The honourable Thomas Pinckney [Phil. 25 June 1792 H. Knox.] Philadelphia 25^th June 1792 Dear Sir, In order to enable you to repel effectually, the calumnies which have been attempted to be propagated with respect to the designs of the United States, either to irritate the neighbouring Indian tribes, or to usurp their lands, I have the honor to transmit you [undecipherable: probable reading "former"] reports of mine to the President of the United States on the first institution of the present Constitution. Also certain papers, containing the principles which self- relatively to the said tribes, and the offers held out to them by Major Trueman, and Brig^t Gen^l Putnam both of whom are employed to convince them [strikethrough: [undecipherable] tribes] of their errors. These papers added to the statement of the causes. [undecipherable: probable reading "Lately"] published by order of the President of the United States will afford you a just though general view of this Subject, and will demonstrate, that from the earliest operation of the general government in 1789, to the present time, that the conduct of the Executive has uniformly been conformably with the dictates of justice and humanity. Wishing you and your family a [undecipherable: probable reading "pleasant"] voyage and all health and happiness during your residence abroad, I am Dear Sir With great respect Your most obedient Servant H Knox The honourable Thomas Pinckney