Note 101 — Chapter XII · THE RENEWAL AND PROSECUTION OF THE WAR.
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The Interrogatories were embraced in a paper, of which the following is a copy:
“MEMORANDA OF SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO OSCEOLA.
“Ascertain the object of the Indians in coming in at this time. Also their expectations. Are they prepared to deliver up the negroes taken from the citizens, at once? Why have they not surrendered them already, as promised by Co-Hadjo at Fort King? Have the chiefs of the nation held a Council in relation to the talk at Fort King? What chiefs attended that Council, and what was their determination? Have the chiefs sent a messenger with the decision of the Council? Have the principal chiefs Micanopy, Jumper, Cloud and Alligator sent a messenger? and if so, what is their message? Why have not those chiefs come themselves?
“(Signed) THOS. S. JESSUP, Major General Commanding.
“SAN AUGUSTINE, August 21st, 1837.”