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William A. Slacum (1799- November 1, 1839) was an American sailor and diplomat. He served as a purser in the United States Navy and received a Presidential commission to gather information on the Oregon Country. At that time the region was under the jurisdiction of both the United States and Great Britain. Previously, Slacum served as a diplomat to Mexico. ==Early life== Slacum was likely born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Slacum’s family included sister Mary Louisa Slacum Benham and brother George Washington Slacum who served as a consul in the State Department.〔(Benham, Mary Louisa Slacum. ) Alexandria Library. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.〕 On June 8, 1829, William Slacum joined the United States Navy.〔(US Navy Officers: 1798-1900. ) Naval Historical Center. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.〕 During his naval career in 1831, Slacum was the purser aboard the USS ''Potomac'' as that ship spent four years at sea circumnavigating the globe.〔 〕 Then from 1835 to 1836 Slacum served in Mexico as a Special Diplomatic Agent for the United States.〔(U.S. Diplomatic chiefs of mission to Mexico. ) The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on February 26, 2008.〕 During this time Slacum sent a letter to President Andrew Jackson praising California, then under control of Mexico. This letter is credited with raising Jackson’s interest in acquiring that region.〔 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「William A. Slacum」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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