[Jan^y 7 - 1792 from Gen^l Knox] War department, January 7 1792. Sir, I have received a letter from General Atokuier dated the 1 instant informing me that he had prepared good Isles and Female Isles to return with you. I therefore send this letter will reach you at Oneida — I hope this assists because Captain Knox who left the Oneida country saw there the Farmers brother with whom he had much conversation. The farmers brother informed of a great council about to be held at Buffalo Creek the decrease of this present moon. It is all important to know the object of this council. I conjure you therefore to spare no pains nor expence to gain this information and let me know the result by an express. I hope you will go to that council and knowing the [undecipherable] of the general government that you will exert yourself that no wrong measures be taken I hope earnestly that you will proceed and bring the chiefs to this city with you — I consider this as highly important at this time — I know when the Indians are persuaded of the good intentions of the United States to them, that they will use their highest exertions for peace — Let me hear from you as early as possible. I am Sir with great esteem Your very hum^ble Ser^t Rev^d Sam^l Kirkland H Knox