Letter: to Citizen Genet /by Alexander Moultrie, 1794 Jan 19.

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Letter: to Citizen Genet /by Alexander Moultrie, 1794 Jan 19.

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In his letter to Edmond Genet, First Minister Plenipotentiary from the French Republic, Alexander Moultrie points out the advantages of a French-American alliance in the Mississippi Territory. He emphasizes the strength, the future power, and the political backbone of the United States.

9 p.; 29 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Genet, Edmond-Charles, 1763-1834

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Edmond Charles Genet, often refered to as "Citizen Genet," was born in France in 1763 and followed his father into governement service. In 1793, he was appointed as France's minister plenipotentiary to the United States, but his political activities caused the American government to demand his replacement. He was, however, permitted to remain in this country. He lived near Jaimaica on Long Island for a few years, before moving to upstate New York. His first wife was Cornelia Tappen Cl...

Moultrie, Alexander

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Drayton, John, 1766-1822

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Planter, lawyer, author, artist, and botanist of Charleston County, S.C.; S.C. Governor, 1800-1802 and 1808-1810; S.C. Lieut. Governor, 1798-1800; member of S.C. Senate, 1804-1809; member of S.C. House, 1792-1795 and 1798-1799; son of William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) and Dorothy Golightly Drayton; husband of Hester Rose Tidyman Drayton (d. 1816); father of seven children. From the description of John Drayton papers, 1757-1943. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 4367...