[From Gen^t Knox — Jeff [undecipherable] N^o ()] War department April 12^th 1792 Sir The President of the United States, by and with the advice & consent of the Senate has appointed you Major General, and of course commanding officer in the service of the troops of the United States.— You will please immediately to signify your acceptance or non acceptance of this appointment. In order that you may judge of the pay, rations & emoluments for the Commissioned [strikethrough: officers] and non commissioned officers & privates in the service of the United States I enclose you the act of Congress relative to the Military Establishment. In case of your acceptance, you will please to file the oath of office as prescribed by Law. I am Sir, your humble Servant Knox Jeff [undecipherable] Major Gen^t Anthony Wayne.