Questions Regarding the War Between France & Great Britain
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Questions Regarding the War Between France & Great Britain
Description
The President poses a number of questions to his cabinet and Attorney General regarding the stance of the United States with respect to the ongoing conflict between France and Great Britain. Should the U. S. declare its neutrality while still receiving a Minister from France? Are the treaties previously made with France applicable to the current situation? Etc.
year created
1793
month created
04
day created
18
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Thomas Jefferson contended that these questions originated with Hamilton and reflected his concerns and not Washington's.
recipient note
Alexander Hamilton; Thomas Jefferson; Henry Knox; Edmund Randolph.
notable person/group
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
minister from the Republic of France
Regent of France
Houses of Congress
notable location
Philadelphia
France
Great Britain
notable item/thing
posture of affairs in Europe
war between those powers
general plan of conduct
sundry questions
result of your reflections
breach of neutrality
treaties made with France
Treaty of Alliance
defensive war
offensive war
ships of war
privateers
ports of the United States
convoys
merchant-men
notable phrase
The posture of affairs in Europe, particularly between France and Great Britain, places the United States in a delicate situation
and requires much consideration of the measures which will be proper for them to observe in the war between those powers.
document number
1793041840000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | Additional recipients: Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Edmund Randolph. |