To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 October 1802
From Albert Gallatin
Oct. 16th 1802
Dear Sir
I enclose a letter of Capn. Crowningshield recommending the removal of the Surveyor of Gloucester. The new collector’s (Gibaut) letter making a similar representation was sent to you some days ago.
with respect & attachment Your obedt. Servt.
Albert Gallatin
The sickness & absence of the principal accounting clerk of this office (Mr Sheldon) has prevented my transmitting the weekly return of Warrants.
A. G.
RC (DLC); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 16 Oct. and “removal of Surveyor of Gloster.” Enclosure not found.
Samuel Whittemore, a Harvard graduate and Federalist, had served as SURVEYOR OF GLOUCESTER since 1789. He was removed in 1803 ( ., 5:196n; , 1:9, 12; Vol. 33:673).