1To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 8 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
As it is not my intention to pass another winter in Washington, I think it a duty to give you an opportunity, to select a successor for the office of Secretary of the Treasury, during the present session of Congress. I will chearfully remain, however, if you desire it, to put the National Bank into motion; presuming that this object can be effected before the 1t. of October next. Permit me,...
2To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of Cap. John Hazelton is respectfully submitted to the President. The authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to remit fines, penalties, and forfietures, is confined to cases, in which there is neither wilful negligence, nor an intentional fraud. The statement of the District Judge presents a case of wilful negligence, at least. But the President can pardon the offence, and...
3To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 1 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President, the answer which he proposes to give to the Committee of Foreign relations, on the reference of the Petitions respecting the West-India trade, and the Plaister trade. He thinks, that it would be premature to commence a commercial warfare; but, at all events, the facts, respecting the British regulations, are not sufficiently...
4To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 29 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States referred the Resolution of the 26th. of March, 1816, requesting that information be laid before the Senate, “in relation to such proceedings as have been had for completing an accurate chart of the coast, within the extent of Twenty leagues from any of the shores of the United States; and in relation to such examinations...
5To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 21 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States, referred the resolution of the 29th of February 1816, requesting, that there be laid before the House of Representatives, “a statement of the cases, in which he has employed, or caused to be employed, Counsel to assist the Attorney General prosecuting causes in the Supreme Court of the United States; stating as nearly...
6To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 19 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Memorandum in Jacob Barker’s Case Mr. Barker seems to think that there is a personal severity shown to him in the treatment of his applications to the treasury. There is no foundation for the opinion. His bills have returned protested for non-payment, and suits are instituted to recover the principal, damages, etc. He offers to pay the principal, interest, and costs if the claim to the damages...
7To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 14 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Dallas respectfully states to the President that Mr. William Gamble has been appointed by the Secretary of War to receive from the British commander a surrender of Fort Michilimackinac, and Mr. Gamble is ready to proceed to the execution of his trust. Mr. Dallas recommends, also, that Mr. Gamble should be appointed collector at Michilimackinac. Mr. Abbot, who was formerly collector, has...
8To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 9 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States referred the resolution of the 10th of February, 1816, requesting that there might be laid before the House of Representatives “such of the accounts of James Thomas, late a deputy quarter master general of the United States, as relate to the purchases made, or expenses incurred, under any order of General Smyth, in the...
9To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President a revised copy of the circular addressed to the collectors of the customs for carrying the act of Congress and the commercial convention with Great Britain into effect, together with Mr. Monroe’s opinion on the subject. The revisal is made to conform to the suggestions of the President’s note except in relation to the...
10To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States, referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th. of February 1816, requesting a statement of certain expenses, which have been incurred for public edifices and improvements, in the City of Washington, under the authority of the United States, has the honor to ⟨Re⟩port: That the annexed Schedule A,...