1From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Clark, 17 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You will be informed by a letter from the Secretary of state of the terms and the extent of the cession of Louisiana by France to the US. a cession which I hope will give as much satisfaction to the inhabitants of that province as it does to us. and the more as the title being lawfully acquired & with consent of the power conveying, can never be hereafter reclaimed under any pretence of force....
2From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Clark, 21 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Mr. Clark, & his thanks for the Indian axe he was so kind as to send him, which is the largest he has ever seen. he is also thankful for the permission to copy the maps he has communicated to him, for which purpose he retains the following at the War office, to wit 1. Mapa de las Cereanas de Mexico. 2. Plana de la Ciudad de Mexico. 1791. 3. Vera Cruz &...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Clark, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined the papers you left with me on the claim to the commons of N. Orleans, and finding the subject to be within the cognisance of the board of Commissioners for that territory; they will be immediately instructed to make full enquiry into the foundation of the claim & to report it for the decision of Congress. With respect to the lots & buildings in the city of New Orleans held by...