Who was the head of the American contingent sent to France known as the XYZ affair?
John Adams identified them as letters in an effort to avoid further diplomatic hassle which might lead to open warfare. The US delegation in negotiations with France was more of a partnership then a team led by an individual however Charles Cotesworth Pinckney could be called the leader. He was well qualified having been educated in both England and France and he had been offered the position as the second Secretary of State by George Washington. The number two man was John Marshall a future Secretary of State and number three was Elbridge Gerry a future Vice President.
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