War department, Feb^y 25^th 1792 Sir Your letter of the 17^th has been received. It is of the highest importance that provisions should be thrown into Fort Franklin without the loss of a moment, for one hundred men for five on rites. I shall expect you to forward the indian goods as soon after their arrival as possible. I shall order some indian roots to Pittsburg to be disposed of by the commissary officers for public service. I have ordered the paymatter to transmit you by this boat, two thousand five hundred dollars — The remainder shall be paid upon the finishing the works. You