Mercer, John F., 1759-1821 to George Weedon

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GLC#
GLC06491.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 September 1783
Author/Creator
Mercer, John F., 1759-1821
Title
to George Weedon
Place Written
Princeton, New Jersey
Pagination
2 p. : address : free frank
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Relays information related to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution. Discusses a letter he sent to William Fitzhugh, which was "to be considered in a great measure a joint one." Notes that France has assured the United States that the definitive treaty will not be signed without the Americans, in addition to hinting that "our own facility is running with the British Commerce." Alleges that "we have reason to apprehend that not only great Britain but all the other European Powers, even our friends will pursue the object of deriving advantages from our commerce without allowing us reciprocity." Address leaf is franked by Mercer.

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