To James Madison from Peter Stirling, 19 December 1801
From Peter Stirling, 19 December 1801
Barcelona 19 Decr. 1801.
Honored & Respected Sir!
Since my Residence in Barcelona, to this day, in Capacity of Consul, the annexed Description is the whole of the Vessells that have arrived in this Port, which is the exactest I could procure. I have received your Circular Letter datted 1t. of August and Shall follow Strictly the orders therein Contained. Peace having taken Place Spain will not in future be Such a good markett for W. I. Produce nothing occurring worth your notice must beg leave to putt my Self at yr. Excellency Disposal and remain with Due Respect and Concideration Your Exy. most Obt. He. Servt.
Peter Stirling
At. & V.C.
The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison, Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information.