Conspiracy of French Ministers

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

Conspiracy of French Ministers

Description

Renewal of war seems to be the only option.
Speaks of conspiracy among French ministers violating law of nations. In depth account of treaty negotiations.

year created

1797

month created

09

day created

22

recipient

in image

notable person/group

James McHenry
William Vans Murray
ministers
committee
tribunal
republican system

notable location

Paris
France
Amsterdam
Holland
Madagascar

notable item/thing

law of nations
constitution
treaty
trade

notable idea/issue

law of nations
constitution
neutral rights
trade rights

notable phrase

Renewal of war seems only option
U.S. would gain benefits of alliance
Situation is desperate in Paris
devious events
conspiracy of republican system

document number

1797092240002

page start

1

number of pages

16

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (16 pages) AIB02 (16 pages) Collection: Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals. 2a&2b 2 file

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author William Murray [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient James McHenry [unknown] [n/a]