[From Gen^l. Knox, Secretary of War.] War department 25th Nov^r. 1793 Sir The Secretary of the treasury has committed to Mr Israel Ludlow the making a survey of the miami purchase of lands in conformity to the Act of Congress passed the 12th of April last. As arms in prosecution of this business it is probable he may require Escorts, I request, that you would be pleased to direct, that Brigadier General Mr. Henson or the commanding Officer at Fort Washington furnish them, according as the nature of the case may admit or require. I have the honor to be Sir, with great respect Your humble Serv^t Knox Sec^y of War. Major Gen^l. Wayne. [S^d. him answered. 7th January 1793.]