William Loughton Smith
6 documents

Memorandum regarding Franco-American relations
05/21/1797 Autograph Draft DocumentMemorandum 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 Papers
Diplomatic relations with Portugal and Spain
12/03/1797 Autograph Draft Letter SignedMcHenry 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 Papers
Letter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith on developments with France
08/20/1798 Autograph Letter SignedOn 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 Papers
Letter from James McHenry to William Loughton Smith concerning the XYZ Affair
04/02/1798 Autograph Letter SignedJames 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 Papers
Political Discussion of Federalists and Anti-federalists
10/22/1799 Autograph Letter SignedReports 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- No image
Reassignment of Capt. George Izard
03/11/1800 DocumentHamilton explains that he reluctantly parts with Capt. Izard to be Smith's aide but does not resist because current military prospects are very uncertain.
