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To Albert Gallatin, John Quincy Adams, and James Bayard, 27 April 1813
instructs them to inform British peace commissioners of American claim to Florida
From Thomas Jefferson, 10 January 1803
offers appointment as special envoy to France to assist in negotiations for purchase of New Orleans and adjoining territory
From John Clarke, 25 September 1800
report on construction of penitentiary and armory; distribution of arms to the militia
From William Prentis, 24 September 1800
asks for information on accusations that Reuben Byrd and Jesse Byrd, free blacks resident in Petersburg, were involved in the Gabriel conspiracy
From Joseph Fenwick, 8 August 1795
responsible for the arrest of many British prisoners who attempted to escape from France aboard American ships; American captains encourage the practice of taking British prisoners on board their vessels
From Melancton Smith, 6 August 1795
Republicans support French cause; majority of Americans oppose treaty with Great Britain; unsure whether George Washington has signed the treaty; George Clinton unwell; praises Thomas Jefferson; criticizes John Jay and Alexander Hamilton
To James Madison, 18 December 1794
asks him to distribute enclosed letter on relations with France and Great Britain to Republican leaders; John B Prevost should come to Paris to serve as secretary