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On the Occasion, and have my hopes they will put a stop to any
further robberies ^being committed of the kind.

I shall endeavor to prevent encroachments on the land [received?]
to the indians for their hunting grounds, Altho as in a former letter
I observed to you, it will be difficult to accomplish, and will require
time and address; nevertheless have no doubt I shall affect it,
Without having recourse to any Violent and coersive means -

Ihave the honor to be
with great respect
Your obed^t serv^t

(Signed)

John Sevier

Sec^y of the department of War

Letter to the
Honble James
McHenry Sec of War
17 Jan^y 1797

(No 18)

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