To James Madison from John Leonard, 14 May 1808
Barna. 14 May 1808
Your much esteem’d favor of the 28. October ⟨I⟩ had the honor to receive the 4 of this ⟨mo⟩nth. The Blank Bond which it contained ⟨I⟩ have signed with two responble. Gentlemen Mr ⟨Hu⟩guet & Mr. Carrol. Mr. H. is one of the ⟨fi⟩rst Bankers in this part of the World. ⟨Mr.⟩ Carrol is a Merchant of Chaston. S. Carolina ⟨of⟩ very considerable Solidity & who has realized ⟨a⟩ considerable sum of money within a few ⟨mo⟩nths by Speculating in Colonial produce ⟨in⟩ this Country which he will remit to ⟨his⟩ House in Chaston. as soon as may be ⟨pr⟩acticable. I take the liberty to Enclose ⟨a pr⟩oclamation that came out yesterday & remain with high consideration & respect Yr Most Obdt. Sert.
J Leonard
DNA: RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Barcelona.