Richmond Enquirer

Washington. February 10.

Copy of a letter from the Commanding Officer at Fort Wayne, on the Miami of the Lakes, to a Member of Congress, dated

Fort Wayne, 8th Jan. 1816.

Permit, me, sir, to acquaint you with a communication just made to me by a Miami Indian, a branch of the White Loon's family, who has always expressed the greatest friendship to me, and of whose fidelity to our government. (as far as a savage mind can possess that sentiment) I have not the least doubt.

He says the British have sent out runners among all the tribes to the north and west, inviting the war-chiefs, with their young and most active warriors only, to come with as little delay as possible to Malden -that they have a large quantity of goods there, which they keep in reserve for that class only, whenever they shall arrive, and be seen to take a strong hold of the tomahawk, as they have been known to do. My informant, who calls me his uncle, states that he himself has received the invitation three days since, with many other Miami chiefs, several of whom have resolved to go to Malden merely to see and hear the British there: but for himself, he is satisfied to remain at home.

For several days past great numbers of Potawatimies and others, have passed here on their way to Malden.

What their intentions are, is yet doubtful, but my informant assures, that it is his opinion a war will break out early in the Spring.

In haste, as the express is now waiting for this letter.

I am, &c.

DANIEL CURTIS.