CLAIBORNE TO GENERAL HAMPTON
Dear General
Will you have the goodness to order an escort, for the Bearer who carried the Mail thro’ such part of the Territory, as you suppose may be infested by the Brigands.
I am Sir, &C &C
[signed] W.C.C. Claiborne
To the Secretary of State
New Orleans, January 7, 1811
SIR,
Every measure has been taken for the public safety. The enclosed copies of General orders will furnish you with such information, as I am possessed of, relative to the movement of the Insurgents.
The Honble. I am Sir, &c &c
The Sec.: State [signed] W. C. C. Caliborne