Page: [1] Lawrenceville Geo [Georgia] Sept 23 1837 "His Excellency Geo [George] R Gilmer Dear Sir If there should be a requisition this season for mounted men to defend the frontiers of Georgia from [added text: Florada ] indians depredations as here to for -- I have the pleasure to inform you that there has been a company of [unclear text: Horse ] men organized in this County & can be in readiness for service in five days provided [unclear text: these services ] should be require of them & if this proposition should meet with your approbation please inform me of it at your convenience Your Most Obet Sert [Obedient Servant] [Signed] Robt. [Robert] S Foster Capt Commanding Company Page: [2] LAWRENCEVILLE Ga SEP 27 A postmark stamp appears on the left side of this page. 12- His Excellency Geo [George] R Gilmer Milledgeville Georgia Letter Robt. [Robert] S. Foster Lawrenceville Sept. 27. 1839