Letter from Governor of Georgia Edward Telfair to Secretary of War Knox on council of war held by Telfair: Page #3

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Q. Are you of opinion that it will be requisite to direct the federal troops now in this State to be held in readiness to form a junction with the Militia, intended to be called out, if necessary? Ans.^r Yes.

Q. Will it be expedient to notify the Governor of South Carolina to hold in readiness, such a number of horse and foot as the Governor of this State may think requisite, and to march so as to be at Camp in Georgia at such time and place as may appear in company and proper? Ans.^rYes.

Q. Are you of opinion that the object of the forces that may be drawn into actual service ought to be directed against the inimical Towns only?

Ans.^rYes.

Q. Will it be adviseable to cause volunteer Cavalry only to be drawn to Camp from the Counties of Cambden, Glynn, and Liberty and this draft of the Infantry in said Counties be held in readiness to reach to such pests or places as the emergency of the case may require.

Ans.^rYes.

Q. Will it be requisite to give assurances to the officers and men that do everbody & perform their tour of duty on the intended expedition that the Governor will use his influence with the General Assembly at their next meeting to make a Compensation in addition to the pay allowed by the General Government.