From James Madison to James Monroe and William Pinkney, 21 October 1806
To James Monroe and William Pinkney
Department of State 21 Octr. 1806
Gentlemen
The enclosed Sketch, from the pen of Mr. Crowninshield, contains such pertinent and valuable information respecting the trade to India, as to induce an attempt, though late, to convey it to you.1 I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, with great respect & consideration, Your most obed. servt.
James Madison
RC and enclosure (DLC, series 7, container 1); RC and enclosure (NN: Monroe Papers). First RC in Wagner’s hand, signed by JM; docketed by Pinkney. Second RC is a letterpress copy of first RC. For enclosure, see n. 1.
1. See Jacob Crowninshield to JM, 1 Sept. 1806, and n. 1.