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At a Council of War held by order of the Com mander in Chief in Augusta of the 8 .th August 1793

Present

The Commander in Chief Major Generals. Brigadier Generals. Twiggs Glasscock Jackson Morrison Clarke Clarke [ ] Irwin [ ] Gunn

His Excellency the Governor having considered it necessary for the safety and protection of the Citizens of this State to undertake on the part of the United States an expedition against the hostile towns of the Creek nation proposed the following questions.

Q. What season will be most proper to carry this expedition into execution and what time shall the drafts from the different Brigades be ordered to rendezvous at Camp. Ans.r The fall on the 15 .th October

Q. Where will be the most eligible spot to draw the army to a point Ans.rAt the Oconee river, where Tom's path crosses the same.

Q. What number of foot and Horse ought to be ordered to Camp for the objects that may arise in the intended expedition? Ans.r At least two thousand Horse, and three thousand Foot.

Q. Shall the Militia be drafted into two divisions - and what time shall they serve after their arrival in Camp? Ans.r Yes -- a term not exceeding sixty days.