James Madison Papers

From James Madison to John Armstrong, Jr., 8 December 1808

Department of State 8th. Decr. 1808

Sir

I have the honor to inclose a copy of a letter just received at this office from Messrs. Mathew Cobb & Asa Clerp, Merchants of Portland, and to request that you will take such steps in the case as may be best adapted to it. I have the honor to be &c

James Madison

DNA: RG 59—IM—Instructions to Ministers.

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