Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To THE SECRETARY OF STATE

   Philadelphia, August 15, 1793.

    "almost dark"

    Sir: The Captain of Marines on Board the Ambuscade has just put the enclosed into my hands. He was sent he says on purpose to do it: and waits only for an answer. Give it I pray you such an one as it ought to receive. Yours.67

[Note:From the Jefferson Papers in the Library of Congress. Jefferson has entered thereon "this was Genet's lre of Aug. 13. addressd to the Presidt." A press copy of a copy in French of Genet's letter of August 13 to President Washington is in the Jefferson Papers , as is also a press copy of Jefferson's answer thereto, dated August 16. ]