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5473. MONROE (James), Defence of.—[continued].

I understand that the
opposite party admit that there is nothing in
your conduct which can be blamed, except the
divulging secrets; and this, I think, might be
answered by a few sentences, discussing the
question whether an ambassador is the representative
of his country or of the President.—
To James Monroe. Ford ed., vii, 197.
(Pa., Feb. 1798)