31From James Madison to Thomas Newton, 19 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Thomas Newton. 19 July 1806, Department of State. “I have just received your letter of the 15th. Taking guns on board, connected with the public suspicions may be considered as justifying the seizure in the first instance; but should the Owners consent to land the guns and remove every other circumstance calculated to excite suspicion, you may withdraw the seizure, unless you have reason...