Report from London on French Intentions
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Report from London on French Intentions
Description
King warns Hamilton of his suspicions regarding French intentions with respect to the American navy and the potential for war with France.
year created
1798
month created
10
day created
20
author
sent from location
London
recipient
sent to location
New York
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
Major General Alexander Hamilton
Rufus King
Secretary of State [Timothy Pickering]
engraver
inhabitants
Minister to the Court of St. James
notable location
interior
New York
London
France
Paris
notable item/thing
cooperation
facsimile of the latest map of the country
information respecting the interior
glorious opportunity
good condition of our public affairs
a Paris [news]paper
l'embargo sur les navies americains
notable phrase
What we know is favorable but if we are to be betrayed by France, the glorious opportunity will be lost.
document number
1798102060001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | WGI20 (3 pages) | Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers | R: 14 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Rufus King | London | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |