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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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A letter from Spanish Governor ManxiQue of Pensacola to Creek Indians, dated September 29, 1813, was found in Witherford's house after Gen. Claiborne's battle at Ecanachaca (Holy Ground) on the Alabama. It reveals Spanish interest in aiding the Creeks against Americans, including requests for arms and comments on Mobile.
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The following is a copy of the letter from the Governor of Pensacola to the Creek Indians, found in Witherford's house, after the late battle fought by Gen. Claiborne, at the town called Ecanachaca, (or Holy Ground) on the Alabama, some allusion to which was made in the General's official letter to the Secretary of War, published in the Times a few days ago. It shows, says the General, the interest which the Spanish government takes in the success of our savage enemies.
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Pensacola, 29th Sept. 1813.
GENTLEMEN,
I received the letter that you wrote me in the month of August, by which, and with great satisfaction, I was informed of the advantages which your brave warriors obtained over your enemies.
I represented, as I promised you, to the Captain-general of the Havana, the request (which the last time I took you by hand) you made me of arms and munitions—but until now I cannot yet have an answer. But I am in hopes that he will send me the effects which I requested; and as soon as I receive them, I shall inform you.
I am very thankful for your generous offers to procure me the provisions and warriors necessary, in order to re-take the post of Mobile; and you ask me at the same time, if we have given up Mobile to the Americans? To which I answer for the present, I cannot profit of your generous offer, not being at war with the Americans: who did not take Mobile by force—since they purchased it from the miserable officer, destitute of honor, who commanded there, and delivered it without authority: by which reasons the sale and delivery of that place is entirely void and null—and I hope that the Americans will restore it again to us, because nobody can dispose of a thing that is not his own property; in consequence of which the Spaniards have not lost their right to it; and I hope that you will not put in execution the project you tell me of, to BURN THE TOWN, since those houses and properties do not belong to Americans, but to true Spaniards.
To the bearers of your letter I have ordered some small presents to be given. And I remain,
forever, your good father and friend.
(Signed) MANXIQUE.
.E.E
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Ecanachaca, Alabama
Event Date
29th Sept. 1813
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letter found after battle, revealing spanish support for creeks including arms requests and mobile discussions
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Copy of letter from Governor of Pensacola to Creek Indians found in Witherford's house after Gen. Claiborne's battle at Ecanachaca (Holy Ground). Letter acknowledges Creek victories, promises arms from Havana, thanks for offers to retake Mobile, denies war with Americans, claims Mobile sale invalid, advises against burning town as Spanish property.