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An original issue of the Connecticut Journal, published in New-Haven on Wednesday, May 31, 1797, by Thomas and Samuel Green.This issue captures a pivotal moment in early American history — the diplomatic crisis with Revolutionary France that led to the XYZ Affair and the Quasi-War.
It features a House of Representatives' message to President JOHN ADAMS.
Includes a message to JOHN ADAMS signed by Vice President THOMAS JEFFERSON, and a response signed by JOHNADAMS.
Includes dispatches mentioning envoys Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Rufus King, and James Monroe.
Includes European news reports Napoleon Bonaparte (Buonaparte) leading the Army of Italy against Austrian forces.Also includes local New Haven advertisements for books, dry goods, and legal notices.Condition: Moderate age-related toning and foxing. Typical mailing fold lines. Edge wear with minor paper loss at margins. Text remains largely legible. Will be shipped flat in rigid packaging.
