[128] we will in all probability effect a restoration of property as well as the liberation of unfortunate Captives from amongst us now in that nation to destroy their towns and crops and possess ourselves of prisoners will ensure peace on a solid basis, and on no other principle can it be of any duration. A half bred named Cornells, going with some dispatches to M^r Seagrove was unfortunately killed by a detachment of horse that was ordered out in Camden County. The particulars have not as yet been satisfactorily informed of, in order to guard against future violences of this nature I have directed all dispatches by flags from the nation to be transmitted to me. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant Edw^d Telfair. The Secretary of War State House Augusta, 30^th July 1793 Sir, Your communication of the 10^th Ulto. with its enclosures came to hand on the 25^th instant, in consequence whereof some measures have been taken towards effecting the object therein contained. The President shall be advised of any movements that may take place in the event of the necessary resources being obtained. I flatter myself that the system to be pursued will in the end prove a saving to the United States as well as bring about a peace on permanent