The Secretary of State encloses papers received from James Seagrove, United States agent to the Creeks, regarding the Creek nation and the Governor of Georgia, George Mathews. On the Georgian frontier, Americans have illegally invaded Creek territory, much to the distress of President Washington.
List of armorer supplies, tools and equipment wanted for the armourers at Pittsburg. A copy of this inventory was forwarded to Col Hamilton 6 Sept 1794. Document is not signed.
The mistakes Capt. Sparks points out happened because of the extraordinary hurry of Mr. Fisher's departure but will be rectified in the next transmission of pay.
The claims of Joseph Williams and William Scott ,of the 3rd Regiment South Carolina ,were presented to the Accountant's Office more than twelve months prior and never withdrawn, but this mistake has been omitted from the register.
No permanent arrangement for additional troops at Fort Fayette, advised best judgment in determining if building additional barracks is necessary. If council held at Redstone yields overtures of more violence, Craig is authorized to build more barracks after the approbation of Lieut. Col. Butler.
Knox reports on his efforts to transport the spars for the frigate. He is trying to hire a vessel to transport them but is disappointed in the exorbitant price asked by the vessel's owner.
Secretary Hamilton informs the Governor of Maryland that some riots have apeared in the upper part of Baltimore County, Maryland, connected with the Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania. Urges that the governor quickly take steps to eradicate the "evil, which radially threatens the order, peace and tranquility of the Country."
Sergeant Dowland, who has lately gotten a bad sore on one of his legs, requests that Howell send the remainder of his three-month's pay to Fleming. Other poor fellows, having earned their money, intrude upon Howell to provide their pay.
Major Craig conveys to Hodgdon the necessity of paying pack horsemen and boatmen without cash on hand. Therefore, Craig has drawn on Hodgdon to issue payment to these men.
Account of articles sent by Capt. Douglas matched the invoices included with them. Some articles put into the Continental store, the remainder into the store run by Hunt. Will hold onto the grain at no expense to the U.S. Only received one horseman's tent which was for Capt. Sedam. Requested clarification on which dept. of the militia should issue orders for delivery of articles.
Howell expresses surprise that Freeman has not received the remittance for the pay and forage of the troops in Georgia and South Carolina since the funds were remitted to John Matthews on the 1st August 1794.
The Treasurer has remitted to Matthews the sum of $1,111.88 to be paid to Constant Freeman at Fort Fidius for the difference of pay, subsistence, and forage of sundry officers.
Refers to embarrassing misconception of recent Act of Congress. Defines rebel action against the U. S., focusing on the war-like behavior of frigates acting without commissions. Expressed concern for frigates who have reconfigured or changed the shapes, purposes, and uses of the vessel. Strictly permitted is the arming and equipping of beligerent vessels for war or combat in any port of the United States. Oars given to French sailors presents concerns. Questions loyalty of contractors.
William Eaton forwards an account for rations to Joseph Howell, accountant at the War Department. Also notes that he has forwarded duplicate muster rolls to the War Office. Mentions the recruiting process.
The Governor of Maryland writes Secretary Hamilton, informing him that he will comply with the President's desire that the Eastern Shore part of the militia immediately march to Baltimore, from Georgetown. Also mentions that the people of Maryland vary in their sympathies for the insurgents.
