1To James Madison from John Appleton, 20 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have to inform the Honorable Secretary of State, that I left france last Autumn, with the approbation of General Armstrong, to return to America, that since my arrival here, I find many circumstances that induce me to remain in my Native Country. I have now to ask leave to resign the Commission I hold, of Commercial Agent at Calais. The continual Blockade of that Port, has for several years,...
2To James Madison from John Appleton, 1 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have The honour to inclose you a statement of The American Vessels which have arriv’d & sail’d from The district to which my Commission is limited; They are not numerous, but from The unfortunate circumstances which have attended so great a proportion of Them, and which almost every season furnishes similar examples, I am induced to hope & presume our Government will adopt, such measures as...
3To James Madison from John Appleton, 18 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 April 1802, Philadelphia. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 8 Apr. [not found] enclosing his commission as U.S. commercial agent at Calais. Transmits his bond. “When at Washington I was led to expect by the President, that in case of vacancy at Dunkerque, it woud be annexed to my Department; if such an event shoud take place, will you allow me Sir to solicit your influence.… The two Ports of...
4To James Madison from John Appleton, 18 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour of receiving your Letter of the 8th. in stant, inclosing my Commission as Commercial Agent a t Calais, with instructions for my government. Be assured S ir, of my zeal & attention to the Duties of the Office, & that al l my views will be directed by a wish to promote the H onour of my Country & to facilitate the lawful pursuits of individuals who may demand my services. The...