Simmons certifies that $187.50 is due Josiah Fox for his salary as temporary constructor of the Frigate building at Norfolk Virginia from July through September 1795.
Noted Capt. Brant stated not all tribes were represented at Treaty of Greenville, but Pickering didn't believe there would be any hostilities. Mentioned British deserting and the procurement of posts from British possession.
States wish that contentment and goodwill remain between the two negotiating parties, despite differences over the land claims. Says that the Indian children and grandchildren must be thought of; rejects proposed sum of $3000 offered for the Indian land. Says that the Indians would not have demanded payment [read: not offered the land for sale at all] if the white people had not already settled upon it. Says that there is no other land for the Iroquois in question to make their living, as all other land belongs to other nations, who also must live. Concludes by saying that the Indians cannot consent to the New Yorkers' purposes, requesting that greetings be sent to George Washington, and stating that the Indians will now depart in peace and love, returning to their homes.
Miller has settled only with those who received advances and are shown on his return. Parker, Miller, Martin, and Davis have not settled. Parker and Miller have rendered an account of their advances but their accounts cannot be closed until they have settled with those to whom they have made payments. Miller has never seen Martin or Davis.
Acts of hostility committed by Cherokee and Creek Nations against U.S. citizens became more flagrant after Gov. Blount's departure to Philadelphia. Detailed accounts of murders and retaliations. Notification that Smith ordered Gen. Sevier to "repel invaders"and defend citizens of the U.S. Smith learned that general and soldiers have not been paid and requests a review of his orders and actions before Congress.
Simmons certifies that $958.00 is due John Vermonnet, temporary engineer at George Town, being the balance of his account for compensation from May 17th 1794 to September 30th 1795.
Simmons certifies that $210.00 is due John Nicholson, being his salary as Superintendent of the Armory and Inspector of Arms from July through September 1795.
