Letter signed A. Stewart to Thomas Moulton. Discusses 1000 Spanish troops moving through the area, and Gen. Wilkinson’s determination to fight them if they come within our limits. Also mentions that “a report has been in circulation that the Floridas were purchased and that with them we had purchased peace.”, [1806?] Sept 10
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence to and from General James Wilkinson with several government officials and military officers. The bulk of the correspondence is dated 1805-1806, when Wilkinson served as governor of the Louisiana Territory, and discusses administrative affairs of the territory.
Dates
- [1806?] Sept 10
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.15 Cubic Feet ( (8 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository