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No party can command a tithe of the peaceful and persuasive measures now in force, nor could any parties; in ten or twenty years, secure the confidence of the Seminoles to the same extent as the Government can and does command it.

A contract would be but a repetition of the [[underline]] job [[/unerlined]] of 1851-1852, under Commissioner Len.

The parties either seek possession of public funds without caring whether the Indians go or not or they would provoke hostilities. I presume that when force is determined on the goverment will select it on time and manner.

From what I can learn I believe that a large majority of the people of E Florida are opposed to hostilities at present and that they much prefer present measures so long as they offer any hope of a peaceful solution. The Indians dread war much more than they did 18 months ago and a firm and judicious increase of the restraints applied may authorized as to hope that before 18 months hence they may yield and emigrate.

With great regard
Truly Yours
(Signed)[[signature]]J. C. Casey [[/signature]]

Hon Jeffr: Davis}
Secty. War      }

Tampa Bay Florida
October 10 1855

Sir, I have the honor to transmit herewith the accounts of Lieut J.K. Wallbridge 4th Arty. on Indian duty for the 3rd Quarter 1855

Most respectfully 
Your obdt sevt
[[signed]] J.C. Casey [[signed]] Capt CS

Hon Jeffn: Davis }
Secty. War       }

Tampa Bay Florda
November 7. 1855

Sir, I have the honor to transmit herewith the accounts of Lieut J. K. Walbridge 4th. Arty. on Indian duty for the 3d quarter 1855

Most respectfully
Your obedt Sevt
[[signed]] J.C. Casey [[/signed]]

Hon. Jeffn. Davis }
Secty. War        }

Tampa Bay Florida
November 7. 1855

His Excellency
James E. Broome
Gov of Florida    Sir,

Since my report of February 28th on Indiana affairs, no change in our plans nor event of importance has occurred. The exploration [[Topemny ?]] of the country South of the Caloosa Hatchee was continued as long as the season would permit & without provoking any hostilities or depredations.  These operationes will soon

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be renewed with increased  means of annoyance on our side & a decreasing power of resistance on the part of the Seminoles

We are applying the utmost force of [[persuasion?]] and coercion short of hostilities, and I hope these will not be relaxed until the Indians come √ in for emigration or until force hostilities are decided on.

I have the honor to be
Yr Obet Svt
[[signed]] J.C Casey [[signed]] Capt USA

Tampa Bay Fla Dec. 23 1855

Col. W.T. Williams    }
Buk Store Savannah Geo}  Dr Sir,

I take the liberty of enclosing a slip with authentic news of an Indian outbreak, and have to request that you will transmit the following for me to the Secty. War by telegraph immediately

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Hon Jeffn Davis Sec S of War,
The Seminoles attacked the advanced party of troops in the "Big Cypress" on the morning of the 20th. Lt Hartsuff & 5 men killed or missing.  A peaceful removal is impossible
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I must further ask you to be so good as to pay the telegraph and send me dup. recpts therefor, and I will remit the amt. to you by return mail.  Excuse me for giving you so much trouble [[?]]

Yr obedt servt
[[signed]] JC Casey [[signed]]

Tampa Fla Dec 23. 1855

His Ex. Jas E. Broome Gov Fla

Sir, I have the honor to transmit herewith for information of yr Ex:} "off. Information", just recd: of an attack on the U.S. troops in the[[underlined]] "Big Cyoress" [[/underlined]] south of the Caloosa Hatchee, by the Indians

The Seminoles finding no alternative left but emigration or hostilities have chosen the latter.  Although a different result was strongly hoped for, yet, in anticipation of the decision the govt. has had and has, a large force in the hidean country

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Broome - Gov of Fla