[Postal wrapper/cover. Address panel, text at angle, partially legible:] [undecipherable] Cap. Isaac Guion [undecipherable] from [undecipherable] [Endorsements and docket notes, lower section — multiple columns and orientations, largely undecipherable. Right column appears to begin a numbered list of enclosures: "1. of [undecipherable] [undecipherable] —" followed by additional undecipherable lines. Left section contains dense text in multiple orientations, undecipherable.] [Copy] War Office 13. July 1797. Sir, I inclose Copies of my letter of the 9. Ultimo to General Wilkinson and mine to you of the 10 and 15. Ultimo. I have also annexed the correspondence between Lieutenant Pope and Governor Gayoso and M. Elliott with a letter from the Minister of Spain to the Secretary of State dated the 11. Instant and published (as believed) by his direction. You will I have no doubt duly appreciate and conform your conduct to my instructions, and take every necessary precaution in your military positions for the safety and protection of your command, and maintenance of a good understanding with the Indians and inhabitants, while you will at the same times, carefully avoid whatever might disturb the peace between the United States and Spain or afford ground for complaint or hostility. You will be pleased also to pay particular attention to the Contractors department so as to have at all times a supply of provisions on hand competent to any emergency. — I am Sir with respect Your obed^t. Servant James McHenry Captain Isaac Guion