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14 March 1805
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Isaac Briggs re: reports on formation of government & surveying of Louisiana
With three drafts of letters by Briggs to Jefferson.
GLC03872
16 April 1806
to William Jarvis
First page contains Jefferson's letter to Jarvis acknowledging the receipt of Iberian wines for Monticello. Also briefly discusses U.S. foreign relations with European nations. Pages three and four contain Jarvis drafted response to Jefferson, dated...
GLC03873.01
Jarvis, William (fl. 1806)
to Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson's letter to Jarvis consists of one page with docket. Jarvis' draft response, dated 22 July 1806, occupies pages 3-4. Water damage has caused severe staining along the right margin, which obscures some text. wines for Monticello &...
GLC03873.02
3 March 1812
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Congress
Transmits the proceedings of a convention assembled in New Orleans pursuant to an act "for the admission of the said State into the Union on an equal footing with the original States." Louisiana became a state on 30 April 1812.
GLC03879
14 April 1813
Adams, Abigail (1744-1818)
to Catherine Smith
Writes to her granddaughter that parting with the children was "a weight upon my heart." Mourns the death of a sister, who was not able to say goodbye to her husband and children. Thanks Catherine for her letter and says she is longing to see her...
GLC03889
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