The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1806-12-11
NArcnIrocHxs, Aysgf 5, 1906.

NATcHIrocHEs, dyygf >, 1906.
SIR,
II has been reported to me for feveral days pae,
that large body OF the troops of the king of Spain
had anembed the Sabine, and abou, to
cros that river and am JUN informed that this bo-
dy has croed the fad river and taken pof within the
territory of the United States. 1t has, therefore, be-
come my duty to addrefs you this fubjeet 10 de-
inand an explicit avowal of the obe& OF this move
nent; to inia this body Of troops being mme-
diately withdrawn ; and to warn you Of the conie-
Suenees which may reiu!t from IT'S continuance with
in the territory of the u. States.
Il is well known that the governmext OF the u
nted States and the king Of Spain, are at this moment
nsgociatng the fubie6 of the boundaries Of Lou
/ llama; and there cannot be doubt, but an AMIGA
bic aduhn,ent of exiting differences will loon take
place.
The reinforcements which have lately reached this
rnit are only intended fecurty to the territory
actually firrender.d to us, and which we eoniider
as extending the Sabine. There is no difpoli,ion
on the part Of the United States to commit hoaiities
on the troops or pofeions of Spain but we cannot
fufer aggretlons territory; and fhoud you
periitt in making them, you will be jualy chargea-
Bile with all the consequences which fuch conduit is
calculated to produce. 1 have only to add thar f
you Eould think proper to remove the Spani troops
to the WEI fde of the Sabine, and continue them
there, no attempt will be made the part of the
United States, interrupt that friesdhp and har-
'nony which enght to fubGf between neiehboripg
nations but il you iaould attempt continue heie
troops within the territory of the United States after
this explicit and friendly warning, it will he INV du-
~ to conder you invader OF our territory and
To al accordingly. st.tt
This letter will be handed you by Mai. Mofes Por.
ter of the arer;ls of the u States who will wait
reaionaoe time for your reply, which, IL convenient
Hope may be accompanied by Engih or French
rarilato, enable aiaertain its contents with
greater certainty.
The ma or viii be attended by one non-commif-
Toned officer and private folder Of the army of
the United States.
avail myfe!f of this opportunity of rendering nv
beR whes for your health, hsppinefs and honor
And am, FIR, with refpeaful confederation, your
o,edient lervant.
T. H. CUSHING.
Colonel, commanding dtfaebsreHt ejrsbt army Of
tie Usii.d States.
To Colonel EERRARA, or officer COM -
n,andng the troops of the king of
Spain, on the eaR fde of the Sabine.
Plnnta.i.a IF Mr.. PrHaJam.,e, A4ggR 6, 1906.
With all po!ible refpets aufwer your excecn-
cy's letter, which was delivered me at this place by
Notes Porter, major of artillery of the u. States.
l. is true that have croiIed the Sabine river with
detachment of troops belong ing to the king with
orders from the captan-geueral 10y whom go
Verned) TO Keep TINS territory from AL hottie attempts,
as belonging from time nlmemorial tbs king, aud
which is dependence of the province Of Taxas.
The inhabitants ili.l acknowledge obedience to eur
government, notwithstanding the violence committed
fina detachment of our troops by thoie of the
u States.
From this mement hold mytelf refponlible to the
real letter of the orders that govern me, which are
by preeext whatloever to interrupt or Break the
good intelligence which fubits between his maiely
and the United States; bpt cannot permit, without
violating my duty, any ufurpatcn upon the land he
Poaeites your cxcelency makes any infringement ,
you alone will be anfwe-abe to the courts, and
may interrupt the amcsbie convention perhaps now OH
foot, but of which have knowledge.
did not iend tranilaton OF this il French or En-
sf,I, not having any perioa capable of tranGating
win purity thing of 70 ferrous nature. felici,ate
ylelI Of tas opportunity in offering my beit iervc<s
Your humble feFvant,
(Signed)
SIMON DE HESRARA.
Staicr Dan Tbomas Cutting, s0esma~dsns
era detachment Of rbe eymy 9jFt5r Uni
tai StGtlJ.