30591William C. C. Claiborne to Thomas Jefferson, 24 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you, that the Laws of this Territory, is are enforced in every part of the Territory directed to be occupied by the Presidents Proclamation of the 27 th of October , except a small District around the Town & Fort of Mobile ;—There a Spanish Force is stationed, and must remain undisturbed, until the further Orders of my Government. I hope however these orders, will...
30592To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1804, New Orleans. “About five months ago a Spanish Officer attached to the Family of the Marquis of Casa-Calvo presented me a Key which he said was the Key of a large Room in the Principal (or City Hall) belonging formerly to the King of Spain, which had heretofore been occupied as an Arsenal. The officer added that the Principal had been Built at the joint expence of the King and...
30593To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 11 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 December 1804, New Orleans. “The Mail of last Evening brought me your Communication of the 12th Ultimo. The late Insurrection at Baton Rouge (if indeed it can be called such) has subsided, and I believe will not be renewed. The Insurgents were few in number, and at no time exceeding thirty. Their place of Rendezvous, was within what is called West-Florida and the Party composed almost...
30594To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 July 1805, New Orleans. “I enclose for your perusal a Copy of a Letter, which I this day received from the Reverend Mr. Walsh, together with my answer thereto. You will perceive that the Schism in the Church is not likely to be adjusted; I consider it a contest of an extreme delicate nature, and one in which I shall very reluctantly take a part, but I suspect...
30595To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this Moment honerd with your Letter of the 26th. of May, and will reply particularly to it, by the Post next ensuing. The Mail arrived in a disordered State; many of the Letters were wet, (as was the packet directed to me) but I do not learn, that any were lost. Your Letter to Doctor Sibley, I shall forward to Nachitoches on Tomorrow.—The little animal mentioned in my Letter of the 6th is...
30596To Alexander Hamilton from William C. C. Claiborne, 28 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your polite Letter of the 26th. Instant, and its Contents have — ly convinced me of the propriety of your determination, relative to the destination of Captain Sparks. I shall take the liberty Sir, to forward your Communication to Governor Sevier, who being a Military Character, must immediately see the force of your reasoning, and the great inconvenience, which partial...
30597To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I left New Orleans on the 12th. ultimo, on a tour thro’ the State , as well with a view to inform myself of its situation, as to assist in organizing a detachment of Militia, ordered to be holden in readiness for service, and which I shall call into the field, in case of Invasion, or eminent danger of Invasion. The War with the Creeks, will be soon drawn to a close; my Brother, General...
30598To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
On yesterday we had nearly witnessed in this city a serious riot. A guard of Spanish soldiers, being on duty at the house of the Marquis De Casa Calvo, (who was himself absent) and very much intoxicated, made an attack upon a sailor who was passing the street. The citizens interfered and beat off the guard. One citizen was slightly wounded and a Spanish soldier very much beatten. Early...
30599To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 31 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Of late there has been a defference between the Mayor of this City, and the officer commanding the Troops: The correspondence which ensued, I now have the Honor to enclose You, in conformity to the particular request of the Mayor , who is desirous that his conduct on the occasion should be known to you.— My official Letters to the Secretary of State, will acquaint you with the state of things...
30600To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1804, New Orleans. “Enclosed is a translation of a letter to me from the Marquis of Casa Calvo, which will shew you the favorable disposition of the Governor-General of Cuba, towards the commerce of the United States, and the desire he feels to prevent Privateers from making sale of their prizes within the limits of his Government. “I have the pleasure to inform you, that the most...