[1790 April 14^th] War Office April 14^th 1790. Sir, By direction of the President of the United States I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency, Copies of letters written to the Governor of the Western Territory, or in his absence to Brigadier General Harmar, and to Judge Innes. Letters have also been written on the 13^th instant to the Lieutenants of Harrison, Randolph, Ohio, Monongahalia, and Kenhawa Counties, investing them with a similar authority to call out Scouts, not exceeding however in number eight men. These letters will show your Excellency the Species of protection which has been afforded the frontier Counties of Virginia at the expence of the United States. It is to be observed that the arrangement directed is to be considered as a temporary expedient, until the President of the United States shall be enabled to take other measures of a more general and decisive nature. I have the honor to be Sir, With great respect Your Excellencys Most Obedient Humble Servant, [signature] Secretary of War — His Excellency The Governor of Virginia.