From James Madison to Charles Simms, 31 October 1807
Washington Ocr. 31, 1807
Sir
I have recd your favor of the 30th. and thank you for your attention to the articles expressed to me from Lisbon. Having no invoice of them, I must ask the favor of you to proceed according to the rules in such cases, and to let me know the amt. which is to be remitted; forwarding them to this place by the first oppy. that may be convenient. As the articles for the President & others are all addressed to me, it will be best to let all the duties &c. to be included with mine, and the articles sent to me also. Very respectfully I am Sr yr. obedt. sert.
James Madison
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