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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

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