To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 February 1807
From Thomas Newton
Collrs. office Norfolk. Febry. 26. 1807.
Sir
The inclosed I have just recieved & forward for your Consideration, it appears that Capt Douglass is determind, not deliver any of our poor Seamen, if their birth be ever so well substantiated; Mr Bond the Consul at Philadelphia has obtaind a servant of Mr. Graffs for him, & I now have him to send Mr G’s man has four years to serve ⟨a⟩ ⟨n⟩egro. I am respectfully Yr Obt Servt.
Thos Newton.
Mr. Graffs man was discharged from the Leopard. Coll Hamilton also apply’d for him.
RC (DNA: RG 59, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs regarding Impressed Seamen, box 12). Cover docketed by Brent. Enclosure not found.