With a view to forming a general plan of conduct for the executive, I have stated and enclosed sundry questions to be considered preparatory to a meeting at my house to-morrow, where I shall expect to see you at 9 o'clock, and to receive the result of your reflections thereon.
_Ques._ I.Shall a proclamation issue for the purpose of preventing interferences of the citizens of the United States in the war between France and Great Britain, &c.?
shall it contain a declaration of neutrality or not?
what shall it contain?
_Ques._ II.

Shall a minister from the republic of France be received?
_Ques._ III.

If received, shall it be absolutely or with qualifications; and if with qualifications, of what kind?
_Ques._ IV.

Are the United States obliged by good faith to consider the treaties heretofore made with France as applying to the present situation of the parties?
may they either renounce them or hold them suspended until the government of France shall be _established_?
_Ques._ V.If they have the right, is it expedient to do either?
and which?
_Ques._ VI.

If they have an option, would it be a breach of neutrality to consider the treaties still in operation?
_Ques._ VII.