Lot 143
Genet, Citizen (Edmond-Charles-Edouard) (1763-1834). French diplomat. Genet created the first international crisis for the United States by attempting to draw the nation into France's war with England and Spain. While in America, the diplomat acted against President Washington's policy of neutrality and attempted to raise recruits for the cause. As a result, he was ordered back to France, which would most certainly have resulted in his death. Washington took pity on Genet and refused to extradite him.
Document Signed ("E C Genet"). One page, 7½ x 6¼", Albany, 1816. Being a receipt for stock dividends received from Charles D. Cooper. Docketed on verso. One horizontal and two vertical folds, tiny tape repair to verso. Very good condition.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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