Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-07-15
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mutiialcd copy Of Il letter from General Call 10 Ge-
neral Scott dated May 25h appeared in the Charleston
Courier of the 22d utno. We publish below The let
ter entire. That part in brackets was omitted in the Cou
rer thus Dervertng its meaning, and making 1t apply
solely to that extraordinary document, No As, of Gene
raj Scott 1t relates solely TO Aiachna county as is
niFst, even from that part winch was published. lie
correspondence between the Governor and Cen Scott
originated IN this manner On the 2Slh OF April, the
Governor having received intelligence from General
Scott relative his future plan of operations addressed
him the subject Of the defence of the Frontier On
the 18th Of May, General Scott acknowledged the re-
ccip of the letter, approving, at the same time The views
of the Governor and expressing desire 10 confer with
him. mol only the subject of defending the frontier,
but with regard 10 the Of operations
against the Sernnces.-A copy otthe General Order No.
A. was also enclosed with request That the part Of that
order which relates to STEAMBOAT TO be employed on
the Suwannse, might be enforced.
The Governor, in acknowledging the receipt of the
letter IF General Scott acknow lodged 1so the receipt
Of The ORDER but further notice IS taken OF fht extra
ordinary pnrrr, than the assurance that the Governor
would place steamboat the Suwapnrc, ageenhg TO
his request We authorized 10 shy that the Govern
OF did not approve of the dcnurciaons of Gen Scott,
against the people OF the Territory-Ihat they were IL
liberal unus and based 10 extent, The
GUS statements Of othcrs.1he letter Of the Governor
related Alachua County, where the officers in corn.
mand of The militia, had been ordered to march against
the enemy, and had subsequently removed from the
County, leaving the people destitute of leader and in
the utmost confusion.
TALLAHASSEE, May 2G, 1896.
Sir-I have the satisfaction lp acknowledge the re-
cept of your letter of the lIth inst and copy OF your
Order No. 4o, by express
Before your return from the field, having heard that
the Indians had reappeared ia Alachua, ordered Col
Sances, of that county, to call ont the whole available
strength Of his Regiment, and Col Warren to s,nd fifty
horsemen from Duv for the purpose Of protecting the
frontier. subsequently divided East Florida into two
Districts giving Maj Putnam charge Of that east of the
ST Johns and Col Warren that between the ST. John s
i,nrt, ipF
officers to call from their respective districts such
Der of would e!itclually hold The enemy in check
and give security 10 the settlements.
The population Of that county fully adequate with
the Regular force perform this duty. Bot it appears
that they have retired without resistance leaving the
enemy in uGelstuIbed possession OF their homes A
panic highly diShonorabe TO the whole country, has
spread the land, when by mani effort the
my might have been epused, and their homes and pro-
perty defended. shall adopt the necessary measures
to hold the officers accountable for their neglect in
cutting my orders.
lin Middle Florida shall have in the field in few
days 200 the greater part OF which will be mounted,
this with the Regular force you propose statoning the
"Suwanhee, think will give ample protection to this
section OF country, five not invaded by the Creeks
10 guard against thai contingency, have sent special
agents TO confer with the Governors Of Georg and AL
ALBANIA, and 10 request that each of those States may
place the Southern and Eastern Frontier Of the Creek
Nation, formidable force to pev' the retreat Of the
Indians to Florida The Steamboat sent the Wi,hla-
coochce lot the ree Of the Block house. has orders TO
ascend the Suwannee as far the Old Town She has
about 100 men board which, with detachment of
horse have ordered to that place. and hope will meet
them in time 10 cut off the Indians mentioned in my
last as crossing The river.
This boat vii; keep employed in the manner you have
mentioned until another be procured. She mounts
six FOUNDER, and can be rendered very efficient.
shall BY .he mail 10 hight address Commodore Dallas on
Ike subject Of guarding The against The visits of
Spanish fishermen, agreea5ly 10 your request.
he pIupf E ~ hrh ! ha,-o had &c
presenting by Col Fitzpatrick, appears to me 10 offer
the greatest certainty Of success, il it be adopted
This however, will depend on the number Of Regular
troops YOU may be able to concentrate at the point de-
signated -Four or five hundred militia can be drawn
from the Territory, aud if force Of II men be as
se5led, should think it sufficient, bu of this you are
the better Judge. Should you think fvosntly Of the
plan you will please advise Inc, in order that may take
The necessary measures for calling out the Militia
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Maj Gen ~. Scorr,
Commanding the .4rmy IN Florida.
.4rPoint@ent Jy the President.-LEiGH READ, to be
General Of the FIRST brigade Of the Florida Militia, n the
place OF Mr.. Parish, who was lately appointed: but de-