1To James Madison from William Sprigg, 8 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Sprigg. 8 April 1806, Cincinnati. “The Commission of Judge of Orleans with which I am honored by the Executive of the United States did not reach my hands until the present Date. This was owing to its being directed to Cincinnati instead of Chillicothe where I have heretofore resided. I shall proceed with due diligence to the Territory of Orleans and endeavour to discharge the...
2To James Madison from Samuel Huntington, William Sprigg, and Daniel Symmes, 22 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Huntington, William Sprigg, and Daniel Symmes. 22 August 1805, Trumbull County, Ohio . “The Subscribers beg leave to recommend to the President of the United States George Tod Esq. of youngstown in the County of Trumbull & State of Ohio, to fill the vacancy in the General Court of the Michigan Territory. Mr. Tod has been regularly bred to the profession of Law, and has practised...
3To James Madison from William Sprigg, 21 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Sprigg. 21 August 1805, Trumbull County, Ohio . “On the 3d Inst. I received from the President of the United States the appointment of Judge in the Territory of Michigan. Having previously received Information of the Destruction of the Town of Detroit by fire I thought it best not to be precipitate but to take some time to consult and enquire. The Commission reached me just...
4To James Madison from William Sprigg, 27 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
On the perusal of your favour of the 13th. Inst. I have concluded to decline accepting the office of Commissioner. I shall set out Tomorrow for Ohio where I have some business and where I can determine more to my own satisfaction whether to return to New Orleans. If I do not my resignation will be made prior to the meeting of Congress. I presume that this period is too near at hand to admit of...