de Onís, Luis, 1762-1827

Luis de Onís was a Spanish diplomat who served as Spanish envoy to the U.S. from 1809-1819. Because he was appointed Ambassador under a provisional government, the U.S. would not officially recognize his appointment until 1815. The son of Joaquin de Onís, he was born in Cantalapiedra, Spain. He was married Federika Christina von Mercklein, and died in Madrid.

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[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, October 27, 1809, Vol. 2]

Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about acquaintances traveling to England and politics between the United States and Spain. He discusses the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 and the shipping business. He also mentions business matters related to banking.