Describes the recently concluded negotiations at Fort George, including the Seven Nations Indians' description of the land they claimed. States that the New York commissioners said the Indians' claim was not well-founded, but offered them $3000 for the land anyway. Says that the Indians declined, but, in good spirits, asked Wadsworth to deliver a letter to George Washington once it was written. Says he will forward copies of the entire set of proceedings once he has obtained copies of the speeches by the New York commissioners. Opines that but for one leader among them, they would never have dared to make such a land claim; also that there seem to be no individuals of great ability among them, and that while they are more civilized than some Indians, are generally "placid."
Simmons received Wadsworth's paperwork and has applied credit to his account. His contingent account has been credited with a smaller amount until Simmons receives certification for the charges.
Simmons certifies that $68 is due Charles Joseph Stanislas Warin, temporary Engineer, being his compensation for October 1795 and for paper, quills, and purchases by him.
Simmons certifies that $109 is due Captain Donald Grant Mitchell for his expenses and medical attendance doing the public business of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point. He was detained in Philadelphia by sickness from Sept. 12th until Nov. 1st 1795.
Secretary Pickering asks Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth whether Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs would make a good replacement for the Quarter Master General who recently resigned, i.e., James O'Hara
Major Craig reports the arrival of hospital and medicine stores to Samuel Hodgdon. Craig also notes the embezzlement of spirits from the medical stores.
Letter regarding muster, pay, and dismissal of militia to be forwarded to Col. Butler. Expressed desire to send forward winter supplies on hand instead of waiting for the arrival of Ensign Martin's troops to arrive at post in November. Indians expressed desire to trade.
