[Copy] [N^o 3] James McHenry Secretary of War, to Capt Sparks. Nov^r 25^th 1796 War Office Nov^r 25^th 1796 Sir, You will assume such a position on the frontiers or within the Indian Country on the frontiers of Tennessee as in your and M^r Henley's Judgment (Agent for the Department of war) shall appear best calculated to cover the most exposed and greatest scope of Indian Country. As soon as a proper place shall be fixed on you will erect the necessary works for the security of your men, and put the post in such a state as to render it capable of being successfully defended in case of attack, and will at all times by day and night, use the same precautions against surprize, as if the United States were actually at war. You will appoint regular hours for exercise; pay the strictest attention to the aims of the men; form regulations to preserve their health and cleanliness, and in a word, omit nothing that may tend to establish discipline, make them good soldiers, and guard them from idleness and licentiousness. You will inform the Secretary of war of the station which you may take and will be pleased to make regular returns and keep him advised of the situation of things within your command. With respect to intruders on the Indian lands you will find the line of conduct which you are to pursue towards them in the within Law passed the 19^th May 1796. I am Sir Y^r Humble Servant (Signed) James McHenry. The Officer commanding the Company's detached by Major General Wayne to the Frontiers of the State of Tennessee