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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01124 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1801 |
| Title | Letter form James Madison to David Lenox, regarding the relief and protection of U.S. seamen |
| Date | 21 July 1801 |
| Author | Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Recipient | Lenox, David |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Government document |
| Content Description | Signed as Secretary of State to Lenox as agent in London for the relief and protection of U.S. seamen. Says Lenox will receive letters (not included) concerning "Nathaniel Heard and Negro David, a Slave, two Impressed Seamen belonging to the United States, who are supposed to be detained in British Ships of War." Madison asks for special attention to the latter case, at the request of a merchant, Mr. Lowndes of Georgetown, his master. |
| Subjects | African American History President Impressment Diplomacy Global History and Civics Maritime Navy Military History Slavery |
| People | Lenox, David (1753-1828) Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | African Americans; Naval & Maritime; Government & Politics; The Presidency; Slavery & Abolition; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |