4231To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 8 January 1806, New Orleans. “I persuade myself that my late visit to Appalousas and Attachapas has been attended with some good effects. The Civil Authorities were again put in motion; the Militia officers commissioned; such explanations given of the Land Law, as were calculated to check discontents; and every just effort made to attach the Citizens to the...
4232To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 19 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 19 February 1806, New Orleans. “The Marquis of Casa Calvo left this City on the 15. Instant, destined it is said for Pensacola; he was much displeased at receiving an Order to depart—and views it as an act of great violence. “We have a report here—that our Differences with Spain are amicably adjusted; I sincerely hope it may prove correct—but should it be...
4233To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 January 1805, New Orleans. “Great exertions are now making to revive the Louisiana Bank, and I understand the probability is, that the Capital required will in a few days be Subscribed. “My own doubts as to the Validity of the Charter are known, as is also the opinion of Some of the Officers of Government, that it was in itself a Nullity: But many Citizens seem nevertheless determined to...
4234To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 October 1805, New Orleans. “I arrived here on last Evening, and altho’ my Health is much improved since my departure from Natchez, I am nevertheless far from being well. “The unpleasant Reports alluded to by Mr. Graham in his Letter of the 22d. Ultimo, (a Copy of which I forwarded you from Natchez) related to the Menaces of our Spanish Neighbours; the Warlike...
4235To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1804, New Orleans. “I enclose you copies of two letters which I this morning received from Captain Turner the Commandant at Nachitoches. “The Caddo Indians spoken of by Captain Turner is a small tribe situated about 80 or 100 leagues from Nachitoches; their warriors are supposed to amount to between three or four hundred; I shall invite the chief of the nation and five or six of his...
4236To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Has been requested to forward the enclosed petition from the Mississippi Territory House of Representatives [not found] regarding “the free Navigation of certain Navigable Rivers, ‘falling into the Bay of Mexico, from the Territories of the United States, and passing thro’ the Dominions of his Catholic Majesty’”; asks that it be laid before the president. On...
4237To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 22 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 22 July 1805, New Orleans. “I received by the last Mail My Commission as Governor of The Territory of Orleans, under the late act of Congress. At any time, an evidence of the President’s Confidence would Afford me Satisfaction; but I must confess, that the late renewal of my Commission, has excited in my breast, the liveliest emotions of gratitude and pleasure....
4238To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 30 October 1805, New Orleans. “I enclose for your perusal and information copies of several Depositions which have been forwarded to me, by Doctor Sibley; These documents prove the establishment of a Garrison on the Trinity River, & state the particulars of several outrages committed on the Citizens of the United States by Persons in the Employ of the Spanish...
4239To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 October 1804, New Orleans. “I return’d to this City on this Morning, and find my Health much benefited from my late, tho short, Excursion into the Country. The Sugarcrops are very promising, and the Labour of the planter, will be rewarded abundantly. The Citizens, whom I visited, appear’d to enjoy Health and Contentment, and I was well pleas’d with their friendly Hospitality. I also...
4240To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On last evening, I received your Letter of the 3rd of April , enclosing your Answer to an Address, from the House of Representatives of this Territory, and which , I shall, with great pleasure, forward to the Speaker of that Body.— With assurances of my highest respect;—I have the honor to subscribe myself—Your faithful friend, and most obt. Hble. Servant RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed...