To Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1794

Title

To Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1794

Description

proposition prohibiting importation of British goods until western posts surrendered rejected by Senate; John Jay appointed envoy to Great Britain with authority to negotiate a commercial treaty; fears Great Britain will try to gain control of French and Spanish territories; French want Gouverneur Morris recalled; Robert R Livingston has been offered appointment as Morris' successor; will return to Virginia when session ends

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Date

1794-05-04

Format

ALS (DLC)

Type

Letter

Identifier

90738

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Citation

Monroe, James, “To Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1794,” Papers of James Monroe, accessed March 14, 2025, https://monroepapers.com/items/show/679.

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