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In August 1790, Col. Humphreys was chosen for this important and delicate mission. He was to maintain his private character, to gather information in London as to the probabilities of war or peace, to proceed to Portugal and there learn the intentions of the Court of Lisbon and thence to Madrid to consult with Mr Carmichael. His letter of instructions was carefully drawn up by Mr. Jefferson under the sanction of the President.
