Reprehensible Actions of U.S. Consul in Relation to Morocco
Document 1799Reports on the case of Mr. Pintard, a U.S. consul to Madeira, who apparently continued trade with parts of Morocco after being informed that it would be viewed as an act of war by the Emperor of Morocco. His actions dishonored himself both as a government official and a citizen. Finds him greatly reprehensible, and advises that his present consulship be revoked and no new consulship be offered to him.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Reports on the case of Mr. Pintard, a U.S. consul to Madeira, who apparently continued trade with parts of Morocco after being informed that it would be viewed as an act of war by the Emperor of Morocco. His actions dishonored himself both as a government official and a citizen. Finds him greatly reprehensible, and advises that his present consulship be revoked and no new consulship be offered to him.
Date
12/17/1799
Author
Recipient
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Document number
1799121700101
Page start
1
Note
Identified as being addressed to Adams or Pickering.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Benjamin Stoddert
John Adams
Timothy Pickering
John Marsden Pintard
consul
Secretary of State
Emperor of Morocco
David Humphreys
British
Notable locations
Morocco
Cadiz
Madeira
Notable items
trade
rebellion
cause of war
conduct
property
blockade
appointment