1To James Madison from William Eaton, 9 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
The letter accompanying this of 22d. a 27th. ult. went off for Gibraltar on the day of its date by an English merchantman which, having sprung a leak at sea, returned into port. That from the department of State of May 10th. I had the honor to receive 30th. It was enjoined on me to forward my account by the return of the squadron: but it must be long since known to the Government that no ship...
2To James Madison from William Short, 9 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
W Short sends his compts. to Mr Madison & incloses the queries wch. the auditor makes as to dates—W.S. took from him the memorandum with a promise to procure the answers as soon as possible, as being necessary to the settlement of the accounts. The dates are there stated but it is proper that they should be received also from the Dept. of State. W.S. has thought he should save trouble to the...
3To James Madison from William Eaton, 9 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 November 1802, Tunis. Notes that the accompanying letter dated 22 and 27 Oct. was sent on 27 Oct. by a British ship which returned to port after springing a leak. Received JM’s 10 May letter on 30 Oct. Was directed to forward his account with the returning squadron, “but it must be long since known to the Government that no ship of that squadron showed itself here for seven or eight months...