[Copy] War Department Feb^y 25 1792 Sir. No there cannot be the least doubt of the dis-positions of the Indians, to make all possible inroads on the Frontiers, as early as the Season will admit, so there ought not to be the least omission, or delay in placing out the Scouts, and putting the Frontier inhabitants in the best posture of Defence.— In addition to the above conjecture and Suggestion, founded, on the probable State of things some information has been received by which it would appear to have been the intention of the Indians to have acted with great violence against the Settlements last December, but the Severity of the Season then prevented — but every preparation ought to be made for their reception the ensuing Spring an an habitual vigilance established to guard against being Surprized— Congress are about making a provision which is conceived to be adequate for offensive operations which when matters will afford the requisite protection, but in the mean time the inhabitants ought to be alert, and every expedient devised for security I am with respect your very humble Ser^t H Knox [Lt. of the County Washington] [a Copy]