53371Gideon 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...
53372To 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 )....
53373To 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.
53374To 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.
53375To 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...
53376Gideon 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...
53377To 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...
53378To 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...
53379To 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...
53380To 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.
53381Gideon 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...
53382To 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...
53383To 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...
53384To 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...
53385To 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...
53386To 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...
53387To 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....
53388To 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.
53389To 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.
53390To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 15th. was duly received. I have no use for Mr: Fenton’s Letter. On Thursday next, If my health permits, I shall leave this for Connecticut. For the last Ten days I have been confined with the Dysentery. It has reduced me somewhat. my return to the Seat of Government will be as early as shall appear safe. In the National Intelligencer of friday last . The dismissals in the post...
53391To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 4 June 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Before I left Philadelphia you will recollect that I engaged to give some Information respecting the Issue of the late Election in Connecticut, and the State of the public mind in New England. The period has now arrived when I can speak with more confidence and with more accuracy, than I had even expected. Our Legislature closed it’s Session last friday. when our Votes for Candidates for...
53392To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, with Jefferson’s Note, 13 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 8th. and in return to communicate Intelligence no less pleasing. yesterday our Legislature assembled at the City of Hartford . The Votes for Govr . were—for Trumbull something over 14,300. for Kirby 7,848. last year Trumbull had over eleven Thousand and Kirby 4,523. The Increase of votes in our favor Since the last Struggle is...
53393To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 30 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am so far on my Journey to Washington after an absence of ten days from my family—In the Course of next week I shall reach the Seat of Govermt. my tardy progress arises from a severe cough & pain in my breast occasioned by a cold some weeks past. The Legislature of this State is exactly ballanced —They cannot agree on a Governor & will not unless the Tories yield. The Republicans have the...
53394To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 20 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I inclose you the copy of a contract made with Mr. Bloomfield for clearing and improving the Post Road from Chatahouchee to Alabama, which I trust on examination will meet your approbation. I also inclose the Blank form of an order on the Secretary of the Treasury in my favor for the sum of 1500$ which it is necessary to advance to enable Mr. Bloomfield to proceed with his operations; which I...
53395To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 25 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I have both the Honor and Pleasure to transmit the Address of a Number of Gentlemen. It originated not merely from fashion, but from those high transports of Joy produced by the preservation of Our happy Constitution, the probable restoration of social harmony, and the guaranty of personal Liberty—It speaks in plain language the just confidence and feelings of it’s Authors— It it with...
53396To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 24 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received a Letter from Judge Robertson of Bennington In which he assures me that from the best observation he could make, republican principles acquire additional Strength in that State, and the elections are expected to be favorable. At the same time he re marks that the federalists are making the most Violent Exertions and that the dispute between Burr & Clinton has done us a...
53397To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 9 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose a Letter which I have recd from Mr: Bates : also One from a Mr: Morgan addressed to you through my care, the object of which I know not; also one from Mr: Bishop. I have conversed fully with Mr: Bishop in relation to the Suspicion of his being the Author of Aristides , and for myself am fully persuaded that the suspicion is unfounded and that he was not, directly...
53398To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 19 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his respectful Compliments to the President & submits to his perusal a vindication of the rights of Innocent Purchasers under the Georgia Grants of 1795 Having submitted to the public this view founded on the Constitution and Laws of the Nation he is determined to wait in Silence, the issue of this business. Whatever his opinions and feelings may be he shall studiously avoid...
53399To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the honor herewith to transmit the report of Judge Toulmin respecting the route from Fort Stoddert to New Orleans. With the highest esteem and Respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
53400To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 6 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When I ventured to express an opinion respecting Offices & Officers I forebore remarking anything relative to the time & manner of removals; unwilling to appear forward and assuming. I have lately seen in the hands of Mr Lincoln a Letter on that Subject under the Signature of most of the leading Republicans here. As I have ever held an opinion different from that of my Bretheren I am...