1889-August-Early
1889-August-Early: Admiral Gherardi utilized incidents involving American merchant vessels, such as the George W.
HT-DRUS-1941-000433
1889-August-Early: Admiral Gherardi utilized incidents involving American merchant vessels, such as the George W. Clyde and the Caroline Miller, to pressure the Légitime government and aid the Hyppolite cause. By interpreting international law in a manner that favored the insurgents, Gherardi effectively neutralized Légitime’s naval blockade. This interference was a critical factor in the military success of the Hyppolite faction, and Gherardi began laying the groundwork for a claim that Hyppolite was personally “indebted” to him for his ultimate victory.
Source · HT-DRUS-1941-000433
Logan, 413 / Bates: HT-DRUS-1941-000433