This incident stemmed from a violation of the Franco-American treaty of 1778, as well as the various naval engagements that resulted from the signing of Jay's Treaty. It was during this incident that Charles Pinckney uttered the phrase "millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." He, along with John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry, were sent t
This incident stemmed from a violation of the Franco-American treaty of 1778, as well as the various naval engagements that resulted from the signing of Jay's Treaty. It was during this incident that Charles Pinckney uttered the phrase "millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." He, along with John Marshall and Elbridge Gerry, were sent to negotiate with foreign minister Talleyrand, who demanded, through three unnamed representatives, $10 million for the French government and a $250,000 personal "gift." FTP, identify this 1797 diplomatic affair named after the three unnamed agents.
This incident stemmed from a violation of the Franco-American treaty of 1778, as well as the various naval engagements that resulted from the signing of Jay's Treaty.
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