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M. 
Return of the Militia of the United States. 
Adjutant Geneeai's Office, 
WashingtoUf JVovember 28, 182S. 
Sir : Agreeably to your directions, I have the honor of handing 
you, herewith, an abstract of the General Returns of the Militia of the 
United States, by States and Territories, taken fi'om the latest re- 
turns on file in this office. 
I would take the liberty, at the same time, of remarking the great 
neglect by the Adjutants General of many of the States and Territo- 
ries, of the act of Congress of 2d March, 1803, as well as of the seve- 
ral communications addressed to them from this office, by your autho- 
rity ; no returns having been received from several of the States since 
the year 1814. 
With the greatest respect, 
I have the honor to be, 
Your obedient servant, 
CH. J. NOURSE, 
Mj. Gen, Acting. 
To the Honorable 
Secretary of Wau. 
