Fort Erie, 23^d August 1793 Sir, As you propose to return to Pittsburg by the way of Genisee River, we commit to your care two letters for General Wayne, under cover to Major Craig at Pittsburg. We desire you to proceed with all practicable dispatch, the letters to General Wayne being of very great importance. If any accident unavoidably delay you forward the letter by an express. We are Sir, yours &c B. Lincoln, B. Randolph, } Commissioners. J. Pickering. Letter to Col: Clarke, & Officer commanding at Pittsburg. Fort Erie, 23^d August 1793 Sir Pursuant to our instructions from the Secretary of war, we are sending letters to General Wayne to be forwarded to him from Pittsburg. The business lying directly on the Indian Treaty department we shall render thereby Major Craig. But the aid of troops may be requisite for their conveyance, and this and we request you to furnish, especially in conveying the first letter to General Wayne which should go with the utmost speed and certainty. The Western Indians refuse to make peace. We are, Sir, Yours &c B. Lincoln, B. Randolph, J. Pickering. [NB]