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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02505.08 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1849 |
| Title | John M. Clayton to Zachary Taylor on the situation in Cuba |
| Date | 10 August 1849 |
| Author | Clayton, John M. (John Middleton) (1796-1856) |
| Recipient | Taylor, Zachary |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to the Chesapeake to monitor the movement against Cuba from Baltimore. Postscript says that the proclamation is enclosed (not included). Imprint on back reads "Satin." |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Caribbean Latin and South America Navy Maritime Government and Civics Filibuster President Presidential Speeches and Proclamations Global History and Civics Neutrality |
| People | Clayton, John M. (John Middleton) (1796-1856) Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850) |
| Place written | Washington, D.C. |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; The Presidency; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | In 1849 Narciso Lopez, a former Cuban provincial governor, attempted to raise an army to invade Cuba and wrest it from Spain. The Proclamation of President Taylor (August 1849) forbid supposed movements in the United States to aid the Cubans in overthrowing their government. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |