War department April 28. 1792 [undecipherable] Sir, In [undecipherable] haste [undecipherable] day past [undecipherable] can only acknowledge the receipt of your favors of the 10^th and 14^th of the last month all of which have been [undecipherable] to the President of the United States. The Zeal and promptitude with which you execute the wishes of the executive are remarked with pleasure, and will not fail of receiving the approbation of the President of the U. nited States. The money in M^r Swan's hands is to be applied in paying the Troops on the Ohio, their arrears of pay excepting so much as has been or may be considered as indispensably necessary for immediate expences. It is with [great] pleasure I transmit to you the notification of your appointment of Brigadier General, & I ardently hope the other Gentlemen appointed to act with You; as well as the commanding General will be perfectly agreeable to you. It is of the highest importance that utmost harmony should reign throughout the Superior Officers I am with entire respect & esteem Sir Your most obedient humble Servant [signature] [Brigadier General James Wilkinson]