To James Madison from William Savage, 27 November 1801
From William Savage, 27 November 1801
Kingston Jama. November 27th. 1801
Sir.
I this day received from the Register of the Court of Admiralty here the inclosed Six letters, which came here in the Ship Fanny, from Malaga to New York, detained by his Britannick Majestys Ship Tisiphone ⟨&⟩ sent in here a few days since. I was under the necessity of memorialing the Judge before I could obtain them.
I avail myself of the earliest opportunity in transmiting them & hope they may reach you in Safety. I am With great respect Your Obed H Servt.
Wm. Savage
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