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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01419 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1827 |
| Title | Henry Clay to Don Francisco Tacon concerning the presence of Commodore Porter and his actions in Key West, Florida |
| Date | 29 October 1827 |
| Author | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) |
| Recipient | Tacon, Don Francisco |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Clay, Secretary of State, replies to a note from Spanish Minister Tacon concerning the presence of Commodore Porter (possibly David Porter, Commander in Chief of the Mexican Navy) and his actions in Key West, Florida. Claims that Porter did not perform any act forbidden by the laws of neutrality. Confirms that President John Quincy Adams has ordered an inquiry into Porter's actions. Refers to a statement issued (not included) by Porter concerning his conduct in Key West. |
| Subjects | Diplomacy Global History and Civics Navy Latin and South America Neutrality Law President |
| People | Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Tacon, Francisco (fl. 1827) Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Porter, David (1780-1843) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |