§ From John Brice Jr. 29 December 1806, “Custom House,” Baltimore. “Since writing you on saturday I saw Mr. Guesteir owner of the Brig Betsy, in which your wines was shipped who informed me that the vessel had put into Gaudaloupe where he supposed she would be condemned as unfit for sea. Upon my mentioning the consignments for yourself & the President, he promised to direct them to be forwarded on here by the first conveyance in case the Brig should be condemned.”