Dear S^r Germantown Nov. 6. 1793 As it is possible that the measures complained of by the representatives of Spain as meditated to be pursued by Shelton & others for attempting hostilities from Kentucky against the Spanish settlements, may require the employment of military force by the Governor of Kentucky, I have the honor to inclose you my letter to the Governor, stating the facts I am led one by the Spanish gentlemen, & submit to yourself whether instructions from yourself to him may not be necessary with respect to the use of military force if necessary. my letter gives none on that subject. I have the honor to be with great esteem & respect Dear Sir your most Hum^le serv^t [signature] P.S. be so good as to forward my letter with your own. [16132 The Secretary at War.]