(St. Augustine/29 Jany 1836). Manuscript dateline on folded letter to Cohoes, N.Y., entered the mails with red "Charleston, S.C., Feb 1" cds, matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rate, lengthy 3-page letter with a fascinating account of the Dade massacre and the effect it was having on St. Augustine…The slaughter of 109 U.S. troops on the Withlachuhy was a most shocking affair and cast a gloom over all that amounted to absolute fear in many cases and if there had been any means of conveyance within reach, all or nearly all the strangers in the city would have left…This morning the steam boat Santee arrived with volunteers from Charleston, 50 in number and 2 pieces of artillery. They are distined for the defence of this city.…Gen. Clinch is entirely on the defensive, having only 107 effective men, and in the very center of the indian territory. We have been much distressed on his account, fearing they might attack him with their combined force and cut up the whole force which now keeps them at bay., etc.; minor light tone spot, Very Fine, a wonderful historial account which started the Second Seminole War. Estimate  $500 - 750. $0 (Image)