Regarding French colony on the Scioto
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Regarding French colony on the Scioto
Description
Hamilton discusses the establishment of a French colony on the Scioto, headed by John Joseph de Barth. This is within the limits of the Manasseh Cutler and Winthrop Sargent purchase. Hamilton expresses support for this endeavor, stating that settlement should be from abroad rather than at the entire expense of the Atlantic population. Recommends troops for their protection and notes that Henry Knox agrees. Mentions James Livingston as Indian appointment.
year created
1790
month created
05
day created
19
author
sent from location
New York
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
Arthur St. Clair
Alexander Hamilton
Joel Barlow
Charles F. Boulogne
John Joseph de Barth
Manasseh Cutler
Winthrop Sargent
James Livingston
Henry Knox
French
Charles Boulogne
immigrant
colonist
emigrant
land speculators
Scioto company
notable location
New York
colony
Scioto
Atlantic
Western Territory
Gallipolis settlement
notable item/thing
French five hundred
Scioto land fraud
notable idea/issue
land rights
settlement
colonization
peace
freedom
ownership
document number
1790051992800
number of pages
2
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | New York | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Arthur St. Clair | [unknown] | [n/a] |