I certify that the Troops of the U. States under the Command of Genl. Alex. Smyth were by the orders of the Genl encamped at the mouth of Conjochatays Creek the latter part of November and the first days of Decr. 1812 apart of them on the farm of Jasper Parish Esqr. situated at the mouth of said Creek. - The season at that period was very inclement and stormy, and I am knowing to the Troops burring rails and fences on the said farm of Mr. Parish. -
James Thomas
Col & Q. M. Genl.
of the late U.S. Army