§ From John Martin Baker. 4 March 1807, “Consulate of the United States of America for the Balearick Islands,” Palma, Majorca. “I have the honor to confirm my last official, under date, the Twenty Eighth day of January 1807. (per triplicate transmitted per different vias).

“I now beg leave Sir, to communicate my safe return with my family, at this City on the first instant.

“I have the honor to herewith inclose my last demi-Annual Consular report, closing on the Thirty first day of December 1806.

“Per last Packet from Barcelona, I was honored with the duplicate of my leave of Absence: transmitted me per George W: Erving Esquire Madrid 5th: January 1807. Without more at present to communicate.”