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go myself, there would be no doubt of the accomplishment of the desired object, to both I readily agreed concerning that it would be the secret means of restoring tranquility to the frontiers; about 40 gave in their names, the Colonel was sure he coud procure double the numbers required, from the different Sections of his Command, a Day of Rendevouz was appointed (15th). When it was found that the war unclear had abated and about 50 including the Floridians appeard & unclear not equiped for the expidition as required, the Colonel had about 10 recruits. 2 of which was from unclear 2 from unclear, and the rest from his neighbourhood. Brother unclear Company, the only militia in the County furnished? which Public Arms, turnd out one man (a transient? person) Jefferson produced another, and those indentical persons who were clamourous for an opportunity to settle the account with the savages, where those who discouraged the execution of the enterprize, and finally concluded that it was an electioneering trick. I endeavourd to raise a Standing Guard of 15 men on the same pay and rations as regular troops, and to be accountable myself for the payment, which I shoud have raised by subscription; I could get but 5 men and many of them would have rendered no service. It is with pain that I can assure your Excellency of it, as a melancholy truth