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Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Letter from US agent Samuel Bayard in London (Jan. 17, 1796) predicts British Ministry's response to US House of Representatives' stance on treaty implementation, warning that opposition could block surrender of Western Posts and restitution of captured property.
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Extract of a letter from Samuel Bayard, Esq. agent of the United States in London, to a gentleman in this city, dated Jan. 17, 1796.
"As soon as Ministry learn the line of conduct which the House of Representatives mean to pursue, I am persuaded their conduct, as it regards us, will be less fluctuating. Should the House coincide with the President and Senate, every thing here will go well: Should obstacles, on the other hand, be thrown in the way by the popular branch of the government, I doubt whether the Western Posts will be surrendered, or restitution made of our captured property. However, I trust that every man who has any regard to the honour, the faith, or interest of his country, will see the necessity of carrying the treaty fully into effect, so far as regards the United States."
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London
Event Date
Jan. 17, 1796
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if us house coincides with president and senate, relations improve; otherwise, british may withhold western posts surrender and restitution of captured property.
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Samuel Bayard writes from London that British Ministry's conduct toward the US will stabilize once they learn the House of Representatives' position on the treaty. Agreement would ensure smooth relations, while opposition might prevent key concessions. He urges full US implementation for national honor and interest.