[undecipherable] War Department May 25^th 1797 Sir, [undecipherable] inform me [undecipherable] in War [undecipherable] was not shown of the [undecipherable] and that from well deserved [undecipherable] [undecipherable] from any further [undecipherable] from the [undecipherable] [undecipherable] and all [undecipherable] punishment which the Laws may prevent. Major Clarke will [muster] and inspect the Companies of Riflemen. It is my intention to pass to [undecipherable] the Post at [undecipherable]. W[undecipherable] will set out to day or to morrow for Pittsburg. I am &c Your humble [serv^t] [signature] Major [undecipherable] [pro] J. [undecipherable]