To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 17 June 1805
From William C. C. Claiborne
New Orleans June 17th. 1805
Dear Sir,
A Mr. Lafon is now engaged in surveying the Land on the Canal of Carondalet;—He supposes that about eight or nine Hundred acres may be had, nearly half of which he says is excellent Land, and not subject to be overflowed. Mr. Briggs has been very unwell, and could not in person attend the surveying—
I am Dear Sir with great Respect Your faithful friend
William C. C. Claiborne
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 2 Aug. and so recorded in SJL, but as a letter of 17 July. FC (Lb in DNA: RG 59, TP, Orleans). Enclosed in Gideon Granger to TJ, 23 July.