1From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Shelby, 28 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Michaud is a citizen of the French republic who has resided several years in the US. as the Conductor of a botanical establishment belonging to the French nation. He is a man of science and merit, and goes to Kentuckey in pursuit of objects of Natural history and botany, to augment the literary acquirements of the two republicks. Mr. Genet the Minister of France here,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Shelby, 29 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners of Spain residing here have complained to the President of the United States that certain persons at this place are taking measures to excite the Inhabitants of Kentucky to join in an enterprise against the Spanish Dominions on the Missisippi; and in evidence of it have produced the printed address now enclosed. I have it, therefore in charge from the President to desire you...