Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1805
From Albert Gallatin
Octer. 17th 1805
Dear Sir
Dr. Turner has repeatedly applied to the Treasury, since his claim was barred by the act of limitation, 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. Merry in behalf of — Foster for exemption of duties was submitted to you in a letter from the Treasury Department. Your decision has not been communicated; and the case remains suspended.
With great respect Your obt. Sert.
Albert Gallatin
John Randolph writes to me in order to know whether Mr Munroe will remain in London till next summer, and says that it is of importance to him to know.
RC (DLC); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Oct. and “Doctr. Turner. Foster” and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found (see TJ to Philip Turner, 18 Oct.).
Dr. Turner: see Philip Turner to TJ, 10 Oct.
On 12 Oct., John Randolph wrote to Gallatin, inquiring as to James Monroe’s whereabouts for the summer (, 11:626).