Note 109 — PART I. LETTERS WRITTEN BEFORE HIS MISSION TO EUROPE 1773-1783. (continued 4)
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[The following resolution was passed by Congress relative to Mr. Jefferson's mission to Europe.—Ed.]
BY THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED:
April 1st, 1783.
Resolved, That the Secretary for Foreign Affairs inform the Hon. Thomas Jefferson, in answer to his letter of the 13th of March, that Congress consider the object of his appointment so far advanced as to render it unnecessary for him to pursue his voyage, and that Congress are well satisfied with the readiness he has shown in undertaking a service which from the present situation of affairs they apprehend can be dispensed with.
Extracts from the minutes,
Charles Thompson, (copied)
Secretary.