Letter 1844 July 5, War Department to Maj Or Gen Era L Winfield Scott

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Letter dated July 5, 1844 from William H. Thomas to Major General Winfield Scott concerning expenses incurred relative to Col. William S. Foster's policy of punishing those in Charley's band accused of murdering two 4th Infantry soldiers in November 1838, during the Cherokee removal. The letter outlines events related to the murders, mentions a meeting at Athens, Tennessee, and discusses the involvement of the North Carolina Cherokees and Chief Euchella in capturing Charley (also spelled Tsali) and his band. Also included is the reply from Winfield Scott to Thomas, dated July 5, 1844.