To James Madison from Laban Coffin, 10 October 1808
Cadiz S 10 of 10th October 1808
Respected Friend
I herewith transmit Documents for thy perusal of the treatment I have Met With from the Consular Office of this place; trusting to the Uprightness of the Administration of the United States for A Redress of Grievances that the like imposition May Not Occur. I Shall not Comment on the Business and believe the Documents will Sufficiently Shew Although More Might have been Said. I am With Respect thy Friend,
Laban Coffin
DNA: RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Cadiz.