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British subjects will be allowed to leave the United States unless circumstances forbid it

United States favors independence of Spanish American colonies but can take no part in their revolutions

will not communicate with Governor Sebastian Kindelan at St Augustine regarding withdrawal of American troops from Florida unless instructed to do; is making preparations for siege of St Augustine; lack of adequate clothing for troops is delaying…

has been appointed diplomatic agent by the independent government of Cartagena; requests American aid in its fight against Spanish troops

expedition against Detroit

sends papers relating to expedition against San Antonio; no reliable reports on progress of the expedition; chances of capture of San Antonio appear to be diminishing

needs more troops and supplies for attack on St Augustine; requests appointment of staff officers to assist in training and disciplining of troops; troops under his command are poorly provisioned and supplied; needs ordnance and naval support for…

instructions to station troops to protect squadrons at Sacketts Harbor and at Black Rock

defense of northwest

plan for reorganizing the army and prosecuting the war

urges recruitment of southern Indians as allies against Great Britain; Choctaw, Cherokee and Chickasaw are friendly towards the United States and probably will cooperate willingly; Creeks tend to be hostile to the United States but may be persuaded…

British are charging captured American seamen of British birth with treason

announcement that the secretary of state will assume duties of secretary of war

Freedom of American citizens detained in France; has asked Mr. Mercadier and Mr. Barnet to assist them, and she is assisting where she can as well.

asks if British subjects will be allowed to leave the United States with their property after the terminal date set by law for such departures; asks if British agents charged with the exchange of prisoners will be allowed to continue their duties