1To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
The letter from the American Commissioners will inform you that we are now in possession of this City; and I hasten to inform you of the measures which I have taken as Governor of Louisiana. A proclamation of which the enclosed is a copy was issued by me immediately after the surrender of the province. You will observe that it is silent concirning the Militia (a subject deeply interesting to...
2To James Madison from Thomas Tillotson, 20 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
It is become necessary from the proceedings in Congress that Mr. Burr should change his pursuits. In consequence of the Electors designating the Characters they vote for as President and Vice President, the field for management and intrigue is very much circumscribed. Neither Mr. Burr or his adherents can well afford to sink down to their former indigence. His only alternative is an attempt at...
3To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 20 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
I feel myself much indebted to you for your favour of October the 7th and for the intimation which you are pleased to give that the offer of my services in making enquiries relative to the country lately acquired by the United States could not fail of being acceptable. Much discordancy of sentiment I find prevails on the course which ought to be taken relative to the purchased territory: but I...
4Circular Letter to Printers, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, Department of State. “Being desirous of continuing your Gazette as a medium of promulgating the laws of the present Congress within the State of you will find enclosed copies of the first laws passed by them. The compensation like that of the last will be at the rate of 50 Cents p. page of the Octavo edition of the laws printed at the seat of Government a specimen of which...
5To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, New Orleans. “We have the satisfaction to announce to you, that the province of Louisiana was this day surrendered to the United States by the Commissioner of France; and to add that the flag of our Country was raised in this City amidst the acclamations of the inhabitants. “The enclosed is a copy of an instrument of writing which was signed and exchanged by the Commissioners...
6To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, Havana. “The Schooner Tarter of Baltimore, Nichs. W Easton Master bound to St. Jago de Cuba and a market, has been captured by the French Privateer Fortune commanded by Jai Matheiu, sent for St. Jago de Cuba and recaptured by a Spanish Brig (Guarda Coaster) belonging to this Port. “This Brig I am informed has carried her into Cumberland Harbour, to the Northward of St. Jago...
7To James Madison from William Lee, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803. “P the good Intent for Philadelphia I take the liberty to send you under care of the Collecter three boxes containing fruits in Brandy almonds, & prunes.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
8To James Madison from Perez Morton, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, Washington. “I have just received from Boston a Statement of the Case of the Ship Nancy, owned by Messrs Nathaniel Fellowes and Samuel Brown, on the subject of which I sometime since had the honor to converse with you: the circumstances attending her Capture, and the subsequent proceedings, are so minutely detailed in the statement made by Messrs Fellowes & Brown, & which...
9To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, Cádiz. “I had the honour of addressing you on the 14th. inst. [not found] & nothing of importance or worth your notice having offered Since said period; the present Serves to advise you that on account of the actual Circumstances of Political affairs, and being pressed by some Masters of Vessels to give a Roll of Equipage (the same as the inclosed) I thought proper not to...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 20 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
When Doctr. Bache went to New Orleans we allowed him a salary at the rate of 1000 dollars commencing on the 16th Nover. when he left Virginia. Of that he received a quarter in advance, & has received three other quarters from D. Clarke in New Orleans. On the 16th Nov’er. when he left that city, he obtained another draft for 250 dollars on the Treasury from Mr Clark. As he has received his...