30591To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 25 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1804, New Orleans. “In my letter of the 14th. instant I enclosed you a copy of the Moniteur (No. 422) containing an address from a number of the citizens of Louisiana to the Marquis of Casa Calvo accompanied by certain remarks from the Marquis. “The enclosure No. 1, is a literal translation of the remarks of the Marquis and that No. 2, is a copy of a letter which I this day addressed...
30592To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
When a Secretary for this Territory shall have been named, and entered on the duties of his office, I trust my temporary absence may be permitted;—I could wish to proceed direct to the U. States; but if Mrs. Claiborne’s present State of health, should continue, it would be my desire, to call either at Pensacola, or the Havannah.— If a Citizen of this Territory, should be appointed Secretary, I...
30593To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 11 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 11 September 1805, Concordia . “I now have the Honor, to enclose you a Copy of the assurance given me in writing by Mr. Moralis, that he would not during his residence in this Territory, make any disposition of Lands lying west of the Perdedo.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 7); letterbook copy ( Ms-Ar : Claiborne Executive Journal, vol....
30594To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 31 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
31 May 1805, New Orleans . “After proceeding as far as Point Coupée, and making many appointments under the new Judiciary System, I returned to this City on this evening. My excursion was a very pleasing one; I found the Citizens in the enjoyment of much happiness, and apparently well disposed to the American Government. I was often detained by necessary attention to civilities, and the...
30595To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The State of things in New Orleans continue in uncertainty. The Prefect is yet in that City; but not in the exercise of authority. A Vessel from Philadelphia, laden with military Stores, and destined for Fort Adams is now in the Mississippi;—It is said, the Prefect requested the Spanish Government not to permit this Vessel to pass New-Orleans, & was answered, that the free navigation of the...
30596William 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...
30597To 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...
30598To 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...
30599To 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...
30600To 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...