To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 5 January 1808

Respected Sir,

Consular Office of the United States Cadiz 5th: January 1808.

Allthough I am most certain that our Chargè d’Affairès at [Ma]drid Mr. George W. Erving has apprized you Pr his Packets remitted to me & [w]hich I have forwarded Pr the Schooner Middleton Capt. Whittemore bound [for] New York; of the happy arrangement with the Dey of Algiers; I think [I sh]ould be wanting to my duty if I did not enclose you Copy of Mr. [To]bias Lear’s Letter on the Subject, and congratulate with you on said [grate]full event. With Sentiments of high Consideration & respect, I have the honor to Subscribe myself. Respected Sir. Your most obt. hble Servant

Josef Yznardy

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

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