[Memo discussing negotiation and war with France.]
Document 1797Document, memorandum advises care in negotiating with France.
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Draft Document
Description
Document, memorandum advises care in negotiating with France.
Date
04/1797
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Collection
Document number
1797049900101
Page start
1
Note
Filed with several other documents under the genral title: How to Avoid War with France.
Notable persons
James McHenry
President
Notable locations
France
Notable items
must drop no expressing
evidence that he prefers a state of hostility with France
a sound principle to endeavor by all honorable means to avoid war
sound principle to be prepared
should negotiation prove abortive
sound policy for a nation not to suffer its resources while negotiation is on foot to be so impaired by the hostile operations of the power with war