Letter, discusses militia raised in Pennsylvania; discusses Indian hostility; informs of Washington's desire to suspend development settlement at Presque Isle.
Because of the recent murder of an Indian, the President deems it necessary to temporarily suspend the establishment of the town at Presque Isle so as to prevent an outbreak of hostilities by the Six Nations of Indians.
Upon consideration of the letter from the Pennsylvania governor respecting his drafting 1000 men of the western militia of his state for the purpose of supporting a detachment to take possession of Presque Isle, President Washington believes that it is advisable to suspend the operation. Washington believes that the probability of an "immediate rupture" with the Six Nations, allied with the British, is reason for the temporary suspension.
Letter from Brigadier General Wilkins to the Pennsylvania Governor regarding the establishment at Presqu' Isle, which is believed to be opposed by the British and their Indian allies.
Governor Mifflin of Pennsylvania orwards a copy of a letter from Brigadier General Wilkins relative to the murder of a friendly Indian at Fort Franklin, and thee prospect of opposition from British troops in laying out a town at Presqu' Isle, agreeable to the directions of the Pennsylvania legislature.
The Commissary of Military Stores has applied for the $15,000 as instructed, but Secretary Hamilton has declined to give him more than one third in specie. The specie is on its way to Pittsburgh via John Dunwoody, and should arrive in twenty days. It is in a tight cask to your address marked "Speller Solder." He is sending post notes for the remaining 10,000 with this letter. He has also received a number of bills from John Belli, which he has honored.
The Treasurer has remitted to George Gale, Supervisor for the State of Maryland, funds to be paid to Capt. Hannah for the use of the recruiting service.
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The Secretary of War [Knox] has requested that the clothing be forwarded accordingly.
Enclosed is the, confidentially, requested return of the Legion under the command of General [Anthony] Wayne but the troops on the upper parts of the Ohio and in Georgia are not included. The Secretary of War [Knox] has requested that the clothing be forwarded accordingly.
The Secretary of State requests that the Secretaries of Treasury and War forward him the papers in the case of the Ship William, together with their opinions thereon.
