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Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Vice Consul Moissonier

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08130 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 7 September 1793 Pagination: Order a Copy

[Re: Genet Affair] Warning French Vice consul about violation of American neutrality, by trying to raise Naval forces in America.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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