Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-05-30
DEPARTMENT OF War. .Dyoy 1nI

DEPARTMENT OF WAR. MAJ l3M,- 1896
SIR: As you suggest i'll your Of Yesterday, had
supposed that the conversation had held with YOU
few days past on the ubject of your letter the 1th
rendered 1t unnecessary TO reply Won in wrng-as
you Wish, however, written answer | cheerfuy
give il.
To- so much of your letter refers 10 iniirntcs of
Tered to the represent of Georgia bv Indian De-
legations under former Administrator. il was not,
presume expected should make any reply TO the
one you particularly refer to-a recent publication in
Tue Nhonal journal, you have done ony Justice in
supposlng that entirely dsapprovcd of it. had anti
cPated your suggestion by causing the Creek Delcga-
ton TO be expressly told their arrival here that the
Department would see, with dspeasurc anv deport-
ment their part at would give offence Justly TO anv
one No Importance attach with propretv 10 the
paper M which ii appeared, the Executive feels nc
responsibility fer lis publications. The editor availing
himself OF Is privileges, publishes what he pleases on
his own responsibility. Had been consulted previous.
Is, should have given my advice against that of which
you complain. Beyond that YOU arc aware il would be
improper 10 interpose, and rs unarang improper.
II tese Hcopie were here for their purposes alone
our authority over them would be much greater than at
present, when the Government has object 10 effect
-and TO concilIac them is of the principal means
OF ettectng that object. Upon this branch of the sub
]ect must correct an into which from an express
SION you use, must have been led by INSTRUMENTATION
on speak of their revellng in luxury al the EXPENSE
oil the people feel the more constrained to notice this
particularly, because the floor of CONGRESS- t1e De
partment has been charged with pampering The one
party witt champagne, and treating the other penur
onsly Now the fact is they were both treated precisely
a!lke-to each was assigned nine dollars per head
week-and The accounts against both for any ndulgen
cIes beyond the above allowance rejected. Although
am opposed 10 any interference of members of one
tribe IN the concerns OF another yet the case of RIDGE
ana VAN they were presented not as members of the
Delegation, but as Secretaries. So long as on respect
The indians as an Independent People, with whom Won
reat you must indulge TO them The privileges of select
ing their agents.
10 reject the object of their own choice, wouIi he
out an hauspicous commencement 10 anv friendly ar
rangement of The dhicucs, whose removal was The
OBJECT OF the agency Not being sufficiently advised of
The influence that these possessed or exercised
over the Greeks. cannot say whether thev have in
creased or diminished obstacles pacicaton or CON
sequeniiy whether it had any influence on the public
treasury. hope no occasion will again occur like
Inc ore complained OF. From what have previously
sid YOU may be assured shall use such means rs arc
IN my power 10 prevent it.
feel particularly obliged to you for The friendly SEN
u'nents you express to personally, and take plea
sure IN saying they cordially recprocated on nv
part w my
With great respect, your obc,lienl servant,
J-.MES BARBOUR
Hon. EDw f. TAr1NALL