to European Military Regulations, by which the patterns, could not possibly fall in a different Court, untill my Trial was finally closed — much less give an opinion, and now I disposed to make a defence it would be impossible at this present moment, for want of my papers from South Carolina, and when I shall be able to get them, God only knows: but I suspect not before the Spring, & having just arrived at age, my business requires my particular attention I therefore beg that you may lay a Copy of this and my former letter before the Secretary of War, and know whether I can have the Garrison or not. I have the honor to be Yours &c Signed by the [undecipherable] [Answer to the above letter] Sir, A Court of Enquiry is not a Court Martial, they can pronounce no sentence, they do not give an opinion, but when required, the charges laid before the Court of Enquiry, have not the least analogy with your trial. The Court Martial indulged you, in granting a Month to prepare your Defence; but a Gentleman of Captain Kel