1To James Madison from John Lamson, 6 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1802, Trieste. “Since my last of the 24th August, I have been informed by Mr Riggins that he has received a commission as consul for this port. The reasons for my long abscence were explained to you in my letter of the 29th Decr. 1801 which however I conclude had not reached you, when this appointment was made.… I have been induced by this commission, to leave my Native country and...
2To James Madison from John Lamson, 6 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 24th August, I have been informed by Mr Riggins that he has received a commission as consul for this port. The reasons for my long abscence were explained to you in my letter of the 29th Decr. 1801 which however I conclude had not reached you, when this appointment was made. As I cannot beleive it was the intention of the President to take away my commission, but from...