1From James Madison to John Steele, 24 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 June 1802. “Mr. Madison having perused the letter of Mr. Steele to the Secy. of the Treasury which he was so good as to communicate for that purpose, herewith returns it. Mr. M. gave the President an opportunity of perusing it also, as intimated by Mr. Steele.” RC ( Nc-Ar : Steele Papers). 1 p. Printed in Wagstaff, Papers of John Steele , 1:283–84.
2From James Madison to John Steele, 19 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor inclosing a letter to you from Genl. Davie on the subject of Mr. Barnett & Mr Mountflorence. It may not be improper to enable you to inform General Davie, that Mr. Barnett has been appointed Consul at Antwerp, a place not unlikely to become soon of importance, & for which there have been sundry candidates. It is not known whether it will be acceptable to him or not....
3From James Madison to John Steele, 24 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a paper instead of inclosing the paper I beg leave to refer you to the Gazette of the U. S. July 13. 1802. in which you will find a translation of the Document referred to in Mr. Mclane’s letter to you. If the translation be correct, the French Commissary of Marine, has inadvertently transposed the Collectors & naval officers. The error can scarcely have failed to excite the...
4From James Madison to John Steele, [ca. 25 July] 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Fairfax who waits on you wishes to know whether the Treasury Dept. is [in] want of bills on London. He will himself explain an offer he will in that case make. In the absence of Mr. Gallatin, I have taken the liberty of referring him to you for information. Yrs very respectfully RC ( Nc-Ar : Steele Papers). Undated. Conjectural date supplied here on the basis of circumstances described in...