William Nickels reported that several barrels of powder are coopered and ready for transportation. Nickels reports that some barrels are not fit for transportation and might better be stored at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia.
Letter from General Chapin to Secretary Knox; discusses Indians, garrison at Presque Isle, Indian land sales. Also advises Indian claims to Presque Isle, and the threat of Indian attack. Mentions shortage of arms & ammunition. Also discusses frontiers and pioneer life; asks for arms.
In accordance with the Major Thomas Hunt's request, $150 has been remitted to Nathaniel Gorham to be paid to Mrs. Hunt for the subsistence due her late husband.
[Letter is illegible; gist is from enclosure from Jonathan Cass at Greenville, 05/03/1794.] Certification that Ensign John Sullivan did the duty of Quartermaster at Fort Franklin for two months in 1792.
Capt. Sparks is asked to submit his account of pay due and received and also his account and vouchers for all monies he has received from the War Department.
Hodgdon is directed to transport by water suits of infantry clothing to Capt. Russell Bissell at Middletown Connecticut and Capt. Cornelius Lyman at Springfield Massachusetts.
Stated that if an inspector violates his oath to inspect the quality of goods he is offending his morals and religion. Believed Gen. Wayne's objections to quality of goods are due to the substandard contractors hired by the government and the compromised morals of the inspectors employed.
Requests transmission of standard patterns for muskets, bayonets, rifles, pistols, and other supplies. Refers to expense of gunpowder storage. The Secretary of the Treasury requests a description of all needs.
The Secretary of States asks the rest of Washington's cabinet whether any steps should be taken upon the enclosed memorial of John Leamy, a Philadelphia merchant.
Notes made out to Caleb Swan, therefore Howell advised that Craig apply to Lieut. Smith for current bank notes to pay troops. Noted transportation of silver.
