Mississippi Department of Archives and History: Archives and Library Division
37 documents
Request for Cooperation with Mr. Williamson at Natchez
McHenry to officer commanding at Natchez (Guion at this time), recommending the bearer, a Mr. Williamson, as a "worthy and deserving gentleman," and asking that Guion help Williamson during the …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionOn the Necessity of Declaring the Purpose of Bills Drawn an Officer
Acknowledges receipt of bills drawn by Guion, importunes Guion to report the purpose and disbursement of these, and to always include such accounts in the future.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Instructs Guion to Observe Instructions from Wilkinson
James McHenry directs the officer in charge at Natchez (Guion at this time) to observe instructions from BG Wilkinson.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Instructs Guion to Inform Citizens and Spanish Garrisions of Est. of U.S. Governance in Mississippi Territory
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 …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionMcHenry Gives Guion Specifications for a Report on Possible Fort Sites on Southern Border of U.S.
McHenry comments that while he does not know the President's wishes on establishing a new fort on the 31st line of north latitude, the boundary line est. in the Treaty of Madrid, but asks that a …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionLetter from the Secretary at War
In this letter the Secretary at War gives instructions to David Henley for employing runners to carry dispatches. McHenry also states that the bills authorizing the establishment of a government for …
McHenry(James) LetterLetter Concerning A Captured French Privateer
Describes incident surrounding a French privateer brought into Hampton, Virginia by the frigate Constitution.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionIndian Affairs in the Country near Natchez
Captain Guion declares that the Indians still appear pacific though constantly urged to the contrary by the Spanish. Many of the principal men [chiefs] have visited Natchez and declared their friendly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2French Are Planning an Attack, Etc.
Amidst a discussion of accounting matters, Captain Guion warns that there are reports that the French are planning an attack on the southwestern country. Considerable military forces have supposedly …
Territorial Governor Papers - RG2Discussion of Spanish Evacuation of Natchez and Burning of Walnut Hills Works
Constant Freeman reports that Capt. Guion at Natchez has encountered trouble in convincing the Spanish to surrender their works, mentions that he has convinced the Spanish governor to not report on …
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionLetter of Thanks and Offer of Hospitality
Wilkinson thanks Walker for offering his help when Wilkinson moved his family to Concord; asks Walker to accept his family's hospitality there.
Clairborne (JFH) CollectionConcern about Money for Troops
The orderly sergeant and a private of the author's company deserted, stealing over $200. He caught the men outside of Baltimore.
Bisland-Shields F.P.
