Suppressing the Expedition Against Spanish Dominions
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Suppressing the Expedition Against Spanish Dominions
Description
There is evidence that a General Clarke and others are planning an expedtion against the dominions of Spain with whom the United States is at Peace. Governor Mathews is advised to take whatever measuires may be necessary to suppress such an expedition with the understanding that if the militia is called up, it will be at the expense of the United States.
year created
1794
month created
05
day created
14
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
George Mathews, Governor of Georgia
Henry Knox
Elijah Clarke
the President [Washington]
regular troops of the United States
Lieutenant Colonel Gaither
John Habersham, Agent for furning supplies in Georgia
notable location
War Department
dominions of Spain
notable item/thing
militrary corps within the limits of the United States
expeditions aginst the dominions of Spain
peace
illegality and criminality of such conduct
your proclamation against the design
punishment
expense of the United States
provisions
Quartermaster's stores
notable phrase
Your Excellency will take the most energetic and decisive measures within your power for the suppressing of the said design.
document number
1794051400401
page start
1
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | NMP07 (2 pages) | Collection: Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, rolls 1-3) | M1257, rolls 1-3 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Mathews | [unknown] | [n/a] |