Leven Powell, Philadelphia, Pa., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia., 1800 January 8

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 51

Identifier: id23002

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Leven Powell, Philadelphia, Pa., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1800 January 8

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Mr. John Nicholas proposed a resolution to disband the last 12 regiments of troops raised, due to the expense; hopes that Congress will not adopt the measure, or else it might have an adverse effect on negotiations with France; he does not trust France, based on her past conduct, and feels America should not let her defenses down; further discussion of France and the XYZ affair...

Dates

Creation: 1800 January 8

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)

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