Bernardo De Galvez in Louisiana 1776-1783

by Caughey, John Walton

• ISBN13: 9781565545175
• ISBN10: 1565545176
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-01
• Publisher: Firebird Pr

Summary

Spanish colonial governor Bernardo de Galvez gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of both Louisiana and the newly formed United States for his vigorous, capable leadership and military action during the American Revolutionary War. This comprehensive study follows Galvez's career in Louisiana and the important role he played in the war, a role often left out of American history books.

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations	vi
Foreword	vii
Preface	xii
PART ONE: THE BACKGROUND
The Establishment of Spanish Control	1	(28)
O'Reilly's Constructive Statesmanship	29	(14)
Unzaga and Local Problems	43	(18)
PART TWO: GALVEZ' ADMINISTRATION
The Commencement of Galvez' Career	61	(9)
Trade Regulation and Colonial Development	70	(15)
Aid for the Americans	85	(17)
Willing's Expedition	102	(33)
Preparations for War	135	(14)
The Struggle for the Mississippi	149	(22)
The Capture of Mobile	171	(16)
Preparations for the Siege of Pensacola	187	(13)
``Yo Solo''	200	(15)
The Natchez Rebellion	215	(28)
The Close of Galvez' Career	243	(16)
Bibliography	259	(14)
Index	273