Letter from the Secy at war [Stamped with word “FREE”] Done Aug. 2 91 July 15 1791 War [Depa]rtment His Excellency Beverly Ra[ndol]ph Governor of the S[tate o]f Virginia Richmond HKnox Knox Sec’y of War July 15th 1791 War Department, July 15th 1791 Sir I have the honor to inform your Excellency, that the force destined for the offensive operations of the Campaign northwest of the Ohio have been raised and marched and the greater part carried on the waters of the Ohio _ and that the rendezvous will be at Fort Washington, during the present month _ The regular force which will be assembled, is considered as sufficient for the objects to be accomplished _ But, a more extensive combination of the Indian Nations, and other circumstances, not estimated, may render it otherwise In this case, the commanding General is authorised to call for such numbers and species of Militia from Kentucky as the nature of the case may require The The President of the United States has commanded me to make this communication to your Excellency, and request that if there are any measures on the part of the executive of Virginia which would add efficacy to the call of the General, in case it should be made, that you would be pleased to issue the directions accordingly _ I have the honor to be, Sir, With great respect Your most hum Serrnt H Knox Secy of War

His Excellency The Governor of Virginia

(No 21) [Letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of Virginia] War department, July 15 1791 Sir I have the honor to inform your Excellency, that the force destined for the offensive operations of this campaign north west of the Ohio, has been raised and marched, and the greater part arrived on the waters of the Ohio; and that the rendezvous will be at Fort Washington, during the present month. The regular force which will be assembled, is considered as sufficient for the objects to be accomplished_ But, a more extensive combination of the indian-nations, and other circumstances not estimated, may render it otherwise. In this case, the commanding general is authorized to call, for such numbers and species of militia, from Kentucky, as the nature of the case may require. The The President of the United States has commanded me to make this communication to your Excellency, and request, that if there are any measures on the part of the executive of Virginia, which would add efficiency to the call of the general, in case it should be made, that you would be pleased to issue their directions accordingly. I have the honor to be etc etc His Excellency The Governor of Virginia