Concerning rebellion in the French West Indies
Document 1798Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great Britain make an attempt to prevent France from taking exception to that policy in such an event. Also stresses that the British cabinet be informed that New Orleans must not leave the possession of Spain unless transferred to the United States.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Encloses a memorandum on the French West India Islands that suggests that it is sensible for the United States to give aid to the rebels if they declare independence from France. Desires that Great Britain make an attempt to prevent France from taking exception to that policy in such an event. Also stresses that the British cabinet be informed that New Orleans must not leave the possession of Spain unless transferred to the United States.
Date
07/22/1798
Author
Recipient
Repository
Collection
Document number
1798072200101
Page start
1
Note
Private
Notable persons
Timothy Pickering
James McHenry
John Adams
French
King
British
cabinet
Notable locations
New Orleans
[West Indies]
West India Islands
Great Britain
France
England
[Louisiana]
Notable items
Arrangements