War Department, June 10^th 1793 Sir, The last letters from you were dated the 17^th and 25^th March last, which were acknowledged on the 30^th April since which we have been extremely alarmed by information from other quarters at the depredations of the Creeks. It is of the highest importance that some person should repair onto the heart of the Country as well among the upper as lower Creeks and as your previous knowledge of their character, as well as your station, render you the most proper person, it is the positive orders of the President of the United States that you faithfully perform this business, having made previous arrangements for your safety. It is understood, that the White Lieutenant and the Mad Dog of the Upper Creeks and the White Bird King of the Cusitahs are highly desirous for peace, it is therefore probable that you could make an appointment so as to meet them at some place not far from the Rocklanding so as to escort you into the Country. The justice and moderation of the United States are