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596 the Wabash because the wants of the men were represented to be so great as to make it a considerable object to get the clothing as soon as possible even if their ascent of the Ohio were certain. I shall dispatch the 4th Regiment as soon as I can make any satisfactory arrangements with the Indians. But if any change of circumstances should render it less necessary at the point to which it was originally destined I am persuaded that its being placed in winter quarters here would be greatly beneficial to the public service. I beg you however to believe, Sir, that I shall endeavour to the utmost of my power to execute your instructions without suffering my own views and opinions to have any influence in producing a necessity for deviating from those which you may do me the Honor to communicate.

With perfect respect I have the Honor to be Your Humble. Servt. The Honble. , Esqr. Secretary of War