S I R, United States, January the 16th, 1796. [A Statement which accompanied the United States to the Indian Nations War, which may be one of the public considerations, may be necessary, a Summary of their Situation, as well as all the measures which have been taken from them, for the establishment of peace and order.] When the Committee are called upon for a satisfactory condition in which is falling under the hand of the present, it is desirable to manifest the provisions taken either by their necessity, for the establishment of peace and arrangements with the west. *The Secretary for the Department of War.* A [undecipherable] in the Indian Nations [undecipherable] of the United States have proposed, and the Commissioners of the United States, appointed to hold treaty with them, have agreed upon certain [undecipherable] articles, which they have transmitted to the President of the United States for ratification. [undecipherable] the arrangements which have been made for the security of the frontiers, and the establishment of peace with the Indian tribes, it is proper to state, that the following measures have been adopted. [undecipherable: several paragraphs of dense printed text across multiple columns describing Indian affairs, treaties, land arrangements, and frontier security measures — partially illegible due to image resolution] [undecipherable] the United States have constantly endeavored to maintain peace with the Indian nations, and have made various proposals for the adjustment of all differences, and the establishment of a permanent boundary between the settlements of the citizens of the United States, and the hunting grounds of the Indians. [undecipherable] Congress will take such measures as may appear best calculated to promote the general welfare, and to establish a permanent peace with the Indian tribes. [undecipherable: multiple columns of continued report text] H. KNOX, *Secretary of War.* War Department, Jan. 16 — 1796.