War department November 1. 1792 Sir, A Warrant has this day issued on the Supervisor of the Revenue at Richmond to pay the Sum of Six thousand three hundred sixty two dollars. 2 Cents to the Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Virginia being the amount of the estimate transmitted the 27 of September. The great proportion of this Sum being for advances which are contrary to the rules of the treasury to make in general Cases, the amount has been obtained solely in consideration of the respect due the request of the Executive of Virginia. I Shall be greatly obliged by your directing as soon as convenient that the original musters and vouchers for settlements actually made according to the former regulations be transmitted and that in future the proper officer accompany requisitions for money for the defensive protections with such vouchers and settlements so that all difficulties or delays may be avoided. Since my letter of the 30. the express mentioned by you has arrived with letters from Governor Blount of the 10 Ultimo but he brought no further information than was contained in the printed paper which you were so good as to forward excepting the idea that it was probable small parties would continue to infest the frontiers Upon receiving any further intelligence it shall be transmitted The Sum of Six hundred and eighty two dollars. 33 Cents is also advanced for the Scouts of Harrison County for the Year 1791. agreeably to the report of the Accountant a copy of which is enclosed — But as no Musters or other vouchers appear excepting a roll it is hoped that the money will not be paid until such essential vouchers are produced — I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellencys humble Servant — H Knox [H. Knox] His Excellency Governor Lee