Encloses correspondence with the President and Secretary of War on the proposed treaty with the Six Nations; asks that at least one of the commissioners attend the treaty meeting, to be able to immediately embark upon the surveying of the site if the treaty allows it. Affirms readiness of the soldiers assigned to protect the commissioners in their project.
Wolcott discusses Samuel Hodgdon's request for pay as Quartermaster during the period April 19 - July 15, 1792. The issue seems to focus on the question of whether Hodgdon was in fact the Quartermaster during that entire period.
Howell has not received sufficient information to settle Major George Bedinger's account for pay, rations, and forage. The Major must state his account particularly and prove it.
The Secretary of War has directed a remittance of five hundred dollars to Capt. Kalteison, through the hands of Lt. William Coxe, for the recruiting service.
Mifflin writes that he is transmitting all documents pertaining to Pennsylvania's title to land supposedly bought from the Six nations, for use in upcoming negotiations in a dispute over the same. Disagrees with the timing proposed by Knox for the treaty and surveying of the settlement site, saying the time needed for communication and surveying will preclude settlers from reaching the site before May 1, which is the deadline for bounties for establishing settlements. Mentions that he could ask for an earlier treaty date, but instead says he will try to hold the surveyors in readiness to immediately commence their work once the treaty is completed, as long as the treaty is favorable to Pennsylvania's aims. If it is not, states that he will insist upon the military aid of the U.S. to press the rights of Pennsylvania.
Hodgdon is directed to pack up and have transported to Governor [William] Blount at Knoxville various goods intended for him and for the Chickasaw Indians.
Forty dollars has been remitted to Aaron Dunham, Supervisor at Trenton, to be transmitted by Dayton to Mrs. Isabel Pike, being the pay for December 1793 of her husband, Zebulon Pike.
One month's pay of Capt. Zebulon Pike will be conveyed to Mrs. Pike by Jonathan Dayton and, according to Capt. Pike's instructions, a forty dollar monthly payment will be made to Mrs. Pike for each of the next three months.
Knox appoints David Stoddert as naval constructor. He notes because the work is so important, he should appropriate himself exclusively to the position. Requests a decisive answer regarding this appointment.
Knox notes that the constructor will search out the artificers and laborers, and the naval agent will regulate and pay wages. Includes a provisional appointment of Mr. Rodder. Will forward plans and moulds for frigates. No deviations on the design will be permitted.
The Commissioner of the Revenue requests that he be informed of what measures have been taken for the supply of the recruits and troops at places other than those which are included in the general contract for the Army and the western posts. States that it would be useful to have a statement detailing times, places, and quantities, of rations, clothing, quarter masters, and hospital stores, for the past and current year.
