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I ask such appropriations as the
circumstances in which our country is thus unexpectedly placed require.
M. VAN BUREN.

_Mr. Rogers to the President_.
BUFFALO, _December 30, 1837_.
His Excellency MARTIN VAN BUREN,
_President of the United States_.
SIR: Inclosed are copies of affidavits which I have prepared in great
haste, and which contain all that is material in relation to the gross
and extraordinary transaction to which they relate. Our whole frontier
is in commotion, and I fear it will be difficult to restrain our
citizens from revenging by a resort to arms this flagrant invasion
of our territory. Everything that can be done will be by the public
authorities to prevent so injudicious a movement. The respective
sheriffs of Erie and Niagara have taken the responsibility of calling
out the militia to guard the frontier and prevent any further
depredations.
I am, sir, with great consideration, your obedient servant,
H.W. ROGERS,
_District Attorney for Erie County, and Acting for the United States_.


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