[undecipherable] Fort Washington Feb^y 12^th, 1792 Dear Sir I did intend to have [this] passed a few minutes on your time, but my engagements absolutely forbid it by this conveyance — I can not however lose the opportunity to mention to you my opinion, that in case of future operations on a scale which may justify the appointment, the public Service would be benefitted greatly, should but Sargent be continued in the Office of Adjutant General, but a moment exceptions it will be necessary to sanction the appointment with Rank — from my experience in that duty, I think him as well calculated & qualified for the discharge of it as any Man I have ever known — I humbly conceive that the Objections to [his] last campaign, are the highest proof of his good conduct, as [I am] satisfied they spring generally from a want of Discipline in the Army, & a just Sense of duty in the Officers &. I make these observations to [undecipherable] ment [his] knowledge as privately and [undecipherable] to the honor of the Army — Mrs W. is still in Kentucky, but the moment I see [undecipherable] Jefferson in safety, I shall bring Her to this place. — I pray you to tender my most respectful homage to your Lady, and to believe me with the warmest personal attachment Dear Sir Your Obliged & faithful J. Wilkinson p. R. [I] have discovered a [undecipherable] deficiency of Genius & Talents among my Brethren — [undecipherable] is an exception, & [Harckide] is a most excellent Platoon Officer — [It] [Brig^t. General Knox —]