A statement of the gross sum of money which was expended by the United States in making the Creek treaty of New York, in August 1790. Includes presents which have been made to the Creek and Cherokee Indians since the said treaty, along with annual allowances. Expenses of the Creek treaty add up to $20,583. The presents made since the treaty add up to $22,279 for the Creeks and $18,217 to the Cherokees.
Hamilton tells the President that the present situation of the United States is "undoubtedly criticial" and recommends dramatically increasing the size of the military (by 20,000 troops) and building fortifications in the principal ports.
Letter from the Commissary of Military Stores to Secretary Knox, enclosing a description of the duties of the proposed officer responsible for issuing stores and accounting for them, the quartermaster general.
A warrant had been issued to Clymer for $575 to be remitted to Major Thomas Butler at Carlisle but since Butler's receipt has not been received, the sum is still charged to Clymer.
Bissell has a balance due the United States as well an amount deducted from his contingent account. If there objections, a representation should be made to the Secretary of War.
[Partly illegible] The amount incurred, exclusive of Major Craig's demands and the credit given to Mr. Belli for the sum of $12,000, was ordered in a separate account, explained in O'Hara's earlier letter.
The letter mentions the general assembly adjourned a Saturday to meet on a Monday at the end of the month. The assembly made provisions for a general election as well as grant the charter for a bridge. The comptroller has not written anything to Governor Bowen or Colonel Olney regarding negro soldiers, and Olney appears to be unwilling to do anything to help improve their situation.
The Commissary of Military Stores encloses prices fixed to several articles in indent. Has made requisition for $30,000. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.
