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Rutherford County
September 18^th 1817

Sir

I take the liberty to enclose you
some resolutions entered into by a
large Majority of the Field, and staff
officers of my Brigade on the 3^rd
Instant. with a request that you
will forward the same to the Legis
lature of this state at their present
session. with such remarks from
yourself on the present Militia law
as you may thing proper to make

I am anxious as to myself, that
the drills should be continued, say
six days in place of four, provided
we can be furnished with Camp
equipage Rations &c - There is no
doubt in my mind but it would
be of great advantage to the Mili
=tia o fthis state

with respect
your ob serv^t

Rob. Purdy
Bri Genl 9^th Bri
Tenn Militia

Genl Wm Carroll