When turned down by Jefferson, and informed that his actions were unacceptable, Genêt protested, while all the time his privateers were capturing British ships, and his militia was preparing to move against the Spanish.
When turned down by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and informed that his actions were unacceptable, Genêt protested. Meanhwile, Genêt's privateers were capturing British ships, and his militia was preparing to move against the Spanish.