Hamilton, who in his "Pacificus" letters had given a masterly exposition of international obligations, now took up the particular issues raised by Genet's claims, which at that time were receiving ardent championship.

Freneau's _National Gazette_ held that Genet had really acted "too tamely," had been "too accommodating for the peace of the United States." Hamilton now replied by a series of articles in the _Daily Advertiser_ over the signature "No Jacobin," in which Genet's behavior was reviewed.

After five articles had appeared in rapid succession, the series was abruptly terminated because Hamilton was taken down by the yellow fever.
The journalistic war was almost in the nature of a duel between the State and the Treasury Departments.

Genet must have been amused.

Lack of funds hindered his activities more than anything else.