1To James Madison from Joseph Browne, 26 August 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that in consequence of orders he had receiv’d from the Secretary of War, Governor Wilkinson left this place on his Voyage down the Mississippi on the 16th instant. The office of Governor of this Territory becoming thereby vacant, the Government devolves on me. As long as I may continue to exercise this Function, I shall consider it my Duty occasionally to...