To James Madison from William Pinkney, 9 January 1808
London. Jany. 9. 1808.
Sir.
I have the Honor to enclose a Copy ⟨of⟩ a Note from Mr. Canning, notifying ⟨th⟩e Blockade of Carthagena, Cadiz, St. Lucar & all intermediate ⟨Po⟩rts.
I am taking Measures ⟨for⟩ communicating it in the usual ⟨ma⟩nner to our Consuls in the ⟨Uni⟩ted Kingdom. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect & Consideration Sir, Your Most Obed Hble Servant
Wm: Pinkney
DNA: RG 59--DD-Diplomatic Despatches, Great Britain.