1To James Madison from Frederick Hyde Wollaston, 25 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 July 1803, Genoa . Encloses a Ligurian Senate decree “prohibiting the entry of all goods the produce of England & her Colonies” and a copy of a note he sent the government. Observes that the government has adopted this measure against its inclination; is “persuaded that if any American Vessel was to arrive here with British East or W. India prod⟨uce⟩ they could be entered & admitted without...
2To James Madison from Frederick Hyde Wollaston, 25 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I hasten to forward to you a decree of the Senate of this Republic prohibiting the entry of all goods the produce of England & her Colonies. I hand you also a Copy of a note which I have addressed to this government with some remarks which I have thought necessary on the occasion, to which I have as yet had no answer. I think it of importance to acquaint you with this Circumstance for the...