Description
Claiborne, William C. C. (William Charles Cole). Letters and depositions, 1799-1846. 20 items. Location: Vault: 61, MISC:C. William C.C. Claiborne was governor of the Louisiana Territory from 1803 to 1812, and the state of Louisiana from 1812-1816. Letters and depositions discuss various aspects of territorial business including native and slave affairs, resident opinion, and political intrigue within the region. Other correspondence relate to Claiborne's family and his political and military connections. For further information see online catalog. Mss. 5018.
Manuscript Topic
African Americans
Politics
Record Type
Manuscript Collections