Possible War with Great Britain: Page #1

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War Department June 12. 1794

Sir,

Your letter and the papers accompanying the same of the 29^th of April were duly received by your Son and since then yours of the 6^th of May has been received

The speech of Lord Dorchester and the consequent measure of Governor Simcoe of establishing a post at the rapids of the Miami were sufficient to alarm not only the Indians but the whites as to the intentions of the British Government.

Upon a ^review of this business as connected with the British conduct in the West Indies it appears pretty conclusive that last autumn the Ministry of Great Britain entertained the idea of making war upon us. It is however pretty certain that they either have altered or suspended their intention. This conclusion is drawn from the orders of the 8^th of January and the general opinion entertained in Great Britain, and it now remains to be evidenced whether Governor Simcoe may not--withdraw the party of Troops, which it is understood that he posted at the rapids of the Miami.

By a private letter from your quarter dated May 9^th 1794 it is saw that William Murrey a Native of Durham was captured by the Indians last fall he was in the detachment commanded by Lourey and Boyd and was supposed to have been killed in their defeat he was