Rufus King to James Madison, 2 October 1801
From Rufus King
No. 36
London Oct: 2d. 1801
Sir
Preliminaries of peace between France and Great Britain, were signed last night at Lord Hawkesburys office. With perfect respect & Esteem I have the honour to be Sir Your ob: & faithful Servt:
Rufus King
RC (DNA: RG 59, DD, Great Britain, vol. 9); letterbook copy (NHi: Rufus King Papers, vol. 54). RC docketed by Wagner.