From James Madison to Tobias Lear, 9 July 1806
Department of State July 9th: 1806.
Sir.
That you may fully understand the arrangements of the Navy Department with respect to your visit to Tunis, I have annexed an extract of the orders of the Secretary of the Navy to Commodore Rogers. I am &c:
James Madison
DNA: RG 59—IC—Instructions to Consuls.