Lecking 9. April 1790 Col. Paterson, I was very desirious of handing you Genl. Harmar, General Wlkinson’s and Col. Todds Letters, but from one interruption on the very and my business at home puts it out of my [undecipherable]. Mr. Lemand who I expect will hand this with others can inform you particularly. I do not know that my personal attendance would have answered my purpose onto to have infromed you of our intention. We do not wish to infringe on the rights of the federal Government. it is well known that the Indians occupy both sides of the [undecipherable]. We know that it is sent inpinging to drive the Enemy from our own Door, but that will not answer any purpose in this case. Do rest assured that we will not only meet with your approbation but your assistance. You need not doubt but that on Saturday the 17th instant, there will be at Limestone five hundred men at least to cooperate with your troops and your directions. Our Men will be furnished with twelve days [undecipherable] expecting to continue out that time.