1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 16 July 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 16 July 1787. Asks whether there will be any regulations on the tobacco trade between France and the United States after Mr. Morris’ contract expires. Since 1 May 7,100 hhds. of tobacco have arrived of which 6,000 hhds. are for Mr. Morris’ account; the farmers general have refused to purchase “from Adventurers at the stipulated prices under the pretext of having bought their...