Page 3 is inaccessible (outside the permitted directory). I'll transcribe from all available pages and mark the missing page. [New Yor Feb 28] [Free] His Excellency Beverley Randolph Governor of the State of Virginia. [seal] [President U.S.] [Docketing: Letter from The P. of U. States Rec'd March [undecipherable] 1790 — the letter which was on this envelope is missing — but there is an entire perfect impression of Gen Washington's private seal.] [Page 3 undecipherable: file inaccessible] inhabitants from the hostile incursions of the Indians, limiting the Militia to be so called forth to ^{the number of} one thousand from Virginia and five hundred from Pennsylvania. The said Militia while in actual service are to receive the same pay and rations as the troops of the United States provided that no charge for pay be admitted as valid unless the Militia shall be mustered by an officer of the said troops to be appointed by the commanding officer thereof. It is expected the Militia will be armed and accoutered at their own expence, but to be furnished with ammunition if necessary by the United Sta[tes]. Your Excellency will make such use of this information as you shall judge proper, in order to facilitate such orders as the Governor of the Western territory may find it necessary to issue. The President of the United States has also directed me to acknowledge the receipt of the letters you were pleased to transmit to him, written by Colonel Robert Johnson of Washington County and dated the 22^d of August last. The Measures directed to be taken, by the Governor of the Western territory, are intended to prevent a repetition of similar depredations stated by Colonel Johnson – and it is to be expected that they will in a great degree be effectual, in conjunction with the regular troops, who have lately taken a position in force near the Great Miami. I have the honor to be Your Excellencys Most Obedient Humble Servant H Knox Secretary for the department of War. His Excellency Beverley Randolph Governor of Virginia.