Strengthening the Mississippi, Etc.
Document 1798Amidst a discussion of sundry matters, Ross observes that the troops on the western frontier could be easily brought together under the Provisional Army law. He speculates on the intentions of the French in Florida, the reactions of the Spaniards to French incursions, and the need to strengthen the Mississippi.
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Amidst a discussion of sundry matters, Ross observes that the troops on the western frontier could be easily brought together under the Provisional Army law. He speculates on the intentions of the French in Florida, the reactions of the Spaniards to French incursions, and the need to strengthen the Mississippi.
Date
06/15/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Pittsburgh
Collection
Document number
1798061540104
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
James McHenry
James Ross
volunteer
General Wilkinson
his friends of Kentucky
the French
the Spaniards
Indians
Mrs. McHenry
Notable locations
Pittsburgh
Grave Creek
Florida
France
Notable items
pamphlet
spirit of our young men
provisional army law
political opinions
elections
galley
his politics
policy of strengthening the Mississippi
introduction of the French into Florida
report of our traders