1From James Madison to Ambrose Vasse, 18 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Ambrose Vasse. 18 November 1805, Department of State. “In answer to your letter of the 16th. [not found] respecting the Cargo of the Ship Olive Branch, I have to observe that none of the considerations stated by you or which have presented themselves to reflection are deemed sufficient to entitle you to receive the compensation recovered in your name by the Agent of the United States in...