Bryant encloses the return of ordnance and military stores for December. He informs Hodgdon that the carriages for the 5.5 inch howitzers are nearly finished and work has commenced on the carriages for the six pounders. A 5.5 inch mount that was returned has been proven fit for use and it will be provided along with files due to James Byers' being yet to fix his works. Bryant also mentions that it would be beneficial to have another well dug as the current one is too far away from the barracks.
Discussed the distance of each mail boats route, consoled delivery man that appeals had been made to shorten route of No. 3. Suggested employing stout men in a canoe to take up deliveries on a forth route. Kirkpatrick waiting instructions to descend Ohio river.
Making postal recommendations; sending a canoe to meet Boat No. 3 from Gallipolis. Seeking to provide constant employment for mail carriers and punctual delivery of mail. Recommendations made in lieu of the Postmaster General.
Hamilton encloses a letter and abstract that explain the methods for paying contractors who supply the army. The instructions to the Commissary should direct him to provide monthly certificates to these contractors.
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be paid to Ensign Richard Duryee, for his services as a guard on board the brigantine Chilcomb, for which a receipt will be required.
Robertson writes Gov. Blount on behalf of the Chickasaws who seek support and supplies as they endeavor to fight the Creeks, citing treaty b/w Chickasaws and U.S. stating the Indians are now citizens of the U.S.
Believed obtaining prisoners and property plundered by hostile Creeks (as advised by the Spanish) would be a difficult task. Also discussed Creeks dependence on Spaniards for trade, and in order to break Spanish influence, U.S. must consent to trade with Creeks.
The Secretary of War has forwarded a sum to be remitted to Wiliam Polk, Supervisor of Revenue at Charlotte. Polk should then transmit the money to Blanks for his services during the year 1794.
The pay for October and November 1794 that should have been remitted according to the appropriation for the military establishment is now remitted to Nicholas Fish, Supervisor. It should be disbursed according to the enclosed pay roll.
The Treasurer will remit to Fish a sum to be transmitted to Captain Alexander Thompson, being the pay of himself and his company for October and November 1794. A further sum will be transmitted to Captain Cornelius Sedam for the pay of himself and his company for November and December of the same year.
Nicholas Fish has been remitted a sum to be transmitted to Sedam, being the pay of himself and his recruits through December 1794. The money should be disbursed according to the enclosed payroll.
Shore apologizes for the indisposition of his health which has prevented him from sending his accounts to Hodgdon in a timely manner. Since he seems to be recovering, he will send them off without delay.
