[Copy] War Department 11^th June and 1^st 01. Sir, I have the honor to enclose a duplicate of my last letter to you of the 4^th instant, and a copy of mine to James General Butler of the same date, and of the one of him of the date. The President of the United States is intimately anxious that the troops upon the upper parts of the Ohio should be assembled at Fort Harrington, as early a period as possible, so that you may commence and effect your operations in due season. Nothing occurs as necessary or proper to be given to you as additional instructions. You are being informed of the object the commanded — the means furnished you for that purpose, and instructed to employ all resources. The President of the United States is convinced that you are deeply impressed with the National importance of the force entrusted to your direction, and that you will use it in most judicious and diligent manner so while it once invest honor on yourself and army and the character of the United States. I have received a letter from Governor Blount and General Sevier of the 15^th of July, which mentions that a number [signature]