Presidential Discretionary Use of Forces against French, Spanish
Document 1797Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain abandoning ports along the Mississippi. Lists costs of defensive forces.
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Autograph, Contemporaneous or Certified Copy, Signed
Description
Discussion of quarantine and defensive force requiring compliance with France. Refers to use of artillerists, engineers, dragoons, and frigates at the discretion of the President. Speculates on Spain abandoning ports along the Mississippi. Lists costs of defensive forces.
Date
04/08/1797
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797040800001
Page start
1
Note
[Memorandum on defense force necessary]
Notable persons
John Adams
President
James McHenry
French
Artillerists
Engineers
Spanish
Notable locations
France
Spain
Mississippi River