To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 January 1807
Custom house Jany. 31. 1807
Sir
I received the inclosed last night. A Brittish line of battle ship Commanded by Sir Thomas Hardy & Frigate Mermaid have arived in Hampton road. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt.
Thos Newton
Collr.
Triumph -- 74 -- Sir Thos. Hardy
Mermaid frigate, Captn. Hollis
DNA: RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.