While reading the minutes came in and stated that two officers had rode into from and had gone to the . The requested to go over and ascertain what they wanted. went out with him and in a few minutes returned and stated that the men called at the for liquor but they could get none. They then proceeded to s and asked for liquor, but could still get none. They then went to Clapps store and he supposed they got some there. They soon came out and rode off in different directions. He also stated that a brother had just come in with a team who reported, that there was a company of troops just outside the . The requested [p. [34]]