Demolition of Spanish Posts
Document 1797It appears that Governor Gayoso is willing to demolish the Spanish posts on American land but he thinks he must continue his force in that quarter until the claims to land of Spanish subjects are reconciled. On the latter point, the Governor should be assured that no person shall be disturbed in his possession of property until they have had the opportunity to apply to Congress.
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It appears that Governor Gayoso is willing to demolish the Spanish posts on American land but he thinks he must continue his force in that quarter until the claims to land of Spanish subjects are reconciled. On the latter point, the Governor should be assured that no person shall be disturbed in his possession of property until they have had the opportunity to apply to Congress.
Date
06/09/1797
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Document number
1797060900266
Page start
3
Note
Document 1 in Report of the Secretary of War to the President, 06/30/1797.
Notable persons
Brigadier General James Wilkinson
James McHenry
Secretary of State [Pickering]
Mr. Ellicot
Congress
Notable locations
Spanish garrisons
Notable items
scruples on he part of Governor Gayoso
evacuation of the posts
forts
claims of Spanish subjects
negotiation
demolition of the works
insult or injury