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John Marshall, the Hague, to Timothy Pickering, 1797 September 15-17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id159460

Scope and Contents

The reports on the revolution in Paris have been confirmed; discusses violations of the French constitution, under the hand of the army, the very essence of a republic is destroyed, but "French liberty may survive the shock it has sustained;" "All power is now in the undivided possession of those who have directed against us those hostile measures of which we so justly complain;" will set out for Paris on Monday with or without Elbridge Gerry; contrary to previous reports, negotiations still continue at Lille; their route to Paris is prescribed on their permit, probably to prevent their passing through Lille; Philippe Antoine and Merlin de Douai is chosen director to replace Barthelemey and Nicholas Francois de Neufchateau to replace Carnot; Mr. Noel, the minister of France at the Hague has just informed him that 1,500 people have been arrested at Lyons and that General Andre Massenais marching to Avignon to quell resistance there. Original is located in the RG 59, National Archives, Washington, D.C.

Dates

  • Creation: 1797 September 15-17

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From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 434.00 Linear Feet

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