1To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 29 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Several american sailors, Captured on board of british Vessels, were detained on board of the prison Ship: Some american Captains wanting Crews to navigate home their Vessels, I directed them to petition their release and got them off without any expence to Government. The Navy ordinance observed here, that a Sailor being always a minor cannot compromise his nationnalness has proved most...
2To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 15 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Foregoing is a Copy of my last respects to you, Since which I have been honoured with Mr. B. Smith’s Letter of the 16th: october ul timo transmitting to me proofs of the Citizensh ip & your ord ers for my application for the release, of Thomas Williams, an american Seaman, who had been taken on board of a british vessel, and was detained in the prison Ship: I am happy to have it in my...
3To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 26 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
The two prizes brought in From St. Bartholomews proved to be the pilot boat Schooner Random of Baltimore, owned by Mr. John Wilmot, the o ther a brig pierced for 20. guns, under Swedish Colors Said to be the Meteor of Norfolk, owned by Mr. Israël, resident burgher of St. Bartholom ews. The Cargoes have Sold to auction, and the Vessel s are advertized for Sale on the 26th present. I understood...
4To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 24 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last respects to you, were under date of the 10th. January last, Since which I have been honored with your letter of the 28th. November 1807, covering authenticated documents to prove the citizenship and Identify the person of Samuel Gossage, an American Seaman detained here, on board of the Prison Ship. Previously to the receipt of that letter, he had been released, on my application, and...
5To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 25 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing is a copy of my last respects to you, since which nothing new has occurred here; a very Strict blockade of the island Continues from the part of the British, but the Colony is on a footing not to leave the least apprehension of an outward attack. Herewith inclosed I have the honor to trans mit to you, my account of disbursements, for the Months of January, February & March 1808;...
6To James Madison from Louis ([Lewis?] Formon, 26 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
On account of the continuance of the embargo in America, we have lately had but very few opportunities for the United St. and my communications to you have Sometimes been interrupted: I had, however, on the 17th. August ulto. the honor to inform you that The Emperor of the french’s Decree of Milan, respecting the navigation and trade carried on by Neutrals, has been officially forwarded to the...