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Start Over Creator Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836 Subjects Letter writing
College of William and Mary

James Madison letter, 1803

.01 Linear Feet 1 single legal size folder.

Collection contains a single printed letter signed by fourth United States President James Madison to American consul to Saint Domingue (present day Haiti), Tobias Lear. At the time of the letter June 10, 1803, Madison was serving as the U.S. Secretary of State. The letter orders biannual reports of all U.S. vessels entering local ports as well as any signs of military preparations, describes the U.S. Navy uniform and inviting consuls to wear it, outlines the powers of consuls, and emphasizes that relations with local governments ought to be kept friendly.

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James Madison letter, 1803 .01 Linear Feet 1 single legal size folder.

Madison, James, Jr., 1751-1836

Collection contains a single printed letter signed by fourth United States President James Madison to American consul to Saint Domingue (present day Haiti), Tobias Lear. At the time of the letter June 10, 1803, Madison was serving as the U.S. Secretary of State. The letter orders biannual reports of all U.S. vessels entering local ports as well as any signs of military preparations, describes the U.S. Navy uniform and inviting consuls to wear it, outlines the powers of consuls, and emphasizes that relations with local governments ought to be kept friendly.

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