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From the History of New Orleans, Volume 3, by John Smith Kendall:
On November 9, 1803, he [William Charles Cole Claiborne] received an appointment by President Jefferson as a commissioner, with Gen. James Wilkinson, to receive from France the Louisiana Purchase, and to succeed the Spanish governor until a government for the new territory be established.
More about the colorful character, General James Wilkinson, here.
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