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the trail of the murderous of your citizens, it would have lead to Mickasooky, when we found the

bleeding scalps of your citizens, but there might have been more danger in this; then, attacking a

village containing a few superannuated women and men, and a few young women without arms

or protectors. This act will to the last ages fix a stain upon the character of Georgia.

I

have

the

Honor

to

be

with

due respect

Andrew Jackson

Major Genl Comdg

His Excellency

William Rabun

Gov. State of Georgia

Notes: Published in State Papers. Military Affairs, 1:777. Printed in part in Niles Register Dec.
5, 1818 XV, 15: 254-55.