
The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793
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This chapter explores the intriguing conspiracy of 1793 involving André Michaux and Thomas Jefferson, focusing on a plot by the French government for an independent Louisiana. The discussion highlights new evidence from the American Philosophical Society that suggests Jefferson's potential role in this historical intrigue amid rising tensions in the region.
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