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<dl><dd>A compilation made by direction of President Jefferson from information furnished by Dr. John Sibley of Natchitoches, La., and others. Cf. Jefferson's writings, ed. by P.L. Ford, 1892-99, v. 8, p. 402; and S.L. Mitchill's Discourse on ... Jefferson, 1826, p. 27. Also found in American state papers; Miscellaneous, Washington 1834, v. 1, p. 344-356, under title, Description of Louisiana. Transmitted to Congress by Jefferson Nov. 14, 1803</dd>
<dd>LC has another copy under LC assigned Greely no. 8S1D9</dd></dl><br>Subjects: Law; Louisiana Purchase</div>
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<dl><dd>United States. President (1801-1809 : Jefferson)</dd>
<dd>Sibley, John, 1757-1837</dd></dl></div>
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