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Document 1798Letter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses European powers on the frontier; directs information re French travelers; mentions Congress.
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Type
Extract of Letter
Description
Letter, discusses foreign affairs; discusses European powers on the frontier; directs information re French travelers; mentions Congress.
Date
07/08/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798070800101
Page start
1
Note
Extract of a letter.
Notable persons
James Wilkinson
James McHenry
Notable locations
Mississippi [River]
United States
Louisiana
New Orleans
France
Notable items
Congress declare war against France
interests of the United States
obtain the earliest notice of her designs
observant to the French men who pass the posts
consequences to the United States
apprehend from that power
Spain
obtain possession of Louisiana & New Orleans
Secy of War
extract of a letter
public prints will have informed you of the measures Congress has taken