1To James Madison from Henry Hammond, 13 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 April 1801, Cap Français. Complains of declining health and requests the president’s permission to return at once to the U.S. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cap Haitien, vol. 3). 2 pp.; docketed by Jefferson: “resigns Consulship Cape François.” A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
2To James Madison from Henry Hammond, 13 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Whilst my health enabled me to perform the duties of my office, my whole attention was given thereto; Yet how far my feble abilities have kept pace with the views of my Government, or the Interest of my fellow Citizens I will not pretend to Say, but I can with truth aver, that in every instance where I have Supposed that the views of the former or the Interest of the latter, could be promoted,...