[Louisiana Purchase] — Laussat, Pierre Clément de

MANUSCRIPT LETTER, SIGNED, FROM PIERRE LAUSSAT, THE COLONIAL PREFECT OF LOUISIANA, TO FRENCH GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU, INFORMING HIM OF THE IMPENDING TRANSFER OF LOUISIANA TO THE UNITED STATES, AND OF HIS INABILITY TO SEND SUPPLIES TO ROCHAMBEAU IN HAITI.

3 pp. letter on a folded folio sheet, with engraved scene entitled "Republique Francaise" at the top of the first page, addressed in manuscript on the fourth page "au General en chef Rochambeau, Capitaine General de l'Ile St. Domingue", written from New Orleans, and dated September 30, 1803 [i.e. 7 Vendémiaire, an 12].

One-inch tear in center of vertical fold with some small tape repairs, where wax seal had been affixed, not affecting any text.