Fort Fayette 3^d August 1794 Sir! On the 1^st Instant a numerous body of Armed men Assembled on Braddocks Fields, about nine miles from this place, and Continued their till yesterday morning, their numbers increasing it is reported to four thousand five hundred, being Joined by a number [strikethrough: of] the Inhabitant of Pittsburg, commenced their march about nine Oclock. It was Confidently reported with a design of attacking the Fort, but one of their leaders being informed that every possible Means had been adopted for its defence, they Prudently concluded to postpone the attack to some more favourable Apportunity. I Sent, a flag to inform the Commandant that they intended to march Peaceably past the Fort into Pittsburg, & through the monongahela & Return home. Major Butler intimated to the flag that their peacable intentions would be owned by their Passing the Fort at proper distance, they therefore took another road into Town. Having they reported accomplished the object of their Assembling by forming a union with the Inhabitants of Pittsburg. Banishing those most inimical to this Cause and prevailing Several Others who are also Obliqed to leave this in a few days. When their Committee Several excesses before the River. Burned a barn. & a Large Quantity of Grain in stacks the property of Major Kirkpatrick whom they have Banished — Col^l Nevitt & Gen^l Gibson are under Proscription and to leave Pittsburg immediately — I am told that I am allowed till the 12^th of this month to Settle my affairs at Pittsburg and then to disappear on the 14^th instant, or other Gen^l meeting is to take his place the result of which God only knows. Every possible Pains has been taken & is now pursued to protect the property & Support the Honor of the arms of the United States. I feel particularly happy that Major Butler Command at this Crisis. The Bearer Paul O'Hara leaves this on foot to Prevent a sufficient of Conveying intelligence, be pleased to direct means for his returning on horse Back. The arms and ammunition will Safely Come to hand in good time. I am Sir Your Ob^dt Anon^t Stewart Isaac Craig Hon^ble Major Gen^l H. Knox [remainder illegible]