The Spanish Governor and Intendant remained in New Orleans after the cession, and by their conduct gave such offence that it finally became necessary to order them to leave.

Jefferson claimed, as part of Louisiana, portions of both West Florida and Texas.

The Spaniards refused to admit the justice of the claim and gathered in the disputed territories armies which, though small, outnumbered the few regular troops that Wilkinson had at his disposal.

More than once a collision seemed imminent.

The Westerners clamored for war, desiring above all things to drive the Spaniards by force from the debatable lands.