James Madison Papers

To James Madison from John Armstrong, 16 January 1807

From John Armstrong

Duplicate.

Paris 16 Jan. 1807.

Sir,

I had yesterday the honor of receiving Your letter of the 10th. of November last, with a copy of one from Mr. Daniel Clarke and a duplicate Copy of that in relation to Gen. Wilkinsons instructions &c. &c.1

The Campaign being over and the Emperor and his Minister of foreign relations about to return to Paris, I hope soon to have an oppertunity of renewing my communications with the latter. I have the honor to be, Sir, With the highest respect Your Most Obedient & very humble servant

John Armstrong

RC (DNA: RG 59, DD, France, vol. 10); RC (DNA: RG 59, Misc. Duplicate Consular and Diplomatic Correspondence, 1791–1906, box 2, folder 9). Both RCs docketed by Brent.

1For Clark’s letter, see JM to Armstrong, 10 Nov. 1806, and n. 2. For Wilkinson’s instructions, see JM to George W. Erving, 10 Nov. 1806, and n. 1.

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