University of Virginia Febry 25 th 1853 To His Excellency The Governor of Florida Dear Sir. Having heard of the many outrages which Indians under Billy Bowlegs are perpetrating in the heart of your state and being desirous to participate in their expulsion, we offer ourselves to your Excellency hoping that you will receive us. Our company consists of 40 students of the Univ. of Va, men of talent and worth. We are willing to pay our own expenses. All we wish is that you will favor us with your authority and this is all we need to whip Billy Bowlegs and a hundred others like him. B. A. Vaughan T. S. Rogers (Committee) T. B. Goldsby