After examining the muster and accounts of Colonel Spencer's regiment, Howell concludes that there is but one John Brown in the regiment. He asks Dayton to provide lodging for his son when the time comes to part with him.
Howell discusses the pay of an officer/soldier [name illegible] that should be withheld pending further examination. The paymaster of the troops wll be ordered to withhold the pay until he receives further orders. In the meantime Dalcho should furnish his account of payments so Howell can notify the paymaster the exact amount that should be withheld.
Criticism of New Jersey Cavalry system. Stagg believed methods used in Europe should be adopted speedily if any success in war is to be gained. With detailed instructions on implementation.
Enclosed copy of letter to Gov. St. Clair, if he is absent Pickering requested Putnam's advice to be given to Sproat relative to the number of militia necessary to guard settlements around the Muskingum river and Gallipolis.
Noted Pickering proposed plan for efficient mail delivery and remarked on its potential for success. Believed that once peace with Indians was achieved, mail could be carried by land with more "expedition and certainty."
Advised Sproat to seek advice regarding the defense of settlements from General Putnam if Gov. St. Clair is absent. Pickering enclosed his thoughts on the subject.
Pickering believed that the militia under Col. Sproat currently employed defending the Muskingum can be "dispensed with." Mentioned overtures of peace made by 6 Indian tribes to Gen. Wayne. It was stipulated in writing that both sides would suspend hostilities. Also addressed peace with Great Britain.
Edward Carrington has transmitted to Lenox his account which states a balance of $12,575.94 due him as an agent for the Virginia line of the late militia army against the insurgents.
The Treasurer will remit to Gale a sum to be transmitted to Captain James Bruff, being for the use of the Recruiting Service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
Requested inquiry into the pay of Mr. Donaldson who surveyed land for sale in Indian territory. Appointment of Mr.McKee as Indian Agent discussed, request for personal opinion on the man.
Sections of letters from Gov. Blount were given to Congress for informative purpose. President awaits results of deliberations regarding trade with Indians. Defense of frontier financed. All offensive action stopped, policy of peace with Indians supported. Discussed Indian relations in detail, peace is paramount.
Acceptance of peace offering of prisoners and grant of permission for the Delaware Nation to plant the land they previously occupied in the vicinity of Grand Glaize.
The Treasurer has remitted to Gorham a sum to be transmitted to John Bryant on account of the Ordnance Department for repairs and articles directed to be made and purchased by the President of the United States agreeable to an Act of Appropriation passed on March 24th, 1794.
"I have this day secured to you the sum of seventy dollars and thirty three cents, by an order in your favor from Captain William Scott being the amount of the account to the 26th of January 1795 inclusive."
The Treasurer has remitted to Aaron Dunham a sum to be transmitted to Dayton, being for the use of the recruiting service in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers.
