Letter Concerning the Outbreak of Hostilities in the Third Seminole War, 1856

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them in at such points as may be indicated. Instruct this officer to be very careful to embrace on the rolls all the information that may be necessary to secure at the same time the rights of the volunteer and to protect the interests of the Government.

I am Sir. very repectfully.
/signed/ S. Cooper
Adjutant General

Brvt Colonel JMunroe U.S.
Army Commanding in Florida
Tampa Florida

Head Quarters Troops in Florida
Jany 20 1856

Official
F.M. Vincent
1st Lieut. 2d Artillery
A.A. Agt Genl

Official
John Munroe
Major 2d Regt Arty Bt Col
Commdg Troops in Dist [?] of Florida