James Madison to Charles Simms, 2 July 1802
To Charles Simms
Washington. July 2. 1802
Sir
In answer to your letter of yesterday, I am enabled to assure you that the report to which it alludes is entirely destitute of foundation. I am very respectfully Yr. obedt. servt.
James Madison
RC (RPJCB).

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