1To James Madison from William Duane, 10 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Without any other title to the liberty I take, that [ sic ] what may be allowed me from the respect I have learned to entertain for your virtues and talents, exerted in the cause of my country, and which I have in a much humbler sphere endeavored to emulate, I have take[n] the liberty of addressing you, and even in this first instance to solicit a favor. The publication of “ The Aurora ” tho’...
2To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 10 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1801, Paramaribo. Has received Marshall’s 19 Dec. 1800 letter sent by collector of Baltimore. Interprets it as approval of his conduct; has found in West Indies that when his language and manner have been mildest, he has been unsuccessful. U.S. trade to the colony is under caprice of local collector, who misuses his authority and enforces unimportant regulations to fill his purse....
3To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 10 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have lately been honoured by a Letter from you dated 19 Decr. 1800, transmitted by the Collector of Baltimore. It gives me much satisfaction that I find therein so full approbation of my conduct as may be inferred from the observation that any Particular Instructions are rendered unnecessary by the manner in which I have executed my Office. I am aware that there is a certain respect due to...