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There has been a flying? report in Camp that the Commissioners are detained by the Indians as Hostages! bu this report wants confirmation, for my own part I am rather inclined to believe that it is not grounded? in truth, otherwise I must have had some information of it before this period from? some of my secret agents underlined Lieutenant Clark has return'd safe to the place after delivering the Army Ammunition & Provision to the Chickasaws, at the Bluffs to the great joy & Satisfaction of that Nation, & with honor to himself. I am happy to have it in my power to promise you a few Horseman? tents -- which together with every necessity accommodation, that I can afford? consistantly with the law?, shall be at your service? shou'd the [war progress?]] With every sentiment of friendship esteem respect I am for? your most humble servant? Ant'y Wayne The Honorable? Major Gen'l Charles Scott