John Mitchell to James Madison, 23 May 1803
From John Mitchell, 23 May 1803
Havre 23d. May 1803
Sir,
The Enterprize not being able to sail yesterday, I have to inform You that My Letters from Paris assures Me Ld. Hawksbury Mentioned in the House of Commons that Letters of Marc & reprisals had been issued against france—I think on the 17h. inst. With perfect respect I am Sir Your very Obet. St.
John Mitchell
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