To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 13 April 1803
From Sylvanus Bourne, 13 April 1803
Baltimore April 13 1803
Sir
As I expect to leave this for Boston in course of ten days, I think it proper to give you this information, in order that you may direct the Documents I am to receive from your Department to be prepared (if convenient) prior to that period.
I shall most probably embark for Europe from Boston, but the precis⟨e⟩ time, I am yet unable to fix on Should it be on any acct. material for you to know it I will be attentive to give you due advice thereof when decided & I have the honor to be With the highest Respect Sir Yr. Ob Servt.
S. Bourne
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