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... whole or part with merchandise coming out of England or its possessions . " - ( French Spoliations , Ex . Doc . , 1826 , p . 483. ) This edict was promptly denounced by the American plenipotentiaries newly 8 FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS .
... whole or part with merchandise coming out of England or its possessions . " - ( French Spoliations , Ex . Doc . , 1826 , p . 483. ) This edict was promptly denounced by the American plenipotentiaries newly 8 FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS .
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... plenipotentiaries newly arrived at Paris . In earnest , vigorous tones they said that it invaded at the same time the interests and the independence of neutral powers ; that it took from them the profits of an honest and lawful industry ...
... plenipotentiaries newly arrived at Paris . In earnest , vigorous tones they said that it invaded at the same time the interests and the independence of neutral powers ; that it took from them the profits of an honest and lawful industry ...
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... plenipotentiaries to France . As Mr. Henry declined , Mr. Davie , of North Carolina , was substituted in his place . In adjusting the instructions President Adams himself took a personal part , as appears by a letter to the Secretary of ...
... plenipotentiaries to France . As Mr. Henry declined , Mr. Davie , of North Carolina , was substituted in his place . In adjusting the instructions President Adams himself took a personal part , as appears by a letter to the Secretary of ...
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... plenipotentiaries were to seek redress . 66 66 The directory had ceased to exist ; but on reaching Paris the plenipotentiaries were cordially received by Talleyrand , the citizen minister of foreign affairs , who without delay presented ...
... plenipotentiaries were to seek redress . 66 66 The directory had ceased to exist ; but on reaching Paris the plenipotentiaries were cordially received by Talleyrand , the citizen minister of foreign affairs , who without delay presented ...
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... plenipotentiaries , under date of March 18 , 1798 , when , while driving them from Paris , he insisted " that the priority of grievances and complaints belonged to the French republic , and that these complaints and these grievances ...
... plenipotentiaries , under date of March 18 , 1798 , when , while driving them from Paris , he insisted " that the priority of grievances and complaints belonged to the French republic , and that these complaints and these grievances ...
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1st Session American plenipotentiaries annual appropriation Approved March Big Stone Lake bill captures certify the foregoing chairman citizens claimants claims and counter-claims commerce committee Congress assembled Constitution construction Consul convention of 1800 correct copy counter-claims of France day of March debts declared dollars duty EDWARD MCPHERSON Favorable Foreign Affairs French plenipotentiaries French republic French spoliations grant of land guarantee H. C. ROGERS HENRY H honorable body honorable the Senate House of Representatives indemnities JOHN Q July Lake Superior LEGISLATURE OF MINNESOTA Louisiana mail route MARCH 25 March 9 MARSHALL McLeod county MEMORIAL memorialists Michigan millions minister Mississippi river navigation negotiation Northern Pacific railroad obligations original on file paid payment present President printed representatives in Congress Resolved SEAL Secretary Senate and House senators and representatives Speaker stipulations sufferers Sundry merchants THOMAS H tion treaties true and correct United vessels whereas Witness my hand
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Page 10 - Whereas, the treaties concluded between the United States and France have been repeatedly violated on the part of the French government, and the just claims of the United States for reparation of the injuries so committed have been refused, and their attempts to negotiate an amicable adjustment of all complaints between the two nations have been repelled with indignity...
Page 18 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground. Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?
Page 13 - The two parties guarantee, mutually, from the present time and forever, against all other powers, to wit, the United States to his most Christian Majesty, the present possessions of the Crown of France in America, as well as those which it may acquire by the future treaty of peace; and his most Christian Majesty guarantees, on his part, to the United States, their liberty, sovereignty, and independence, absolute and unlimited...
Page 25 - February, 1778, the treaty of amity and commerce of the same date, and the convention of 14th of November, 1788, nor upon the indemnities mutually due or claimed, the parties will negotiate further on these subjects at a convenient time; and until they may have agreed upon these points the said treaties and convention shall have no operation...