[No. 41 — from Maj Gen Knox Sec^y War] War department Feb^ry. 23. 1793. Sir I have received yours of the 15^th, & submitted it to the President of the United States. — As the case for which the Cornplanter was wanted is now circumstanced it is unnecessary for him to come here. It is probable that we have obtained from the Farmers brother, and the other Chiefs, all the information that could be obtained from the Cornplanter, were he here— the expence therefore is not to be incurred and Colonel Procter is to be directed by you to return to this City. The President conceives, that as Colonel Procter was sent expressly for this purpose he ought to have gone on to the Cornplanters residence. But that under the present circumstances, he is to return. — It is the suggestion of the President, that the relinquishment of Fort Jefferson, or the route thereto, or the change of the mode of transportation, ought not to be adopted, and executed until after the most perfect information be obtained, and the most mature consideration & decision, as to the benefits which shall result from the measure. — Waggons running upon an old road in moist soil soon injures, & renders it impassable— This difficulty will be increased in a new Country, where much [underline: loose soil is upon the surface]. — But this subject will be reviewed more at leisure, and also all the stores necessary for the Campaign— I shall write you fully upon the subject of promotions in my next. The President has or, will make his nominations to [strikethrough: the] Senate to day. — Brigadier General Putnam has resigned; and Colonel Posey of Virginia will succeed him. — I hope Doctor Carmichael who left this a week ago will have safely arrived with his Charge. keep the troops at the lower posts supplied with their pay up to the time for which you receive it I hope soon to receive the musters of the troops, so that there may be no further difficulty as to supplies of money being forwarded.— The returns of stores shall be thoroughly examined and all deficiencies supplied— a considerable quantity of Powder & lead has been forwarded. — I have the honor to be Sir, with great respect your obed. hum. Serv. Knox Sec^y War. Major Gen^l Wayne. —