1To James Madison from John Mathieu, 9 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 June 1801, Naples. Has received from Malta, via consular agent in Messina, a copy of Cathcart’s circular letter announcing Tripolitan declaration of war. Encloses a copy of Cathcart’s letter; has also forwarded to Appleton two letters received from William England, reportedly from Cathcart. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Naples, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 9 Oct....
2Standing Instructions to American Consuls and Vice-Consuls, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the special duties pointed out in the act of Congress relative to Consuls, passed on the 14th of April, 1792, which you will find in the 2nd Volume of the Laws of the United States, I must beg the favor of you to communicate to me, every six months, a report of the vessels of the United States, which enter at the ports of your district, specifying the name and burthen of each...