1From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 7 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of the 17th. of April which I wrote you from Monticello, I observed to you that as the legislative council for the territory of Orleans was to be appointed by me, and our distance was great an early communication on the subject was necessary: that it ought to be composed of men of integrity, of understanding, of clear property & influence among the people, well acquainted with the...
2To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1804, New Orleans. “The late slight appearance of discontent among the people of Colour, of which in my last letter I advised you, excited some alarm among the white Citizens , and has determined them to have no more meetings , after the one contemplated on tomorrow, and at that I suppose, but few will attend. “The Louisianians have as little mischief in their dispositions, and as much...
3To James Madison from John Gavino, 7 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1804, Gibraltar. No. 153. “I had this honour of adressing you ⅌ Duplicate under 6th. Ulto. No: 152. and have not since been favourd with any of yours. “Two days ago arrived a British Privateer from the Coast of Italy and reported that three large Tunishan Xabeques had made a landing close by Leghorn about the end of May last, & carried off a Number of People into Slavery. “Two...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 7 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Soderstom assignee of Mr L’Enfant wishing to take Lots for his claim, or considerable part thereof, has written, to T Munroe on the subject desiring a Statement of the Amt. T Munroe respectfully begs the President to have the goodness to look at the enclosed papers, and to say whether it is perfectly clear that Interest ought to be allowed—The late board of Coms. it is true say they will...
5To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 7 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1804, Falmouth. “Enclosed be pleased to receive the list of American Ships arrived in my district in the last 6 months, ending the 30th. of last month [not found]. I apprehend there were some other Vessels that called off this port for orders, the particulars of which I have not obtained, indeed a great number of those did not come into port, but lay too off this port, & proceeded as...
6From James Madison to Anthony Merry, 7 July 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have just received the report made by the Marshal of the District of New York, who was charged with a warrant from the Judge of that District to arrest Lt. Pigott an Officer belonging to the Frigate of His Britannic Majesty in the harbour of New York, commanded by Capt Bradley. The connection which the subject has with the contents of my letter of the 3d inst, makes it proper that it should...