1Enclosure: William C. C. Claiborne’s Address to the New Orleans City Council, 9 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Had my health permited, I should have availed myself of the Honor of your Invitation, and been present at the sessions of the council on saturday last. … The question as to the right of property to the batture in front of the suburb S te mary is of very general concern. … that the Public right should be entertained maintained against the claims of Individuals, is not only interesting to the...