331To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Ensign Milo Mason of the fourth Regiment of Infantry, Cadets Christopher Vandeventer , Solomon G Conklin , & Augustus W. Magee and/or John Erving Junr. of Massachusetts / and John Fitzgerald of Maryland , to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high...
332To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having fully concidered the question relating to the allowence of extra rations to Genl. Wilkinson while commanding the Army at New Orleans and its vicinity, and having had a conversation with Mr. Rodney on the subject, I am fully satisfied that the allowence is authorised by law & practise, and Mr. Rodney appears to have no impressions contrary to my own opinnion. I have made a statement of...
333To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Tingey received a letter the last evening from Capt. Truxton in which it was stated as a fact that the destination of the Troops from Hallifax is Battonrouch. Yours DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
334To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed note, was recd this morning, I had desired [Mr] Smith to confer with you [on] the subject; If he can without [de]lay fit out the vessel at Charles ton , and convey the Genl. to N.O. might return & cruise off the ia Coast, or elsewher. will [yo]u please to give Mr. Smith your opinnion in such measures as to [let] the question rest with him, or otherways as you may think proper.—...
335To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 11 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808 viz Tully Robinson of Virginia to be appointed Major in the Fifth Regiment of Infantry. Isaac Coles of Virginia to be appointed Captain in the Regiment of...
336To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As well as I can recollect, there were no talks made by either of the Chiefs alluded to, or answers given, except such as related merely to friendly dispositions on both sides, with some explanations relative to the Treaty of Greenvill, presents were made in the usual way, with recommendations to keep at peace, to cultivate the land, and to discontinue the use of Ardent spirits, &c &c. The...
337To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 21 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808. viz John Johnson of Pennsylvania and Fayette Roane of Virginia to be appointed Captains of Infantry John Stewart of Pensylvania & William R. Davis of South...
338To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your Approbation Thomas H. Holland of N. Ca. to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the U. S. Accept Sir &c. DNA : RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.
339To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting you herewith a list of appointments made during the recess of Congress, in the troops to be raised by virtue of an Act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
340To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 24 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
‘s prom. I have proposed allowing to the Wyandots who reside at and near Brown’s Town (who claim a promise of General Wayne and whose petition is alluded to) to retain forever (a tract of land of 18 miles in length on the water and to run back to the swamp about three miles;) (one tract of one mile in front on Detroit river including the village Muguago where the Chief, called Walk in the...
341To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir in the answer to the little Bear, I have noted an alteration which may be proper to prevent him concedering the 500 Dollars &c as intended merely for himself, which was intended for the Indians Generally in that neighborhood. In the Answer to them generally, I have taken the liberty of proposing such an alteration in that part which relates to the two tracts of land, as will, I presume...
342To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I think you may say to Col. Duane, that he will not be called on duty from the vicinity of Philadelphia for several months at least, unless some unforeseen emergency occurs, and that in the course of a few months he will be better able to decide on the expediency or inexpediency of resigning. Yours with respect DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
343To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force” passed the 12th April 1808 viz. Nelson Luckett Lt. of Marines to be appointed a Captain in the Regiment of Light Dragoons. Return Bryant Brown of Vermont and Henry A. S. Dearborn of Massachusetts...
344To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Peter Gansevoort Junr. of the State of New York and Wade Hampton of South Carolina to be appointed Brigadier Generals in the Troops to be raised by virtue of an act entitled “An Act to raise for a limited time an additional Military force” passed on the 12th day of April 1808— Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration DLC :...
345To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia viz. Joseph Cassin to be appointed Captain of Light Infantry McCauley Haynes to be appointed Lieutenant ditto William Dyson to be appointed Ensign ditto Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
346To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The pay of a Cadet in the Artillery is ten dollars per month, & he receives two rations per day. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
347To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Fitzhugh, John A. Chandler, William Hobart and Henry Bankstead Jnr. to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration PHi .
348To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It was early perceived that the passions, prejudice, general disposition and character of the Accountant of the Department of War, rendered him very unsuitable for the Office he holds; and I should have applied for his removal several years ago, had I not been induced to expect, from year to year, that such an arrangement would have been made in relation to the accounting offices of the War...
349To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Regiment of Artillerists in the Service of the United States. viz a First Lieut. Enoch Humphry, to be promoted to the rank of Captain, vice, John Saunders appointed Major in the Regiment of Light Artillery January 9th. 1809 a Second Lieut. Samuel Maclay to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut...
350To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept with gratefull feelings the recent mark of your friendship, and having taken the requisite steps for authorising my entering on the duties of my new office, I hereby resign the office of Secretary of the Department of War.—be pleased Sir to accept my most sincere thanks for the many obligations you have confered on me. and believe to be with the highest respect & esteem your sincere...
351To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation John W. Guion to be appointed Military Agent for the Southern Department of the United States vice Abraham D. Abrahams Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration [ Note by Jefferson :] Feb. 16. 09. Approved T h : Jefferson DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.