Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews letter to Major General James L. Worthington, May 11, 1835

This letter, written by Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews to Major General James L. Worthington, acknowledges the letter Governor Lucas received from Worthington. Andrews thanks Worthington for his advice, but states that the governor believes the force Worthington suggested would not be necessary to resolve the conflict.Your communication of May the 9th was rec’d by the Commander in Chief this morning and he directs me to reply to state … he mostfully concurs with you in answering you … on the subject – Entering the ever imposing most unaccountable conduct of the Michigan authority … necessity of a prompt and … of … part of Ohio for the protection of her citizens … boundary – As however the most unfortunate consequences may result from Ohio taking the … with a large force as the … is … and there is at present no means of sustaining such a force as will be necessary. The Commander in Chief … upon calling a special session of the Legislature to determine upon the important question, and would … ways & means of … the authority and securing … rights of the state. Until the Legislature therefore shall … he will refrain from making any movements of a military character. And in the meantime he fully appreciates the honorable and patriotic … which … your communication. The 2nd Monday in Jun is fixed upon for the extra session. I am most Respectable Samuel Andrews.