This, Sir, we suppose to be the sense of the convention, which has
become a part of the law of the land, and the law, you know, in this
country, is not under the control of the executive, either in its
meaning or course. We must reserve, therefore, for more favorable
occasions, our dispositions to render the situation of the Consuls of
his Majesty as easy as possible, by indulgences, depending more on
us; and of proving the sentiments of esteem and attachment to yourself
personally, with which I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient
and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER XLIV.--TO WILLIAM SHORT, August 31,1790
TO WILLIAM SHORT.
New York, August 31,1790.
Dear Sir,
Since writing my letter of the 26th, it has been decided to commit to
your care the transaction of very important money matters at Amsterdam.
It is thought necessary that you should go there immediately, and
remain there about three months, to possess yourself of the ground. The
Secretary of the Treasury will detail to you the particulars requisite
there.
With respect to our affairs at Paris, we trust, in your absence, to
the friendship of the Marquis de la Fayette, for such things as are
important enough to merit his attention. Two of the subjects lately
given you in charge, are of this description.
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