Carlos Howard

Carlos Howard
2ª Governor of West Florida
In office
November 1792 – August 1793
Preceded by Arturo O'Neill
Succeeded by Enrique White
Personal details
Born Unknown
Died Unknown
Profession Military career, Governor of Spanish West Florida

Carlos Howard was an Irish military person who exerted control as Governor of West Florida (in Pensacola), between 1792 and 1793. Prior to that appointment, he served as secretary and general administrative assistant to the East Florida Governor Vicente Manuel de Céspedes y Velasco, in St. Augustine.

Biography

He joined to Irish army in his youth, excelling in the military and attaining the rank of Captain.[1] He was part of the Irish Infantry Regiment,[2] and later joined the Regiment of Louisiana,[3] where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[3][4]

Eventually he emigrated to Florida, where he became secretary of the Governor Vicente Manuel de Céspedes y Velasco.[1] He also served as general administrative assistant.[2]

Cespedes sent a message to Howard to “prepare the Anglo-American residents of the province for a change of masters”.[1] This was in reference to the regime change from two decades of British rule to a resumption of Spanish authority. Howard sent information about Georgia to St. Augustine.

Howard was appointed Governor of West Florida in November 1792,[5] establishing a small militia between the settlers of Nassau and St. Mat Rivers.[6] He left the office in August of 1793.[5]

Personal life

Howard spoke English, French and Spanish.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Administrative System in the Floridas, 1783-1821, II. Posted by Duvon Clough Corbitt. Page 1 (57).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Florida Historical Quarterly. Posted by FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY in July 1959 - April 1960. Page 22.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Congressional edition, Volumen 202. Written by United States. Congress. Posted in 1830. Page 288.
  4. ↑ Visit to the Indian Nations: The Diary of John Hambly - jstor Written by DJJ Ross. Posted in 1976. Page 1 (57).
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 U.S. States F-K.
  6. ↑ Florida's Frontiers. Written by Paul E. Hoffman.