[N^o 42. From Major Gen. Knox. / Dep^t of War] War department March 2^nd. 1793. Sir, I have just received yours of the 22^d. ultimo. The howitzers you request, shall, with the approbation of the President of the United States be furnished — Your Congratulations to the President shall be presented. The President has nominated as Commissioners to treat with the Indians, General Lincoln, Colonel Pickering & Beverly Randolph late Governor of Virginia. — The Promotions which have taken place will be transmitted by your return Express, who will set out in three days. — I shall then write more fully, the post having but just arrived and the time of its departure just at hand — I am Sir with great esteem your humb. Serv^t. Major. Gen. Wayne. H Knox