Maunuscript letter, 1806 March 14 : [Washington, D.C.] to John Armstrong.

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Maunuscript letter, 1806 March 14 : [Washington, D.C.] to John Armstrong.

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Concerns Great Britain's breach of maritime neutrality laws in its attacks on U.S. merchant vessels, and desire of Pres. Jefferson to create a peace treaty to prevent further hostilities. Madison instructs Armstrong to make the U.S. position clear to the French government. Other related issues raised are: armed neutrality of 1780 and 1800; articles of contraband during war; security of naval convoys; pros and cons of U.S. participation in a congress with European nations on making peace.

1 item (10 p.) ; 25 cm.

Haverford College Library

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