of which the enclosed is a copy. — This is a business of the last consequence as being indispensably necessary to discipline and due subordination — I have therefore to request your directions upon the subject the soonest possible in case any alteration or modification is really intended. — I have not been able to complete the General Return of the Legion by this post; perhaps it may as well be postponed until the musters are completed, which are in forwardness. — I have the honor to be with esteem your most Obed. & very hum^d Serv^t Wayne The Hon^ble Maj. Gen Knox Sec^y of war. — [N.^o 50 To Maj. Gen Knox Sec^y of war] Legion Ville 15^th march 1793 Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5^th instant late last evening with the list of Promotions & appointments and other enclosures, to all of which I shall pay due attention. — I have now to announce the arrival of the Corn Planter, New Arrow, Stiff Knee [alias] Big Tree & old Geyarutha, Chiefs of the Alleghany with three young warriors under the conduct of M^r Rosecrantz: they came in time to dine with me yesterday; but we have not had any conversation as yet, except merely the common placed gratulations of meeting. — I shall endeavour to send them home in good temper if practicable; which will require some expence & address. — I will write you fully upon this subject & other matters as soon as I can with decency get clear of my [underline: Red Brothers] In terim, I have the honor to be with esteem your most obed. very hum^d Servant Wayne the Hon^ble Maj. Gen. Knox Sec^y of war. —