1From Thomas Jefferson to Henri Peyroux de la Coudrèniere, 3 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of your acquaintance in Philadelphia in 1791. I had supposed you were returned to Europe. I have lately however been told that you preside at present at Ste Genevieve & St. Louis. I cannot therefore omit the satisfaction of writing to you by Capt. Lewis, an officer in our army, & for some time past my Secretary. as our former acquaintance was a mixt one of science and...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Harry Innes, 4 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this letter James Morrison Esqr. who is the Supervisor for the District of Ohio, being called to the City of Washington on business, & among other considerations contemplates making proposals to supply the troops stationed on the Mississippi & its branches. Mr. Morrison deservedly stands high in the esteem of the people of this State. in saying this every thing is included which...