WAR DEPARTMENT, Philadelphia 8 o'clock P. M. 26 March 1794. Sir. I am instructed by the President of the United States, to transmit to your Excellency the enclosed resolve of Congress passed this day, laying an embargo for Thirty days, upon all vessels bound to any foreign port or place. The President requests that you will please to ensure the prompt execution of thesaid resolve, by the aid of the militia in all cases where the same may be necessary. I have the honor to be With great respect, Your Excellency's most obedient humble servant Knox His Excellency the Governor of the State of Rhode Island. Secretary of war. [All armed vessels of, or having public commissions from any foreign power, Letters of Marque excepted, are considered as not liable to the embargo —]