Extract of Letter

Guidance on How to Deal with John Sullivan and the Designs of Secession

Knox refers to John Sullivan. He gives guidance on the use of force in dealing with Sullivan. Says he should first represent the criminality of conduct and the intent of United States to prevent such audacious proceedings. If this is ineffectual, then use force to prevent the execution of design. Is well aware of delicacy of situation. Nevertheless, execute duty as far as may be practicable. If the designs [for secession] are in embryo, asks that he be informed.
No such design indicated by a person from Franklin, regardless of what is intimated by Sullivan's letter to Major Brown; Maintain vigilance. Discusses visit to Don Francisco Cruzat; asks that Harmar cultivate good relations with Spanish. at St. Louis.

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War Office

Extract of a letter.

Josiah Harmar

Henry Knox

John Sullivan

Brown

Don Francisco Cruzat

Spanish

Catholic Majesty

War Office

Franklin

Spain

St. Louis

western waters

vigilance

secession

revolt

suppression

combat

international relations

foreign relations

alliance

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