Robert Butler letter to Andrew Jackson, 1817 January 12

Ten 12 Jany 1817

Dear Genl I have written to Col [Butler?] twice on the subject of an order to the city for the purpose of closing my accounts with the War Department but have received nothing [decision?] my friends are anxious that I should leave the Service with much reluctance promised them to do so when I have settled my accounts. As I intend renewing my Studies I have not a moment to loose. I shall therefore consider an order at this time a particular favor With much respect Your most obt servt

W.O Butler B Maj N S Inf

Maj Genl A Jackson

Nashville

Public [?]

Maj Genl A Jackson Comd Div of the South

Nashville Ten

[Man?]

Lexington January 14 Kentucky

Major W.O. Butler [?th Inry ? ?] to be answered at Nashville

Maj. Wm O. Butler 12 Jany 1817. 9th Jany Col Butler communcated to him an Order to proceed to Washington City and settle his accounts and then take the Orders of the War Department

Please tender me affectionately to all my Nashville friends particularly Mrs. Jackson Eliza and little Andrew WOB