On the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Document 1797Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French relations, and on whether Adams' new envoys to France will be received. Says he believes no treaty will be accorded by the French until they have peace with England, since 1) it is in the interests of France to plunder U.S. shipping as long as they can get away with it because of the ongoing war, and 2) France will continue in her present course because she can have no exact idea of U.S.-British relations while the war lasts.
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Autograph Letter Signed
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Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French relations, and on whether Adams' new envoys to France will be received. Says he believes no treaty will be accorded by the French until they have peace with England, since 1) it is in the interests of France to plunder U.S. shipping as long as they can get away with it because of the ongoing war, and 2) France will continue in her present course because she can have no exact idea of U.S.-British relations while the war lasts.
Date
10/24/1797
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Recipient
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Grays Gardens
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Collection
Document number
1797102421101
Page start
15
Note
Enclosed in Pinckney to Adams, 10/22/1797.
Notable persons
John Adams
Oliver Wolcott
French
Notable locations
Grays Gardens
Philadelphia
Congress
Notable items
shipping