From James Madison to Benjamin Nones, 12 January 1807
Department of State, Jany. 12th. 1807.
Sir.
In answer to your letter of the 7th. inst. and the memorial it enclosed, I have to state that the government of the United States is unauthorised to appoint a Notary Public in any foreign dominion. I am &c.
James Madison.
DNA: RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.