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OSL FOOS TO MEIGS

Delaware June 2d. 1812

Dr Sir

I have just returned from visiting the lesser settlements their Aprehentions of danger is some what Aleyde science they understand that they are to be protected -- tho the settlement on Scioto tyinks the Com- pany is directed to range too far as to be of much service to them -- I am of the same opinion -- I understand that 6 or 8 Days ago you Issued orders to me to rais 2 Companies to march to lower Sandusky if so I have not yet recd any -- permit me sir to state to you that it is the public opinions that 2 would be two small we think or 5 companies would be barely sufficient -- I expected to have the satisfaction of seeing your Excellency paying us a visit before this time -- if it is your intention to order out Troops to Sandusky I think it would be well (if you could leave head quarters) to be at Franklinton first -- but your better judge- ment will diside the most proper way - previous to my healing that you had ordered out the rifle company here I had ordered out the same but their range was to be different more of this when I have the pleasure of seeing you the messenger is starting --

I am Dr. sir yours with Esteem

Jos. Foos

His Excellency R. J. Meggs