Col. Edwards and QMG decend river on stores boat. Invoice of stores enclosed. Commissioners appointed to set up town in Presquille to travel tomorrow. Men killed by Seneca Indians.
According to Howell's books, Governor St. Clair is currently accountable for one thousand dollars, being for the expenses of the Indian Department for which St. Clair is responsible.
Should an opening present itself through the non-acceptance of any of the gentleman nominated to the command of the forty frigates, Knox's attention is solicited to the peculiar merits of Captain Murray.
Ambler receipt from Henry Knox by hands of Edward Carrington supervisor District Virginia sum of $3950.57, the balance due militia called into service for defense of frontier Virginia 1793.
The letter notifies Talbot of his appointment as captain of one of the new frigates being built. In order of rank, he is third behind John Barry and Samuel Nicholson. The letter wishes for Talbot to reply whether he accepts his appointment.
Barney has been appointed as Captain of one of frigates being constructed as a result of Naval Act 1794. Barney has made it known that he will not accept the appointment. There is an issue of standing in rank; evidently Barney thinks Captain Talbot is junior to him. Knox explains that Talbot was appointed a Navy Captain from Colonel in 1779, whereas it appears Barney continued as a Lieutenant through the end of the war. Knox asks that Barney inform as to whether he will accept or reject his appointment, as soon as it is convenient.
Regarding Captains commissions. President of United States General George Washington, with advice and consent of Senate, has appointed these Captains to command ships provided under Act of Naval Armament. Relative rank in following order: Barry, Nicholson, Talbot, Barney, Dale, Truxton.
