Concerning French ambitions in Louisiana
Document 1796General Anthony Wayne expresses concern over the movements of a French agent on the frontier, contemplating whether or not it would be prudent to commit more forces to the western posts.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
General Anthony Wayne expresses concern over the movements of a French agent on the frontier, contemplating whether or not it would be prudent to commit more forces to the western posts.
Date
09/30/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Detroit
Repository
Collection
Document number
1796093040001
Page start
1
Note
WP, XLVI, 89 -- a complete copy
Notable persons
James McHenry
Anthony Wayne
Thomas Pasteur
Zebulon Pike
Volney
Louis Bolong
George Clymer
philosopher
scientist
paymaster general
British
Henry DeButts
John Hamtramck
Swan
Steele
Henry Burbeck
Notable locations
Canada
Michilimackinac
Illinois
Kentucky
Fort Washington
posts
Philadelphia
France
Cincinnati
Louisiana
Notable items
Route