[General Knox] Philadelphia 9. June 1794 Dear Sir I have reflected on what passed between us yesterday relative to the appointment of a Brig. General to command the Troops in Georgia — had we succeeded in authorising the raising of an [strikethrough: additional] Regiment, it would have been advisable to have made the appointment; that measure having failed I think I see [strikethrough: feasible] strong reasons which room mind the keeping the Office open — Among the characters whom you named I decide in Gunn's favor, and should have no objection to appoint him at the next Session — Unless therefore the affairs of Georgia assume a more formidable appearance than is hoped will be the Case — I could wish the Office to remain Open — In our Respectings [note: more]