RC (DNA: RG 46, LPPM, 8th Cong., 2d sess.). RC (DNA: RG 233, PM, 8th Cong., 2d sess.). PoC (DLC). Dft (same); in Jacob Wagner’s hand, with heading and one emendation by TJ (see note 2 below). Enclosures: (1) Statements pertaining to the seizure of the Danish brig Hendrick, including: deposition of U.S. agent David M. Clarkson confirming that the Hendrick’s master, Peter Scheelt, always asserted neutrality; Clarkson’s communication that Scheelt probably never received legal notification of the adjudication; attestations on Clarkson’s testimony; a sworn statement by the owner of the Hendrick asserting the neutrality of the vessel and itemizing his losses; and attestations, dated 1 June 1799, of councillors of Altona in support of the owner’s declaration of neutrality (Tr in DNA: RG 233, PM; PrC of Tr in DNA: RG 46, LPPM; printed in ASP description begins American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1832-61, 38 vols. description ends , Foreign Relations, 2:609-10). (2) Documents attesting to the neutral character and value of the Hendrick and its cargo, including the agreement between Scheelt and the brig’s owner and other interested parties; the vessel’s insurance policy; a statement by the carpenter who performed repairs and modifications on the vessel in June 1799 in Altona; and a notarization dated 8 Nov. 1803 (Tr in DNA: RG 233, PM; PrC of Tr in DNA: RG 46, LPPM).