2791To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 5 September 1806, New Orleans. “1/2 past 11 oclock.” “I waited to the last moment for the Post to inform you if any news had arrived from Nachetoches or from Governor Claiborne, but none has come to hand from either. “The inhabitants of this City continue to enjoy perfect health—but feel a little uneasy at the situation of things—we however hope that nothing...
2792To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 31 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
This day Governor Claiborne has drawn on you in my favor for one hundred and fifty dollars, founded on the inclosed a/c and voucher. The Governor is led to exhibit the demand to the Department of State, from the nature of the case, and because the appropriation by the U. S. for this Territory is otherwise expended. Printed Source--Dunbar Rowland, ed. Official Letter Books of W. C. C....
2793To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 30 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 30 June 1806, New Orleans. “Acting for the Secretary of the Territory of Orleans, I have the honor to inclose to you the following Returns: “‘Civil appointments by Governor claiborne, from the 1. day of January 1806, to the 30. June 1806’: “‘Pardons and Proclamations by Governor claiborne from 1. Jany 1806, to 30. June 1806’: “⟨‘⟩Return of the officers of the militia...
2794To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 14 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 12th. Ultimo (covering copies of the orders of the Secretary’s of War & of the Navy relative to the deserters which had been forcibly taken from the District of Baton Rouge) has been received; & in reply to a late letter from Governor Grand Pré, in which he expressed a Solicitude, to learn the orders of the President, relative to that transaction , I did on the 11th....
2795To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 24 January 1806, New Orleans. “I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a statement made me on Oath, by Stephen a free black man; I do not credit it in whole; I however, have no doubt, but that the free people of Color have been tampered with, and that some of them are devoted to the spanish Interest. “Mr. Morales is yet in this City, and should I not an [ sic...
2796To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 July 1805, New Orleans. “In a former Letter, I advised you of the departure of Captain Carmick for Pensacola with a communication from me to Governor Folch upon the Subject of the Post Road through West Florida. Captain Carmick was detained much longer than was expected, and has returned without Governor Folch’s Answer. A Copy of Captain Carmicks Letter to me...
2797To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 1 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 1 June 1810. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
2798To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 21 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1804, New Orleans. “I have nothing interesting to communicate, nor would I write you by this mail, were it not to inform you, that the most perfect good order prevails in this city. I find, the most trifling occurrences here, attract attention to the Northward, and that a disposition exists among some people to give to certain events a consequence they do not merit: To prevent...
2799To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I shall set out for New-Orleans in two Days, & expect to arrive there on or before the 18th. Instant. Tyler who stands charged with the Crime of Treason, is said to be in the Opelousas District; I have given orders for his Arrest, & will have him conveyed to the Hon’ble the Judge for the District of Orleans, who will I presume order him to be sent to Richmond. John Smith of Ohio, is at Batton...
2800To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 April 1804, New Orleans. “I have received an answer to the letter which I addressed to the Marquis De Casa Calvo on the 28th. ultimo; a translation of the answer and of the documents accompanying it are preparing, and when completed, the originals shall be transmitted to you. It seems La Coquette was fitted out at this place, and was permitted to depart after the receipt of assurances from...