1794 September 18th From the Secretary at War informing of Lt. Daniel Bissells march to escort a train of Artillery and Military Stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia and request such reinforcement as is necessary for protection. Ansd 18 Sep [undecipherable] War department His Excellency Governor Mifflin War department September 18 1794 Sir, I have the honor to inform your Excellency that a detachment of the Troops of the United States under the command of Lieut. Daniel Bissell is to march from this City as an escort to train of Artillery and Military Stores, intended for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against the Western Insurgents. This detachment will march through Lancaster and York Town and from thence to Williamsport in Maryland. I have to request that your Excellency would be pleased to give instructions to the commanding Officer of the Militia at York to furnish a reinforcement from his Militia to the said escort if Lieut. Bissell should think it necessary for the protection of his important charge.
I have the honor to be with great respect Your Excellencys obedient servant A Hamilton His Excellency Governor Mifflin