1From James Madison to Joseph Bates, 21 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1804, Department of State. “Mr. Williams placed in my hands your statement respecting the Ship President, carried into Aligesiras and condemned under a pretence of the Blockade of Gibraltar. This will be cognizable under the late Convention with Spain as soon as the Board of Commissioners for which it provides is organized, of which due notice will be given.” Letterbook copy ( DNA :...