To James Madison from Edward Thornton, 4 February 1802 (Abstract)
§ From Edward Thornton
4 February 1802, Washington. Notifies JM that Thomas Barclay, British consul general for the eastern states, is returning to England on private business. Henry Barclay will perform the consular duties during his father’s absence. Asks JM to inform the president.
RC (DNA: RG 59, NFL, Great Britain, vol. 2). 1 p.