8 January 1800. Leven Powell, Philadelphia, Pa., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia.

Abstract

Mr. John Nicholas proposed a resolution to disband the last 12 regiments of troops raised, due to the expense; hopes that Congress will not adopt the measure, or else it might have an adverse effect on negotiations with France; he does not trust France, based on her past conduct, and feels America should not let her defenses down; further discussion of France and the XYZ affair...