To James Madison from John Mitchell, 30 June 1803
From John Mitchell, 30 June 1803
Havre 30th. June 1803
Sir
I have the Honor to transmitt You the Returns of the Vessells that Have enterd and departed from this Port, since the last return was made you; there are but few remaining in port and I much fear the War will entirely deprive this place of its Commerce with the United States which will at same be injurious to Us, This being the only port from Brest to Dunkirk Where our Vessells can lay afloat. I have the Honor to be Sir, Your very Obdt. Servt.,
John Mitchell
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