Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Description
Jefferson has received the letters from the British Consul at Norfolk and the information of Henry Tucker, and has passed them to the President. The legislature has not considered the idea of putting US harbors on the defensive, which means that there is no money to do so and therefore the President cannot comply with the suggestion. The treaties with France and Holland do not allow them to arm their vessels in US ports, and such action should be prevented. Mr. Hooper and other American citizens who engage in hostile activities against nations at peace with the US will be prosecuted.
short description
Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
year created
1793
month created
05
day created
21
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Image largely illegible. Published in the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 26, 76-77.
recipient note
Governors
notable person/group
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Lee
Governor of Virginia
Mr. Newton
British consul at Norfolk
Henry Tucker
President
George Washington
legislature
France
Holland
District Attorneys of the US
notable location
Philadelphia
Virginia
harbors
Norfolk
notable item/thing
letter
information
several harbors
state of defense
necessary monies
appropriation
levies
proposition
authorized
arm
arm vessels
vessels
treaties
prosecutions
nations at peace
circular instructions
bringing vessels to
peaceable demeanor
notable phrase
Prosecutions are ordered against Mr. Hooper and other American citizens who have participated in any hostilities against nations at peace with the US
document number
1793052100002
page start
1
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | JHD03 (2 pages) | Collection: Thomas Jefferson Papers | R: 18 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Jefferson | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Lee | [unknown] | Governor of Virginia |