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we will in all probability effect a restoration of property as well as the liberation of unfortunate Captives from among us, now in that nation to destroy their towns and crops and possess ourselves of prisoners will ensure peace on a solid bases, and on no other principle can it be of any duration.

An half breed named Cornells, going with some dispatches to M .r Seagrove was unfortunately killed by a detachment of horse that was ordered out in Cambden County. The particulars I have not as yet been satisfactorily informed of; in order to guard against future violences of this nature, I have directed all dispatches by flags from the Nation to be transmitted to me.

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