[Copy] War Department 10^th February 1793. Sir I have the honor respectfully to submit to your consideration, certain general ideas, which may be proper for the heads of the Instructions to the Commissioners for treating with the Cheftile Indians. After you shall have decided upon the general principles of the Instructions the details may be formed & submitted to your judgment. With the highest respect I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obed^t Hble Servant (Signed) H. Knox The President of the United States.