THE CHEROKEES AND FORT WAYNE.

 We publish the following correspondence, for the information of all concerned.
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THE CHEROKEES AND FORT WAYNE. We publish the following correspondence, for. the information of all concerned.

 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

 December, f6, lS43. ] SlR-I enclose yon a note, addressed to the Secretary of War, accompanied by a pe- tition, or representation of portion of the Cherokee people, on the subject of the occu- pancy of Fort Wayne, by military force, to- gether with his response to my note By publication of this correspondence, the peti- toners will learn the result of their applca- ton. The reorganization of the army, under the law of last Congress, by reducing our military force numerically, as well as in eff liciency, places it beyond the power of the Department to do much for the defence of our exposed frontier. We hope, however, to accomplish some modification of the law referred to, during the present session, so far at least, as to render the little force left more effective for the purposes of western defence am truly, yours, Sc.

 EDW. CROSS. DR. S. BoRLANp, Editor oftRe Bonner.

 HousE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

 December ,, 1913. { SIR-The accompanying representation, by numerous body of the Cherokee people, was received some time since, with request that should submit it to the proper Depart ment, for consideration. have to ask, therefore, such attention to its merits, as in your judgment 1t may deserve.

 Very truly, and respect'ly,

 your ob't serv't,

 EDW. CROSS. Hon. J. M. PORTER, Sec'y of War.

 WAR DEPARTMENT,

 December 13, 1S43. SIR-Y our letter of the 9th instant, has been referred to the Commanding General of the Army, who reports that, 1t is not advisa- bic to re-occupy Fort Wayne at this time, and the Department concurs in the opinion.

 Very respectfully,

 your ob't servant,

 J. NJ. PORTER. Hon. E. CRoss, House of Representatives.