[Copy] Copy of a Letter from the Secretary of War To the Governor of Virginia, dated Elizabeth Town New Jersey October 1. 1793 Sir Captain Thomas Holt, who has the charge of the small Magazine of the United States at New London in Virginia, has informed me by letter dated 19^th Ult^o that certain indications were discovered of the intention of some negros to rise in rebellion — As I have this moment received this letter, I know not what degree of credit to give to so extraordinary information. But, at any event Sir, permit me to place the stores of the United States at the above place, and at Manchester under your protection, and to assure you that every expence paid for guards or other Security will be paid by the United States — I have the honor to be &c (Signed) Henry Knox Sec^y War [Gov^r Virginia.]