Lieutenant Piercy Smith Pope
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Suspension of the Evacuation of These Posts
Gayoso de Lemos assures Lieutenant Pope that political reasons require a minimal and temporary Spanish presence in United States territory and no disrespect is intended by the King of Spain.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Promises of Peace
Gayoso de Lemos responded to Popes letter with peaceful overtones, desire for politics b/w nations to remain favorable.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Movement of Troops to East Side of Mississippi
Details regarding the movement of troops to newly acquired land from treaty between U.S. and Spain.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Intelligence on Planned Indian Attack
Discloses intelligence regarding plans of Indians, with British involvement, to attack from Canada. Assistance from Spain against British offered. Evacuation of posts delayed.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)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.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Evacuation of Spanish Posts
Gayoso notified Pope that the Spanish garrison received orders to evacuate post now under U.S. possession; overtones of peaceful friendly relations.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Continued Harmony Between Our Nations
Gayoso de Lemos assures Pope that he continues to be convinced of the harmony that exists between Spain and the United States and strongly condemns the person who has provided information that argues …
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)Closing of Pope's account
Requests that Pope provide his account and vouchers for monies received from the War Office so that Simmons can close his account
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217)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.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.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.
FO 5/18 Foreign Office Correspondence, America(United States), General Correspondence.Accommodation of Troops at Post
Status of troops housed at post, anticipation of Pope's arrival.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [5A-E2] (RG46) (M1704, Roll 2)
