The sum of $230.93 has been remitted to Henry Miller, Supervisor of Pennsylvania, to be transmitted to Ensign Martin for the pay of himself and his recruits through Feb. 28, 1795.
Captain Thompson is given a list of articles from the military stores at Governor's Island to be packed up and shipped on board the Revenue Cutter to Charleston, South Carolina.
Howell is advised that the detachment of the 1st Sub Legion has embarked from Governors Island for New Brunswick to be commanded by Ensign Frothingham at that place. Enclosed are the muster rolls for Thompson's company and a detachment belonging to the 1st Sub Legion.
Enclosed copy of letter to Lord Dorchester at Quebec, requests that Pickering forward the letter immediately. Mentioned "nefarious measures" Father E. Burke and Col. McKee are taking to excite Indians to violence against U.S. Discussed new terms of reenlistment and enlistment to boost retention/enlistment among able bodied men. Discussed contractor compliance with orders for supplying troops.
Pickering receiving reports that person sent from Philadelphia to render assistance has been rendered uneasy in his situation. Refers to the application of timbers. Pickering outlines policy regarding deviation of frigate design, namely that proposals for changes must be formally submitted to the War Office for consideration.
Captains of the frigates, acting as superintendents, are to ensure that Naval Constructors build the frigates according to the specifications. Any deviations to design must be reported to the Secretary of War. Pickering goes on to outline the authority of the superintendent in settling any disputes that threaten the good order and discipline of the ship yard.
Return of men employed at the New York naval yard for the previous three weeks; live oak and plank have arrived, but the quantities have yet to be surveyed.
Letter, informs re Superintendant appointment; acknowledges information re General Chapin's death; discusses responsibility of Superintendant; advises re managing Indian affairs; alludes to Jay's Treaty; informs re prospect of peace with hostile Western Indians; informs re progress of Wayne's campaign.
Perkins asked if the money for Dr. Brown's rifle could be paid to his wife since she is in need of funds. He also needs a copy of the inventory of his tools since his has been lost. The drying of the stocks is almost complete so they will soon be ready.
No additional supply of provisions required due to the number of men who time of service will expire soon and the number of recruits requested by Gen. Wayne. Requests Butler make necessary preparations for recruits to descend the Ohio river to join Gen. Wayne.
The Treasurer will remit to Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Captain William Eaton, being the pay of himself and the officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates under his command. A second sum will be transmitted to Captain Frederick Frye for the pay of himself, Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman and the men under his command.
The Treasurer has remitted to Nathaniel Gorham a sum to be transmitted to Frye, being the pay of himself, Lieutenant Nehemiah Freeman, and the non-commissioned officers and privates under his command for the first two months of 1795.
