1To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces retreat of Portuguese forces and preparation of strong Spanish naval force with troops. Postscript notes rumor that an express has just arrived with account of cessation of hostilities between Portugal and Spain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked Philadelphia, 4 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Aug. A full...
2To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my private letter of yesterdays date, accounts have arrived in Town of the surrender of Campo Mayor & The Portuguese army posted at Gaviao retired to Abrantes w here they intend making the strongest resistance. An express arrived last night from Cadiz in 6 days brings an a ccount of the arrival there of the Earl Gower Packet on this s tation captured by a french privateer on her passage...