Concerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Document 1797Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's position against the United States. McHenry alludes to the upcoming negotiations with France that will ultimately become the XYZ Affair, quoting Charles Cotesworth Pinckney who worries that successful negotiations will be very difficult.
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Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's position against the United States. McHenry alludes to the upcoming negotiations with France that will ultimately become the XYZ Affair, quoting Charles Cotesworth Pinckney who worries that successful negotiations will be very difficult.
Date
11/26/1797
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Philadelphia
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Collection
Document number
1797112600001
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Notable persons
Uriah Forrest
James McHenry
Elbridge Gerry
Marshal
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
military
ensigns
lieutenants
Congress
John Adams
Directory
French
judiciary
legislature
Democratic-Republicans
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
France
Europe
Annapolis
Notable items
Arms