Philadelphia, May 17^th 1793. My dear Sir, As the commanding general has descended the river to Fort Washington, it is unnecessary for me to reply particularly to your several letters, otherwise than to thank you heartily for the various, extensive, and important information, you have communicated, from time to time; all of which was duly communicated to the President of the United States. I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination, will lead you to unite, cordially, with General Wayne, and to promote a spirit of harmony throughout the Journal corps. Brigadier General Posey, who will deliver you this letter, is a gentleman from whom I flatter myself the service will derive solid benefits. I suppose he will arrive time enough to defend with M^r Wilkinson, with whom, you will be at the time of receiving this letter, and to whom please respectfully to present my homage. I have often expressed to her, and Col. [undecipherable] the pleasure your conduct gave the President of the United States - I am impressed with the conviction that you will persevere in the same paths. My