[No 21. To Major Gen^l Knox Sec^y of War] Pittsburgh 28^th Sept. 1792 Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 21 instant with the enclosures. As to the complaint of the Lieut of Westmoreland, I shall only observe, that of all the troops belonging to the U.S. were stationed upon the frontiers of that County - they would not be deemed sufficient, unless there was an addition of [strikethrough: militia] supported at publick charge, if detached, as usual, two or three to each house, to assist the farmer in harvesting, seeding &c. I have observed a different conduct — i.e. by keeping out a strong patrole, superior to insults, constantly passing between this Post & Fort Franklin, on the North side of the Allegheny, which I advised Col. Campbell I would do, at the time I refused my assent to calling out the militia — and there is at this moment a numerous detachment out, with orders to chastise any hostile Indians that may be found lurking on our borders, which affords much better security to the frontiers of that County, than all the militia in the western Country, stationed as they have hitherto been, nor have they lost a single life, or sustained an instance of injury from Indian depredations since I have been upon this ground — surely then, this complaint is idle and premature. As I have advanced a post half way between fort Franklin & Beavers Isle and have a strong Garrison at Big Beaver, which with the Patrols aforementioned, I have hitherto deemed & found to be an effectual security to Westmoreland, Alleghany & Washington Counties — however I will fix a stationary Post halfway with orders to keep Patrols both to this place & fort Franklin, so that no party of Indians can well pass undiscovered subject themselves to be struck by the parties of posts or their rear, should they attempt to cross the Allegheny. Due attention will be paid to the other subjects contained in your letter. — Enclosed is an extract from General Orders with the original idea of resignation made by M^r Cochran. M^r Butts has endeavoured to take a copy — M^r Davidson is no longer an officer as you will have seen by my letter of the 21 instant. I have appointed Lieu^t [undecipherable] Morris — Deputy Judge advocate General pro tem, his own attention & abilities gives him a claim to that appointment. Cap^t Edward Butler is appointed Deputy adjutant & Inspector General pro tem — Enclosed is a morning report of our force, (the Garrison not included) also a copy of a letter from Captain Stake (late) by mistake, the 29^th Sept. I am informed that Cap^t Stake has taken some umbrage at Major Lewis, this interferes with the discipline of the Troop — if upon reflection, he should persist in his intention to resign. I well most certainly indulge him, altho' I know him to be a most gallant officer. I have the honor to be with very sincere esteem your most obed^t & very hum^t serv^t Anty Wayne [The Hon^ble Major Gen^l Knox Sec^y of War]