Edward Jones to James Madison, 2 January 1802
From Edward Jones, 2 January 1802
Port de la Liberte Jany. 2d. 1802.
Sir
I arrived here a few days since, and have the Honor to enclose you the following documents
No. 1. Embargo.
2 Sending away Genl. Lacrosse.
3 Address of the Americans
4 Letter to the first Consul
5 Answer to Genl. Lacrosse.
Those papers all relate to the late Change of Administration in this Island. At present everything is perfectly quiet, and the greatest Safety of Property prevails throughout the Colony. With the Utmost Consideration I have the Honor to be, very respectfully, Sir Your Mo Obt. & Very Hble Sert.
Edwd: Jones
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.