1To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Málaga. Acknowledges receipt two weeks earlier of JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . Has granted no certificates to U.S. citizens for newly purchased vessels except when buyers swore that they were the sole owners and the ships had cleared for U.S. ports. Has included names of recipients with regular shipping reports. Provided papers to William Muir for a vessel purchased in...
2To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
You will find inclosed duplicate of my last letter to you dated 22 Sepr. About a fortnight ago I had the honor to receive, the circular which you addressed me, under the 1 Aug. last. I shall particularly attend to the Instructions therein contained, in such Cases as occur of Citizens of The United States, demanding Certificates to navigate Vessels which they may purchase. In no Instance have I...