FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.
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Weakened Forces
Garrison weakened due to departure of troops, belief that Spanish and French are instigating violence between Indians and U.S.
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Suspension of Evacuation
Notification that evacuation of posts in Gayoso de Lemos province of Natchez has been suspended until U.S. and Spanish gov'ts can discuss issue.
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Request for Troops to Wait for Evacuation
Spanish posts waiting for verification of orders to evacuate, request U.S. troops to camp on banks of river until confirmation is received.
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Report of the Secretary of War to the President in Report of the Secretary of War, Accompanying a Confidential Message from the President of the United States.
Cover letter detailing contents of report regarding the causes of Indian attacks and murder on Western frontier. Report contains extracts of letter from various military officials and Governor Gayoso …
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Promises of Peace
Gayoso de Lemos responded to Popes letter with peaceful overtones, desire for politics b/w nations to remain favorable.
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Orders for Taking Spanish Post in Natchez
Details messages from President and the Spanish Commandment regarding new policy and land ownership in Natchez.
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Objections of Gayoso Listed
Sec. of War gives instructions on how to assuage the objections and fears of Governor Gayoso, of Spanish land holdings in Natchez.
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Notification of Orders to Take Post in Natchez
Mentioned communication between Governor Gayoso and Wayne. Pope to proceed to post in Natchez to take control after its peaceful evacuation.
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Letters Not Received in Timely Fashion
Travels of Pope recounted, requests to make acquaintance of Governor Gayoso.
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Gayoso's Defense Against Pope's Allegations of Treaty Violation
Gayoso defends his action to remain at post, states he did not violate treaty between U.S. and Spain. Discussed British movement through U.S. territory to attack Spanish land holdings.
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Fortification of Post
Intelligence report stating that the posts at Walnut Hills and Natchez are being reinforced by Spanish soldiers contrary to orders of evacuation.
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False Accusations
False accusations that Pope would attack Spanish garrison addressed, Pope wanted accuser identified and brought to justice.
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Enclosed Letter to Wilkinson
Letter enclosed in case Wilkinson had left post and not conveyed orders.
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Disagreement with Gayoso's Decision to Postpone Evacuation
Gayoso's desire to send troops to fortify Nogalls and to remain at post in Natchez to fight British violates treaties signed by U.S. and Spain and between U.S. and Britain.
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Deceptive Plans Regarding Land Purchase
Secretive plans discussed. Action supported by Indian friends. Location of Chisholm unknown. Land purchase discussed.
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British Invasion
Intelligence that British troops planned to march on Illinois, Spanish garrison must defend province and must postpone evacuation. Offered housing for U.S. troops.
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Barracks Provided
Discourse between Spain and U.S. must occur before post is evacuated, Governor Gayoso provided housing for Pope while they waited decision of government.
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[No. V] Information on Indians
Indians instigate violence, murder yet Shawnese are peaceful.
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[No. IV] Arrival of Hayward
Hayward arrived with troops to strengthen fortifications in St. Louis, confidential information regarding post on Mississippi.
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