Proposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Document 1793Jefferson 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.
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