Request for Opinions on Future Negotiations with France
Document 1797Adams sent letter to all Head of Departments on behalf of the President regarding their opinions on: France's refusal to meet Pinckney If future diplomatic missions to France would be an insult to the American people To what extent should current peace treaty be nullified? What restitutions should be made for insult. Should new treaty be drawn up and given to the Senate for approval?
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Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Description
Adams sent letter to all Head of Departments on behalf of the President regarding their opinions on:
France's refusal to meet Pinckney
If future diplomatic missions to France would be an insult to the American people
To what extent should current peace treaty be nullified?
What restitutions should be made for insult.
Should new treaty be drawn up and given to the Senate for approval?
Date
04/14/1797
Author
Sent from
Philadelphia
Collection
Document number
1797041440000
Note
Cited in McHenry to Adams, 05/05/1797
Enclosed in McHenry to Hamilton 04/14/1797.
Notable persons
John Adams
President of the United States
Notable locations
Philadelphia
France
Notable items
treaty
negotiations
insult