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• Opinion on the Kentucky resolutions

  Secretary Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that the President desires for them to take into consideration the resolutions lately passed by the inhabitants of Kentucky, and offer their opinions. The Kentucky resolutions outline the right of its citizens to navigation of the Mississippi River.
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  Account of Peter Hunt

  Hodgdon discusses details of Hunt's account.
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  Funds for Gov. Lee of Virginia

  The Secretary of War has directed Carrington to pay $471 to Governor Lee of Virginia, for which a receipt is required.
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  Extra Expenses at Norfolk

  The Secretary of War has secretly directed a remittance, through Col. Carrington, to Gov. Lee for extra expenses at Norfolk for the performance of certain public objects relative to the fortifications and neutrality of the United States.
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  Wayne's Power to Prosecute the Campaign

  Being so far from the seat of government, Knox is bestowing on Wayne complete power to prosecute the campaign in whatever manner he chooses. Two thousand volunteers from Kentucky will soon be joining the Legion. There is good news that the hostility of the Six Nations and Great Britain seems to be subsiding.
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  Monies advanced to Ensign Grayson

  Pay $45.33 to Samuel Meredith, Treasurer United States, balance of monies advanced to Grayson for 3 months pay as ensign.

• Draft of a Speech to the Chickasaw Indians

  Draft of a speech to the chiefs and warriors of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. The speech starts out by expressing gratitude in the Chickasaws joining with the U.S. Army in combating the "hostile tribes northwest of the Ohio," who allegedly had been "deaf to the voice of reason and peace." Concludes by stating that any Chickasaw individual who would like to learn to read, write, and manage a farm shall be taken care of at the public expense. Knox enclosed the draft of this speech in a letter to President Washington.

• Speech to the Chickasaw Indians

  Secretary Knox submits a draft of a speech to the chiefs and warriors of the Chickasaw Nation of Indians. The speech starts out by expressing gratitude in the Chickasaws joining with the U.S. Army in combating the "hostile tribes northwest of the Ohio," who allegedly had been "deaf to the voice of reason and peace."

• Procuring materials for frigates

  Letter to the Treasury Secretary regarding copper and iron for frigates. Agrees with the decision to buy copper from England, but states that sailmakers universally agree that American-made material for sails is of better quality and less liable to mildew. Also comments on foreign affairs -- expresses relief that the tensions between Portugal and Algiers is now gone. Suggests that in a short time, it might be a wise idea to make a commercial treaty with Britain.
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  [CIRCULAR] Pensioners and Invalids

  Secretary of War notified Hamilton that more pensioners were to be added to pension list. Hamilton notified Gardner that Gen. Knox will write Gardner with instruction on what to do with the names of invalids in New Hampshire. Hamilton also requested that Gardner pay the pensions of invalid from the money sent to Gardner for this purpose.

• Circular Letter to the Commissioners of Loans

  Having been informed by Secretary Knox that there will be an additional number of pensioners placed on the pension list, Secretary Hamilton delivers a circular letter to the Commissioners of Loans, requesting that they discharge all such additional pensions out of the funds for the payment of Invalids.
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  Return of the Arms

  [Mostly illegible] Holt is forwarding to Hodgdon a return of the arms.
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  Money for the Quartermaster's Department

  Belli has drawn on Hodgdon $1300 for the use of the Quartermaster's Department.
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  Powder, Lead, & Flints for Gov. Mifflin

  The Secretary of War requests that Hodgdon charge as a loan to the State of Pennsylvania the powder, lead, and flints that have been provided to Gov. [Thomas] Mifflin in addition to the 140 rifles furnished by General [?] at Lancaster.
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  Receipts

  Cover letter for receipts from Captain Frye and Lieutenant Freeman
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  Notification of Power of Attorney to Settle Accounts

  George M. Bedinger authorized Henry Bedinger with power of attorney. H. Bedinger was given enclosed papers to settle accounts of G. Bedinger. G. Bedinger suffered from a "rhumatick" situation and hoped H. Bedinger would state his case to the Secretary of War. H. Bedinger charged with pay furnished at Fort Pitt by Major General Wagner, but never received any further pay after October. H. Bedinger settled all other accounts of G. Bedinger through the agency of Mr. Robert Rutherford. Balance still due G. Bedinger from the United States. Details regarding G. Bedinger's stay at Fort Pitt.

• Materials for fortifications at Baltimore

  Transmits to the Secretary of War a statement of materials brought to the fortifications and barracks at Baltimore. Includes timber, plank, shingles, shovels, casks of powder, gun carriages, picks, axes, crowbars, wheelbarrows, nails, locks, and bolts.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Knox to Wilkinson, 12/05/1794.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Coxe to Knox, 07/11/1794.

• Deposition of Peter Tuttle

  Detailed account of the capture and release of Peter Tuttle and other information pertaining to the British fort on the Miami River.

• Deposition of Charles Evans

  Detailed travel itinerary of Charles Evans after his capture and release by Indians. Evans also reported British troops building a fort to insight Indians to violence.

• Proceedings of a Council Held at Buffalo Creek

  Proceedings of a council held at Buffalo Creek on February 7th 1794.

• Estimate of monies for the Supervisor of New York

  The Commissioner of the Revenue sends an estimate of monies that will be wanted by Nicholas Fish, supervisor of New York, for pickled provisions for the axe men and carpenters under John Morgan, and which may be wanted for advances to them - cheese, butter, liquors, and molasses, by the Collector of New London, Connecticut. Also informs Hamilton that Tench Francis has found that sulfur may be procured at less than the cost of importation, and that he has been ordered to secure 100 to 120 tons.

• Shipment of copper, bunting and hearths

  The Commissioner of the Revenue suggests to Hamilton that he order a second shipment of the copper, bunting and hearths, as either a capture or shipwreck had apparently interrupted the doomed vessel.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Coxe to Hamilton, 12/22/1794. Contract With Levi Hollingsworth, Son & Company for Cannon Balls and Kentledge