21To James Madison from William Lee, 1 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith my return of Vessels that have entered and cleared at this office from the 1st. of January to the 30th June. With great respect I have the honor to remain Your obt. St. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Bordeaux.
22To James Madison from William Lee, 29 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 29 April 1806, Bordeaux. “I have the honor to transmit you enclosed a letter I have just recd. from Mr Skipwith announcing his arrival. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 2). 1 p. Enclosure not found. For Fulwar Skipwith’s arrival at Paris, see John Armstrong to JM , 26 Apr. 1806 .
23To James Madison from William Lee, 1 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith a return of Vessels that have entered and cleared at this Consula te from the 1st. July to 31st. Decr 1806. With great respect I hav e the honor to remain your obdt. Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Bordeaux.
24To James Madison from William Lee, 10 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my respects of the 22 Ulto. and 2d. inst. there has entered at this port the Schooner Hiphza of Boston from Corunna bringing as passengers eighteen distressed seamen. Ship Mercury from Havre navigated by ten men discharged ⅌ agreement having shipped at Havre to work their passage here. Ship Wade Hampton of and from Charleston via London, entered as a French Ship and dischargd. her crew...
25To James Madison from William Lee, 19 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
Invoice of One Puncheon Best Champain Prime old Brandy, at least 15 Years old, from Cognac, augmented to 4th Proof, shipped on board the Ship Susan, Capt. Howard on acct of James Madison Esqr. Secretary of State; consigned to the Collector of NewYork, David Gelston. V. L V . 1 1 Puncheon. Brandy, containing 50 1/ 2 Velts @ 360 frs. pr. 27 Velts } 673: 33 Cognac } More value of 4 Velts Spirits...
26To James Madison from William Lee, 6 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 6 September 1806, Bordeaux. “I have the honor to transmit to you herewith a Triplicate of my returns of the entrances and clerances of American Vessels at this port from the 1st. of January to the 30th June [not found]. “Lord Lauderdale remains still at Paris but it appears little or no hopes are entertained that his negotiations will terminate in peace. The confederacy of...
27To James Madison from William Lee, 22 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1804, Bordeaux. “My last official respects were under date of the 11 inst. and the day before yesterday I had the honor to address you a private letter in answer to yours by Lieutenant Leonard. The present is merely to enclose the copy of a letter I have this day recd. from our Consul at Marseilles.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 2). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner...
28To James Madison from William Lee, 5 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you an Invoice of seven cases of wine shipped on board the Brig Jacob Captain Easton bound to Baltimore, and addressed to the care of the Collector for that Port. The haut Barsac I hope will prove good. The Carbonnieux has been in bottle eight years and was spared to me by a neighbour from his own stock. I have also put on board this Vessel a barrel of Walnuts and Marrons or chesnuts...
29To James Madison from William Lee, 15 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 28 June requesting a supply of wine cordials &c. reached me but yesterday. I will use all my endeavours to have the articles shipped by the 10th Octr as after that time I think it would be too late. The Brandy I have ordered from Cognac of fifteen years of age. With great respect I am Sir Your obt servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
30To James Madison from William Lee, 4 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lee. 4 August 1805, Bordeaux. “I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of my letters to Genl Lincoln the Collector of Boston concerning the Brig Ranger Capt Hooper.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bordeaux, vol. 2). RC 1 p. For enclosures, see n. 1. For the Ranger, see William Lee to JM , 18 June 1805