His force, I apprehend, is not equal to attempt, with any probability of success, an expedition across the river.

It is, however, currently reported that large reinforcements are on their march; should they arrive, an attack cannot be long delayed.

The approach of the rainy season will increase the sickness with which the troops are already afflicted.

Those under my command are in perfect health and spirits.
I have the honor to transmit the purport of a confidential communication[94] received in my absence by Brigade-Major Evans from Colonel Van Rensselaer.

As your excellency's instructions agree with the line of conduct he is anxious I should follow, nothing of a hostile nature shall be attempted under existing circumstances.
* * * * * The unlettered Tecumseh well knew the wrongs of the red men when he endeavoured, several years before the war, to induce the Osages to unite in a general Indian confederacy against the continued encroachments of the Americans, and gave extemporaneous utterance before a large assemblage to the following simple but faithful narration of their grievances.