From Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1798
Title
From Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1798
Description
merchants have circulated petition calling for war in response to treatment of American envoys in France; Congress debating possible tax to raise revenue for defense; France will probably impose more restrictions on American commerce rather than declare war against the United States; JM's debt due to expenses in France; appointment of officials for Mississippi territory; dispute with Gouverneur Morris settled
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Date
1798-04-19
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AL (DLC)
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Type
Letter
Identifier
91163
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Citation
Jefferson, Thomas, “From Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1798,” Papers of James Monroe, accessed March 14, 2025, https://monroepapers.com/items/show/1326.
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