From James Madison to Jacob Wagner, ca. 22 August 1801
¶ To Jacob Wagner
Letter not found. Ca. 22 August 1801. Acknowledged in Wagner to JM, 31 Aug. 1801, and mentioned in JM to Jefferson, 26 Aug. 1801. Authorizes shipment of powder and ball to dey of Algiers and instructs Wagner to honor Eaton’s charter contract, to take no action on Eaton’s commissions for timber and cattle, and to send Jefferson copies of the State Department’s last letters to Eaton.