To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 20 April 1802
From Daniel Clark, 20 April 1802
Philadelphia 20 April 1802
Sir
I have received your Letter of the 18th. ulto. with the Commission inclosed in it, and in consequence of your directions transmit you the Bond required for the performance of my duty as Consul. Immediately after my arrival at New Orleans I shall have the Honor of addressing you on the Subjects recommended to me and will exert myself to the utmost to be of service in that Quarter. I remain with respect & Esteem Sir Your very humble Servant.
Daniel Clark
The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison, Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information.