[22 Oct^r. 1797. To President. U.S.] Near Downings town 22 Oct^t. 1797. Sir. I have the honour to submit the following letters and copies of letters and to request that the originals may be returned with such orders as you may think proper. viz. N^o 1. Copy of a letter dated "- 16^th of Octtbr. to Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson. N^o 2. (a) Instructions to Cap^t. Pierce dated 16 Oct^t. (b) Instructions to [strikethrough: attachment] detachment expected from Tenesse at Malpas. (c) Instructions to Maj^r. Constant Foreman. (d) Copy of a letter to Cap. Guion. N^o 3. Original letter from L^t Colonel Hamtramck dated the 15 Sep^t. ult. N^o 4. Original letter from Brigadier General Wilkinson dated Detroit the 20^th of Sep^t. N^o 5. Copy of a letter to Brigadier General James Wilkinson dated the 20^th of Oct^t. inst. With the greatest respect I have the honour to be Sir your most Ob^t & hble Serv^t. James McHenry John Adams Esq^r. President of the United States.