1To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1801, Nashville. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 10 July enclosing his commission...
16 September 1801, Knoxville. Reports that arrangements for his descent of the Mississippi are...
3To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1801, Nashville. Plans to depart for the Mississippi Territory on 8 Oct. Reports that...
24 November 1801, Natchez. Reports his arrival on 23 Nov. after a journey made unduly difficult...
12 December 1801, Natchez. Encloses a copy of his 2 Dec. address to the territorial legislature...
20 December 1801, Natchez. Has just received word that U.S. commissioners have concluded a treaty...
7To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 January 1802, Natchez. Reports that “nothing very interesting” has occurred since his letter of...
20 January 1802, Natchez. Encloses a letter received from Mississippi attorney general Harding...
23 January 1802, Natchez. Announces arrival on 21 Jan. of Jefferson’s recent message to Congress....
10To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1802, Natchez. Encloses copies of his 29 Jan. letter to General Wilkinson and...