The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: 1792-1794G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1895 - Presidents |
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... sincere loyalists were as dear to him as to any man , but that he could never think it would have been pro- moted by carrying on that unfortunate war which parliament had in fact sus- pended before the beginning of the treaty ; that it ...
... sincere loyalists were as dear to him as to any man , but that he could never think it would have been pro- moted by carrying on that unfortunate war which parliament had in fact sus- pended before the beginning of the treaty ; that it ...
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... manifest a real intention to fulfill her part of the treaty , Great Britain will not hesitate to prove her sincerity to cooperate in whatever points depend upon her for carrying every article of 1792 ] 4I THOMAS JEFFERSON .
... manifest a real intention to fulfill her part of the treaty , Great Britain will not hesitate to prove her sincerity to cooperate in whatever points depend upon her for carrying every article of 1792 ] 4I THOMAS JEFFERSON .
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... sincerely than he who has the honor to be , with sentiments of the most perfect esteem & respect Sir your most obed & most humble serv ! TO JAMES MADISON . J. MSS . PHILADELPHIA . June 1. 1792 . MY DEAR SIR , -I sent you last week some ...
... sincerely than he who has the honor to be , with sentiments of the most perfect esteem & respect Sir your most obed & most humble serv ! TO JAMES MADISON . J. MSS . PHILADELPHIA . June 1. 1792 . MY DEAR SIR , -I sent you last week some ...
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... sincere friendship which we bear to the English nation , and that in all transactions with the Minister , his good dispositions be conciliated by whatever in language or attentions may tend to that effect . With respect to their govern ...
... sincere friendship which we bear to the English nation , and that in all transactions with the Minister , his good dispositions be conciliated by whatever in language or attentions may tend to that effect . With respect to their govern ...
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... sincerely wish their res- toration , and their connection with you , as you do yourselves . We are satisfied that neither your justice nor their distresses will ever again permit their being forced to seek at dear & distant markets ...
... sincerely wish their res- toration , and their connection with you , as you do yourselves . We are satisfied that neither your justice nor their distresses will ever again permit their being forced to seek at dear & distant markets ...
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Page 21 - ... perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail...
Page 359 - Vessels of either of the parties not armed, or armed previous to their coming into the ports of the United States, which shall not have infringed any of the foregoing rules, may lawfully engage or enlist therein their own subjects or citizens, not being inhabitants of the United States, except privateers of the power at war with France, and except those vessels which have made prize, &c.
Page 358 - States of vessels of war in the immediate service of the government of any of the belligerent parties, which if done to other vessels, would be of a doubtful nature, as being applicable either to commerce or war, are deemed lawful...
Page 22 - ... fide price, (where any has been given,) which such persons may have paid on purchasing any of the said lands, rights, or properties since the confiscation. And it is agreed that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Page 359 - Equipments of every kind in the ports of the United States of privateers of the Powers at war with France are deemed unlawful. 7. Equipments of vessels in the ports of the United States which are of a nature solely adapted to war, are deemed unlawful...
Page 408 - We are bound by our Treaties with Three of the Belligerent Nations, by all the means in our Power to protect and defend their Vessels and Effects in our Ports, or waters, or on the Seas near our Shores and to recover and restore the same to the right owners when taken from them. If all the means in our Power are used, and fail in their Effect, we are not bound, by our Treaties with those Nations to make Compensation.
Page 358 - Equipments in the ports of the United States by any of the parties at war with France, of vessels fitted for merchandise and war, whether with or without commissions, which are doubtful in their nature as being applicable either to commerce or war, are deemed lawful, except those which shall have made prize, &c.
Page 21 - Congress shall earnestly recommend it to the legislatures of the respective States, to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties which have been confiscated, belonging to real British subjects...
Page 5 - The confidence of the whole Union is centred in you. Your being at the helm will be more than an answer to every argument, which can be used to alarm and lead the people in any quarter into violence or secession. North and south will hang together, if they have you to hang on...
Page 366 - That, besides taking efficacious measures to prevent the future fitting out of privateers in the ports of the United States, they will not give asylum therein to any, which shall have been at any time so fitted out, and will cause restitution of all such prizes as shall be hereafter brought within their ports by any of the said privateers.