1To James Madison from John Lamson, 4 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 April 1803, Trieste. Informs JM that his consular functions ceased on 31 Mar. 1803 by a government decree in favor of William Riggin. In a 22 May 1802 letter , Lamson sent JM a report of all American ships that had entered Trieste to that date. Encloses a list of those entering between then and 31 Mar. 1803 [not found]. The brig Two Betsys of Baltimore was driven ashore and sank on 12 Jan....
2To James Madison from John Lamson, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
My functions as Consul for the United States in this port ceased on the 31 March Ulto. by a decree of the Goverment of this City in favor of the commission received by Wm. Riggin Esqr. an American citizen resident here. In my letter of the 22d. May 1802 I forwarded you a report of all the American vessells that had ever entered this port to that date; I now enclose you a report of those that...