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Document 7 Transcript Mateo Gonzales, Manrique, Governor of Spanish West Florida Letter 15 Nov 1813 Pensacola Nov. 15th 1813 My friend and Brother [Indian Warrior] I received your friendly letters in which I find that Mr. Durgin has carried a letter to the nation respecting a runaway Negro which put you to much trouble; the letter was not wrote by me nor have I any knowledge of it, or of the person who directed it. My friend, I well know that you are poor and distressed and have in consequence represented your situation to the Captain General of the Havana requesting him to send me some goods for you whenever these are come I shall immediately let you know it by sending an express to the nation but until then I advise you as Brothers not to come as the store houses at present are empty not having neither goods or provisions, the Captain General knows all this, he knows my situation and wants, he is firm a ^ friend to your nation, and of course I confidently expect he will shortly send me the necessary supplies in the mean while believe me your sincere friend and firm friend. (Signed) Mateo Gonz'l Manrique A. S. Mr. Durgin is arrived and I have heard his talk.
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