1794 EDMUND RANDOLPH Signed Letter Re: Mr Fauchet

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Edmund Randolph Signed Circular Letter 1794 First United States Attorney General by President George Washington Regarding Mr. Fauchet, the Minister of the French Republic
EDMUND JENNINGS RANDOLPH (1753-1813). Continental Army aide-de-camp to General George Washington, American Attorney, represented Virginia at the Continental Congress in 1779 and served as a delegate until 1782, 7th Governor of Virginia (1786), 2nd U.S. Secretary of State, Appointed the United States Attorney General by President George Washington.
October 29, 1794-Dated Federal Period, Important Content Letter boldly Signed, "Edm. Randolph", measuring 7.75" x 9.75", 1 page, Philadelphia, Very Fine. Some tone near the bottom edge Letter written to: Pierpont Edwards Esqr. Attorney - Connecticut (1750-1826), a Continental Congress Delegate, District court judge and Uncle to Aaron Burr, regarding a recent correspondence with the French Minister Fauchet. This "Circular" Letter reads, in full:
"Philadelphia October 29. 1794 -- Sir --- Mr. Fauchet, the Minister of the French Republic, has expressed his apprehension from a recent occurrence, that the second article of the consular convention providing for the immunity of the papers of office, may be occasionally infringed in the federal courts of the several states. I have therefore to request that if in those, in which you practice, any motion should be made contrary to the spirit of that article, you would oppose it. -- I have the honor to be with sentiments of Respect Sir, - Your most obedient Servant -- (Signed) Edm: Randolph"
Includes a full transcription of this historic content letter, which is in direct reference to an international incident which later ultimately led to Edmund Randolph's resignation. The signature "Edm: Randolph" is boldly penned, measuring a huge 3.75" long.
The "Consular Convention of 1788" was an agreement between the United States and France signed at Versailles on Nov 14, 1788, with the purpose of 'defining and establishing the functions and privileges of their respective consuls and vice consuls.'
The second article, mentioned in this letter, deals with the immunity of consuls in the foreign lands and their exemption from duties, taxes, impositions, and charges, etc. Trimmed at left margin, slightly toned, else very good. Randolph would eventually resign as Secretary of State a year after this due to a scandal involving him and his correspondent, French Minister Joseph Fauchet (1761-1834).
In August of 1795 the British Navy intercepted a correspondence from Fauchet to French superiors that was turned over to George Washington. He was dismayed to find the letter contained contempt for the United States, and the implication that Randolph was the cause by exposing sensitive cabinet matters to the French minister. When Randolph was confronted by the President in front of the whole Cabinet, he was speechless, and immediately resigned.