I have the honor to be, with sentiments of respect, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER CXLVIII.*—TO M. DE TERNANT, May 15, 1793
TO M. DE TERNANT.
Philadelphia, May 15, 1793.
Sir,
Having received several memorials from the British Minister on subjects arising out of the present war, I take the liberty of enclosing them to you, and shall add an explanation of the determinations of the government thereon. These will serve to indicate the principles on which it is meant to proceed; and which are to be applied, with impartiality, to the proceedings of both parties. They will form, therefore, as far as they go, a rule of action for them and for us.
In one of these memorials, it is stated, that arms and military accoutrements are now buying up by a French agent in this country, with an intent to export them to France. We have answered, &c.