Proposed Treaty with France
Document 1799McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as good a situation as it is currently in. Such a treaty will expose U.S. trade to the most serious inconveniences. McHenry finds the dilemma extremely distressing.
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Draft Letter
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McHenry warns that a great change has taken place in the affairs of Europe since the U.S. mission was undertaken. A treaty with France cannot, with regard to trade and commerce, place the U.S. in as good a situation as it is currently in. Such a treaty will expose U.S. trade to the most serious inconveniences. McHenry finds the dilemma extremely distressing.
Date
08/05/1799
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Recipient
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Philadelphia
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Document number
1799080500001
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Notable persons
George Washington
James McHenry
Quincy
Elbridge Gerry
Tallyrand
Talleyrand
Ellsworth
Murray
Pickering
Senate
President
French Directory
Notable locations
Philadelphia
France
Europe
Quincy
Notable items
law of nations
mission
treaty
trade and commerce