In addition to expressing his distress and promising that in the future he will submit his monthly returns on the prescribed forms, Shore discusses the timber that has been shipped to the Gosport navy yard and the process for measuring same. The supply of iron, pork, and meal is also discussed.
Simmons certifies that the sum of $36 is due John R. Lynch, Surgeon's Mate in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, for his pay and forage for April 1795.
William Simmons, certifies that the sum of $160 is due Joseph Nicholson for his pay as an Indian Interpreter at Pittsburgh from April 1, 1794 to April 1, 1795, under appointment by Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Territory of United States Northwest of Ohio River.
Noted submission of letters and a treaty which he seemed to meet his approval. President advised that Wayne remain on his guard for a large contingency of Indians Mentioned the treachery of Pontiac towards the British. Discussed providing clothing to Indians, but will not provide Commissions to the Chiefs. Discussed the intervention of Lord Dorchester in controlling the Irish priest E. Burke.
William Simmons requests that John Steel provide information needed to effect the transfer of funds from the United States to Virginia in payment for militia called into service.
