51To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Spanish resolutions Three distinct objects to be obtained from Congress 1st. Some public resolutions bottomed on the public message of the President expressive of the determination of that body to support the just claims of the United States in case no arrangement should take place. 2dly. some expression of the intention of the Legislature to enable the President to make an arrangement in the...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Financial paragraph of the message of Decer. 1805 “The receipts at this Treasury during the year ending on the 30th. day of September last, have exceeded the sum of thirteen millions of dollars, which with not quite Five millions in the Treasury at the beginning of the year, have enabled us after meeting other demands, to pay nearly Two millions of the debt contracted under the British treaty...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 7 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a copy of my intended report to Congress. Will you have the goodness to say whether you approve it, and, if you can, to return it to morrow, as now that your messages have been delivered, it will be expected that no delay should attend the detailed statements of revenue— With respectful attachment Your obedt. Sert. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
54To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to return General Dearborn’s Memorial referred to me on the 21st. April 1803, and on which a report had been delayed until an appropriation should have been made by Congress which might enable the President to make him an additional allowance if thought proper. In the fall of the year 1798 Genl. Dearborn made a contract with the President of the United States for the erection...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 13 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I once more enclose the Sandy hook papers. It is true that some of the alterations which you proposed in the agreement are at variance with the letter which I had previously written to Pendleton— Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
56To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4th Septer. 1804, I transmitted to you certain affidavits respecting the recapture of the Eugenia. That vessel is now in Halifax & the Secy. of State has written to the owner that I would send him copies of those documents. If you have got them here, I will thank you to return them. With respectful attachment Your obedt. Svt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
57To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The law itself is defective and inconsistent. Congress omitted to extend the powers of the Survr. General to Louisiana: this will be remedied this session. In the mean while the appointment of a Surveyor General by either Governor was altogether incorrect & improper. We wanted no land surveyed there except under the immediate authority of the United States; and we did not want Soulard. The...
58To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The States of New York & Pennsylvania to my knowledge, and perhaps some of the other States have in conformity with the 2d Section of the act of 15 February 1799, expended money in fortifying places ceded to the United States; but no official communication or application has ever been made to this office by any State on that subject. It is only in relation to that Section of that act that the...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The security for the office of Receiver must not be nominal. If M. Maury is not worth 10,000 dollars, I will be under the necessity of requiring further security. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
60To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I find upon enquiry that the State of New York did in the year 1800, obtain credit, under the several acts of Congress respecting the fortifications of harbours, for a sum of 222,810 dollars, by that State expended in fortifying the islands in the harbour. The accounts &c. will be transcribed by to morrow and transmitted to you so as to enable you to make an official answer to the House— With...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The accounts &c. relative to the credit obtained by New York are not yet transcribed. I am clearly of opinion that the Mint application should be answered in the affirmative; but he must be directed to send me an estimate of the additional expense in order to have it inserted in the estimate & obtain an appropn. I will keep the S. Carolina recommendation till Monday— With great respect Your...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a report on the subject of the expenses incurred by debtor States in fortifying Ports and Harbours. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
63To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the President of the United States That it does not appear that any of the debtor States has availed itself of the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 23d of June 1797. That under the provisions of the Act of Congress passed on the 15th day of February 1799, the Sum of 222,810 dollars and six cents has been placed to the credit of the...
64To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 31 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you let me know as soon as you have signed the act supplementy. to the act providing for paymt. of French claims. The appropriation expires to day & unless the Act be approved we cannot pay to morrow although there are many bills now due— Respectfully Your obt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
65To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the Charleston recommendations. In a conversation with General Sumpter respecting the qualifications of the four persons named, it appeared to me that he considered Simeon Theus and Paul Hamilton as the best qualified, and that it was believed that neither Mr Hamilton nor Mr Freneau would accept. He seems to give a decided preference to Mr. Theus, and assured me that the other...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A committee of the Senate calls for information respecting the expenditure of monies disbursed for the purchase of books for the Congress Library. Mr Erving & Mr Livingston received each 1000 dollars for that object, to be applied in conformity with your directions as contained in letters transmitted at the same time with the bills. Neither of them has accounted to the Treasury. Has either...
67Appropriation for Library of Congress, 3 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Library appropriation 5,000 Pd. Gilmer as for freight 296 .95 Balance now in Treasury
68To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Those papers which relate principally to the appointmt. of Surveyor General in Louisiana and contain the reasons which induced Gen. Wilkinson to make the appointmt. were sent by the Secy. of State to me. As the difficulty arose from an omission & apparent inconsistency in the acts of Congress, a bill has been introduced in the house for the purpose of 1. extending the powers of the Surveyr....
69To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I send the report in D. Duncan’s care. The successor I suggested is George Hoffman of Michigan territory & the designation of the office Collector of the District of Michillimakinac & Inspector of the Revenue for the port of Michillimakinac . Mr Hoffman is Register of the Land Office of Detroit which office I also suggested might be given to Stanley Griswold; but his nomination (of S....
70To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears that David Duncan, Collector of Michillimakinac, left that district without leave of absence in August or September last, and, proceeding by way of Detroit and New York arrived at Philadelphia early in December. I was not acquainted with that circumstance till the commencement of this year, when Judge Woodward of Michigan delivered to me the collector’s accounts for the second...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It seems that Jn. Simons has received some intimation of the result of the enquiry & has, in order to save disgrace & commission sent his resignation— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
72To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been a matter of complaint for a long while that John Heard collector of Perth Amboy did not pay the public monies in his hands according to his instructions. As early as the 12th July 1803, he was notified that unless he made payment, his conduct would be reported to the President. This seemed to have produced some effect: and his payments during the year 1804 were more prompt and...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
keeper of light house lately erected on Franklin island. Orchard Cooke the member of the district recommends Mr Lowell as keeper. To the President of the U. States —his obdt. St. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
74To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The delays which have already been experienced in the decision of the Commissioners & closing of their business have been much beyond what could have been expected & have proven injurious by preventing the usual sales, and in the mean while encouraging intrusions. It is high time that they should put an end to their sittings & as the age & judiciary avocations of Judge Rodney will not permit...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I return Dunbar’s & Cutting’s letters, the Detroit Petition, and Davies’s letters. On the first subject, no other answer can be given, than that by law every article is liable to duty except, philosophical apparatus for the use of a seminary of learning and implements of trade. If Cutting’s come under the last description they are exempted: if there is a doubt he may appeal from the Collector...
76To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 14 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom was referred the resolution of the General assembly, of the State of Rhode Island respecting the establishment of a marine hospital, for the relief of sick & disabled seamen in that State, respectfully reports to the President of the United States. That two hospitals only, have as yet been established by the United States for the relief of Seamen; one at...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed bill was presented this day for payment, and the question arises whether any salary was due. There are no documents in the Treasury shewing whether Mr Duffield ever went to N. Orleans, was qualified by taking the usual oath, or acted at all as a Judge. Nor do we know when or how he resigned. As it is probable that he sent his resignation to you, you may perhaps give some...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I reminded you the other day that we had not yet a third commissioner for ascertaining land claims in the Western or Opelousas district of Orleans. Mr Parmelye, whom Mr Kirby had taken with him to Mobile, & who acted as clerk to the board there was recommended by Mr Chambers & appears to understand the business. He is now here, where he brought the papers of that board, and will accept, if...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A general expectation seems to prevail that Colo. Smith will be removed from the office of Surveyor of the port of New York, and I am asked by almost every one whether it is not already done. Mr Madison who seems to coincide in the opinion that he ought to be removed, informed me that you had expressed a doubt whether conviction ought not to precede the removal. I must confess that it seems to...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the U.S. is respectfully requested to put his approbation to the enclosed art. of agreement. He has already approved one which is in the hands of Hartshorne. This is the counterpart which is to remain in our files— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
81To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the letter of the Agent of the U.S. in Louisiana announcing the decision of the Commissioners, Lucas’s reasons of dissent, and the Attorney general’s opinion. A legislative remedy is liable to the objection, that it seems to admit that the construction of the law was doubtful, and might be attacked by some as retrospective. Instructions covering the Atty. Gen.’s opinion may be...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
What is the precise designation of office of Messrs. Armstrong & Bowdoin by virtue of which the 2 millions are to be placed at their disposal. We want it to fill the blanks in the authorities to draw &c. which have been prepared. All our bills for the millions of dollars are purchased & ready. Respectfully Your obt. Svt. You know, I suppose the vote on Armstrong 15 to 15, Adair not voting—and...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose three letters from Mr Thompson Register of Oppelousas; the last received this morning & the two others last week, but yet unanswered. There are these points which seem to require consideration— 1. to extend the time for filing claims, which I think ought to be done & may be proposed to the land committee. 2. the great extent of the district & the distance of Washita & other counties...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The only questions in the S. Louis petition which may require consideration are 1st. whether we shall admit concessions subsequent to the treaty of San Idelphonso & prior to our own with France—2dly. whether, in cases of incipient titles on imperfect concessions (granted by local commandants but not confirmed by the Intendant) to which no condition of settlement was attached, we will refuse a...
85To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen. Jackson’s letter The only subject which relates to the Treasury is the delay in the St. Mary’s light house. The causes had been formerly communicated to the General vizt— 1. the extravagant price asked for the land which is not worth fifty dollars, instead of Six hundred— 2. & principally, the negociation for the purchase of E. Florida; as if that succeeds, a much better site may be had...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of a letter to the land commissioners of Louisiana Submitted to the President who will be pleased to suggest such alterations as he may think necessary— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
87To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 4 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time before the commencement of the present session of Congress at a meeting of the heads of department at the President’s the Spanish affairs generally, & the intended purchase of Florida being under considn, it was proposed to give immediate instrns to mr Armstrong for that purpose. it being objected that as a partial paiment at or near the time of signing the treaty, & made on...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
1. Collector of the district of Detroit, and Inspector of the revenue for the port of Detroit. vice—Wilkinson rejected by the Senate Stanley Griswold is the only person proposed—no recommendation 2. Collector of the district of South Quay, and Inspector of the revenue for the port of South Quay vice Fisher deceased Samuel Calvert }
89To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The monies paid by Mr. Lear under the Tripoline treaty have been paid out of the appropriation made by act of 1 March 1805 in following words “For the contingent expenses of intercourse with the Barbary powers two hundred thousand dollars”;—and as new appropriation is necessary for that subject. Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
90To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the copy of a letter from the collector of Passamaquoddy and memorial of some inhabitants there together with a New Brunswick Gazette relative thereto. How far reclamations respecting the condimned vessel may be proper, will of course be taken into consideration. But as it may be necessary to give some immediate instructions to the Collector on the subject of what...
91To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a copy of certain resolutions adopted this day by the Commissioners of the sinking fund, and to submit the propriety of authorising the purchase of stock in the manner proposed by the said resolutions. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
92To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose copies of a letter from the President of the Bank of the United States & of certain resolutions of that institution respecting the exportation of American Dollars. I do not perceive that any thing more can be done than to instruct the Director of the Mint to confine himself as much as practicable to the coining of half dollars in preferance to Dollars. I have the...
93To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been detained till this day by business, connected with the Acts of last session, which could not be delayed till after my return. This compels us to postpone our intended visit to Monticello, as I have hardly time, before the 13th June when I must necessarily be here, to go home and transact some indispensible business not having been there these three years. Mrs. Gallatin and myself...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 12 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed were received during my absence. Is it necessary to give any particular directions on the subject particularly as respects the restriction of anchoring ground? Respectfully submitted DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
95To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
By the 3d Section of the enclosed act, you are authorized to designate the port of entry of the district of Ocracock. A letter of the collector shews the situation & a plan is annexed. But it would I think be improper to designate only a spot: a certain extent may be defined by boundaries so that the collector may have some choice in fixing himself. Every other port extends as far as the town...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose for your approbation the sketch of a letter to the person intended to fill the duties of Supervisor in Georgia. Two points require by law your approbation vizt. the exercise of commission for the collectors; which is thought necessary; and the transfer of the duties to another officer. This last I have left in blank; but it can be filled conveniently only by two officers, the Marshal...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 25 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On the recommendation of Mr Latrobe, a Mr Demun has been appointed to take the Survey of the coast. Had Barnwell’s application come in time he might have been united: but all the instructions were sent during your stay at Monticello and immediately before my journey to the Westward. Even if he had been joined, I do not know how he could have been spared during the sickly season. Mr Briggs has...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to Submit the following reductions in the Compensations made to the Officers acting as Supervisors in the following states. Rhode Island . The outstanding Direct Tax amounts to $3,704.93 and the arrears of Internal Revenues to $10,831.84. William Peck, Marshal, is the Acting Supervisor. His payments into the Treasury during the year commencing on the 1st. of April 1805, and ending...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 30 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose the only recommendation for the office of “Surveyor of the port of Darien and Inspector of the revenue for the same” created by an Act of last session. The office is unimportant, and the emolument very trifling. With respectful attachment Your obedt. Servt. Mr Spalding is the member of Congress for the district where Darien lyes, and lives in the vicinity. DLC : Papers of Thomas...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 3 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I will attend to the enquiry in the case of R. Cross; &, if Gen. Dearborne cannot recommend any body, will request Mr Crowninshield to appoint some person to make it—I will with pleasure dine with you to day— With respectful attachment Your obedt. Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.