1From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 1 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 18th. ult. in which you represent, that American vessels have interfered in the fishery of seadogs and other amphibious animals, upon points occupied by Spanish subjects on the coast of South America; such interference having in many instances been supported by force: and you therefore signify by order of His Catholic Majesty, that he has...