1From James Madison to William Poynlett, 24 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have received your communication respecting the capture of the Ship Titus by the British Sloop of war Bermuda. The capture not having been made within the jurisdiction of the United States, and there appearing no other sufficient special grounds for the Executive to intervene, you will therefore pursue the usual judicial remedy by claiming the property and appealing in case of a condemnation...