The present Situation of the Territory North West of the Ohio, requiring the presence of those to whom the Administration of its Affairs is confided, I am charged by the President to bring this circumstance to your notice, not doubting but that the public exigencies of your Office will over-weigh in your mind any personal inconveniencies which might attend your repairing to that Country. I have the honor to be, with sentiments of great and sincere esteem and respect, Sir, Your most obedient and Most humble servant