Questions Regarding the War Between France & Great Britain
Document 1793The President poses a number of questions to his cabinet and Attorney General regarding the stance of the United States with respect to the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. Should the U. S. declare its neutrality while still receiving a Minister from France? Are the treaties previously made with France applicable to the current situation? Etc.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
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The President poses a number of questions to his cabinet and Attorney General regarding the stance of the United States with respect to the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. Should the U. S. declare its neutrality while still receiving a Minister from France? Are the treaties previously made with France applicable to the current situation? Etc.
Date
04/18/1793
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1793041840000
Note
Thomas Jefferson contended that these questions originated with Hamilton and reflected his concerns and not Washington's.
Notable persons
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
minister from the Republic of France
Regent of France
Houses of Congress
Notable locations
Philadelphia
France
Great Britain
Notable items
posture of affairs in Europe
war between those powers
general plan of conduct
sundry questions
result of your reflections
breach of neutrality
treaties made with France
Treaty of Alliance
defensive war
offensive war
ships of war
privateers
ports of the United States
convoys
merchant-men