War Department, May 14^th 1794. Sir, By certain information recently received from Georgia, it would appear that a General Clarke and others, have organized themselves into a military Corps, within the limits of the United States, and are thence about setting out upon some military expedition, against the dominions of Spain, with whom we are at peace. Any comments upon the illegality and criminality of such a conduct is entirely unnecessary to your Excellency, as you have already issued your Proclamation against the design. But it may be necessary that a further, and more effectual measures be taken to prevent entirely the expedition, and bring to punishment the authors, actors, and abettors thereof, otherwise the United States may become responsible for the consequences. I am therefore desired by the President of the United States, to request that your Excellency will, if the same should be necessary, take the most energetic and decisive measures within your power, for the suppressing the said design. If the circumstances should require the employment of the Militia, I am authorized to assure you, that it may be done at the expense of the United States, and I am also directed to put under your direction the regular Troops of the United States; for which purpose I have given Lieut^t Colo: Gaither the necessary orders herein enclosed. And I have also further directed John Habersham, Esquire, the Agent for furnishing the supplies in Georgia to afford every necessary aid of Provisions, and Quarter Masters Stores, which you may require for this object. I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect, your obedient serv^t H. Knox. Sec^y of War. His Excellency The Governor of Georgia.