[Gov^r Henry's An answered Jany 12. 89 Decr 29^th 1788] [illustration: large X drawn across page] War Office December 29^th 1788 Sir, I have the honor to inform your Excellency that by letters recently received from the Governor of the Western Territory, it appears that the affairs with the North western Indians still remain unsettled. The Governor states that he is uninformed whether any arrangements had been made respecting the Militia of the frontiers in consequence of the enclosed Resolve of Congress of the 12.^th of August last which was duly communicated to the Executives of Pennsylvania and Virginia by the Secretary of Congress. As the assistance required may eventually be necessary, I beg leave to require the information of your Excellency, what measures have been adopted by Virginia in consequence of the beforementioned Act of Congress of the 12 of August last. I have the honor to be With the greatest respects Your Excellencys most Obedient Humble Servant Knox His Excellency The Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia