McHenry to Guion, Commenting on Border Situation with Canada & How it Affects Border Situation in Florida
Document 1797James McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region is tenuous, but enjoins Guion to avoid offending the Spanish while keeping his detachment in full preparedness. Directs Guion to keep Indians in check and to prevent Spanish officers from visiting his posts. Expresses confidence in the bearer, Capt. Nasworthy Hunter, who has been appointed Inspector of the Public Stores and Buildings in the Posts East of the Mississippi.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
James McHenry informs Capt. Isaac Guion of the situation on the border with British Canada, and opines on a rumored British invasion of points south. Advises that the relationship with the Spanish in the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region is tenuous, but enjoins Guion to avoid offending the Spanish while keeping his detachment in full preparedness. Directs Guion to keep Indians in check and to prevent Spanish officers from visiting his posts. Expresses confidence in the bearer, Capt. Nasworthy Hunter, who has been appointed Inspector of the Public Stores and Buildings in the Posts East of the Mississippi.
Date
07/27/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Office
Collection
Document number
1797072700001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Isaac Guion
James McHenry
Spanish
British
Native Americans
Indians
Notable locations
Natchez
War Office
British Canada
Canada
Florida
Mississippi