From George Washington to Henry Knox, 10 April 1794
To Henry Knox
Philada April 10. 1794
Sir,
After giving the application contained in the Memorial of Doctr White (herewith returned) all the consideration it deserves, you will report what you think can & ought to be done for the protection of the District of Mero under present circumstances.1 I am &c.
G. W.
Df, DLC:GW; LB, DLC:GW.
1. On the memorial presented by James White, which requested federal assistance in the defense of the Mero District in the Southwest Territory, see Knox to GW, 9 April. For Knox’s report, see his letter to GW of 11 April.