[No. X.] Lieutenant Pope to Captain Burguard, commanding offic Walnut Hills. Walnut Hills, 13th April, 179^_ S I R, I HAVE this morning, with attention, perused letters from Governor Gayofo mentioning a message fro General Wayne to Baron Carandelet, General in Ch of this province, to know when it would be conveni to him to have the posts evacuated; I could not know anticipate the answer to General Wayne's message, on my arrival at Fort Maffac, was informed by the co manding officer at that place that the posts were ready be evacuated. Agreeably to my orders, and in con quence of this information I am now coming forward wi my detachment for the purpose of taking possession of t lowest post on the Mififfippi, the Natchez post. It is my wish, as well as that of the United States, promote harmony and a friendly exchange of go offices between the United States and the subjects of most Catholic Majesty. I am, with respect, Your very humble servant, PIERCY S. POPE, Lieut. Artil. commanding U. S. troops, Mififfipp Captain Burguard, command- ing officer, Walnut Hills.