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1799-August-15

1799-August-15: Captain Alexander Murray continued his diplomatic correspondence with Toussaint Louverture, assuring the general that the United States inten…

HT-DRUS-1941-000129

1799-August-15: Captain Alexander Murray continued his diplomatic correspondence with Toussaint Louverture, assuring the general that the United States intended to maintain all “salutary regulations” established by his predecessors. He emphasized that he would work in close communication with Dr. Edward Stevens to render any service to Toussaint that did not violate his standing naval instructions. Murray’s letters during this period reflect a high degree of personal deference, intended to secure American “patronage” and priority over British interests. This specific rapport was viewed as essential to keeping Toussaint’s ports open exclusively to Anglo-American commerce. These interactions further blurred the lines between naval protection and formal diplomatic recognition of Toussaint’s regime.

Source  ·  HT-DRUS-1941-000129 Logan, 109 / Bates: HT-DRUS-1941-000129