[Copy 1] [underline: Circular] Fort Washington 25 April 1792. Sir, Willing to spare the Effusion of human blood, where it may be done consistently with the rights and interests of the Nation. The President of the United States has determined to give the misled and deluded tribes of Miligecent Indians, a last opportunity to save themselves by an honorable and substantial peace. For this purpose, Messengers have been dispatched to their several Towns with overtures of accommodation, and as it is deeply interesting in every point of view that whilst their overtures are pending, Offensive measures [torn: ...] call on the part of the United States in every Quarter. It is ordered by the Honorable the Secretary of War, that you and the Militia under your command, do forswear all hostility, other [torn: ...] what may be rendered necessary in your own defence, until the the further pleasure of the President of the United States be made known. I have the honor &c. (Signed) Ja: Wilkinson Commanding Officer of the Troops of the United States. Western Department To: The Commanding Officers of the Militia of Kentucky