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HARRISON TO EUSTIS

(No 21) Head Quarters Franklinton

17th November 1812

Sir

I have heard nothing since my last from Gen Tupper I have the honor to enclose you a letter lately received from Leiut Johnson the asst Deputy Quarter Master at Pittsburg. It is in answer to a complaint which I had equally made of Major Stoddard Lieut Bryson and himself upon my want of information as to the state of supplies under their care and directing them to send me Weekly statements of every thing received forwarded and on hand. From both the other officers I received polite and satisfactory answers. Mr. Johnson alone has thought proper not only to be very insolent upon the occasion but instead of the Docu- ments required to send me those of which copies are herewith Enclosed. One principal object with me in giving the instructions was to know when and where I might expect out articles which I wanted. This information could not as you may suppose could not be obtained by such remarks as he has made as "forwarded overland in part the residue to the Mouth of Scioto" and "part issued and part on hands" The fact is that at the time of receiving his communication I was unable to tell when I should send for certain articles which were much wanted. Gun Slings for instance was much wanted for the mounted Expedition. I knew that they had been at Pittsburg but was at a loss to know whether I should send to Mansfield or to the Mouth of Scioto for them I know not what can be Mr Johnsons motive for this Conduct but it is certain that if persisted in it cannot fail to do great Injury to the Service if not entirely defeat the campaign. He cannot plead ignorance because he received as the Major informs written instructions from Major Stoddard. I have been informed that Mr. Johnson without ever having seen me and before I had any Correspondence with him had been pleased to express the most unfriendly disposition towards me. I am however disposed to pass over his improper Conduct upon receiving assurances that it will not be repeated. This declaration I suppose he will make upon his being informed by you that his continuance in a station so important to the army I command will depend upon my view of the pro- priety with which he discharges its duties.

I have the Honor &c Willm Henry Harrison

Hon Willm Eustis Esqr
Secy of War-

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