Possible war declaration against France

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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

Sent from

War Department

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