101To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 February 1806, New Orleans. “Captain Ross returned to this City on this morning—and I now enclose for your perusal, a copy of his Report to me.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 8). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Claiborne; docketed by Wagner. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure (3 pp.; docketed by Wagner; printed in Carter,...
102To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 7 February 1806, New Orleans. “I learn from Captain Turner, that the Marquis of Casa Calvo did not visit Adais, nor is it understood, that he made Enquiries concerning the Posts, of which he spake to me. “The proposition for a military Gentleman to accompany the Marquis to Adais, came from me; but since the arrangement was not approved, I am well pleased that...
103To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 6 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 6 February 1806, New Orleans. “Late on the Evening of the 4. instant, the Marquis of Casa Calvo arrived in this City from Nacogdoches via Nachitoches—which last place he left on the 22. ultimo—and having passed by water, he was not met by Captain Ross, to whom my Dispatch of the 10. of January was committed. “I have, on this morning, addressed to the Marquis a...
104To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 30 January 1806, New Orleans. “Your letter of the 14 ultimo, via New York, reached me on yesterday about noon. “The objects to which it related, immediately commanded my attention; and my friend Doctor Watkins, at my request, waited upon Mr. Lavau Trudeau, the Late Surveyor General, and made particular enquiries as to the public documents in his possession. Mr....
105To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 30 January 1806, New Orleans. “Finding that the Public Business presse⟨s⟩ very much upon me, I have proposed to Mr. Graham, that he ⟨s⟩hould conduct the internal correspondence of the Territory⟨,⟩ ⟨a⟩nd to attend particularly to Communications of local concern; in order that I may be at liberty myself to attend more especially to my Correspondence with you...
106To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 29 January 1806, New Orleans. “The enclosure marked A is a copy of a Statement made to me on oath, by Stephen a free black man: I do not suppose it true thro’out; there is however no doubt, but that the free people of colour have been tampered with, and that Some of them are devoted to the Spanish Interest. “In consequence of Stephens information, and the...
107To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 28 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 28 January 1806, New Orleans. “The enclosure No. 1, is a copy of a petition from sundry Merchants of this City—stating—that a considerable debt is due to them by His Catholic Majesty, and praying that Mr. Morales might be permitted to leave in this City an Agent ‘for the purpose of settling the remaining accounts of the Spanish Treasury with the Inhabitants of...
108To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 24 January 1806, New Orleans. “I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a statement made me on Oath, by Stephen a free black man; I do not credit it in whole; I however, have no doubt, but that the free people of Color have been tampered with, and that some of them are devoted to the spanish Interest. “Mr. Morales is yet in this City, and should I not an [ sic...
109To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 23 January 1806, New Orleans. “Mr. Benjamin Morgan a zealous American, and an honest Man, was elected on the 21st. Instant, a member of the House of Representatives of this Territory. “The enclosed return will shew you the state of the Poll, as well as the great degree of political Apathy which prevails in this quarter. “The French Consul Mr. Deferges...
110To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 21 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 21 January 1806, New Orleans. “I lately reviewed the Battalion of Orleans Volunteers, and I can assure you Sir, that their appearance and conduct, on parade, warrant an opinion, that, in Peace or war, they will deserve well of their Country. “The native Citizens of the United States who reside in this City, have, of late, manifested a great share of military...
111To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 13 January 1806, New Orleans. “The enclosure No. 1 is the translation of a letter from Mr. Morales to me, and that, No. 2, of my answer. You will perceive my determination not to be drawn into a discussion. “I have the pleasure to inform you that the most perfect order at present prevails, and I have no doubt but I shall be able to preserve it. “The regular...
112To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 January 1806, New Orleans. “The enclosure No. 1 is a Copy of a Note I have addressed to Mr. Morales, and that, No. 2, of a Letter I have forwarded by Captain Ross, to the Marquis de Casa Calvo. “I have deemed it of importance to prevent the return of the Marquis to this City; there are many persons here who are favorable to the Spanish interest, and if the...
113To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 9 January 1806, New Orleans. “Mr. James Mather, late a Member of the Legislative Council, and now the Judge for the County of la Fourche, writes me under date of the 2d. of January, as follows: ‘The Marquis Casa Calvo remained in this settlement at least 15 days, during which time he principally employed himself in persuading the people—that all this side of the...
114To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 8 January 1806, New Orleans. “I persuade myself that my late visit to Appalousas and Attachapas has been attended with some good effects. The Civil Authorities were again put in motion; the Militia officers commissioned; such explanations given of the Land Law, as were calculated to check discontents; and every just effort made to attach the Citizens to the...
115To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 7 January 1806, New Orleans. “On the morning of the 5. Instant I returned to this City, and read with respectful attention, your communications of the 18. and 25. of November, which did not reach New Orleans until the 3. Instant. “I have long regretted the residence of the Marquis of Casa Calvo, and other Spanish Officers , in this Territory; their intrigues...
116To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 4 January 1806, “Near New Orleans.” “Having, for the most part, effected the objects which occasioned my visit to the Atachapas and Apalousas, I am now on my return, and will be at my Post early on Tomorrow. My Private Secretary, who has met me on this Evening, communicated the substance of several important dispatches from you, which were received during my...
117To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 15 December 1805, “120 Miles from New-Orleans.” “Previous to my departure from the City, I informed you of the dissentions in Attackapas, and of my intension to visit that County. These dissensions have not assumed a serious aspect, nor would they alone, have induced my absence from New-Orleans. But as several objects of Importance awaited my presence in...
118To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 9 December 1805, New Orleans. “The enclosures Nos. 1. 2 & 3 will present you with copies of the Several Letters, which have passed between Govr. Folch and Myself, relative to the exaction of Duties at the Town of Mobile on American Vessels, and the late Military Movements in West Florida. The Enclosure No. 4 is a copy of a Letter from me to Mr. Brown the...
119To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 December 1805, New Orleans. “Mr. Graham has this moment returned from Pensacola, and brought me Governor Folch’s reply to my communication of the 31. of October last. “The answer is not as explicit as I could have wished; but it is probable that the difficulties to which our commerce is at present subjected at Mobile may soon be removed. I will inclose you a...
120To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 4 December 1805, New Orleans. “I have had no late intelligence from Mr. Graham; it is probable he has met with some detention at Pensacola, for it is (I presume) well known to you, that dispatch in business is not a trait in the spanish character. “I am sorry to inform you that much confusion exists in the County of Atachapas; the Citizens in that quarter are...
121To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 November 1805, New Orleans. “Mr. Cobourn has not Yet arrived in this City, and it is apprehended, that he either has or will decline accepting the Commission which has been offered him. “The Economy observed in the Salaries of the Judicial officers of this Territory, will I fear effect the respectability of our Judiciary; The Compensation of a Supreme Judge...
122To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 22 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 22 November 1805, New Orleans. “An American Schooner which was lately captured and carried into the Havanna, has been released, and the owners of the Privateer that made the capture, have been ordered to pay a considerable sum of money for the injury done. This circumstance has afforded much pleasure to the Merchants here, and will doubtless greatly benefit the...
123To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 20 November 1805, New Orleans. “The inclosed paper will furnish you with a Copy of an address from the House of Representatives of this Territory to the President of the United States: it was unanimously adopted, and evinces a degree of Patriotism which I hope may have a good effect. “I contemplate convening the Legislature, some time about the last of February,...
124To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 13 November 1805, New Orleans. “I have the pleasure to inclose you a copy of a Resolution, which was this day unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives of this Territory.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 7); letterbook copy ( Ms-Ar : Claiborne Executive Journal, vol. 15). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Claiborne; docketed by...
125To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 November 1805, New Orleans. “Since my letter of the 5. instant, I have received further intelligence of the progress of the Marquis of Casa Calvo. He is said to have arrived at the Sea-shore, and proposed prosecuting his voyage to the mouth of the Sabine, and from thence to the old Post of Adais. “The Marquis is stated to have taken with him an assortment of...
126To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 8 November 1805, New Orleans. “I enclose you a copy of the answer which the House of Representatives have returned to my address, You will perceive that it is respectful and friendly. I am happy to find that nothing of party spirit has yet been manifested, and I indulge a hope that the Members generally will pursue a conduct which will be approved. “Believing...
127To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 November 1805, New Orleans. “The members of the House of Representatives of this Territory, to the amount of nineteen assembled on yesterday, at the Hotel de Ville in conformity to my Proclamation of the 26. of July last. I attended them in person, and after administering to each member an oath to support the Constitution of the United States, and an oath of...
128To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 31 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 31 October 1805, New Orleans. “In consequence of the embarrassments to which the Commerce of the United States is exposed by the exaction of heavy duties at the Town of Mobile; the various reports which have reached me of the Hostile disposition of the Spaniards, and of the War-like preparations at Pensacola and at other places in the vicinity of this Territory,...
129To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 30 October 1805, New Orleans. “I enclose for your perusal and information copies of several Depositions which have been forwarded to me, by Doctor Sibley; These documents prove the establishment of a Garrison on the Trinity River, & state the particulars of several outrages committed on the Citizens of the United States by Persons in the Employ of the Spanish...
130To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I am sorry to inform you of the embarrassments to which the Citizens of the United States are subjected who navigate the Mobile River. All american Vessels passing by the Town of Mobile, are brought to and a duty of per cent exacted both on imports and Exports. These duties are even required on Articles passing to and from the Garrisons and Factories of the United States. I have addressed on...
131To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 15 October 1805, New Orleans. “During my late Illness at Natchez I receivd your private Letter of the 20th July [not found], and I immediatly transmitted by a safe conveyance to Mr: Duplantier, the Packet which you committed to my care. “I am inclined to think, that the Land near this City, which has been mentioned to Genl. Lafayette, is not in a situation to be...
132To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 14 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 14 October 1805, New Orleans. “The Marquis of Casa Calvo has communicated to me his intention of passing by way of the Bayou Laforche and the River Tache to the Sea, and from thence to the Mouth of the Sabine, which River he proposes to ascend as far as the Old Post of Adais. In making this excursion, the Marquis states that he has two objects in view; the one,...
133To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 October 1805, New Orleans. “I arrived here on last Evening, and altho’ my Health is much improved since my departure from Natchez, I am nevertheless far from being well. “The unpleasant Reports alluded to by Mr. Graham in his Letter of the 22d. Ultimo, (a Copy of which I forwarded you from Natchez) related to the Menaces of our Spanish Neighbours; the Warlike...
134To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 September 1805, Concordia . “In consequence of a letter, I received on last Evening from Mr. Graham, of which the enclosed is a Copy, I shall set out on this Morning for New Orleans. “I cannot conjecture the unpleasant Rumors alluded to by Mr. Graham; but I persuade myself they will not prove of serious importance. I am indeed illy fitted for a Journey; my...
135To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 25 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 25 September 1805, Concordia . “I am still in a state of Convalescence; but continue very fible; so soon as I feel enabled to undertake the Journey, I shall return to New Orleans. In the mean time I do not suppose that my absence from that City , will prove injurious to the public Interest. The enclosed letter from Mr. Graham will present You with the latest...
136To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 11 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 11 September 1805, “Territory of Orleans Concordia.” “Since my letter of the 27th Ultimo, I have experienced a severe Indisposition. For sevn days my Fevers were incessant, and my Death was esteemed by myself and Physicians a probable event. But it has pleased Almighty God still to prolong my life and I feel now as if my Health would soon be restored. I had had...
137To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 11 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 11 September 1805, Concordia . “I now have the Honor, to enclose you a Copy of the assurance given me in writing by Mr. Moralis, that he would not during his residence in this Territory, make any disposition of Lands lying west of the Perdedo.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 7); letterbook copy ( Ms-Ar : Claiborne Executive Journal, vol....
138To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 August 1805, “Territory of Orleans 150 Miles from New Orleans.” “I passed over to Batton Rouge on Yesterday, and partook of the hospitality of Governor Grandpré: I was introduced into a Fort , where the Governor has resided for several Months, from an apprehension that Kemper and his Associates, still meditate an Attack against his Government. “The Fort of...
139To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 26 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 26 August 1805, “120 Miles from New Orleans.” “The report of the retrocession to Spain of the Country west of the Mississippi had also prevailed in New Orleans: The Evening previous to my departure, being on a visit to the Marquis of Casa Calvo, I asked him if he Knew upon what Authority that report was circulated; he answered in the negative, and added that he...
140To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 23 August 1805, “County of Acadia Sixty Miles from New Orleans.” “In the course of my Journey I have found the Citizens much desturbed by a report of the retrocession to Spain of the Country west of the Mississippi. I have possitively asserted, that the Report was groundless; but it had acquired such general currency, that many good disposed Citizens cannot be...
141To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 20 August 1805, New Orleans . “Mr. Moralis has at length acceeded to my wishes, And given an assurance in writing, that ‘during his residence in this Territory no further Sales of Lands west of the Perdido shall be made by him’; nor will ‘he complete the Titles for Land heretofore contracted for under the Spanish Government, and which lie within the Limits...
142To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 17 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 17 August 1805, New Orleans . “By the enclosed, you will perceive that the Correspondence between the Marquis of Casa Calvo and myself concerning Morales has not yet Closed. If Morales should not abandon his project relative to the Sales of Florida Lands, I shall not cease to urge his immediate departure from the Territory. “The Climate here is now excessively...
143To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 16 August 1805, New Orleans . “The enclosure No, 1 is the last letter received from the Marquis on the subject of Mr. Moralis’s continuance in this Territory, and No, 2 a Copy of my Answer. “I do not Know how far the part I have acted on this occasion will be approved of by the President; But I pray you to be assured that my conduct is directed by my best...
144To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 15 August 1805, New Orleans . “A short time previous to the transfer of Louisiana to the United States, Governor Folch having doubted the Authority of Morales to sell lands in West Florida, without his (Folches) assent, would not permit the Surveyors to proceed. The consequence was, that Titles for vast Tracts of Land which had been enter’ed, remained...
145To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 10 August 1805, New Orleans . “I now transmit you a Copy of the Marquis’s answer (marked No 1) to my Letter of the 3rd. Inst. You will perceive Sir, that Morales has authority to continue his Sales in West Florida; that he contemplates residing in this City, and proposes to issue Official orders from hence , as Intendant of East and West Florida . I consider a...
146To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 9 August 1805, New Orleans . “I have this day received a Duplicate of the communication to me from Governor Folch, which was lost by Captain Carmick on his passage from Pensacola to this City. It bears date the 6th of June last, and Governor Folch thus expresses himself, ‘Captain Carmick in the service of the United States delivered to me your Excellency’s favor...
147To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 7 August 1805, New Orleans. “In my communication of the 29 ultimo, was inclosed a Letter to me, from the Marquis of Casa Calvo, (soliciting that the Spanish Officers now in this Territory, may be exempted from the payment of the Municipal Tax) together with a Copy of my answer thereto. “I now have the Honor to transmit you, a second Letter from the Marquis on...
148To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 6 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 6 August 1805, New Orleans. “I am not yet favored with the Marquis’s Answer to my Letter of the third instant. It is (I believe) delayed, from Moralis’s unwillingness to communicate the extent of his Orders, or the time and manner he proposes to execute them. “Moralis has more information, but less principle than any Spanish Officer I ever met with; his Wealth...
149To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 6 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 6 August 1805, New Orleans. “I forgot to mention to you in my Letter of yeasterday, that in the course of my conversation with the Marquis of Casa Calvo, he mentioned to me, that ‘his Conduct here, had been approved by the Minister of State, at Madrid, and his interference in the affair of the Negroes, who had escaped to Nacagdoches was particularly approbated...
150To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 August 1805, New Orleans. “On last Evening, I paid a visit to the Marquis of Casa Calvo. He acknowledged the receipt of my Letter of the 3rd Instant, and told me ‘that an answer should be returned, so soon as he had received from Morales a communication (which was momently expected) upon the Subject, to which I had alluded.’ The Marquis added that ‘he believed...