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FRIDAY FEBY. 14.
Mr. Jones Mr. Rutledge & Mr. Wilson to whom had been
referred on Tuesday last a letter from Mr. Jefferson stating
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with the Agent of Marine who sd. there was a fit vessel ready
for sea in this port but was of opinion the arrival of the
British King's Speech would put a stop to the sailing of any
vessels from the ports of America untill something definite should
take place; and that if Congress judged fit that Mr. Jefferson sd.
proceed immediately to Europe it would be best to apply to the
French Minister for one of the Frigates in the Chesapeake. The
general opinion of Congs. seemed to be that under present circumstances
he sd. suspend his voyage untill the further order of
Congs.; and on motion of Mr. Ghoram, seconded by Mr. Wolcot
the Secy. of Foreign Affairs was accordingly without opposition
directed to make this known to Mr. Jefferson.
The Report of the Come. for obtaining a valuation of land was
made & considered. See the Journal of this date.
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