| Summary: | In the letter Clay appeals to patriotism by stressing Alabama's involvement in the current Indian conflict, but he points out that service will probably not be required after the Creek War ends: "Regarding our locality and the numerous Indian population amongst us, no state is more deeply interested in efficiently defending, against hostilities of either class, than this. Consequently, an appeal to the patriotism and chivalry of Alabama cannot be made in vane. The probability of invasion is remote; and, it is confidently believed, this will be the last occasion, on which a call of this nature will be rendered necessary, whilst any portion of the Indian tribes of the southwest remains on this side of the Mississippi." He then gives instructions for the enrollment of soldiers, the election of officers, and the formation of companies: "Each company will consist of one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, one drummer, one fifer, or bugler, and fifty privates. One half the number of companies may be mounted, and the other half infantry; and the troops, so raised, will be required to serve twelve months, unless sooner discharged." A transcription is included.
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