Madison, James (1751-1836) to William Jarvis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03329.02 Author/Creator: Madison, James (1751-1836) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Letter signed Date: 1 January 1803 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.6 x 10.4 cm. Order a Copy
Secretary of State Madison sends a copy of a letter from Samuel Snow, United States Minister to Canton, to Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal. Sent with GLC03329.01, dated 14 January 1803. Snow informs Madison that the Chinese government desires foreigners to depart from China after the business season ends in April. States that most Consuls retire to Macao, a nearby Portugese settlement, until the business season resumes in September. Requests that Madison obtain the Portugese Government's permission for his Maceo residence from Jarvis.
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