Regarding French colony on the Scioto
Document 1790Hamilton discusses the establishment of a French colony on the Scioto, headed by John Joseph de Barth. This is within the limits of the Manasseh Cutler and Winthrop Sargent purchase. Hamilton expresses support for this endeavor, stating that settlement should be from abroad rather than at the entire expense of the Atlantic population. Recommends troops for their protection and notes that Henry Knox agrees. Mentions James Livingston as Indian appointment.
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Hamilton discusses the establishment of a French colony on the Scioto, headed by John Joseph de Barth. This is within the limits of the Manasseh Cutler and Winthrop Sargent purchase. Hamilton expresses support for this endeavor, stating that settlement should be from abroad rather than at the entire expense of the Atlantic population. Recommends troops for their protection and notes that Henry Knox agrees. Mentions James Livingston as Indian appointment.
Date
05/19/1790
Author
Recipient
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New York
Collection
Document number
1790051992800
Notable persons
Arthur St. Clair
Alexander Hamilton
Joel Barlow
Charles F. Boulogne
John Joseph de Barth
Manasseh Cutler
Winthrop Sargent
James Livingston
Henry Knox
French
Charles Boulogne
immigrant
colonist
emigrant
land speculators
Scioto company
Notable locations
New York
colony
Scioto
Atlantic
Western Territory
Gallipolis settlement
Notable items
French five hundred
Scioto land fraud