[126] being nearly exhausted, many Frontiers and other adverse winds, they returned on the 17.^th The conduct and prudence evinced by General Twiggs, who commanded, as well as some objects which he had in view, will appear by the extracts herewith transmitted. Have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant Edw.^d Telfair. The Secretary of War Extracts of a Letter from General Twiggs dated 13^th June, 1793. "On the morning of the 11^th thestand, an additional reason was given why the troops could not proceed, to wit, that there was not one days provisions on board." "If we had gone on in all human probability some of our troops would have come up with, and killed, some of the hostile nations, hunting in small parties; such a proceeding would have irritated the towns, who are now friendly disposed, and produced very evil consequences." From the files of Executive. Attest: W. Urquhart, S. E. D. Extract of an after order of the 11^th June by General Twiggs. "That the detachment of Cavalry ordered this morning