McHenry Chastises Guion, Comments on Situation in U.S.-Spanish Florida Border Region
Document 1797James McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid confusion; stresses that he does not wish to dishonor Guion as a soldier -- compliments Guion as resisting some scheme of the Commandant of New Madrid. Lists stipulations that the Baron de Carondelet, the Spanish governor, demands for the enforcement of the treaty. Comments on overall diplomatic situation between Spain, Britain and the U.S.; reiterates need to occupy Chickasaw Bluffs so Spanish cannot.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
James McHenry chastises Capt. Isaac Guion for not executing his orders in the Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region more effectively. Notes he will be more explicit in future instructions, to avoid confusion; stresses that he does not wish to dishonor Guion as a soldier -- compliments Guion as resisting some scheme of the Commandant of New Madrid. Lists stipulations that the Baron de Carondelet, the Spanish governor, demands for the enforcement of the treaty. Comments on overall diplomatic situation between Spain, Britain and the U.S.; reiterates need to occupy Chickasaw Bluffs so Spanish cannot.
Date
09/29/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Near Downings Town
Collection
Document number
1797092900101
Page start
1
Notable persons
Isaac Guion
James McHenry
Baron de Carondelet
Spanish Governor
Notable locations
Downings Town
Natchez-Chickasaw Bluffs region
New Madrid
Notable items
treaty