(I)
Miamis River, Aug. 21, 1794.
Sir,
An army of the United States of America, said to be under your command, having taken post on the banks of the Miamis, for upwards of the last twenty-four hours, almost within the reach of the guns of this fort, being a post belonging to His Majesty the King of Great Britain, occupied by His Majesty's troops, and which I have the honor to command, it becomes me to inform myself, as speedily as possible, in what light I am to view your making such near approaches to this garrison.
I have no hesitation on my part to say that I know of no war existing between Great Britain and America.
I have the honor to be, &c.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, Major 24th Reg't commanding a British post on the banks of the Miamis.
To Major General Wayne, &c. &c.
(II)
Camp on the Banks of the Miamis, }
21st August, 1794. }