[115] War Office 19 April 1787 Your letter my dear Sir of the 10^th instant in which I have just received informs me of the terrible accident which has befallen you afflicts me accordingly. I most sincerely and affectionately Sympathize with you in this great misfortune which is rendered more poignant by the reflection that [since] it was to happen that it was not on some great occasion. But there is however a consolation that it was in the Service of your Country, and in the line of duty. May every [undecipherable] [concurring?] write, in speedily healing your wounds, and restoring you to health and vigor again Knox Keep up your Spirits my worthy by every consolement of [Philosophy?] and other helps in your possession. Your dispatches of the 25 ultimo have been [submitted?] to Congress, but no measure has been yet taken in consequence thereof — [Taking?] the receipt of the aforesaid dispatches [undecipherable] directed to you in Philadelphia dated the [undecipherable] As soon as Congress shall decide on any arrangements respecting your department they shall be transmitted to you. I am my worthy Your very humble Servant Knox Gen^l [Cadwaine?] Butler