George Washington McElroy to James Madison, 5 April 1802
From George Washington McElroy, 5 April 1802
Philada. 5 April 1802
Sir
I duly recd. the letter you did me the honor to write me, enclosing my commission with instructions &ca. to which shall pay due attention.
Agreably to your request I now have the honor to return you one of the bonds, filled up and signed, retaining the other for my government. with great respect I have the honor to be Sir your obt. huml. Sert.
Go. Wn. McElroy
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.