[Copy] S^ir. The President of the United States having, by and with the advice of the Senate appointed, you a Major General in the Service of the United States, and of Consequence invested with the Chief command of the Army to be employed upon the Frontier during the ensuing Campaign, it is proper that you Should be possessed of the Views of the Government respecting the objects of your Command. I am therefore authorised and commanded by the President of the United States, to deliver you the following Instructions, as rules to serve as the General principles of your Conduct. But it is only General principles which can be pointed out — As the execution of the details of your Station, circumstances which can not now be foreseen, may arise, to render material deviation necessary — Such circumstances will require the Exercise of your Talents — The Government however the Sincerity of your