It is expected that in the future every officer will make out their pay rolls and transmit them with their muster rolls at the end of each two-month period. An examination will then take place and the amounts therein will be transmitted through the usual channels.
Enclosed are some blank pay rolls, accompanied by a muster roll, which at the end of the present month must be transmittted to the Accountant's offfice where they will be examined. The amount therein will be transmitted to officers like Captain Bissell through the usual channels.
From John Sergeant, missionary to the Stockbridge Indians, to Timothy Pickering Secretary of War. He discusses pamphlet of the Nimham tribe claiming lands in New York, which he cannot find. Asks who will be the commissioner to make treaty with Indians in upcoming summer. Says that [Captain] Hendricks will attend and will want instructions. He mentions that State of New York has appointed new commissioners to purchase Oneida lands; that Smith [presumably land speculator Peter Smith] is to have these lands at 12/acre when purchased by the state. Advises Pickering to warn to Indians of this danger of being cheated out of their lands by Smith and other designing tools. Will be setting out to New Stockbridge New York and on to the Mills. Asks about overdue payment of $350.
McRee discusses the transmission of his account information and inquires as to how additional bounty may be obtained for those who have exhibited exceptional loyalty.
It appears that John Lalor, late a Sergeant in the First Regiment under the command of Brigadier General Harmar, has administered the estates of several deceased soldiers to whom balances appear to be due. This is shown also on the enclosed list extracted from the account of balances due the same Regiment.
George Gale, Supervisor of Maryland, will transmit a sum to Ensign David Thompson at Winchester, being the pay of himself, Ensign Yelverton Peyton, and the recruits under his command for the first quarter of 1795. It is expected that every officer will make out his payroll, accompanied by the muster, and transmit it to the Accountant's office at the end of every two-month period.
The Treasurer will remit to George Gale a sum to be transmitted to Ensign David Thompson at Winchester, being the pay of himself, Ensign Yelverton Peyton, and the recruits under his command for the first quarter of 1795.
Thanks for the congratulations on Pickering's appointment as Secretary of War. Glad that Wayne has succeeded in his position and that Pickering holds Wayne in high esteem.
Pickering responds to Governor Mifflin's declaration that a town is needed at Presque Isle to provide a garrison for state troops to supplement the federal garrison at Fort Le Boeuf. He lists the reasons he opposes this action. He discusses the difficulty of manning both posts.
Announced Quartermaster General's arrival in Philadelphia. "Seale beams" and stationary arrived, will be forwarded with other articles in the care of Major DeButts. Lists desires for possible contracts on manufacturing cordage.
