53351To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29th. ult. has been received. While I feel delighted with the high confidence you have been pleased to repose in me, its charms cannot lead me to forget that the interests of our Country may suffer through my defect of judgment or ignorance of characters. I can give but one assurance; my intentions will be right. The firm support of the true principles of the Constitution and...
53352To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 4 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President & takes the liberty to inclose The “Genius of Liberty” it may afford some Amusement in a liesure moment. he presumes it came from the pen of the Revd. Mr. Griswold of New Milford. Connecticut—he also takes the liberty of presenting to the President the following Extract of a Letter recd. from Alexr. Wolcott Esq Collector of Customs at...
53353To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 5 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29th. Ulto: was received by the mail yesterday. The Inclosed Letter for Mr: Gerry I have forwarded under cover to Doctor Eustis. I feel perfectly satisfied of his Integrity, and under existing circumstances I tho’t the mark of confidence might not be all together useless. I have forwarded by this mail one of Mr: Bishop’s pamphlets . In my tour from Washington to Philadelphia I...
53354To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 14 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From Letters recd. here yesterday it appears that the elections in New York are not as bad as heretofore represented. Col. Thomas is elected not Williams —Van-ness has lost his Election— Col. Burr will be sorry for this. It is doubted whether Mr: has lost his Election. It is certain the Republican Tickets for their State Legislatures have succeeded in the Counties which compose the District...
53355To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 14 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In a packet which will go by this days mail, I have forwarded a copy of Mr. Wolcots late pamphlet and Two Letters which were forwarded to me evidently with a view of Submitting the same to your perusal, which I think it my duty to do without remark. I understand we have completely triumphed in Rhode Island . The news from Vermt. continues favorable—The Slanders which are in circulation agt....
53356To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 8 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 January 1811. “He does not interfere as to the appointment of Marshall but he feels it due to his kinsman, Ebenezer Granger, to submit the enclosed letter to the Presidents perusal.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p. Enclosure not found, but it probably related to the vacancy for the office of U.S. marshal for Ohio.
53357To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 18 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I embrace the opportunity presented by Mr. Erwing with great Satisfaction. The receipt of your Letter inclosing one to Uriah McGregory gave me much pleasure—The Letter to Gregory I yet hold. I have not been able to satisfy myself respecting his Character. In the present state of things it appeared to me most prudent to retain the Letter untill I could be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt of...
53358To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have furnish’d a daily Express, to pass between Fredericksburg and Monticello; the mail will leave Fredericksburg every evening at 7 OClock, arrive the next morning at the Seat of Mr Madison by 5 ½ , tarry there for his convenience one hour, and then proceed for, and reach Monticello at 1 P.M. Returning Leave Monticello every evening at 7 OClock; Arrive at the Seat of Mr Madison, next morning...
53359To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 15 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I return the Communication of the British Minister relative to the Conduct, of the Post Master in Charleston, in detaining a letter Addressd. to Moore Smith Esq at Charleston or elsewhere. I have this day Written to the Postmaster requiring his explanation of this Subject, altho I confess, from the known Character of the Officer I am fully Satisfied he has conducted according to the Laws of...
53360Enclosure: Report on Post Roads to New Orleans, St. Louis, and Detroit, 6 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Postmaster General having considered the several following enquiries, what is the most expeditious route to New Orleans?— to Saint Louis?—to Detroit? for mails which shall contain only free letters and articles charged with letter postage, respectfully Reports Ist. From Washington to New Orleans. The present post road from Washington to New Orleans is by way of Fredericksburg,...
53361To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that Marbell Camden was the last Postmaster at Milton—his resignation was lately received. G Granger does not recollect the name of the Gentleman proposed for that office and prays the President to be kind enough to send the name by Bearer. RC ( DLC ); partially dated. MARBELL CAMDEN assumed the office of postmaster at Milton...
53362To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I do hereby certify that no evil or inconvenience has arisen to the public from the employment of persons of colour to drive the mail stages on the post road from New York to Philadelphia by Col. Ward, so far as has come to my knowledge. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53363To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 2 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to receive yours of the 7th. Ulto. inclosing Mr. Stewards Letter to the Secretary of State. I feel myself unable to go into a detailed Statemt of the business as I cannot resort to the files and documents of the Genl. Post Office. I have therefore directed the Assistant Postmaster Genl. to State the business at large so that you, Sir, will be enabled to judge whether my conduct...
53364To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 17 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The extraordinary productions in the enclosed paper under the signatures of “A Western American” & “Americus” appear to be calculated to produce so much mischief, that I thought it my duty to transmit it for your perusal. I am at present confined by an inflamation upon the kidnies; and am Sir most respectfully Your Friend And Humble Servant— RC ( DLC ); in an unidentified hand, signed by...
53365To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 15 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I transmit a Letter from Rufus Easton Esq with various other documents which relate to Louisinia. They were by him intrusted to my discretion and I presume you will not deem the perusal an Useless labor. I Am, Sir, your most Affectionate friend RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 21 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Rufus Easton to TJ, 17 Jan. , enclosing his confidential...
53366To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 4 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President & returns the Letter from Mr. Ellery to Mr. Madison. he has permitted the Senators from R.I . to read the same. They appear to think the old Gentleman has coloured well. G Granger incloses a Letter he recd. from New York last mail from a very respectable Merchant in that City. Isaac Kibbe Esq. who is spoken of in the Letter was some 12 or 14...
53367To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger Presents his Compliments to the President & Informs that Mr Pease’s Christian name is Seth; He is not and never was directly or indirectly interested in the Yazoo claim one cent—either as a purchaser, Indorsor, Surety agent or in any Other manner; nor were any one of his connections except myself—He is wholly free from debt, possessd of a farm of about 60 Acres in Connecticut, of 100...
53368To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 17 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having completed all the business before me as Postmaster General and arranged evry thing confided to my care—I propose to Start on a visit to the Shores of Lake Erie on the 20th. My Absence will not exceed Seven weeks. I Am Sir Yours most affectionately DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53369Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 8 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received yours of the 30th. Ult: and given instructions to the Postmaster of the City if any Such bundles arrive for the future, to detain them and notify me, and you may be assured I shall keep them Carefully as well as apprise you of their being in my possession. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Granger; at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq Monticello V a ”; endorsed by...
53370To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received a letter from Mr Abrahams, dated, “Fort Stoddert, June 25th”, in which he states, that he has been confined at New Orleans, by a fit of sickness, and that he has just arrived at Fort Stoddert: he also remarks, that while he was sick, all the horses that were placed on the route for the purpose of transporting the mail, had either died, or been stolen by the Indians—that...
53371To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 26 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In my Letter of Yesterday I designd to have mentiond: that Genl. Lyman had probably before this applied for the Office mentiond in your last . I saw him at New-haven—Mr Edwards & myself gave him a Letter to you stating that, any Recommendation from us, was unnecessary as you knew him & his Character & that We should feel happy in his having the Appointment. at that time I had no Idea of being...
53372To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the Presidt. & incloses for his perusal sundry Letters & documents recd. last Evening. [Note in TJ’s hand:] trespasses of Creek individuals on the post roads DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53373To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. the inclosed by the last mail. The writer is Atto for Mr Claiborne’s Goverment and one of the Officers of the City of New Orleans. I have deemed it my duty to transmit it for your perusal. It is with real and high regret that I inform you the federalists have (in all probability) succeeded in New Hampshire in the Congress election. For my part I am also inclined to believe they have...
53374To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. Bull and Dodd have notified me of their declining to accept the appointment of Commissioners. this has most certainly originated in the fixed determination of their friends in the City to persevere in their Attempts to obtain the removal of the Commissioner of Loans , and Postmaster . It exhibits a spirit in some measure assuming and really not very pleasing— I have not heared whether...
53375To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge yours of the 24th. & 26th. ultimo. Immediately after the receipt of the former I went to Hartford where the Supreme Court was in session to consult with the Distt Attorney. It appeared prudent to attempt to procure the dismission of the prosecutions on general principles, without suggesting a single circumstance peculiarly applicable to any particular case. I accordingly...
53376To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 12 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Complimts to the President and incloses a Letter from Perpt. Edwards by which it appears he wishes to be district judge in Connecticut. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53377To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing short of the most urgent necessity could have induced me to add one mite to the Thousand cares and difficulties, with which you are constantly surrounded. With Others, I have Kindred & Relatives, many of whom are respectable; and never to this moment have I solicited for either of them, or for myself, either public favor or office. The time has been when I thought no circumstance could...
53378To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President, and in relation to the case of Moss of Petersburg he remarks—that at the General post Office he is considered to be of honest, reputable Parents, a Minor of most engaging appearance and manners, who had always sustained a fair character untill he was discovered in these robberies—his is not a single crime—but a series of crimes for months,...
53379II. From Gideon Granger, [31 December 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to The Presidt. and assures him he has carefully & attentively perused the inclosed Address & Answer—The answer will undoubtedly give great Offence to the established Clergy of New England while it will delight the Dissenters as they are called. It is but a declaration of Truths which are in fact felt by a great Majority of New England, & publicly...
53380To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 20 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining my private papers, I find the enclos’d address which was transmitted me by Henery Baldwin Esqr. which I hasten to forward Yours most Affectionately DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53381To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose a letter of June 17th. from Gov. Claiborne, on the subject of a new post-road, also a plan or chart of said road, a letter to yourself from Gov. Claiborne and another in a very tattered condition from Gov: Williams, & I pray you Sir, when it suits your convenience to return the letter & chart to me. Not one word has yet been heard from Abrahams. I am sir with...
53382Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
a state of things exists here which in all probability will in a few days force me to make a solemn appeal to the nation, in vindication of my character as a man, my conduct as an officer of Government, and the uniform tenor of my life in upholding those principles which brought you into power; accompanied by an explanation of the causes of the several denunciations which have been put forth...
53383To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 5 June 1811 (Madison Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President—returns Mr. Barbour’s letter, and informs the President that he has established an office at Barboursville, and directed the horse mail to be delivered there weekly. He has also directed the contractor to furnish the President, while at his Seat, with Intelligence & lines of Correspondence on the arrangement of last Summer. RC ( DLC )....
53384To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 8 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President and returns the letters transmitted to him—he has given the allowance he lately made to Mr Estes a retrospective effect to the date of the contract—which virtually raises his salary to about 700 Dollars ⅌ Annum DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53385To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 27 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 February 1813. “I do myself the honor to transmit herewith, a roll of the persons having office or employment of a public nature in this department, on the 27th. of Jany in the present year.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 28, Letters Sent by the Postmaster General). 1 p. Granger evidently enclosed the roll of post office personnel that JM forwarded to the House of Representatives on 3 Mar. 1813.
53386To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 9 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 1st. of September—A thousand considerations have united in inducing me to defer the appointment of a Postmaster at Lynchburg untill my arrival at Washington for which place I shall leave Connecticut in about 12 Days My feelings are severely tried by the attacks on my character in the Aurora. They consist of two things. First a charge of...
53387Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received yours of the 24 th Jan y which has remained unanswered untill this time in consequence of continued and distressing sickness. I have been greviously afflicted with the Rheumatism in my head and bowels and a nervous affection. A Post office is this day directed to be d at George’s Tavern . Next to the approbation of my own conscience the testimonial you have furnished of my...
53388To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 14th. inclosing Mr. Redick’s letter; & the Maysville petition was duly received. Of Mr. Redick I know nothing. In the course of a few days, and as soon as a due attention to the more pressing business of the office will admit, I shall take the liberty to transmit to you, a detailed view of the case, for your opinion. I have closed contracts for the establishment of a line of...
53389To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Our Elections are passed and altho the Tories will have a handsome majority yet their Infamous falshoods notwithstanding we have certainly gained upon them. I have a return from Thirty Nine Towns who return 73 members—we have Thirty nine members—They 34—last may—They had 46—we 27. I have This moment examined an additional list. There are many new names—but I can perceive, among those I know an...
53390To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose a petition addressed to my care and also a Letter I have recd. from Saml Ward Esq. I have no acquaint[ance] with mr. Ward and therefore can say nothing on that Subject. The Petition is Subscribed by some very respectable People. This day the Legislature of Massachusetts assemble from what I have heard. I believe When the House is formed The Tories will have but...
53391To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 24 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and incloses a petition to him, from The House of Justin & Elias Lyman New York He also encloses a letter from the District Attorney of Connecticut by which it will appear that measures have been taken to terminate the Libel prosecutions. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53392Gideon Granger to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days past I rec’d your note acknowledgeing the receipt of my late list of Post offices, which was transmitted without my knowledge and in consequence of my suggesting a determination to furnish you, as I now do, by the volume herewith transmitted, a complete view of the present state of this Department. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Granger; at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson...
53393To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 30 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Inclosed is from Eliot who ran down Morris —he is a worthy man. Yours of the 20th. is recd. I am on the wing for Boston— Yours Sincerely RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President.” Recorded in SJL as received 4 June. Enclosure: James Elliot to Granger, Brattleboro, 24 May 1803, noting two vacancies for bankruptcy commissioner in his district of Vermont, one due to his resignation, the...
53394To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a report in relation to the most convenient and direct roads to New-Orleans, St. Louis and Detroit. I Am Sir with great Esteem & Respect your humble Servt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Feb. and “Report on certain post roads” and so recorded in SJL ; notation by TJ on verso: “to St Louis the direct...
53395To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 12 October 1810 (Madison Papers)
Emboldened by having devoted the best portion of my life to the Service of my Country, by being the only Attorney and Solicitor in New England, who practised at the Supreme Courts of New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, by the solicitations and profferred support of a number of the most distinguished Republicans in the Eastern Circuit, and by a firm conviction that my appointment would be, at...
53396To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 28 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
G. Granger presents his compliments to the President, and informs him that it is not contemplated to continue the route mentiond by Mr Verdier after the 1st of next month. Expresses will be sent when the president wishes it; but it will be much the most convenient to have the Agent here. G. Granger has written to Mr Verdier to this effect, and he returns the letter. RC ( DLC ). See Paul...
53397To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 13 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1813 , “ Genl. post Office .” Encloses the answers of Charles Burrall, postmaster at Baltimore, to “a part of the queries put to him by the House of Representatives of maryland.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p.; docketed by JM. For enclosure, see n. 1. The seven-page enclosure, dated 18 Dec. 1812, contained Burrall’s deposition, including answers to “all the questions which have...
53398To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 28 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I can now speak with confidence on the subject of a Collector at New Haven. I am fully convinced that evry republican in the State who is not himself a Candidate ardently wishes that Abm. Bishop may be appointed—Indeed I should not have beleived that any man for any Office could have united so generally the wishes and feelings of the People— There are a number who would be fond of the Office....
53399To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 30 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that the Emoluments of the Postmaster at Richmond for Apl. 1. 1806 to Apl. 1. 1807 was $2098.54.—but the Postmaster out of this Sum pays Clerk hire, Office Rent &c. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53400To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 27 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his compliments to the President and takes the liberty of inclosing a Letter from Jonathan Hastings Esquire. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.