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I have found it necessary to order out a strong militia Guard which has been op- posed by Force and menaces, And I am sor- ry to add that amongst the Authors and pro- moters of the Outrages complained of we suspect Characters whom from their stan- ding in Society and dependence upon civil Obligation we should expect better Conduct - In this number I am bound in Duty to mention to you the names of Greer, Finley and Smith Store keepers, a Doctor Morrel, Mr Leture and Lawyer Smith -

Whether it will be proved that those Men have been perpetrators of all the Outrages which have been committed I know not, but that their Example has given Countenance thereto, there can be no Doubt. I have not time to be more particular as Mr Goudy who bears this Letter is in waiting therefor
I have the honour to be &ca.
Winthrop Sargent
Honble John C. Symmes
one of the territorial Judges.

The Secretary missing the Opportunity expected for the foregoing Letter despatched it by Express upon the Day of its Date.