Event: Jefferson receives a letter from Thomas Barclay

Dates: 1786-03-29 - 1786-03-29

Short Description:
Barclay, an American emissary in Spain, writes a quick note to Jefferson on the political happenings and rumors from Madrid. In regards to Lamb's mission in the Barbary States, Barclay writes that there is generally a pessimistic view in Lamb's ability to free the hostages. Also, Barclay tells Jefferson he thinks Spain will join in an alliance with France and Holland

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Record created by Robert Manoso