To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 14 January 1803
From Sylvanus Bourne, 14 January 1803
Baltimore January 14 1803
Sir
Inclosed are some intermediate numbers of the Leyden Gazette just recd. & which serve towards completing the Sett for the last year.
If about the time of my return to Holland in the Spring any circumstances arising out of our foreign relations should render neccessary a temporary special Agency or commission from our Govt to any part of Europe, I should be glad of the employ as it would be an aid towards my expenses while it may operate to save those of the publick. I have the honor to be With great Respect Yr. devoted & Ob Servt.
S. Bourne
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