Letter, 1786 May 06, Paris, [France], to Henry Skipwith, n.p.

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Letter, 1786 May 06, Paris, [France], to Henry Skipwith, n.p.

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Asks him to research the existence of descendents in America of a "dancing master"; the British court is refusing to enter any negotiations with U.S. diplomats, either because of past animosities or for the purpose of "regulating our future conduct"; Jefferson proposes settling arguments over debts between parties in both countries by having the indebted pay only the interest that accrued before the war; arrangements between the U.S. and the "Pyratical states" of the Barbary Coast are uncertain, despite the former's attempts at diplomacy; Jefferson speculates that an expensive tribute will be demanded; Europe is temporarily at peace, but the expected death of the King of Prussia may change that; expresses reservations over Americans sending their sons to Europe for an education; "there is a great deal of ill to be learnt here by young people."

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 24 cm. x 40 cm.

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Skipwith, Henry, 1816-1894

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...