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Domestic News June 20, 1789

Gazette Of The United States

New York, New York County, New York

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Thomas Jefferson, US Minister to France, granted permission by the President to visit America. The President nominated William Short as Charge des Affaires during Jefferson's absence, and the Senate confirmed the nomination.

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We are informed, that His Excellency Thomas Jefferson, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States to the Court of France, has requested leave to visit America: and that The PRESIDENT has granted him permission accordingly.

We further learn, that this event was made known to the Senate on Wednesday last by a message from The President, who at the same time was pleased to nominate William Short, Esq. Charge des Affaires for the United States, at that Court, during the absence of Mr. Jefferson.

The nomination, we hear, is confirmed by the Senate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Thomas Jefferson William Short Diplomatic Leave Charge Des Affaires Senate Confirmation

What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas Jefferson The President William Short The Senate

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Wednesday Last

Key Persons

Thomas Jefferson The President William Short The Senate

Outcome

the nomination is confirmed by the senate.

Event Details

His Excellency Thomas Jefferson, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States to the Court of France, has requested leave to visit America, and The PRESIDENT has granted him permission accordingly. This event was made known to the Senate on Wednesday last by a message from The President, who nominated William Short, Esq. as Charge des Affaires for the United States at that Court during the absence of Mr. Jefferson.

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