1To James Madison from Francis L. Taney, 4 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 December 1801, Baltimore. States that his affairs in America will delay for some time his departure for Ostend. Recommends his friend and partner Joseph Simond of South Carolina to serve as vice commercial agent for Ostend until he can arrive. Asks JM to send him Simond’s commission if the president agrees to grant it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.
2To James Madison from Francis L. Taney, 14 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 December 1801, Georgetown. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 23 July [not found] covering commission as commercial agent for Ostend. Gratefully accepts commission and encloses required bond. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 15 Dec. Enclosure not found.