1792 July 11th Secretary of War to Governor of Virginia XXX War-department, July 11th 1792. Sir Your Excellency’s letter of the 4th instant, was received yesterday, and submitted to the President of the United States. While it is to be hoped the troops stationed on the South-western frontiers may intercept every party of hostile indians, it is the desine of the President of the United States, that no expedition be made against the indian towns at present. If Governor Blount be not greatly deceived, this proposed general assembling of the Cherokees at Estanaula the 23 of last month (of which I informed you in mine of the 30th) will probably have decided this conduct of the Cherokees. I have I have the honor to be, Sir, with great esteem, Your most obedient humble serv’t: H Knox Secy of war - His Excellency The Governor of Virginia