Sylvester Ash the copy of our letter by him inclosed. If Ash should not have arrived then be pleased to observe precisely the orders expressed in our letter by him with respect to the letters for General Wayne, making any effort in the way which shall afford the utmost speed and certainty of conveyance. We commit this to two Indian Runners to carry as far as Fort Franklin, and thence the same or others we expect will carry it to Fort Pitt, as the commanding Officer there shall think best. Whoever bring it, be pleased suitably to reward. We are Sir. Yours &^c. B. Lincoln B. Randolph, } Commissioners. T. Pickering. To Major Craig. N^o 3. Fort Erie. 23^d August 1793. Sir, We have written to you this day, one letter by Sylvester Ash, and another which expect to commit to two Indian Runners of the six nations: in each of them letters we enclosed two for General Wayne, to be forwarded in the manner directed in our letter by Ash of which we inclose a copy. We herein send you two more letters for General Wayne, to be forwarded agreeably to the same directions. This letter is committed to the care of M^r William Wilson of Pittsburg who goes home by way of Genessee River. If any accident