Capture of the "Mount Vernon", Recommendation of William Smith, Etc.
Document 1796There is concern about the entry of the prizes of French Privateers into American ports. Action on this matter will requre congressional and executive action, which will take time. Wolcott mentions the capture of the ship "Mt. Vernon" and the need for a reputable, confidential American diplomat in France. He recommends William Smith, who is trusted and admired by the French. He wonders if Mr. Adams can be transferred to Portugal. He requests funds from the Bank of Pennsylvania and the Bank of New York
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There is concern about the entry of the prizes of French Privateers into American ports. Action on this matter will requre congressional and executive action, which will take time. Wolcott mentions the capture of the ship "Mt. Vernon" and the need for a reputable, confidential American diplomat in France. He recommends William Smith, who is trusted and admired by the French. He wonders if Mr. Adams can be transferred to Portugal. He requests funds from the Bank of Pennsylvania and the Bank of New York
Date
05/28/1796
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Recipient
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Philadelphia
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Collection
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1796052890002
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1
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Partially illegible.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Oliver Wolcott
French privateers
Judiciary
President
William Smith
Adams
Portuguese government
banks
Bank of Pennsylvania
Bank of New York
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Philadelphia
France
Portugal
Pennsylvania
New York
Bank Street
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instructions
prizes
regulations
law
capture
Mount Vernon
treaty
French language
station
treasury drafts
frigates
stock