Diplomatic relations with France and Britain
Document 1798The U.S. Minister to Portugal acknowledges that he has not heard from McHenry as of late due to the raising of the Provisional Army. Tries to reassure McHenry that America will likely not be invaded, that France desires to terminate all differences with the United States. Critical of President Adams.
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The U.S. Minister to Portugal acknowledges that he has not heard from McHenry as of late due to the raising of the Provisional Army. Tries to reassure McHenry that America will likely not be invaded, that France desires to terminate all differences with the United States. Critical of President Adams.
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11/18/1798
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