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such a want was transmitted to the Governor. It is no part of the duty of the general government to provide arms for Militia and therefore it -- cannot be done excepting in cases of unexpected exigencies.

I enclose you a speech in behalf of the President to the Six Nation. the sooner you deliver it the better. The place must be left to your own [undecipherable].

When the Indians shall be present you may inform them thats -- the State of Pennsylvania for weighty reasons are about making a settlement at Presque Isle.

You are attentively to observe the effect of this information and transmit the result to me by express or the post via Northumberland.

The State of Pennsylvania has purchased these lands of the Six Nations -- they have therefore no right to object.

You are therefore to understand that you are not to ask permission that the settlement be made. but to inform them that it is to be as early as possible --

I am Sir Your humble servant H Knox [Sec of War?]

General Israel Chapin