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…
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…
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
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
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…