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