To James Madison from William Savage, 12 May 1802
From William Savage, 12 May 1802
Kingston Jamaica May 12th 1802
Sir.
My last respects was under date of 25th. March ⅌ three opportunitys, since which three American Seamen was wantonly impressed & taken onboard a Transport—On my Application to the Admiral they was immediately liberated.
I have been under the necessity of rendering assistance to several American Seamen in Distress whom I have sent to different ports of the United States.
This accompanys my last quarters Account which would have been sent before but for want of good conveyance. Amount Seven Hundred & Seventy pounds 15/6 equal to Twenty Three Hundred & twelve Dollars thirty Cents.
On Account of which I this day drew on you in part at 30 days sight in favor of Mrs. Mary Willis for Three Hundred Dollars. I have the Honour to be with Great Respect Your Obed Servant
Wm. Savage
Agent for US of America
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.