Sylvanus Bourne to James Madison, 15 August 1801
From Sylvanus Bourne, 15 August 1801
Consular Office of US Amsterdam Augt. 15 1801
Sir
Nothing very material has occurred on the political Theatre of Europe since I last did myself the honor to address you.
The great trial ballance of the ⟨Accots.⟩ open between the several States which compose Europe seems to meet with many obstacles in the adjustment & it is within a few days reported that all converse on this subject between F & E has again ceased.
If the claims of humanity had ⟨even⟩ weight in the solution of national Interests the prospect of peace woud be enhanced. I am with great Respect Yr Ob Servt.
S: Bourne
The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison, Secretary of State series. The original abstract contains additional annotation and source information.