Strengthening the Garrison at St. Louis
Item
Type
Extract of Letter
Title
Strengthening the Garrison at St. Louis
Description
Lieutenant Colonel Howard and his regiment have arrived in Saint Louis. He is strengthening the works at that place and organizing the militia. General Wilkinson has confidential information that the Spanish determined as early as September that they would not give up their posts on the Mississippi.
year created
1797
month created
06
day created
02
author
sent from location
Fort Washington
recipient
in image
note
Document 4 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Brigadier General James Wilkinson
Lieutenant Colonel Howard of the Regiment of Louisiana and an accomplished Irishman
regular troops
militia
notable location
Fort Washington
St. Louis
notable item/thing
confidential channel
document number
1797060240066
page start
5
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (24 pages) | NMC02 (24 pages) | Collection: Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, roll 2) | M: 1704, R: 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Wilkinson | Fort Washington | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |