settlements of speedy and sufficient aid be not afforded. I have made a temporary arrangement until the President may make such dispositions as he shall judge adequate to the emergency. Whilst [undecipherable] point out the situation of these Counties, I must farther remark that every quarter of the extended frontier of this State is open to similar outrages. I mention this in order that the President may take the general defense of the said frontier under his consideration. The Militia remaining subject to the call of the Commandant of the Federal troops are not been drawn into service upon pressing occasions, has abated the confidence of the people in Government and should a general [undecipherable] take place (which from the present aspect of affairs there reason to apprehend) found in a short period be reduced to the dangerous expedient of impressing, and this in my opinion is to be avoided as much as possible by every Government. I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient Servant Edw^d. Telfair The Secretary of War State House, Augusta 8. April 1793 Sir, Your Communication of the 8^th March last I have had the pleasure of receiving and feel a peculiar satisfaction