Roane_Letter_004_46983

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Knoxville 6^th April 1803

Sir,

I recieved a Letter some time ago from the Secretary of War a copy of which I herewith enclose you will please to make ^the request of the President known that in your Mero District in such manner as may appera to you best calculated to prevent the any expence [sic] and or embarrassment which might hereafter be occassioned by the irregular conduct spirits of visits of Indians [at?] to the seat of government

I am [Sir?] with real esteem

Your Obd^t Servant Archibald Roane

James Winchester Brig Gen^l Mero District

A similar letter addressed to Gen^l White

A a full return of the Militia of the Arms and Accoutrements of the State has (I believe) never yet been made. It will be [expested?] the present year from that the Law on that subject will be fully complied iwth the present year.

Rough Draft

Leter to Gen^ls. White and Winchester 6^th Ap^l. 1803

Recorded

Rough draft