[undecipherable] 5. Letter from the Secretary of War, respecting Indian [undecipherable] and the ammunition furnished to the Chickasaw. Dec. 24th 1789 War Office Decr 24th 1789 Sir, The President of the United States has directed me, to acknow- ledge the receipt of your Excellencys favor of the 12th Instant enclosing an address, and certain resolutions of the Honorable the Legislature of Virginia passed in their late session both being on the subject of Indian affairs. He has also directed me Sir to inform you, that the state of the Indian department will be laid fully before the Congress at the session about to take place - and that it is his firm expectation that that such arrangements will be adopted as shall afford satisfaction and protection to the frontiers. He has further directed Sir, that you be informed that he considers the United States as highly obliged to the State of Virginia for its ready and effectual supply of ammunition to the Chickasaw nation, and that the same be immedi- ately reimbursed. For which purpose I have the honor to enclose an order to your Excellency on Captain Holt who has charge of the stores of the United States at New London in Virginia. I have the honor to be your Excellency’s most obedient Humble servant, Knox Secretary of War His Excellency Governor Randolph