Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-26

/ in their territory, and say they will pro-
coed. That you are the only friend they
| have in that part Of the world, and hope
that you will exert yourself in their behalf,
and ask for as much assistance as can be
had. That the Americans are at the forks
of the River Appalachicola. They have
written number of times to England and
Providence, but have never received one
answer-they expect the man never deli
vered the letters, but they have full hopes
in my writing. They request you would
make the Prince Regent acquainted with
their der lorable situation. The Americans
have been very cruel since they common
ced, and hope you will moi lose a single
moment in forwarding their views. They
say they will be extremely happy to see
you out-nothing would give them great
err pleasure than to see you out at this
time. lfthey should not see you, to send
them out all news and directions, that
they may be guided byit.
There is about three hundred blacks at
this place--a few of our Bluff people,
They beg me to say they depend on your
promises, and expect you are on the way
out. They have stuck TO the cause, and will
always believe in the faith of you, and any
directions you may give send to Inc at this
place, and | will do what can.
remain my dear sir, most truly yours,
ROBT. c. AMBRISTER.
NIB. Francis says you must bring the
horses when you come out, that you pro-
missed, and that his house has been burnt
down, and burnt his uniform clothes.
r. A
From Robert c. Ambrister to Governor
Cameron.
March Goth, 1918.
SIR am requested particularly by the
Indian chiefs to acquaint your excellency,
that tn Americans have commenced hosti-
tiles with them long time since, and have
advanced some distance in their territory,
and are still continuing to advance. That
they (the chiefs of Florida) have sent re-
peatedly to your excellency, and have ne
YER received one answer. They suspect
Mr.. Arbuthnot has never delivered the pa
pers TO your exc cheney. They wish me
to state to you that they are completely
out of ammunition, muskets, &c. begging
your excellency will be pleased to send
them the article. above mentioned, with a
few cannon, as the Americans build their
buats so strong, that their rifle balls cannot
penetrate their sides. The captain of the
vessel who will come down again, have
given orders to make your excellency &C
quainted with what time the vessel will
sail for this place. Your excelency will,
hope, be good enough 10 make the Prince
| Regent acquainted with their situation,
and ask for assistance-which they have
pressed me very hard TO press upon your
excellency's mind, and Likewise TO send
them down what news may be respecting
them and the country, which will be a
great satisfaction TO them.
have the honor 10 be, &c.
ROBT. c. AMBRISTER.
NIB. They beg your cxcellency will be
as eypeditious as possible. That your ex.
cellency is the only dependence they have,
and who the Prince Regent told them
would give them every assistance that laid
in your power.
r. c. AMBRISTER.
ID.
From Robert G. Ambrister to Governor
Cameron, &c.
Sahwahnee, Goth March, 1918.
Near Fort st. Marks.
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