W.sH,ssros. D. C.. June 81, ls47.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., June 81, lS47.


In an editorial article of the National Whig
for today, il is stated that major Bliss, and a
young lieutenant, looked anxiously about for
the escort that was TO accompany Gen. Tay-
lor from Fort King to Tampa.


The truth and the fact is, Major Bliss was al
no time in Florida with General Taylor; but,
at the very time above alluded 10, he was .
Professor Of Mathematics at West Point. The
article is true, as regards Gen. Taylor's perfec,
fearlessness and disregard Of danger; for he
was in the habit Of going ahead Of his STA fl
and escort through very perious places.


Another statement in some Of the papers, 10
the effect that, in the desperate fight al Okee.
chobee, on the 25h December, 1887, Colonel