War department April 29. 1792 Sir It is of the highest importance that you employ good interpreters. Jasper Parish has been well recommended by Col Pickering the exorbitant demands of some who have been lately employed has excited great disgust. The above named young Man will shortly repair to you in the above capacity at an annual allowance which will then be fixed. [strikethrough: fixed] The Senecas and others of the five Nations have agreed to go to the Council at the Mouth of the Miami River of Lake Erie in order to state the humane intentions of the President of the United States and influence the hostile Indians [undecipherable] You will ascertain the time of their departure and let me know it — I am Sir Your humble Servant [signature] [signature] [To: Isaac Chapin Esq^r]