Propositions for increased defensive measures

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Type

Autograph Draft Document

Description

Memorandum insisting that a defensive force is necessary to prepare against a united French-Spanish threat, particularly in the southern United States, including marines, dragoons, frigates, and sloops of war. McHenry hopes to prevent an invasion and encourage Spain to evacuate posts in U.S. territory and have friendly relations with settlers along the Mississippi. McHenry provides fiscal estimates of this endeavor.

Date

05/24/1797

Document number

1797052400001

Page start

1

Notable persons

James McHenry
William Smith
Congress
South
Navy
Army
military
engineers
dragoons
companies
regulars
President
marines
merchants
officers
troops
settlers
Indians
infantry
calvary
John Adams

Notable locations

Mississippi
Europe
Spain
France
posts
west
seaboard

Notable items

Regiment
frigates
sloops
vessels
commission
dollars
budget
corps
artillery
USS Constitution
USS Constellation
USS United States
fortifications
equipment