To James Madison from James Lewis, 16 August 1803
From James Lewis
16 Augt. 1803
Sir,
I Recd. the Two Hundred & fifty dollars as you Transmitted (by halves) in May1 & June last on acct. of Colo. James Monroe for which you have my Thanks. Indisposition prevented my Sooner acknowled[g]ing the Favour. I Inclose you two Letters Directed to James Monroe Esqr. will you be so obliging as to give them the necessary directions and as Speedy a conveyance as possible. Should any letters be sent to your office for me forward them by the Mail to Charlottesville. I am with Sentiments of Respect yours &c
Jas. Lewis
RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.
1. Lewis’s request for payment was made on 20 May 1803; JM acknowledged sending Lewis the money in his letter to Monroe of 31 May 1803.