They said,
however, that they were speaking from their own sentiments only, having
no instructions which would authorize them to declare those of their
court: but that they expected an answer to their letters covering mine
of July the 9th (erroneously cited by them as of the 11th), from which
they would probably know the sentiments of their court. They accorded
entirely in the opinion, that it would be better that the two nations
should mutually endeavor to preserve each the peace of the other, as
well as their own, with the neighboring tribes of Indians.
I shall avail myself of the opportunity by a vessel which is to sail
in a few days, of sending proper information and instructions to
our commissioners on the subject of the late, as well as of future
interferences of the Spanish officers to our prejudice with the Indians,
and for the establishment of common rules of conduct for the two
nations.
I have the honor to be, with the most perfect respect and attachment,
Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
Th: Jefferson.
LETTER CXXV.--TO MESSRS. CARMICHAEL AND SHORT, November 3, 1792
TO MESSRS. CARMICHAEL AND SHORT.
Philadelphia, November 3, 1792.
Gentlemen,
I wrote you on the 14th of last month; since which some other incidents
and documents have occurred, bearing relation to the subject of that
letter.
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