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1799-July-27

1799-July-27: Commodore Silas Talbot instructed Captain Jewett to consult with Dr.

HT-DRUS-1941-000128

1799-July-27: Commodore Silas Talbot instructed Captain Jewett to consult with Dr. Stevens on how the U.S. Navy could be of further assistance to Toussaint’s military efforts. One of the primary goals of this cooperation was to prevent supplies and reinforcements from reaching the forces of André Rigaud, Toussaint’s rival in the south. The U.S. Navy effectively acted as Toussaint’s maritime arm, maintaining a blockade of the southern coast to ensure his eventual victory. This intervention was justified by the Americans as a necessary step to eliminate French-backed privateering bases in Rigaud’s territory.

Source  ·  HT-DRUS-1941-000128 Logan, 108 / Bates: HT-DRUS-1941-000128