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Columbia, Nov. 30, 1841.
To his Excellency the governor of Tennessee;
Dear Sir, [illegiable] your letter of the 17th [illegiable], directing me to take early steps to [illegiable] for the War Department, full and complete returns of the strength of the [militia?] of this State, having reached me, not until yesterday. I have this day addressed letters to each of the Major Generals of the four grand divisions of the Militia of the State, requesting them to [illegiable] a return of the strength of each division to be forwarded to me at as early a dayas possible.
Should the returns be received, as [illegiable], [illegiable] will at the earliest moment make out a general re= turn of the whole strength of the Militia for your inspection, and forward a duplicate of the same to the Secretary of War of the U. States.
In the event the Birgade returns have not been made out, so as to enable the Major Generals to furnish the returns desired. I am not apprised as to the course it is proper I should pursue to attain the end desired. I will await your further direction.
Very Respectfully, [illegiable] [illegiable] General