1797

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1797

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From Thomas Jefferson, 27 December 1797
A View of the Conduct of the Executive has been well received; Joseph Fauchet has written a pamphlet that supports JM's view of French-American relations; proceedings in Congress relating to arming private vessels, implementing stamp act and land…

From Jacob Von Staphorst, 25 December 1797
recollection of details of payment on loan due at Amsterdam

To John Dawson (incorrectly given elsewhere as Thomas Jefferson), 25 December 1797
asks Jefferson's assistance in settlement of JM's accounts with the State Department; mentions his service in the Revolutionary War

From John Dawson, 24 December 1797
advises against fighting a duel with Alexander Hamilton; there is no reason for it and JM has nothing to gain by it; says that JM need not take any further action in the matter; A View of the Conduct of the Executive is out and has been well…

From James Madison, 17 December 1797
repayment of loan; critical of Federalists; unable to accept invitation to visit

To James Madison, 10 December 1797
requests a loan; dismayed by the decline of republican principles; invites him to visit; hopes that weather will allow Dolley Madison to accompany him

To John Dawson, 10 December 1797
asks Dawson's advice on dispute with Alexander Hamilton; recommends strategy for Republicans in Congress

To Alexander Hamilton, 2 December 1797
dispute between them does not warrant a duel and his letters did not imply a challenge; JM will accept challenge if Hamilton makes one; John Dawson empowered to represent JM in affair

To Aaron Burr, 1 December 1797
dispute with Alexander Hamilton does not warrant a duel but if Hamilton wants one JM will oblige; asks Burr to meet with Hamilton and settle matters; that John Beckley published the papers that offended Hamilton

To Benjamin F Bache, 13 November 1797
printing of A View of the Conduct of the Executive

To Thomas Jefferson, 27 October 1797
forwards manuscript for Benjamin F Bache

From Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1797
suggests amendment to and title for View of the Conduct of the Executive

To Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1797
will send View of the Conduct of the Executive to Benjamin F Bache for publication; asks Jefferson's opinion regarding the title

From Fulwar Skipwith, 20 October 1797
forwards Mr Corsange's reply to JM's letter; matter with Mr Delmas still unsettled; American commissioners presented credentials to Charles Talleyrand but have heard nothing from the Executive Directory since then; friends in France support JM's…
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