor stating why the claim cannot be admitted, and copy of my answer to his last letter. On the 12th Septer., the application of Mr. Maury in behalf...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
We will send to Mr Steele for his signature all the Warrants bearing date before the 5th of August the day when his absence commenced, and also all the reports on settlements of accounts posterior to that date which may, at any future time, become a subject of controversy, in suits instituted by the United States. It so happens that all those papers, to be sent to him, may, in case of...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I will loiter to day about Congress to attend to some bills, vizt that respecting lands south of Tenessee , and that laying specific duties, to which last an important clause has been added giving to the Govr., until the new Govt. shall be in operation, the powers of a district court in revenue cases , & also that of remitting forfeitures usually exercised by the Secy. of the Treasury: that...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communication of Gov. St. Clair to the convention is so indecent, & outrageous that it must be doubtful whether, notwithstanding his approaching political death, it is not incumbent on the Executive to notice it. He calls the Act of Congress a nullity—He misrepresents all its parts, as you will perceive by a recurrence to the Act—He advises them to make a constitution for the...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
keeper of light house lately erected on Franklin island. Orchard Cooke the member of the district recommends Mr Lowell as keeper. To the President of the U. States —his obdt. St. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
74To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury wishes to know where the Commrs., appointed to decide on the claims under judge Symme’s purchase, reside, in order to send the commisions. There is no time to be lost. A pardon has already been signed in favor of Hopkins & transmitted to Mr P. Freneau. The situation of the revenue district of Massac renders an appointment necessary. The resignation of Mr Irwin...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The propriety of appointing Tucker Howland Keeper of the light house near Georgetown S. Car. is respectfully submitted—He had been recommended by Stevens the Superintendt. of light houses The enclosed letter to Mr Huger must, I presume, be returned. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); undated, but see enclosure; written on address sheet of the enclosure; endorsed by TJ: “Howland Tucker. to be Keepr. Lt....
76To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter addressed to you, respecting the internal duties. If you approve the arrangement, it will only be necessary to sign your approbation at bottom & return the letter: & I will carry the same into effect. Whilst at New Haven, Judge Edwards made a formal complaint of the total incapacity of the dist. atty. Huntington. As this was however general, I concluded not to lay the...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The transactions at Jersey (Powles hook) are certainly infamous. The Surveyor Williams a federalist has cleared & will continue to clear cotton stored there. We have no successor ready; but we must stop his career. Permit me to announce that he is dismissed. The Collector of Amboy may in the mean while & until we have a successor ready, manage the business. Respectfully Your obedt. Servt. DLC...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you look at the enclosed letters & remarks of the Comptroller in E. Randolph’s case. I think it is best to take no steps in relation to the commissions for testimony abroad. But the conduct of the Court, through the whole of this business has been very extraordinary. Respectfully Your obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ); address clipped: “President [of] the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Private Secretary of War Payment at Detroit in Detroit bills— recommends Joseph Farrow for keeper of light house at Cape Hatteras The propriety of appointing Joseph Farrow is respectfully submitted to the President DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson. Joseph Farrow of Cape Hatterass, is, take him all in all, the best man thereabouts, for any imployment, and if he will undertake it, will I think...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the proposals made for building the marine hospital ; and also some objections made by Doctr. Eustis as to the site & plan. Are they sufficient to induce a postponement & inquiry. The consequence of the delay will probably be that the building cannot be completed till summer of 1804, instead of being done in the course of next year. A. M’Clene has called on me, and on coming to an...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a petition directed to you which was given to me this morning by an old man, now at my house, who has walked from the vicinity of Pittsburg to the seat of Government in order to try to obtain the discharge of a son who whilst from home enlisted in the army and is very desirous to return and assist in supporting his father and family. The petition is signed by the most respectable of...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a recommendation for the office of “Surveyor of the port of Nixinton in the district of Camden” (N.Ca.) and of “inspector of the revenue for the same port.” The office has long been vacant; but we had waited, for the meeting of Congress, for better information. Both Mr Stone and Mr Wynnes concur in approving Mr Brewer . [The] last gentleman lives not far from the [port] The corrected...
83Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Mansfield misunderstood me on the subject of instruments. I requested him, as he went through Philada., to order them to be made, & to let me know the price, which I intended to remit to him. Salary cannot be advanced; it must be paid quarterly at the end of the quarter; the only exceptions are in case of officers going out of the United States, & that of the President who does not receive...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I believe that the section with the few alterations which I have introduced will answer for the present. Instructions to the Register, the President’s proclamation therein contemplated and another law next session if necessary will supply the details omitted. I have preferred writing again the Section rather than to interline your’s. If we can get a surveyor general in lieu of Briggs to be on...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
No letter directed to me is opened by the Clerks , unless they are endorsed with the words “Custom house,” which designates the species of letters called public , meaning thereby the weekly or monthly returns— All the persons nominated as inspectors are, Thomas Worthington excepted, officers of the external revenues appointed in relation to certificates for spirits, teas & wines. His...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Candidates John Stricker recommended by Robt Smith—repub. Delozier the surveyor—a moderate federalist Brice depy. collector do—recommended by Stephen Edmund Custis unknown — Mr Parks is recommended by his brother in law Mr M’Elderry a State Senator. He is republican but not conspicuous. he is married to the sister of G. Washington who married Mrs. Madison’s sister DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it proper to permit this man to take a couple of guns on board? Respectfully submitted RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 136:23474); undated, but see below; at foot of text: “The President of the United States.” Enclosure: Richard Howard to Caesar A. Rodney, New Castle, Delaware, on board the revenue cutter belonging to the district of Philadelphia, 31 Oct. 1803, requesting permission to arm the cutter...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a report on the subject of the expenses incurred by debtor States in fortifying Ports and Harbours. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
89To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed were received during my absence. Is it necessary to give any particular directions on the subject particularly as respects the restriction of anchoring ground? Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The last paragraph of the enclosed letter seems to confirm the hint that Great Britain had not succeeded in forming any efficient alliance on the Continent. There is an act passed by the legislative Council of Orleans for dividing the Territory into Counties; which, if it has been received either by you or by the Department of State would assist in dividing the two land districts. It will be...
91To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a letter received from Mr. Granger in behalf of the owners of the “Connecticut reserve”, and a copy of instructions previously given on that subject to the Surveyor General. The principle assumed in the instructions is that if the land adjacent to the reserve shall be purchased by the United States, the boundary line or lines dividing the reserve from the lands of...
92To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Is not the enclosed in the same hand writing with the anonymous letter from N. Orleans charging a certain officer (presumed to be Gen. Wilk.) with corruption by Sp. Govt.? RC ( DLC : TJ Papers, 146:25388); undated; addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 19 Oct. 1804 and “on the N.O. Anon.” and so recorded in SJL , but as...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit a statement shewing, as far as returns have been received from the collectors, the number of vessels which have departed from the United States with permission between the 22d of Decer 1807 & the 30th Septer. 1808, and specifying the other particulars contemplated by the resolution of the Senate of 14th Nover. last. New Orleans is the only important port from which...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the only letters of any importance which I have received since you left the city. The answer to that from Mr Thornton is also enclosed. To Mr Muhlenberg I answered generally that I would approve what he might think best to be done respecting the inspectors. I foresee a schism in Pennsylvania; the most thinking part of the community will not submit to the decree of partial ward or...
95Memorandum from Albert Gallatin, 9 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
House —Master of the revenue cutter at New London vice Hindmen— Note—The commission denotes neither the name of the cutter nor the station; it should be sent from the Comptroller’s office to the Collector of New London with notice that it is intended to supercede Hindmen Osgood—Naval officer for the district of New York vice Rogers Sam. Ward do. for the do of Salem— Story Jeremiah...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I wait on you on the subject of the present scarcity of specie & pressure on the Banks , I enclose the correspondence connected with the application of the Manhattan Company. The principal question which at present I wish to submit to your consideration is the propriety of paying in England the last instalmt. of 200,000 £ Stg.—This depends not only on the enclosed letters &c., but on...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeated neglects on the part of Mr Neufville Comr. of loans for S. Carolina to render his accounts, as stated in the written memorandum from the Comptroller’s office, render a delinquency probable & a removal necessary. The enclosed letter from Mr Gaillard contains the names of several persons recommended for successors. Respectfully submitted DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Apprehending that the attorney general may have carried away my letter to you respecting the act of last session on the subject of the Orleans & Louisiana claims, I enclose a copy of it. It is necessary that the act should be transmitted to the several land officers: and if the state of your health will permit a few moments attention, not to the question of law which is not easy of solution,...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The delays which have already been experienced in the decision of the Commissioners & closing of their business have been much beyond what could have been expected & have proven injurious by preventing the usual sales, and in the mean while encouraging intrusions. It is high time that they should put an end to their sittings & as the age & judiciary avocations of Judge Rodney will not permit...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The suspicions raised against Demun by Gen. Wilkinson & Colo. Depeyster’s intercepted letter to him prevented my sending him further orders to proceed with the survey for six months longer & have deprived us of a survey of the coast between Chafalaya and mouth of Mississippi Two things in this report deserve notice at this time— 1. Facility of conveying the Spanish treasures from Vera Cruz to...