Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews letter to Major Robert Bentley, June 19, 1835

This letter was written by Adjutant General Samuel C. Andrews on behalf of Governor Robert Lucas to Major Robert Bentley on June 19, 1835. Andrews thanks Bentley for the offer of his military assistance, but expresses hope the border dispute between Ohio and Michigan would be resolved peacefully.To Major Rob. Bentley. Sir, Yours of June 11th addres’d to the Commander in Chief was duly red’d and he orders me to return his thanks for the offer of the services of the 11th Division. It is however to the … that an arrangement may yet take place and until that can be ascertain no military formation will take place. Should the peaceful efforts of Ohio entirely fail, then it is then & in that case your patriotic offers of voluntary service will most cheerfully complied with. Your most respect. Sam G. Andrews Adjt Ge