Possible war declaration against France
Document 1798Submits his views of the subjects for communication between the heads of departments and generals. Argues that France aims at "universal dominion" and that the vices of her government render war indispensable to her. Suggests that President Adams should recommend to Congress in his speech to immediately declare war against France, although open to another alternative from the President as long as it falls in the best interests of the nation. Heavily criticizes the "faction" heading the domestic opposition against anti-French policies, calling them "enemies" of the government.
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Type
Draft Letter
Description
Submits his views of the subjects for communication between the heads of departments and generals. Argues that France aims at "universal dominion" and that the vices of her government render war indispensable to her. Suggests that President Adams should recommend to Congress in his speech to immediately declare war against France, although open to another alternative from the President as long as it falls in the best interests of the nation. Heavily criticizes the "faction" heading the domestic opposition against anti-French policies, calling them "enemies" of the government.
Date
11/25/1798
Author
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798112500201
Page start
1
Note
Missing pages
Notable persons
James McHenry
family
officers
John Adams
Congress
[Democratic-Republicans]
French
Directory
Timothy Pickering
military
navy
minister
Notable locations
Trenton
Philadelphia
War Office
departments
France
Europe
Notable items
Communication
finances
negotiation

