On the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
On the Safety of Philadelphia for Congress, and Why France Will Continue to Plunder American Shipping While Her War With England Lasts
Description
Wolcott advises the president on the safety of Philadelphia as a place for Congress to convene, given its recent outbreak of sickness; Wolcott assures him that it is now safe. Opines on U.S.-French relations, and on whether Adams' new envoys to France will be received. Says he believes no treaty will be accorded by the French until they have peace with England, since 1) it is in the interests of France to plunder U.S. shipping as long as they can get away with it because of the ongoing war, and 2) France will continue in her present course because she can have no exact idea of U.S.-British relations while the war lasts.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
24
author
sent from location
Grays Gardens
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Pinckney to Adams, 10/22/1797.
notable person/group
John Adams
Oliver Wolcott
French
notable location
Grays Gardens
Philadelphia
Congress
notable item/thing
shipping
notable idea/issue
safety of Philadelphia
document number
1797102421101
page start
15
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | IDD13 (46 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 386 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | Grays Gardens | [n/a] |
| Recipient | John Adams | [unknown] | [n/a] |