1André Michaux’s Observations on His Proposed Western Expedition, 20 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Observations sur le Voyage a l’Ouest du Misissipi RC ( ViW ); endorsed by TJ. Tr ( PPAmP : Miscellaneous Manuscripts); in Michaux’s hand; docketed by Michaux: “Copie des Conditions remise a Mr. Jefferson Secretaire d’Etat le 20 Janvier 1793.” Tr ( DLC : Genet Papers); in Michaux’s hand; incomplete text quoted in 22 May 1793 statement of Michaux to Edmond Charles Genet. For a discussion of...
2American Philosophical Society’s Instructions to André Michaux, [ca. 30 April 1793] (Jefferson Papers)
To Mr. Andrew Michaud. Sundry persons having subscribed certain sums of money for your encouragement to explore the country along the Missouri, and thence Westwardly to the Pacific ocean, having submitted the plan of the enterprize to the direction of the American Philosophical society, and the Society having accepted of the trust, they proceed to give you the following instructions. They...