War Department April 18, 1794 Sir The President of the United States has directed me to inform your Excellency of the continuance of the embargo upon vessels bound to any foreign port or place, until the 25^th of next month, and that the same be applied comprehensively to the armed vessels of the P. Island and of this date — And he expects that the co-operation of your militia may be afforded if necessary, as mentioned in my former letter of the 26^th Ultimo — I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellency's obedient servant H Knox Secretary His Excellency The Governor of Rhode Island