To James Madison from Edward Stevens, 6 July 1801 (Abstract)
§ From Edward Stevens
6 July 1801, Cap Français. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 2 June, reports compliance with its instructions, and expresses regard for his replacement. Assures the president that “during the short Time I have still to remain in St: Domingo, nothing shall be wanting on my Part, as far as my personal Services can extend, to promote the public Interests, or to render Colo: Lear’s Residence in the Colony both useful and agreeable.”
RC (DNA: RG 59, CD, Cap Haitien, vol. 3). 4 pp.; docketed by Wagner as received 6 Aug.
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