I have sent a copy of this letter from the Friendly Kings which if real is truly friendly. The Soldiers are as healthy as I could expect them any where, and perfectly reconciled, and attentive to their duty - I have got all the stores from the Rocklanding and ordered the guard from this place to join me tomorrow. Sir, Yours &^c. (Signed) Henry Gaither, Major Comm^dt [ Enclosure. ] Cusetas. April 13^th 1793 Dear friend and Brother I have heard that the half way King was going to do mischief, but I did not believe it, but thursday I am informed and know it to be the truth that he is gone. I have been talking to the head commander, which the commander told me, if I should hear any thing respecting the nation to inform him; The warriors are out upon the Oakfuskee path, whether they fall above or below I cannot tell, you may think it was the wish of the nation to break War but there is no such thing. it is only one town, the half way house King and obstinate mad persons that will not hearken to advice. We all hold the talk that were delivered to us last, and mean to abide by it still, until Major Seagrove comes up when we expect matters will be settled upon good terms both for yourselves and us. You may think if they divide themselves the Warriors in two parties (there is two towns) but that is not the case. I am your friend, and always have been, if any thing was to happen I was to inform you - and if any thing was to happen your side, you was to let me know likewise. I have sent you this talk, and wish for you to send this talk to your brother Officers above and below you, that they may be upon their guard, against any thing that may happen. The three rivers have talked and wished for peace and to have things settled to the satisfaction of both sides, It is only this one town that is led astray by the obstinate king, which is not to be governed or advised. It is a pity our nation and your Country should suffer by a party of bad people. I send you now to let you know my talk, that you may expect bloodshed in a few days, which I advise you to guard yourselves as much as possible, and if they should do mischief punish them as you think proper, fight them, but do not come over this side the river unless you find them coming upon you. Friend, brother and father, the Cusetahs people are your friends and are always passing backwards and forwards a hunting and do not wish to be troublesome to any person. We have not taken any bad talks, if there should be any blood shed we have no hand in it, neither will you find us to join them, is our determination. My young people are out upon this side the Coosees if you should see any of them they are friends do not hurt them. My town and all the other towns are sitting still waiting the talks of Major Seagrove, when he comes up. This one bad town has brought us into this trouble & you likewise. from your friends and brothers (signed) Bird King Cusetas King