Extracts from depositions indicating likelihood of general war, construction and garrisoning of blockhouses, and measures taken to secure help from Governor of South Carolina: Page #2

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spur of the occasion: I shall follow the plan of operation until measures be taken by the President for the better protection of the unfortunate settlers on the exposed frontier. If I find the pressure becomes great the opposition must keep pace with the several consequences. I shall make the necessary communications to the Governor of the State of South Carolina, in order to obtain and, as I have every reason to hope that provident measures have been taken to that effect. Should general hostilities continue it will be well to give Governor Blount the need ful instructions to cause a co operation on his part.

I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servant. Edw .^d Telfair

The Secretary of War}

Extracts from the deposition of Benjamin [Harmen?] and Francis Pugh of Washington County. "On the 18th, April, the Indians killed William the son of Colonel Pugh, and had taken Dick, a negro man of Col. Pugh and shot said William Pugh, through the body and the scalps were taken off his head, there is some _______?."

Extracts from the Information of Joseph Tabbs of Franklin County. "That on Tuesday (27 April) he saw General Clarke at the town of Washington, Wilkes County, who informed him that six persons were murdered by a party of Indians at