To James Madison from William Pinkney, 27 April 1808
London April 27th: 1808.
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that I have ⟨t⟩his day had an audience of the King and presented ⟨m⟩y credentials.
My reception was particularly kind and ⟨gr⟩acious; and it is my duty to say that every ⟨ev⟩idence, which such an occasion could admit, ⟨w⟩as afforded, of a desire on the part of the King ⟨to⟩ continue in friendship with us. I have the Honor to be, with perfect esteem and consideration, Sir Your Most Obt. Hble Servt.
Wm: Pinkney
DNA: RG 59--DD-Diplomatic Despatches, Great Britain.