1From James Madison to Benjamin Lincoln (Abstract), 30 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
30 May 1805, Department of State . “I have lately received the protest [not found] of Capt. Mathew Rice of the Schooner Diana of Boston, detailing the circumstances of a murder and piracy committed on board of her, by the Officers and crew of a Boat under Spanish colours, in the streights of Gibraltar. To support the steps which may be proper upon this subject, it is necessary that all the...
2From James Madison to Benjamin Lincoln, 10 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
I request you to be pleased to cause to be purchased, as soon as possible, and delivered to the Assistant Military Agent at Fort Independence the following articles intended for Algiers and respecting which he will receive instructions. 1 piece of fine muslin embroidered with small spots of Silver. 1 Do. embroidered in like manner with gold. In case the latter cannot be procured you will...
3From James Madison to Benjamin Lincoln, 28 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Benjamin Lincoln. 28 July 1806, Department of State. “I beg the favor of your opinion, whether the persons, who have executed the enclosed bond as sureties, would be considered as sufficient by those who know them.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p.