[To the Hon^ble James McHenry Esq^re] Sir, Phila^a July 18, 97 I request that you will deliver the letter sent herewith to the President of the United States, and as 7 Indians have by seven messages signified their Intention of being at the Geneva River by the 20^th August, [there is] no time to pause. May the power of your attention to expedite this Business, which is important whether viewed in a public or private point of light. I [beg] you also to present me to Col^o Pickering [undecipherable] [undecipherable]. I would [have] waited on him [undecipherable] you also if [I] found [him], but I know we will both cooperate to promote the Public Interest which is earnestly connected with this business, rest myself contented that no delay [will] take place and that a proper Character will be named for the [undecipherable] of Judge Smith. I am Sir [signature]