To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [10 March 1805]
From Aaron Burr
Sunday.— [10 Mch. 1805]
Mr Burr having just now been informed that Mr Jefferson proposes to leave the City this Day, presents respectful Compliments & Requests to know his determination, if any has been made, with Respect to Dr Browne; as it may materially influence the movements of that Gentleman—
RC (DNA: RG 59, AOC); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 10 Mch. 1805 received that day and “Browne Joseph to be Secretary,” and so recorded in SJL.
Burr wrote to TJ on 1 Mch. to recommend his brother-in-law Joseph Browne as an appointee. TJ received the letter, which has not been found, on 7 Mch., recording it in SJL with the notation “Doctr. Joseph Browne to be Secy. Louisa.” “An Act further providing for the government of the district of Louisiana,” approved on 3 Mch., made Louisiana District a territory effective 4 July 1805 ( , 2:331-2; John Archer to TJ, 6 Mch.).