11To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 27 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is an extract of a letter which I received by the last southern mail to this place, from Major James Seagrove. The letter was Written on a supposition that Congress would be immediately called, and that I should have it in my power personally to convey to you its contents. It appears at present that Congress will not be in Session for some time, deeming the information which the...
12To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 1 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you agreeably to the wish of the legislature of this state, a schedule of the claims of the citizens of Georgia, against the creek nation of Indians. The respective claims are established on the oath of one or more disinterested persons, and deposited in this office. You will also find transmitted a copy of the Journal of the commissioners appointed by me to claim...
13From Thomas Jefferson to John Milledge, 22 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I am so late in answering your favor of Aug. 5. yet it was not unattended to; and has, in execution, had it’s effect. while we were negociating with the Creeks for the extension of your Oakmulgee boundary, we thought it unadvisable to press any other topic which would be disagreeable to them. as soon as the unfavorable turn which that negociation took, was known, I desired the Secretary...
14To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 5 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 19th. of May last I did myself the honor to address a letter to the Secretary at War in consequence of an Act passed by the Legislature of this State on the 27th. of November 1802, requiring me to appoint three persons as Commissioners to repair to the Creek nation and make demand, in conformity to existing treaties, of all prisoners, negroes and property detained from the Citizens of...
15To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 25 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The news papers having announced, that Mr. King has resigned his appointment as minister for the united States, at the court of London—I take the liberty to bring to your view my particular friend— Elijah Clarke esqr. who you are personally acquainted with, as Secretary to the Legation that succeeds Mr. King—If correct morals, soundness in the Principles of the administration and a Classical...
16From Thomas Jefferson to John Milledge, 24 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I heard but an hour ago of your being in Charlottesville with mrs Milledge, & being prevented going there myself, take this method of expressing my hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing you here. it would give me great satisfaction if you could make this your headquarters, and at all events I hope we shall see you before you determine otherwise. can not mrs Milledge & yourself come up...
17From Thomas Jefferson to John Milledge, 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Milledge and incloses him an itinerary from hence to mr Randolph’s, with a strong recommendation to him to let no man’s persuasion induce him to vary the route in any part, Th:J. after near 30. years travelling and trying every road, having by little and little learned this particular route, which he believes no other person is acquainted with, and...
18Enclosure: Itinerary from Georgetown Ferry to Edgehill, 30 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Itinerary from Georgetown Ferry to Edgehill from George town ferry to (1.) Thomas’s (blacksmith) 6. miles Oxroad 2½ Richd Fitzhugh’s 4 Lane’s on Centerville road 11 (2.) Songster’s 4½ Bull run 5. * Brown’s tavern