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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