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the United States, and one or more chiefs designated by the Creek nation. By a letter lately received from Gen. Gaines, I understand that it was his intention, to make ware on the Seminoles within the Spanish boundary, he has, however, been prohibited from doing so, without special orders from this Department; but he has been authorized to remove all the Indians from the land ceded by the treaty made by Gen. Jackson in August 1814. If therefore, this order (in the execution of which a direction is left with Genl. Gaines) will unclear interfere with any previous arrangements of yours, you had better communicate with him on the subject. I have the honor to be, with very great respect, your abt. servant unclear signature