1To James Madison from John Ridgely, 6 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Ridgely. 6 January 1806, “Tripoli in the West.” “I enclose for your information a list of the cruisers belonging to this Regency. “When I was left here by Colo. Lear charged with the affairs of the United States, I had neither expectation or wish that the appointment would be confirmed. In my several communications to you I have avoided expressing such a desire; because situations...