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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Report from Mississippi Territory on Governor Claiborne's expected possession of territory west of the Perdido, Spanish Governor Folch's declaration lifting trade duties on U.S. vessels in Florida, and a Burr-like conspiracy led by Kemper and Kennedy to attack Mobile.
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The following is an extract of a letter from a gentleman of high respectability and intelligence, in Mississippi Territory, dated November 28
It has been calculated that Gov'r. Claiborne would reach Natchez on the 29th; so that we may expect, at an early day, to receive information of the manner in which he has been able to execute his instructions in taking possession of the territory West of the Perdido
Nat. Int.
"Enclosed you will receive a copy of a letter from Don Vincent Folch, Governor General of the Floridas, by which you will perceive, that our trade in this quarter is released from the burdens under which it has heretofore been oppressed.
"We are annoyed with another Burr project against the Spaniards—It is headed by a Mr. Kemper at Baton Rouge, and Mr. Kennedy a lawyer of this place. They have inveigled many of our uninformed citizens across the national boundary, where they have, a few days since, raised their standard, and are preparing to attack the town of Mobile."
SIR,
In conformity to the wishes of the government of the United States, as expressed by their Secretary at War, in his letter, a copy of which you have presented me, and in consequence of negociations which I have every reason to believe are now pending, between his Catholic Majesty's and your government, which I am fully persuaded, will speedily place the Floridas in the possession of the latter: I hereby declare, that from this date, no duties whatsoever shall be levied or collected at this place, or within this district, (including Pascagoula) on any vessel, goods or merchandize, belonging to any citizen of the United States, or their territories, or any person residing in either, or passing to or from the Mississippi Territory
In consequence of this friendly step, which the Spanish government gives as an unequivocal proof of their desire to maintain a good understanding with the U. States, I hope that their government will employ its forces to dissipate the troubles fomented and protected by their citizens.
May God preserve you many years.
(Signed)
V. FOLCH
Mobile, November 25th, 1810
Capt. E. P. Gaines
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Mississippi Territory
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November 28
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trade duties lifted on u.s. vessels in florida district including pascagoula; hope to dissipate troubles from citizens' conspiracy against spaniards.
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Extract of letter anticipating Governor Claiborne's arrival at Natchez on November 29 to take possession of territory west of the Perdido. Enclosed copy of letter from Spanish Governor Folch declaring no duties on U.S. trade in response to U.S. wishes and pending negotiations for Florida possession. Report of Burr-like project led by Kemper and Kennedy inveigling citizens to attack Mobile.