War Department
October 14th 1809

Sir,

Yours of the 3 d let. is received.  Under existing circumstances I think it will not be advisable for the Tuscaroras to make a journey to North Carolina, until an other years.

I am, Sir, yours respectfully,
[Signed] N. Dearborn

On back: War Department.
N. Dearborn
Stamped FREE
Washington 
Oct 14

Jasper Parrish Esqr
Canandaigua
N.Y.

N. Dearborn Esqr
Letter Octr 14 1809