Captains of the Maryland Line I cannot Say too
much in their praise. I have taken the Liberty of Writing So perticculer
to you as I think no one Can Give a better account nor do I think you
will Get an account from any that Saw So much of the action Genl. St.
Clair not Being able to Run about as I was if his inclination had been
as Grate I hope in the Course of the winter to have the pleasure of
Seeing you when I may have it in my power to answer any questions you
are pleased to ask Concerning the unfortunate Campain. I

Have the Honour to be

your Excellencys most obt.

and most humble servent

WM. DARKE

10 Novr. I have prevailed on the Good Genl. to send a Strong party To
Carry Supplies to fort Jeferson which I hope will be able to Releve it
and as I have polticed wound and the Swelling much Asswaged if I find
myself able to Set on hors back will Go with the party as I Can be very
warm by Laping myself with blankets

WM. DARKE

His Excellency

The President of the United States.

INDEX.

Adair, John,
skirmish with Indians,
relations with Burr,
arrested by Wilkinson.
Americans
reluctant to war against Indians;
culpably lax in defence of their honor.
Augusta, treaty at.
Backwoods folk, their deeds;
their pressure on the Spanish dominions;
they were the real factors in acquiring Louisiana.
Barbe Marbois, sound advice to Napoleon.
Beard, John, militia captain;
kills Cherokees.
Bishop of Louisiana, hatred of Americans and Protestants.
Blennerhassett.
Bloody Fellow, Indian chief.
Blount College.
Blount, William,
made governor of Southwestern Territory;
organized it;
his tact and ability;
his loyalty;
treats with Cherokees;
helps cause of education;
land speculations;
good faith towards Indians;
Superintendent of Indian Affairs;
tries to restrain militia;
and avert a general war;
deceived by the Cherokees;
deceived by Chickamaugas;
puts down horse thieves;
prevents outrages on Indians;
controversy with Seagrove;
efforts to avert war;
successfully directs the war;
desires a national war;
elected Senator;
excellent conduct in stopping filibustering;
disapproves Jay's treaty;
his extraordinary land-grabbing scheme;
expelled from Senate;
his handsome house.
Bonham, killed at St. Clair's defeat.
Books in the backwoods.
Boone