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4292. KNOX (Henry), Naval opinions.

—I think General Washington approved of
building vessels of war to the extent of a force
sufficient to keep the Barbary States in order.
General Knox, I know, did. [275]
To John Adams. Washington ed. vii, 264. Ford ed., x, 240.
(M. 1822)

 
[275]

Jefferson advocated this measure while he was
Minister to France, and, subsequently, when he became
Secretary of State.—Editor.