"Sincere Friendship Between Nations"

Item

Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Title

"Sincere Friendship Between Nations"

Description

Wilkinson encloses a confidential extract by Governor Gayoso of Louisiana who expresses his approval of the state of accord existing between his nation and the United States.

year created

1799

month created

04

day created

25

sent from location

Headquarters Loftus' Heights

recipient

in image

note

Partially illegible.

notable person/group

Alexander Hamilton
James Wilkinson
Governor Gayoso
party of Creeks
Commissioners

notable location

Loftus Heights
New Orleans
Mobile

notable item/thing

confidential opportunity
extract
instructions to Captain Shane [?]Baugh
the capitol [New Orleans]
sincere friendship between nations
duplicate
safety
contempt
treaty

notable phrase

A party of Creeks had called on the Commissioners at that place and at first were insolent, but on finding they were treated with contempt they changed their tune.

document number

1799042560001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (3 pages) WGV20 (3 pages) Collection: Alexander Hamilton Papers R: 17

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author James Wilkinson Headquarters Loftus' Heights [n/a]
Recipient Alexander Hamilton [unknown] [n/a]