From Thomas Pinckney, 24 December 1812

Title

From Thomas Pinckney, 24 December 1812

Description

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 defense of ports; awaiting papers from David Mitchell regarding negotiations with Governor Sebastian Kindelan of Florida

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Date

1812-12-24

Format

ALS (DNA)

Type

Letter

Identifier

88168

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Collection

Citation

Pinckney, Thomas, “From Thomas Pinckney, 24 December 1812,” Papers of James Monroe, accessed March 14, 2025, https://monroepapers.com/items/show/2411.

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