can be restrained, and untill I could have the prisoners lately taken put in my p[o]ffession; & be returned to these friends on proper terms. From these reasons I determined to rest any journey untill I can see matters on a better footing. I dispatched M^r Barnard on the 29^th ult^o to the Indians who were waiting for me on the Okmulgee, with some goods as present, and gave him full instructions how to obtain the sense of the nation, and their determination on the late transaction at the little Oakfuskee, and to transmit me the same without delay which will govern my future movements. I enclose you a copy of a letter and a set of conditions which I received from Governor Telfair, and also my letter to him of the 3^d inst^t which will serve to explain many matters to you and let you see the opposition I meet with. You will find herewith a copy of a letter to me from Major of Brigade Berckner Harnes proving that Governor Telfair did give him orders to be by him the said Major carried to General Clark, ordering offensive operations as well as defense against the Creek Indians. These orders were given by the governor to Major Harnes in Augusta two days after I had seen his Excellency and remonstrated against such things. I shall avoid at present making any comment on the extraordinary conduct of M^r Telfair, not having a doubt but a little time will unravel many matters. I momentarily expect to hear from the nation — not an Indian has been heard of on any part of this frontier, or any mischief done