1To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 4 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 October 1801, Lisbon. Delay in departure of brig Neptune gives him the opportunity to announce that the peace treaty between France and Portugal was concluded on 30 Sept. at Madrid. An express brought the news to Lisbon on 3 Oct., and letters from Spain confirm it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. A full transcription of this document has been added to the...
2To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 4 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Brig Neptune being detained longer than expected (by which have already had the honor of writing you inclosing the original dispatch from this Go vernment to the United States) gives me the opportunity of informing you that Peace between Portugal & France w as concluded between Cyprianno Ribeiro Freire late Minister near the U.S. & Lucien Boanaparte at Madrid on the night of the 30 Ulto....