John Morton to James Madison, 30 October 1801
From John Morton, 30 October 1801
Ship Calliope, off Port-Penn, (Delr.) Octr. 30. 1801.
Sir.
I have but little more time left than to acknowledge the rect. of your favor of the 24th. current; together with the Notes on Cuba: and to state that I am duly sensible of the indulgent accommodation of the President, and that I hope to evince I am not undeserving of his or your confidence. Be pleased, Sir, to accept the assurance of my unfeigned respect. Your Ob. & Hl. Servt.
Jno; Morton.
Your Letter to Mr. Dallas I had the pleasure of delivg. to him at Chester, on my way hither.
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