Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Comte de Moustier re: rejecting his claim to deal directly with Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03278 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1789 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as President, to the French Minister to the US. Moustier wished to bypass the cabinet in negotiating a commercial treaty. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 333-35.
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