Holt had hoped to prepare every paper which is to be transmitted to Hodgdon but has found it impractical to do so before Mr. Parker's departure. Mr. Parker is taking a week longer to get to Philadelphia with the papers that have been completed. Holt finds himself so exhausted that he is scarcely able to attend to his business but promises that he will soon send his return of stores.
Along with the return of ordnance and stores, Bryant notes that he has carriages for three pounders that are not finished and must be inserted on the next return.He hopes that the five chests of pistols have arrived safely.
Biddle is impatient for the arrival of the wagon which carries the 100 common tents and horsemans tents. He would also like to request 50 more common tents and forty horsemans tents.
Cover letter for "a package of vouchers." Notifies Howell that he has requested 6,000 dollars from the Secretary of War for contingent expenses of the West Point garrison. Problems with vouchers. Cited in Mifflin(in absence of Howell) to Fleming 10/16/1794.
Upon receipt of letter from Knox, Craig applied to Butler for an escort to Newman, a prisoner, to Fort Washington for further transport to Head Quarters. Payment due troops in the upper posts of the Ohio river arrived. Requests information on troops under Gov. Lee that could join Colonel Butler so that proper provisions are made.
Has not heard from the Cherokees or Creeks since they passed the Tennessee (river?), and waiting on an express from Cumberland. Militia has turned out "with unusual alacrity," and the remaining troops to arrive by Saturday.
$90.13 is to be transmitted to Lt. Carey M. Carter of the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at Fredericksburg, Virginia and Carrington is also accountable for the $84 needed to transport Mr. Martinian and Mr. Lewis from Richmond to New Bern.
Lt. Col. Hall is responsible for the $940 due the Scouts of Bourbon County so payments should be effected as soon as possible and receipts transmitted to the Accountant's Office.
The Doctor who attends the recruits at Spring Garden has reported that several of the men are seriously ill with fluxes and fevers. Unless they are made more comfortable many of them will die so blankets are requested for this purpose which may be charged to the Hospital Department.
Informs the Supervisor of Military Stores that one or two wagons with military stores have just arrived, destined for Fort Cumberland, after previous delays. The rifles have also arrived from Lancaster.
In the enclosed extract, Jay conveys the request of the President to respect the agreement/peace treaty of 1783 as it pertains to the frontiers of New Hampshire.
Eaton never received formal instructions for mustering recruits, attributes that to the improperly filed rolls. Requests instruction from Simmons on "proper oath".
Major John Buell writes the Secretary of War on the arrival of General Anthony Wayne's forces to the Miami village, where they began a fortification without any molestation from the Indians. Four deserters of the British army came in, and they learned that the Indians are in the vicinity of the British post at the foot of the Rapids, numbering about 1,600. Also mentions that the U.S. Army has been on half allowance of flour for some time and for 8 days without salt. But they now have plenty of beef, flour, salt and whiskey and are in "high spirits" and appear to be in the "greatest harmony."
Transmits, for the perusal of President George Washington, the original papers received by James Lang from the County of Fayette, Pennsylvania, along with a copy of the answer from Governor Thomas Mifflin. Lang was one of the committee of conference appointed by the insurgents of western Pennsylvania during the Whiskey Rebellion to confer with the commissioners of the United States.
Stagg lists a number of articles that should be transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain Bruff's recruits. There is also a list of articles already received by Captain Bruff.
Hodgdon should have transported to Baltimore for the use of Captain [James] Bruff's Company of Artillerists and Engineers the following items; hats, vests, pairs of woolen overalls, pairs of socks, pairs of shoes, clasps, stocks, shirts, and blankets.
