Diplomatic Instructions

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Diplomatic Instructions

1785-1906

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/593313

This series consists of copies of instructions sent by the Department of State to its diplomatic officers in foreign countries. They pertain to all phases of U.S. relations with foreign governments and relate to the general administration of diplomatic posts. Most volumes of instructions before 1870 contain registers of their contents.

51 linear feet

eng, Latn

National Archives at College Park

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National Archives at College Park

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Maury, James, 1746-1840

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United States Department of Foreign Affairs

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