William Loughton Smith
6 documents
Memorandum regarding Franco-American relations
Memorandum on Franco-American relations; McHenry concludes that France is in a difficult spot and is unlikely to have the ability to garner a fleet for war against the United States.
James McHenry PapersDiplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
McHenry congratulates Smith - U.S. ambassador to Portugal - for beginning to master the Portuguese language, stressing that fluency is integral to diplomatic relations. With respect to Spain, McHenry …
James McHenry PapersLetter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith on developments with France
On Talleyrand's defense of the XYZ Affair, the course that will probably be pursued by the U.S. government, and the embargo. McHenry also weighs in on public opinion and the influence on elections, …
Andrew Pickens PapersLetter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith concerning the XYZ Affair
James McHenry gives an account of the XYZ Affair to William Loughton Smith, explaining how private agents of Talleyrand demanded a bribe in the form of 50,000 pounds sterling and an enormous loan from …
Andrew Pickens PapersPolitical Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
Reports the general state of the country, described as "tranquil" with the Indians. Recruiting for the military is successful and the overall commerce of the country is prosperous. Discusses the …
Andrew Pickens Papers
