Strengthening the Mississippi, Etc.
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Strengthening the Mississippi, Etc.
Description
Amidst a discussion of sundry matters, Ross observes that the troops on the western frontier could be easily brought together under the Provisional Army law. He speculates on the intentions of the French in Florida, the reactions of the Spaniards to French incursions, and the need to strengthen the Mississippi.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
15
author
sent from location
Pittsburgh
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Partially illegible.
notable person/group
James McHenry
James Ross
volunteer
General Wilkinson
his friends of Kentucky
the French
the Spaniards
Indians
Mrs. McHenry
notable location
Pittsburgh
Grave Creek
Florida
France
notable item/thing
pamphlet
spirit of our young men
provisional army law
political opinions
elections
galley
his politics
policy of strengthening the Mississippi
introduction of the French into Florida
report of our traders
document number
1798061540104
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | NYR02 (3 pages) | Collection: Western Americana | S-1156 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Ross | Pittsburgh | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |