1To James Madison from Thomas Paine, 3 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
When Mr Monro came Minister from the United States to the french Government I was still imprisoned in the Luxemburg by the Robesperean party in the convention. The fall of Robespere took place a few days before Mr Monro reached Paris, and as soon as Mr Munro could make his own standing good, which required time on account of the ill conduct of his predecessor Governeur Morris, he reclaimed me...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William C. C. Claiborne, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed from different quarters that judge Sprigg intended to resign his seat on the bench of Orleans, which I learn with real regret, as I set high value both on his abilities and integrity. should he retire, I will ask the favor of you to propose to him the inclosed commission: but should he not retire, I would pray you not to mention that such a commission has been thought of;...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now do myself the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 3rd. of February last. Mr. Reibelt was illy fitted for the Management of Indians, & he might himself to be pleased with the Change. I have recently appointed Mr. Reibelt Parish Judge for the Parish of Avoyelle in this Territory; An Office which is respectable, & which will give him six or seven hundred Dollars per...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Cocke, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded to New Orleans under cover to Governor Claiborne, a commission appointing you one of the Commissioners for the purpose of ascertaining the rights of persons to lands within the Appelousa district in the Orleans territory, claiming under French or Spanish grants, which I hope you will be willing to undertake, and that you may find it convenient to repair to the place...
5From Thomas Jefferson to John H. Craven, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
John H. Craven in account Dr. £
6From Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Greenup, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to address a letter to mr Richard Cocke, a gentleman of the law in Kentucky, which it is important he should recieve safely, and with as little delay as possible, & doing it from this place where I have not the papers which would inform me of his residence, I have taken the liberty of putting the letter under your cover. I have therefore to request that you will be so kind as...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that we had the misfortune of loosing the East wing of the Hospital, for sick seamen this morning, it is supposed it took fire, from a spark out of the Chimney, & the wind blowing very fresh from the N.W, the roof was instanly in flames, but by great exertions the main building (which was joind to it by a low coverd way, about ten feet a part.) was saved with very...