Resurrecting the First American West

for want of proper men, to adopt proper measures, in due time. - As all is not yet lost, I have consented that my name might be put in nomination for the Superintendancy of the Southern Department. I am not diffident of my knowledge of the business, at least equal to any man in the Southern States; but it will cross my purposes of retirement, and I do not know how i shall obtain the consent of my best friend. Nothing therefore could have induced me to offer for os perilous and unprofitable an undertaking, considering the deranged state of the District; but a hope, that I might be useful at this peculiar crisis of American affairs, to promote peace, and security to the Western people, and facilitate the adoption of federal measures. Such communications as you will be so good as favour me with may be sent by the post, to Richmond, from whence I can have them carefully forwarded. I am Sir with regard your very humble servant Arthur Campbell