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sends money for JM to disburse; asks JM to help various acquaintances

praises their attachment to republicanism-hopes that it grows and spreads; affirms friendship between France and the United States

has heard that Great Britain has offered to assist the United States in its negotiations with Algiers; urges France to take action to counteract British influence in the United States

forwards papers relating to the seizures of the Catherine and the William Tell

recommends that the Committee consult with him before submitting any proposals for a treaty to the United States

has been informed by John Jay that the treaty with Great Britain does not infringe in any way on the treaty between the United States and France; does not yet know any details of the treaty; the United States intends to abide by its treaty…

Committee of Public Safety dismayed by reports concerning treaty between the United States and Great Britain; request explanation

rumors relating to treaty between United States and Great Britain have provoked bitter reaction in France; trusts George Washington not to accept treaty that harms French-American relations; does not trust John Jay

asks him to distribute enclosed letter on relations with France and Great Britain to Republican leaders; John B Prevost should come to Paris to serve as secretary

receipt for contribution to the Committee of Benevolence of Bonnet Rouge

agrees that friendly relations must be maintained between United States and France; rumor of American preference for Great Britain is unfounded; United States wishes to maintain neutrality; Thomas Jefferson concurs with JM's refusal to accept offer…

thanks JM for correspondence clarifying his actions in France; Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox have resigned from the cabinet and their successors have not been named yet; Robert Brooke elected governor of Virginia; Henry Tazewell and Stevens T…

pleased that JM was received well in France; Congress is in session; Alexander Hamilton intends to resign as secretary of the treasury; majority of Americans support the success of the French republic

pleased that JM was received well in France; believes JM's speech to the National Convention reflects the sentiments of most Americans; warns that some members of the Senate have expressed opposition to JM's speech because they fear it will interfere…

political rivalries; Whiskey Rebellion; reaction to George Washington's condemnation of Democratic-Republican societies; congressional elections; news of acquaintances; Madison and Thomas Jefferson have visited Highland and selected a site for a…