1From James Madison to Francis Becker, 12 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Francis Becker. 12 July 1805, Department of State. “The Louisiana Convention not providing for admitting restitution in case of property being irreversibly condemned, the claim you refer to, in your letter of the 6th. inst. [not found], seems to be unprovided for.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p. Becker had two claims against the French government. One was for the...