Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: Louisiana Purchase lands for Lafayette as a gift
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07173.01 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1805/03/10 Pagination: 1 p. 25.1 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Concerning Louisiana lands for Lafayette's sacrifices during Revolution: "There are adjacent to the town of N. Orleans on both sides of the Canal of Cavondelet a body of ungranted lands . . . considering the great value that this will very soon be of, as town lots, I have this day written to Governor Claiborne"
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