Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to M. Dumas
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00322 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 9, 1787 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 23 x 17 cm. Order a Copy
Written as American ambassador to France to Dutchman Charles William Frederic Dumas at the Hague, who had wanted to negotiate a commercial treaty for America. (Dumas had been refused.) Jefferson points out past history and present problems, including the coming change in form of constitution for the U.S. Also mentions his expectation of war in Europe
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