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HARRISON TO EUSTIS Cincinnati 6th August 1812 Sir I have this day received by Express from Governor Scott the en- closed letter and I shall immediately obey the Summons. The information received a day or two ago from Detroit is of the most unpleasant nature, the loss of Mackinac will be probably followed by the Capture of Fort Dearborn and the suspension of offensive measures by Hulls Army will I fear give great strength to the British party amon[g]st the Indians - The Assemblage of Indians mentioned by Gov. Edwards upon the Illinois River is also calculated to excite apprehensions for the safety of the Settlements of Kaskaskias or Vincennes, it is however my opinion that it will be the object of the British to draw as many of the Indians as possible towards Malden to cut off the supplies from and ultimately to capture Genl. Hulls army -- To prevent this, even if there should be no real intention of carrying on offensive operations from Vincennes or Kaskaskias, [illeg.] from either or both would be highly useful to Keep the Indians at Home. I shall do myself the Honor to write to you from Frankfort and communicate the result of the Interview with Gov. Scott. The Camp Equipage, Quarter Master Stores, Rifles, Cavalry Arms and Equip- ments which were ordered to New Port have not arrived, nor have they been heard of by Major Martin. The difficulty of settling Drafts for small sums with an account annexed as has been my practice for the con- tingent accounts has induced me to draw on you in favour of the Cashier of the Miami Exporting Company for one hundred dollars to pay Expresses and other Expenses of the Kind. There is indeed so little demand for Drafts at this time that there is a great probability that money will be wanted for the public service in the Western Country unless it is sent on from the Atlantic States -- I have the Honor to be with great Respect Sir Your Huml Sevt Willm Henry Harrison The Honble 17 |
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