The Spanish Conspiracy: A Review of Early Spanish Movements in the South-West. Containing Proofs of the Intrigues of James Wilkinson and John Brown; Of the Complicity Therewith of Judges Sebastian, Wallace, and Innes; The Early Struggles of Kentucky for
The Spanish Conspiracy: A Review of Early Spanish Movements in the South-West. Containing Proofs of the Intrigues of James Wilkinson and John Brown; Of the Complicity Therewith of Judges Sebastian, Wallace, and Innes; The Early Struggles of Kentucky for
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... declared to be the navigation of the Mississippi, which the authors and advocates of the resolution were apprized could be obtained from Spain on certain conditions, which had been agreed upon between Wilkinson and Miro. The debate which ensued upon this recommendation elicited expressions from, and developed ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... declared to be the navigation of the Mississippi, which the authors and advocates of the resolution were apprized could be obtained from Spain on certain conditions, which had been agreed upon between Wilkinson and Miro. The debate which ensued upon this recommendation elicited expressions from, and developed views on the part of its advocates, which excited a just alarm among those to whom the intrigues with the Spaniard had not been revealed save by the vague inuendoes of Wilkinson. The publication of the resolutions passed by the convention did not allay or dissipate the well grounded apprehension of those who heard the debate, but increased it and spread it among law-abiding people. The public declarations for an alliance with "Spain had not been explicit. But enough had been let fall by covert hints and insinuations, when associated with actions in this convention, to explain to some the mystery of Wilkinson's transactions at New Orleans and the consideration for which he enjoyed exclusive commercial privileges. Unable to defeat the recommendatory resolution in the convention, its opponents determined upon a vigorous opposition to the measures it foreshadowed, to be made through the press and upon the rostrum. Among the resolutions passed by the July convention was one directing its president, upon the return of John Brown to the district, to wait upon him, "and, -in the most respectful terms express to him the obligations which this convention and their constituents are under to him for his faithful attention to their interests in Congress." This formal and courteous expression of thanks had been well earned by John Brown's services in Congress, which had really been at once attentive and faithful. It had no reference to his...
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Very Good. The remainder of the title reads: "The early struggles of Kentucky for autonomy; the intrigues of Sebastian in 1795-7, and the legislative investigation of is corruption. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Rubbed at the spine ends. Minor edge tears on the fore edges and a 1/2" tear at the left top edge of the Prefatory page. Very good condition. Coleman, Bibliography of Kentucky History 2746. Howes G-374. Not a reprint edition or Print-on-Demand.; 8vo.; 406, (2) pages.
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