On the sudden changes in France
Document 1799Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to suspend the mission. Stresses the necessity in avoiding conflict with Britain.
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[16 Sept 1799
to Wm S Dana.]
Dear Sir.
I thank you for your kind note. It is impossible to say, whether the change in circumstances in France; the successes of the allied Powers, and the rapidity with which things seem to be approaching to a restoration of monarchy will induce the President to suspend the mission.
If they do not, we must go honestly to work, and insist upon [strikethrough: and] our own and take care to do nothing that might enlarge [undecipherable] [undecipherable] from [undecipherable] a quarrel with England. yours truly
James McHenry
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Draft Letter Signed
Description
Mentions the sudden changes in France, the success of the Allied Powers, and an approach toward the restoration of the monarchy, and how this might change the President's strategy and induce him to suspend the mission. Stresses the necessity in avoiding conflict with Britain.
Date
09/16/1799
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799091600201
Page start
1
Notable persons
William Dana
James McHenry
Allied Powers
[John Adams]
Notable locations
France
England
[Britain]
Notable items
Mission