H IUS 221- 6.4 Foreign Entanglements

Imagine you have found a letter penned by a seaman working on a ship based in New England in 1796. As you read it, you notice that some of the words have been smudged. Use the dropdown menus to complete the letter. May 12, 1796 Dear Marjory, I am sorry to have not written for over three years. My silence must be unbearable, but know that I have had you in my thoughts at all times. Last time I wrote, King Louis XVI had just been executed. Soon after, our captain enlisted our support in the efforts of Edmond Genet. Our orders were to seize British vessels. However, almost all U.S. ports became closed to our ship, making travel difficult and thus ending our efforts for Genet. We then set out on a voyage to export goods to the French West Indies. Before we could deliver our goods, our ship and crew were seized by the