From James Madison to Anthony Morris, 14 April 1813
To Anthony Morris
Washington Apl. 14. 1813
Dear Sir
To the Depôts where prisoners of war are to be provided for & exchanged, is the Island of Bermuda; for which a Commissary is about to be appointed. His allowance is not fixed on, but will be not less than at the rate of $2000 per annum. A Cartel in which he will have a passage will be dispatched in about 10 days, and will probably proceed from the Delaware. If the charge should coincide with your regard to health & other circumstances, it will with pleasure be committed to you. Be so good as to drop me a line forthwith on the subject. Be pleased to present my kindest respects to Miss Morris, and to accept my esteem & best wishes
James Madison
RC (offered for sale by Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tex., 19 Oct. 2016, lot 49095). A summary of this letter from the Collector was printed in 6:201.