Philadelphia, May 7, 1786 Sir:-, I have just received the enclosed letters from Captain Finney at the Miami. The intelligence is truly alarming, and notwithstanding the fair reports of the Commissioners concerning the peaceful disposition of the Indians, I am well convinced all their treaties are farcical, as long as the British posses the posts. The party of Indians alluded to in this letter as a reconnoitering party from Detroit, were discovered by Captain Strong near the garrison at McIntosh. Upon a party being sent out, they fled, being about twenty in number. Duncan and Wilson’s reports I have not inclosed, as they contain some reflections on General Butler, particularly mentioning his small influences among the different tribes of Indians. If you wish to see them, I shall enclose them per next opportunity. Your most obedient Servant Jos Harmar To General Knox, Sec’y at War