[N^o 26] War department Aug^t 8. 1794 Sir Your letters and vouchers came safe in the mail which was robbed only of love letters — M^r Semple delivered your letter safely. The well disposed inhabitants of the western counties may rely upon the protection of the laws, and that the President of the United States is fully aware of the pernicious consequences attending the late insurrection of a number of misguided men. The humanity of the Government will not be more manifested by the pacific measures about being taken than will be its firmness and power if the measures should be rejected — I am Sir Your humble Serv^t [signature: H. Knox] Major Glearning