Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews letter to Captain Thomas W. Bartley, May 12, 1835

This letter, from Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews, was written to Captain Thomas W. Bartley on May 12, 1835. Andrews expresses the governor's appreciation for Bartley's offer of the services of the Mansfield Dragons. He explains a special session of the legislature is scheduled, and military action would be delayed until it had convened.Adjt Genls Office Columbus, Ohio. Addressed to Capt. Thom. W. Bartley. Sir, His Excellency the Commander in Chief had the pleasure of rec’ing your communication of May the 7th this morning and … me in reply to it to return you his thanks for the offer of the services of the Mansfield Draggons and at the same time to state that as the dispute with Michigan has assured a very serious aspect, it has been … expedient to call a special session of the Legislature before any further steps shall be taken by Ohio in the … of her claim. The … committed by Michigan must therefore remain unfavorable for a time or until the Legislature which shall convene on the second Monday in June shall decide whether an appropriation shall be made from the treasury to sustain the authority of the state and protect its citizens from violence and outrage. Should this be … the offers of those who have honorable come forward and made a tender of their services will be … to the very … consideration. Most Respectfully Yours, Sam. C. Andrew