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
Publisher
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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