Sir Since the failure of M^r Slates Motion for the Reduction of the Army it may be expected that the Vacancies will be son filled up, I am at present at this place when I shall remain, untile I hear what effect, your friendly Sollectitation has had in my favor — If you will be pleased to mention my name to Gen^t Knox, before the Appointments are made out, you will much Oblige me We have received no accounts this place, of Indian Movements since Adairs Retreat, worth your Notice — Those but acquainted with their Affairs, doubt not but by, then can be peace affected with them, on terms, Other, than the Absolute Cession of the Whole North Western Territory — I have the Honour to be my dear Sir your Ob^t and faithfull Serv^t Jn^t. Bradshaw Petersburgh Jan^ry 19. 1792. Col^o. Sam^t. Hodgdon — [Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 24. 1896. R.P.O.401310.] [John Bradshaw Pittsburg Jany 19.^th 1793 Received Col^o. Sam^t. Hodgdon Philadelphia [undecipherable] [Received from State Dep^t. Nov. 24 1896 R.P.O.401310]]