31To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 17 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to submit to your perusal the papers sent herewith, which detail the loss of the U. S. schooner Revenge, which was on her way from Newport to New London, the harbour chosen for it’s superior security as a Rendezvous, during the winter and equinoctial gales. However unpleasant this occurrence, at first sight may appear, as the crew, the arms and furniture are saved, I do not think...
32To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 24 July 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of submitting to your consideration the paper herewith marked A—which exhibits a view of the navy appropriations up to the 23rd ins. inclusively. By this paper it will appear that the aggregate balance of the appropriations unexpended, is $1,316,577:61; but that two of the appropriations viz for “Repairs of vessels,” & for “Qrmaster & Barrack master’s Dept of the Marine corps”...