To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 23 August [1793]
From George Washington
Friday. 23d Augt. [1793]
The President requests Mr. Jefferson would bring with him the French Minister’s letter, communicating his powers to enter upon a New, and liberal Commercial Treaty.
RC (DLC); partially dated; addressed: “Mr. Jeffer[son]”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Aug. 1793. Recorded in SJPL.
French Minister’s Letter: Edmond Charles Genet to TJ, 23 May 1793.