Concerns with Spanish and the Northwest Territory
Document 1797References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
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Description
References relations with Spanish and Indians. Mentions militia, President, and Congress. Concerned about administration of the Northwest Territory.
Date
11/03/1797
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Sent from
Downingstown, Pa
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Collection
Document number
1797110300001
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Illegible
Notable persons
James McHenry
President
John Adams
Congress
Spanish
Indians
Notable locations
Downingstown, Pa
Northwest Territory

