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Letter from Arthur Campbell to John Brown, 29 December 1787

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Arthur Campbell 's 29 December 1787 letter to John Brown discusses a "vast multitude" of immigrants passing into Kentucky with little resistance from Native Americans. However, Campbell warns that the peace may not last soon and he expects frequent attacks against the outmanned pioneers. He also agrees to a nomination as the Superintendent of the Southern Department.
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