James Madison Papers

To James Madison from Joseph Warner Rose, 27 October 1807

Antigua 27th October 1807.

Sir!

By the arrival this Morning of His Britannic Majesty’s Ship St. Christopher Captain John Tancock a report was circulated which gave considerable uneasiness that all American Vessels had been seized at St: Christopher by Captn. Tancock and having discovered that the report was correct I lost no time in addressing him on the Subject copy of which Letter you have herewith as well as his Answer. I have taken the earliest Opportunity (which sails this day) of acquainting you of my proceedings presuming it will meet with the approbation of the President. I have the Honor to be Sir! Your Obedient Servant

Joseph Warner Rose

DNA: RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Antigua.

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