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To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 6 August 1806 (Abstract)

From Robert W. Fox, 6 August 1806 (Abstract)

§ From Robert W. Fox. 6 August 1806, Falmouth. “I have been unwell for some time. I therefore hope thee wilt excuse my not earlier sending thee the list of arrivals of American Ships at this Port, which I now enclose [not found]. My Consular Agent has not yet sent me the List from Plymouth but I hope to receive it in 3 @ 4 days when I intend to forward it thee.

“I have kept the American Minister advised at London of the sundry detentions of American Ships & Cargoes at this Port; the liberation of which have been demanded as soon as it well could be done after their arrival, and the parties protested against for all damages, in nearly all the instances they have been restored, and most thereof without going into Court, but with considerable cost and expence to the American Citizens who found it more for their interest to submit thereto than have a considerable property detained for the decision of th⟨e⟩ Admiralty Court, as the remedy there is no ways equal to the loss by the detention in waiting for the decision.

“The American Brig Eliza Captn. Hallowell from Providence with a Cargo of Tea, Nankeens &c., was detain⟨ed⟩ at this port in Quarantine some time, the Captors offered to give up Ship & Cargo provided the American Cap⟨tn.⟩ would pay the expences of their Proctor &c., & give them Bond of indemnity, I could not recommend this to the Master as he has an undoubted right to call fo⟨r⟩ damages for the detention. I expect the Master of the Armed Ship will have a Monition from the Admiralty Court very shortly to make him answerable for his conduct & will I hope smart for it. His Agent finding this would be the case sent me her papers, & she sailed the 1st Inst.

“The Trade of this part of the Nation is very dull, American Seamen with Protections have not been molested here lately.”

RC (DNA: RG 59, CD, Falmouth, vol. 2). 3 pp.

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