Enclosed attachment provides dimensions of plank and some timber of frigates. It was long since prepared and should have been transmitted to the constructors. Any objections, please state them.
Based on operations related to Whiskey insurrection in Pennsylvania, a signed letter from General Henry Miller, Quarter Master General of the Militia Army addressed to Samuel Hodgdon. Document contains a list of stoppages made by General Miller from the several waggoners to whom S. Hodgdons made advances.
Forwards to Washington the details of Anthony Wayne's recent treaty with the Indians [the Treaty of Greeneville], noting that he obtained more land by it than had been expected. Lists the chiefs and tribes present at the signing of the treaty.
Draft of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth's speech to the Indians, describing the Indians' land claims and the arrangement of the current meeting. States that no treaty may be made within the United States without the authority of the United States [explaining his presence]. Proposes that compensation for the claimed land be decided upon, after payment of which the Indians will relinquish their claims. Asks the Indians to describe the lands so claimed, and then negotiate with the New York state commissioners to arrive at an amount for compensation.
The lead transported on board Captain Gardner's sloop "Pomona" and Captain Daggot's sloop "Heziah" is received. The pigs and bars have been weighed and counted and there appears to be a significant difference between the amount counted and the amount shown on the bill of lading. The bill of lading for each vessel is shown.
Hodgdon acknowledges receipt from Ebenezer Breed, via Captain Daggot's sloop "Heziah", 131 pigs and 3,196 bars of lead. Together this cargo weighs 15 tons, 704 pounds.
Informs Constant Freeman that James Seagrove will provide funds to him for payment to the Georgia militia and the troops under the command of Lt. Col. Henry Gaither.
Based on Whipple's estimate of the sum needed to pay laborers to complete the defenses at Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($280), Pickering authorizes the construction to continue, and promises that the funds are forthcoming.
