Major Craig discusses the following items with Samuel Hodgdon: settlement of Charles Green's grain account; purchase of horses for public use; and drawing supplies from Hodgdon in the absence of the quartermaster.
Unknown arrival date of Capt. Heath's detachment from Winchester. Attacks of Seneca Indians on troops at Fort Franklin prompted request for reinforcements. Enclosed depositions on Indian attacks.
The reason for the delay in settling Lt. Morris' account was his desire to receive an extra allowance that required the sanction of the Secretary of War, a situation that was exacerbated by the late calamity in Philadelphia.
Enclosed letters from Captain Hamtramck and Captain Maxwell Bines regarding the pay drawn by a officer after his resignation. John Clarke resigned, Wayne allotted him pay and rations due to his poor health.
Letter, discusses Council at Buffalo Creek; encloses narrative of Indian agent; advises re settlement at Presque Isle; informs re journey to Council at Buffalo Creek.
Notification that Officers of the Revenue might be asked to disburse money not relative to their immediate duties. Compensation for performing duties discussed.
Fish is ordered to pay George Fleming two thousand dollars at West Point, to be paid to Philip Schuyler for the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department.
The manner in which the ordnance men were paid is improper so, in the future, Fleming should submit his pay rolls for examination and the money due thereon will be advanced before he pays tthem.
Letter, discusses possibility of war with Great Britain; British post on rapids of the Miami; conciliation of Six Nations; integrity in matters of Indian Goods; arming of militia; making a settlement at Presque Isle.
Letter from Major General Wayne to Secretary of War Henry Knox, concerning the Mounted Volunteers of Kentucky and the delivery and purchase of supplies. Mentions that the people of Kentucky do not want to accept paper money in payment, but demand gold or silver.
Captain Russell Bissell is told that Ensign Daniel Bissell is to recruit under his orders and any money he requires for that purpse, he will take the receipt in Captain Bissell's name.
An express arrived with a jacket for Col. Sargent who had already left. Since the express horse is lame it will not be able to overtake him on his way to Pittsburgh.
The Comptroller, Oliver Wolcott, Jr., encloses a receipt of John Habersham--agent for supplying the troops in Georgia--for $79.50, received from Samuel Meredith on account of the incidental and contingent expenses of the War Department.
President Washington writes his Cabinet - Hamilton, Knox, and Randolph - informing them that he will depart to Mount Vernon next week. He requests that everything which requires his attention prior to his leaving be laid before him promptly.
