1To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Prout, 20 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Though I have not the Honor of a personal acquaintance with you, I am informd by those who have, that your elevated situation by no means prevents your attention to those below you, whose virtues or talents intitle them to your favour; from the mildness & equity of your long Administration, from the satisfaction that so generally appears throughout the Union I am induced to believe that the...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Prout, 19 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson according to the request of mr Prout, returns him the inclosed certificate. the price of the lands in Louisiana, the means of ensuring residence on them, and the cases of individuals interested in the N. Carolina cession, are within the competence of Congress only, and will doubtless continue to occupy their attention. the acquisition of the Floridas, & the exchange of lands with...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Prout, 10 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
This serves to acknowledge the receipt of your Note of the 19th. Septr. last enclosing the Certificate requested. I did not expect to take the liberty to write you again, but the several matters hinted at in my letter, having the appearance of a favorable termination induces me to congratulate you on the happy wish, an acquisition of such extensive fertile Territory at so cheap a rate, I...