Samuel Swartwout to "My dear Colonel"

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IdentifierMS1931_0001_31-0512DateAugust 25, 1839CreatorsSamuel SwartwoutSubjectFrance--Foreign relations--TexasGreat Britain--Foreign relations--TexasCopyright StatementNo Copyright – Non-Commercial Use OnlyDescriptionSwartwout, writing from Paris, France, thanks Morgan for his news of Texas. He reports that Saligny is back in the country and reports favorably, but the country is also receiving reports that Mexico plans to invade Texas. He writes of James P. Henderson's efforts in securing recognition and loans from France and shares his opinions on the potential of recognition from France. He continues by saying England is likely to not provide aid because of slavery in Texas.LanguageEnglishRecipientJames Morgan

CollectionJames Morgan PapersPersonSamuel SwartwoutDubois de Saligny Last edited by: Mike Miller

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Samuel Swartwout to "My dear Colonel"