1To James Madison from Robert Dickson, 10 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is with the greatest Concern I have the honor to acquaint you that Mr: David Airth who acted here as Vice Consul of the United States on the Full Power of the late Mr. Robert Champlin Gardiner of Rhode Island, died on the 2nd: Current. Having managed for some Years back the Business of the deceased and the affairs of the Consulate entirely since the Appointment of Mr. Gardiner, I consider...