1From James Madison to William Jarvis, 17 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letters not found. 17 June 1810 (two letters). Acknowledged in Jarvis to JM, 26 Aug. 1810 . Expresses his gratitude on the receipt of the merinos sent by Jarvis and discusses the arrangements for the disposition of the lamb born since their arrival (see JM to Jefferson, 2 July 1810 ). Also places an order for old wine.
2From James Madison to William Jarvis, 17 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
I take this opportunity from Alexanda. of acknowledging your very valuable favor by the vessel lately arrived there from Lisbon. The Marinos came to hand, without other injury, than an infection of the Scab, which I believe has been cured by a mercurial ointment I had immediately applied to them. The great zeal for this precious breed of sheep, resulting from irresisble [ sic ] evidence of...
3From James Madison to William Jarvis, 17 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have just written to you by another vessel acknowledging the receipt & the favor of your Marinos & requesting you to send me a further supply of Bucellos Wine, such as I recd. in the 2 last pipes. I wish at least two more; and even four pipes if you apprehend future difficulty in procuring it. You will make an acceptable addition also, if you send some good Portugal Wine or Wines of another...