Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-04-03
G0vernOr Blount TO the Secretary Of war.


NASHVILLE, Jan. S, 1874.
Sir-I have the honor TO transmit tor your
information and sanction, the copy Of my or.
der ot the Sd inst. for calling out $500 men
from the second division of Tennessee militia,
to reinforce major general A. jackson. acting
under command OF major general Thomas
P,nckney against the hostile Creeks-The
troops heretofore ordered out from this state
on that expedition, having performed three
nenfhs tour and thereby having in their opin.
,on, done their duty, (and there being here no in.
struct'ons 70 tn. contrary having mostly retur-
ned to their homes, is reason why my order
was gwen, and from a sense of duty arising
from my belief of the sctusl necessity of keep.
ins up an imposing force in his quarter for
the safety OF this frontier, and to meet the Just
expectations Of governmen, in relation TO an
effective force being in the field TO effect the
objects OF The campaign ordered against the
Greeks. The tour OF duty mentioned, is most
congenial to the feelings and expectations Of
militia; hence, the better 10 promote the good
OF the service, that term YVES mentioned, to.
gether with the hope that, in that time, the
campaign would be over. The idea of longer
term to militia, who believe are ali alive 20 a
sense of duty, and anxious for vigorous and
eiiectusi prosecution of The campaign to fnai
accomplishment OF the objects OF government,
Is disgusting, and ii required of them to per-
form longer tour, their disappointment might
leao to great evils, which it is very desirable TO
avod-I entertain hoae that those troops who
have been IN service, and the few that now re.
main IN service. WILDE, by The order ofthe Pre-.
sident, honorably discharged, and compensa
ted tor their services, which have been very
important. The duty they had TO perform, in
part to open roads, and TO build garrsons, was
very arduous and fstiguing.
General Jackson informed me some time
since, that he had ordered Gen. Cooke to re.
turn 10 the first division of militia in this state,
and I'LL up his quo,a, and to bring them into
the held without delay. have heard that Gen.
Cooke has issued his orders for 25oO men; and,
on the Sd inst. ixtote him the letter, q copy
OF which is enclosed. which hope aud trust
will meet your appreciation, as the best course
could under all circumstances take to pro-
mote the good OF the service.
My want Of more distinct and timely instruc-
tons from government. oftheir views, BE in
relation to the plans OF operation in this quar-
ter, leaves me much to conjecture, and is very
embarrassing My certain knowledge, howe.
ever, that in all do, am actuated by the
single desire TO promote the objects of the GO
vernment, and the better to secure this from.
tier emboidens me to hope that my conduct
may meet with The appreciation of the presi.
dent. and that the objects Of government and
the security ofthis frontier, may be effected in
an acceptable manner, and for the general
good. The want of active funds to effect the
above objects. on the best terms, is sensibly
felt here. There is also great want Of arms,
in proportion 10 the militia who would, il sup
piled. be very willing to use them in execu-
ton of the orders OF government. Indulge
10 skaSf rs bar
will shortly be removed, through your able ar
engagements. | feel confident tina, the proper
zeal is universally felt, throughout this state, to
aid the government in prosecuting their impor.
tant objects.
| have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
The Hon. John Armstrong,
Secretary of War
Enclosed in letter to Secretary of War, 5th
January. 1914.
GorerRor B!ounfto General Cooke.
NASHVILLE, Jan. Sd, 1914
Sra: am informed by Major General Jack
500, that be has, some time since, ordered
that you should return to the LIST division, and
fiji up your quota of men. ! have also Incl.
dentaIly heard, that you had issued the neces-
sa-y orders therefor, some days ago. Gene
raj Jackson requested me TO INFORM you wbeth.
er his order relative thereto met my approbs-
ton: II does, most fully. II is important to
the public interests that You should use the
greatest exertions IN getting n.en into the field.
Hsdi known. prior to the issuance of your or,
ders, would have issued one, on which yours
could have been predicated; but not knowing
your orders, were I now to issue, i, might
PROBABLY vary somewhat from yours, and
thereby might create confusion in the prompt
execution which would be regretted. there.
fore omi. to forward an order to you, but,
relying confidently on what you may 90 pro-
noting the service. Iappsobate your proceed.
ing. OF this date I have issued sn order for
raising, 10 the I'd division, $500 men, 10 rein
force General Jackson, copy OF which 4 shall
transmit to the War Department. You viii
forward q copy of your orders TO the same De-
psrtment, and also copy to me. The tofr Of
the militia called eur from the Cd divisjon wsH be
for three months actual seruiee, il, in the opin
ion of the President, public good should require
such term ofservice.
Tam, respectfully. your ob't ser'vt.
WILLIE BLoUNT.
Major Gen. John Cooke,
lss Division Tenn. .nihha.
Enclosed in letter to Secretary Of War, Sth
January, 1914
Governor BlOgnf 10 lhe eldest Brig0der General
effbe 81 DIVISION Of Iennessee .gii!siia.
NASHVILLE, Sd Jan. 1914
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