Concerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Type
Autograph Draft Letter Signed
Title
Concerning Franco-American relations and upcoming negotiations
Description
Discusses eroding Franco-American relations and attacks the opposition party in Congress who he believes are working for the benefit of the French Directory, arguing that it strengthens France's position against the United States. McHenry alludes to the upcoming negotiations with France that will ultimately become the XYZ Affair, quoting Charles Cotesworth Pinckney who worries that successful negotiations will be very difficult.
year created
1797
month created
11
day created
26
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Uriah Forrest
James McHenry
Elbridge Gerry
Marshal
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
military
ensigns
lieutenants
Congress
John Adams
Directory
French
judiciary
legislature
Democratic-Republicans
notable location
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
France
Europe
Annapolis
notable item/thing
Arms
notable idea/issue
Commerce
treaty
sovereignty
Quasi-War
opposition
partisanship
XYZ Affair
notable phrase
"I am apprehensive our negotiations will be very difficult and my hopes of success are not at all sanguine." -Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
document number
1797112600001
page start
1
