This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1836 Excerpt: ...If, upon more mature consideration of the ideas submitted by General Wayne, I should find cause to change the sentiments herein expressed, the alterations shall be communicated in my next; if not, you will consider what I have here said as the substance of my opinion thereon. Before the forage is purchased above for the posts below, it ought to be ascertained from whence, including the transportation to Fort Washington, it can be had cheapest. I have understood, as well from others, who are just from that country, as from the letter of Mr. Belli, that the crops of grain in Kentucky are astonishingly great. It would have an odd appearance, therefore, and I dare say would give much dissatisfaction to the people of that State, to have the forage carried down the river from the neighbourhood of Pittsburg, unless it is obtained on better terms than they will supply it. A caution, both to General Wayne, and through him to General Wilkinson, ought to be given to guard effectually the hay at the outposts. Unless this is done, the Indians will most assuredly set fire to it; and to do it without having the stacks in the range of their defences, or as a cover to the approaches of the enemy, is no easy matter. I am, Sir, &,c. TO THOMAS JEFFERSON, SECRETARY OF STATE. i Mount Vernon, 15 September, 1792." Dear Sir, This letter goes by express to obtain the signature of the Secretary of State to the enclosed proclamation. The reasons for sending it in this manner are, to avoid the circuitous route by Richmond, and the delay it might meet with by the post; it not having reached my hands until this morning, too late for the mail of this day, nor in time for any other before Tuesday next; and it is unknown to me when one will set out from Richmond for Charlottesville...