Extract of Letter

Extract from letters of Secretary of War to General Harmar regarding John Sullivan, Don Francisco Cruzat, and relations with Spain

Presumed to be from 19 December 1787 letter begins with the following:...no such design entertained in that country as is insinuated by Mr John Sullivan's letter. Relax nothing of vigilance required in previous letter on this subject. Knox would have Harmar all eyes and ears respecting interests of United States. Inhabitants of western waters may rest assured that whatever local difficulties they experience they may depend on protection in legal pursuits. Dated 24 April 1788, discusses visit with Mr. Don Francisco Cruzat the Spanish Commandant at St. Louis as a judicious cultivation of harmony. Take measures to convince of United States' desire for friendly footing with Spain. Discusses the designs of Mr. Sullivan on the western waters; whether it is justified in apprehending him, which could cause complaints in congress. (Congress had passed a resolution to seize Sullivan if he came into federal territory).

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War Office

Extracts letter written 16 October, 14 November and 19 December 1787 and 24 April 1788. John Stagg certifies seven pages as extracts from War Office, but only three are found in this document.

Josiah Harmar

Henry Knox

Spanish

John Sullivan

Don Francisco Cruzat

commandant

officers

War Office

Spain

St. Louis

waters

resolve of Congress

extract

protection

capture

international relations

politics

alliance

peace

harmony

intelligence

resolve

policy

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