Suppressing the Expedition Against Spanish Dominions
Document 1794There is evidence that a General Clarke and others are planning an expedtion against the dominions of Spain with whom the United States is at Peace. Governor Mathews is advised to take whatever measuires may be necessary to suppress such an expedition with the understanding that if the militia is called up, it will be at the expense of the United States.
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Letter Signed
Description
There is evidence that a General Clarke and others are planning an expedtion against the dominions of Spain with whom the United States is at Peace. Governor Mathews is advised to take whatever measuires may be necessary to suppress such an expedition with the understanding that if the militia is called up, it will be at the expense of the United States.
Date
05/14/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Document number
1794051400401
Page start
1
Notable persons
George Mathews, Governor of Georgia
Henry Knox
Elijah Clarke
the President [Washington]
regular troops of the United States
Lieutenant Colonel Gaither
John Habersham, Agent for furning supplies in Georgia
Notable locations
War Department
dominions of Spain
Notable items
militrary corps within the limits of the United States
expeditions aginst the dominions of Spain
peace
illegality and criminality of such conduct
your proclamation against the design
punishment
expense of the United States
provisions
Quartermaster's stores