159051To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bringhurst, 8 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
During my absence, on a journey for the benefit of my health, thy note , of the 17th Ultim., was recd. and opened by my wife. She carefully deliver’d the enclosure , according to its address, without permiting it to be seen by, or known to any other than its owner—Suffer me to remark that this instance of confidence is grateful to my heart, & shall never be violated— It will be grateful to...
159052To Thomas Jefferson from Meriwether Lewis, 8 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The waggon which was employed by Mr. Linnard the Military Agent at Philadelphia, to transport the articles forming my outfit, passed this place on the 28th. Ulto.—the waggoner determined that his team was not sufficiently strong to take the whole of the articles that had been prepared for me at this place and therefore took none of them; of course it became necessary to provide some other...
159053To Thomas Jefferson from Blair McClenachan, 8 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Consciousness of your goodness, and the respectability of the recommendation which the Citizens of Philadelphia were pleased to offer in my behalf, induced me to indulge Some hope of receiving the place, which was lately vacated by Mr. Israel Whelen.—I am informed however, that it has been deemed proper to confer it upon Mr. Tench Coxe, whose principles and talents must be allowed to merit...
159054Constitutional Amendment on Louisiana: Editorial Note (Jefferson Papers)
“I think it will be safer not to permit the enlargement of the Union but by amendment of the constitution,” Jefferson wrote to his secretary of the Treasury in January 1803. The president was responding to Gallatin’s rebuttal of arguments from the attorney general about the desired purchase of New Orleans and the Floridas. Jefferson, Levi Lincoln knew, thought that an amendment to the...
159055I. Draft Amendment, on or before 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Amendment to the Constitution. The Province of Louisiana is incorporated with the US. and made part thereof. the rights of occupancy in the soil, and of self government, are confirmed to the Indian inhabitants, as they now exist. Preemption only of the portions rightfully occupied by them, & a succession to the occupancy of such as they may abandon, with the full rights of possession as well...
159056II. Revised Amendment, ca. 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Amendment to the Constitution to be added to Art. IV. section III. The Province of Louisiana is incorporated with the US. and made part thereof. the rights of occupancy in the soil, & of self-government, are confirmed to the Indian inhabitants, as they now exist. Preemption only of the portions rightfully occupied by them, and a succession to the occupancy of such as they may abandon, with the...
159057From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is but a fortnight before we shall separate, and there will be but a month between our return & the meeting of Congress, & that crowded by the business which will accumulate during our absence. it is well therefore to make up our minds on such subjects as we can before we separate. Louisiana is an important one. it is our duty in the first place to obtain the information supporting it which...
159058From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is proposed to appoint Rodney & Williams Commrs. for the Natchez district, & Kirby for that of Tombigby. a 2d for that is wanting. Rob. C. Nicholas (son of George) is recommended. he is not a lawyer; nor has any lawyer offered, but one who is concerned in one of the companies. mr Garrard of Kentucky, who wished to be a judge of Indiana has occurred to me. but I do not know that he would...
159059To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
As mr Nicholas has, through his Uncle , applied for the office, and it is uncertain whether Mr Garrard would take it, I think he should be preferred. The only objection which presents itself is that to several applications the general answer has been given that lawyers only should be appointed. Amongst others a gentleman from Carolina recommended by Hampton & who came here on purpose. But...
159060From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 9 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having yet learned from you that my tobo. is sold, I must pray you to sell, as well as you can, as much of it as will discharge my note to Craven Peyton for thirteen hundred dollars payable at your office the [thirteenth next]. I leave to yourself to consider whether it is best to sell the residue now, or to wait as the market I understand is getting better & cannot fail to do so on...