1To James Madison from John Baker and Others, 2 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
We the Under Signd. Citizens of the Town Of portland And falmouth in the Destrict Of Main, have Severely Sufferd by british piracy, which has Causd Us After Two years waiting with the Greatest patiance To forward On A Memoriel To Congress And in Order To Conciliate All parties Concernd it was Addrest To the Speaker of the house. Our Good Opinion of your publick Spirit Disintredness Integrety...