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James Monroe, US Minister to France, delivered a farewell speech to the French Directory upon presenting his letter of recall, expressing gratitude, shared revolutionary principles, and hopes for continued harmony between the United States and France.
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Mr. Monroe's Speech,
Translated for the Gazette of the United States, from a Paris paper.
THE Citizen MONROE, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America, was also presented by the Minister of Foreign Relations: He handed to the President the letter of recall which he had recently received, and said:--
CITIZEN DIRECTORS,
I HAND you the letters of recall, which have been addressed to me by my government and which terminate the public function which until now I have fulfilled to you.
I have the honor to add that the President of the United States, on sending them to me, charged me to profit of the occasion, to renew to you the assurance of the interest, which the United States, take in your Republic, and of the vows they make for its welfare.
In fulfilling this last task, Citizen Directors, a thousand interesting recollections present themselves to my mind. I have been the eye-witness of a great revolution in my own country. The principles of this revolution, which are those of yours, have penetrated my heart and will only perish with it. I have seen dangers menacing us on all sides. The memory of those dangers and the generous succours which France then gave us, has been one cause of the sympathy which has caused me continually to partake of the difficulties, which you have had to contend with.
Fate ordained that I should arrive among you, when accumulated storms menaced the Republic from within and without. What satisfaction ought I not to feel, in taking leave of you, Citizen Directors, to see victory crown the efforts of your brave armed citizens, and the dawn of interior prosperity announce those bright days which a wise constitution promises, and realize the great expectations for which as well in the cabinet as in the field of battle you have contended so long and with so much glory! Be assured, Citizen Directors, that my fellow-citizens in learning through me this happy state of things, will partake the joy, with which it inspires me, and the solicitude I feel for its continuance.
I have never had any thing more at heart than to see a perfect harmony, a durable friendship, maintained between the two nations. The desire to contribute to it by my efforts, determined me to accept the mission which I this moment close. I have the satisfaction, in reflecting upon my past conduct, to believe that I have never deviated from this end. I cannot refrain, in taking leave of you, Citizen Directors, from assuring you, that the dearest of my wishes, shall always be to see this harmony perpetuated.
Permit me, Citizen Directors, to offer on my own part the testimony of my gratitude for the regard and confidence with which you have honored me during my residence with you. Permit me to add, that this gratitude, the sole tribute worthy of great souls, will follow me in my retreat, and shall never be separated in my heart from the vows, which I shall not cease to make for the prosperity of the French Republic.
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termination of monroe's public function as us minister plenipotentiary; renewal of us assurances of interest in the french republic and vows for its welfare; expressions of continued harmony and friendship between the united states and france.
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Citizen Monroe presented his letters of recall to the Citizen Directors, terminating his mission. He conveyed the US President's assurances of interest in the French Republic and its welfare. He reflected on shared revolutionary principles, past French aid to the US, and his efforts to maintain harmony between the two nations. He expressed satisfaction at France's victories and prospects for prosperity, gratitude for the regard shown to him, and ongoing wishes for France's success.