Questions on State of the Nation and Its Foreign Affairs with European nations
Document 1798The President has directed the Secretaries of State, War, and the Treasury, and the Attorney General to consider the state of the nation and its foreign relations, particularly with France, in addition to England, Spain, Holland, and others. McHenry lists a number of important questions respecting foreign affairs that should be addressed. If envoys extraordinary are refused audience, what will be the response? They may all repair to Holland, or one could repair home, with one remaining abroad, or all could return to America. Discusses executive authority. Asks in what manner intelligence should be announce to congress. Discusses whether immediate declaration of war should be recommended or requested. Should there be an embargo? What measures should be taken with Spain, Holland, and Portugal? What should be said to England? How to convey information to Mr. King? Discusses the degree to which U.S. should connect itself with Britain. What aids or benefits can be expected from England? Discusses the possibility of revolution in England and potential consequences in America.
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