depredations mentioned in my last. It has been report here that a tract of Italy has been discussed on this side the Ocean, but as we have not yet heard of any mischief done by them. I received the day before yesterday a letter from M^r Seagrove, a copy of which I have the honor to enclose you. By this she, you will learn what hopes there are of keeping the Indians quiet by any negotiations he can have with them. I would wish to believe that his apprehensions of personal danger and his opinion of the disposition of the frontier inhabitants to pursue measures, are rather exaggerations. The people might possibly offer violence to him, but they cannot be so mad as openly to oppose this government. It is certain that a War with the Creeks would be very popular, and that not a few are disappointed, that the late intended expeditions did not proceed, it is however an unfortunate circumstance that M^r Seagrove is not a favorite with those people. In part it arises altogether from his being an officer of the Federal Government, and because he has at all times shewn himself zealous in pursuing peace with the Indians. I shall not attempt to give an opinion upon this dispute. I have thought it my duty to transmit a copy of his letter to you, that if there should be any foundation for his fears you may be [undecipherable] timely information thereof, and I have also for the same reason mentioned to you the relation in which M^r Seagrove stands with the people of this country. I know Sir, that I may write to you in the most perfect confidence. If it were to be known that M^r Seagrove