Wm. White to Andrew Burke – 12.22.1806

Dear sir,

Expect a large military force to take possession of your city – should it not happen before this reaches you, you may look out with hourly expectation of seeing it headed by Colonel Burr. This is intended, should you see it in time, to apprise, in order that you be in readiness to make your advantages of the times. A number of persons from this neighborhood are engaged in this expedition, amongst the number is your old acquaintance Mr. A. Ralston. Believe me to be, though much disappointed, still respectfully yours.

Wm White