List of Observations on Current Political and Economic Situation
Document 1798Aversion to war held by most U.S. citizens, nothing to be gained from war with France. If negotiations fail, Hamilton advised that sloops of war and troops be prepared and authority be given to president for control of armed forces. Advised avoiding alliance with Great Britain.
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Aversion to war held by most U.S. citizens, nothing to be gained from war with France. If negotiations fail, Hamilton advised that sloops of war and troops be prepared and authority be given to president for control of armed forces. Advised avoiding alliance with Great Britain.
Date
1798
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1798999940000
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Notable persons
James McHenry
Alexander Hamilton
President
French
commissioners
merchants
provisional army
infantry
allies
Rufus King
privateer
Notable locations
coast
France, Great Britain
United States
Europe
England
Spain
Florida
Louisiana
South America
Holland
Portugal
Notable items
sloops of war
treaty
provisions
revenue
loan
vessel