His first commis-
sion was merely to treat with France; a second was ob-
tained, extending his powers to "any other prince or
state," with to propose the independence of
the United States in the first instance, and "not as" a con-
dition of a general treaty.
sion was merely to treat with France; a second was ob-
tained, extending his powers to "any other prince or
state," with to propose the independence of
the United States in the first instance, and "not as" a con-
dition of a general treaty.
Hamilton - 1834 - Life on Hamilton - v2
