Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Governor Blount on the Mero district, on offensive operations against the hostile Indians and President Washington's policies, the role of congress, use of the militia, return of stores for the Chickasaws, and Blount's expected arrival with the heads of the Cherokees: Page #3

Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Governor Blount on the Mero district, on offensive operations against the hostile Indians and President Washington's policies, the role of congress, use of the militia, return of stores for the Chickasaws, and Blount's expected arrival with the heads of the Cherokees: Page #3

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must be referred to your judgment. Col Winchester represents the great want of arms and ammunition. May you not with propriety send part of those you have to general Robertson taking care to guard the return of those, as ascertained in my former letters on the subject. I enclose you a return of stores* which General Wayne has been directed to send to the Chickasaws in consequence of your representation, and as an evidence of our friendship for them. Your arrival will still be anxiously expected and that you may be able to bring with you the heads of the Cherokees . Be assured Sir, that if you can quiet the troubles in your vicinity by pacific measures, you will render a most acceptable service to your Country and great honor to yourself. Of every important event you will render information for the solicitude is great, which is excited for the the security of the inhabitants for your government. I have the honor to be &c Governor Blount [Enclosure ] * Supply for the Chicksaws 5__ Stand of Arms 1500 Bushels of Corn 2000 points of powder 50 pounds Vermillion 4000 Flints 100 Bushels Salt 4000 pounds of Lead 100 Gallons Whiskey One Armourer and tools