To Thomas Jefferson from Sylvanus Bourne, 27 October 1806
American Consulate
Amsterdam Octr. 27 1806.
Sir
I have the honor to transmit you herewith a letter just recd from the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Hague accompanied by a copy of its contents to my address.
With sentiments of highest respect I am yr ob Sevt.
S Bourne
Amsterdam Octr 28h 1806.
Sir.
The preceeding letter is the copy of one I had the honor to address you yesterday ⅌ the Magnet Cap. Bowles for Boston by whom I sent the letter therein referred to & of which I here transmit a copy taken from the duplt thereof which I recd from the minister of Foreign Affairs, in order to increase the chance of its duly reaching you—
I have the honor to be very respectfuly Sir yr devoted Sevt
S Bourne
DLC.