McHenry Instructs Guion to Inform Citizens and Spanish Garrisions of Est. of U.S. Governance in Mississippi Territory
Document 1798James McHenry asks the commander of U.S. troops at Natchez (Guion, at this time) to inform inhabitants that a bill establishing government for the Mississippi Territory (of which they are a part) is before Congress. Addresses possibility that the Spanish garrisons at Walnut Hills and Natchez have not evacuated as ordered -- instructs Guion to inform them of the establishment of U.S. governance over the region, and that if they do not withdraw the U.S. will prevent any reinforcement with men or guns.
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James McHenry asks the commander of U.S. troops at Natchez (Guion, at this time) to inform inhabitants that a bill establishing government for the Mississippi Territory (of which they are a part) is before Congress. Addresses possibility that the Spanish garrisons at Walnut Hills and Natchez have not evacuated as ordered -- instructs Guion to inform them of the establishment of U.S. governance over the region, and that if they do not withdraw the U.S. will prevent any reinforcement with men or guns.
Date
04/02/1798
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Recipient
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Near Downings Town
Collection
Document number
1798040200301
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1
Note
Partially Illegible
Notable persons
see below
James McHenry
Notable locations
Near Downings Town