1To James Madison from James C. Mountflorence, 3 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 August 1801, Paris. Reports that ratifications of convention were exchanged 31 July and “Mr. Thos. Appleton has been intrusted by Mr. Dawson With that of the french Govt.” Private letters mention that the president has decided to reappoint Skipwith as consul general or commissary general at Paris. Hopes this will not interfere with his own appointment of last February. Recounts record of...
2To James Madison from James C. Mountflorence, 3 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Ratifications were exchanged 31 Ulto. & Mr. Thos. Appleton has been intrusted by Mr. Dawson With that of the french Govt. delivered unto him by Mr. Murray. Some private Letters mention that the President has thought proper to re-appoint Mr. Skipwith as Consul General, or Commissary General of Commercial Relations here. May I hope that the said Appointment may not interfere with the one of...