Sam’s
drinking partner was William Short (Billy) who later became the US Ambassador
to France. He was Thomas Jefferson’s deputy, at this time (Thomas Jefferson –
later president - was the US Ambassador to France).
Why was
he in England? Why was he in Norfolk meeting Sam? Was he on a secret mission,
sent by Jefferson or George Washington? Were the British authorities aware of
his visit?
AND, WHAT
DID ALL THIS HAVE TO DO WITH SAM’S NORFOLK BREECHES?
The
breeches held the key – Revolution and uncertainty was rocking France and
Europe. Britain’s George the Third was becoming increasingly insane.
Important
people on both sides of the Atlantic were determined to ensure that, if
Revolution spread to Britain, our Monarchy was preserved and Britain remained
stable. It was in both the United States and British interests to keep the
States free from French or Spanish Colonial aims.
The
States HAD to remain a safe refuge, in times of European trouble and Sam’s
Breeches held the Key!
