George Washington actually said...

If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be from that moment legally out of service.

Under these circumstances, to discharge the dragoons does not seem to comport with economy.

It is generally agreed that some cavalry, either militia or regular, will be necessary.

I lay before you for your consideration a treaty which has been negotiated and concluded on the 29th day of June last by Benjamin Hawkins, A...