1From James Madison to John Martin Baker, 2 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
You will hasten to Baltimore, and embark at that place in the Brig St. Michael. This Vessel being employed in the service of the Government is placed under your direction, and the Master will of course follow such instructions as you may give him and as are consistent with the Charter Party, of which a copy is enclosed. You will proceed with all practicable dispatch to the Port of L’Orient,...
2From James Madison to John Martin Baker, Ca. 7–15 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Martin Baker. Ca. 7–15 April 1806, Department of State. “I have received your letter of the 8th of January requesting leave to return to the United States this Spring, and I have the pleasure to inform you that no objections occur to the gratification of your wishes.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p. Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the document’s location...