1To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
The tranquillity in which I found this province is uninterrupted: and every appearance promises a...
2To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1804, New Orleans. “The contents of your private letter gave me great pleasure; the...
20 February 1804, New Orleans. “The citizens of Louisiana passing by water to the United States...
4To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 19 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Captain Turner, the commanding officer at Fort Adams has just arrived. He tells me that by...
7 December 1803, Fort Adams. “Yesterday evening and until about noon this day we had so heavy a...
6To 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...
7To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
The special messenger whom I despatched to New Orleans on the 18th instant, returned this...
8To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 March 1804, New Orleans. “The northern mail arrived on last evening, but brought me no official...
8 December 1803, Fort Adams. “I am still at this place. An embarkation is talked of tomorrow; but...
10To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last I have been as busily engaged as circumstances would admit, in making such...
11To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Received JM’s communication of 14 Nov. with its enclosures...
12To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1804, New Orleans. “I enclose you a copy of three Ordinances which I have lately passed;...
13To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 December 1803, Natchez. “This day having proved fair, I embarked, a Company of the Natchez...
14To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 December 1803, Natchez. “The Mail this evening brought me a Letter from Mr. Clark, which I here...
15To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
The French vessel which I mentioned to you in my last letter, has been brought to at Plaquemines,...
16To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 March 1804, New Orleans. “The former Spanish Secretary for this Province, Don André [López...
17To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 February 1804, New Orleans. “Since my letter of this morning, the northern mail has arrived,...
18To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 March 1804 (Madison Papers)
In a paper which was received by the last mail from the Seat of Government, it was stated that a...
19To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
The General is apparently making every possible preparation to embark immediately, but I fear we...
20To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
I continue without any advices from the Department of State since my arrival in this city. Two...
21To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here this evening and had the pleasure to meet General Wilkinson. I find that the boats...
22To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 17 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
Since my last letter, I have organized in this City four Companies of volunteer militia; they are...
23To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 March 1804 (Madison Papers)
Having understood that there were several Parishes or Districts in Louisiana, whose former...
24To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 17 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here this evening about 24 hours after the Troops had disembarked. They had favorable...
25To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 31 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1804, New Orleans. “The laws regulating the commerce of Louisiana, have been received...
26To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a copy of the ordinance for establishing a court of Justice in...
27To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 25 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1804, New Orleans. “In a conversation some days ago, with Major Stephen Minor,” was told...
28To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1804, New Orleans. “I have received your letter of the 20th ultimo and which is the only...
29To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 March 1804 (Madison Papers)
Two men of the names of Sutton and May were lately convicted in the Mississippi Territory of...
30To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 6 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
New Orleans is, at this time perfectly tranquil, and I hear of no disturbances in any part of the...
31To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 31 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
A vessel arrived at this port a few days since with fifty African negroes for sale. Being...
32To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 March 1804 (Madison Papers)
The meeting of which I advised you in my letter of the 10th inst. has taken place. The assembly...
33To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 7 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
In our Letter of the 16th ultimo, we informed you that we have just then received Information, of...
34To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 26 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
The mail due on last evening from the northward arrived, but brought me no official dispatches. I...
35To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that good order continues to prevail in this City, and I...
36To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
On yesterday we had nearly witnessed in this city a serious riot. A guard of Spanish soldiers,...
37To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 30 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 March 1804, New Orleans. “Since our last of the 11 instant, a Duplicate of which is under...
Since our last of the 27. ulto. a Duplicate of which goes under Cover, the Spaniards have sent...
39To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 3 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
Since our Letter of the 27. ulto but little Progress has been made in the Business of the...
40To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 27 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
Since our last of the 14 current, of which a Duplicate was forwarded by the last Mail; the French...
41To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 March 1804, New Orleans. Has been informed by Daniel Clark that he considers himself no longer...
42To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
On last evening, I received by the express Mail, your Letter of the 31st. Ultimo, together with...
43To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 26 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 November 1803, Natchez. “I have certain information that on the 11th Instant General Wilkinson...
44To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 November 1803, Natchez. “Shortly after closing my despatches of this morning I received the...
45To 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...
46To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 17 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
No alteration has taken place since our last, of which you have a duplicate under cover,...
47To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 6 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
The transports as fast as they are completed receive their lading: and there is a prospect of a...
48To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 14 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
You will receive under cover herewith a duplicate of our last of the 7th current, also a copy of...
49To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 8 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
It is with singular Satisfaction, we announce to you the peaceful Transfer of the Province of...
50To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson, 27 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Our Letter of the 20th Inst. informed you of the Delivery of Louisiana to the United States, and...