Stagg is transmitting a copy of the general abstract of the musters of the troops which composed the army under Major General [Arthur] St. Clair in September and October of 1791.
Knox assures Wayne that every preparation for war must be made in case the treaty negotiations fail, with the understanding that no actions should be taken that might hinder the negotiations or endanger the treaty commissioners.
From Savannah Georgia, Seagrove reports that Governor Telfair and his council of Generals broke up on 11 August 1793 with no decision. No immediate expedition is to take place against the Creeks. There was disagreement between Governor and Generals on what should be done.
Has requested to Secretary of Treasury to advance $5000. Keep the Quarter Master General constantly informed of the sums drawn. Dispatches for General Wayne must be transmitted instantly by express boat. Transmit army stores with all dispatch.
End of negotiations due to inability to reach agreement on boundary. Indians demanded Ohio River as boundary, U.S. requested land west of the Ohio River.
"To Captain (Howell or Thomas) Lewis (3rd Rifle Battalion, 3rd Sub Legion) I have committed the standards of the late 1st and 2nd Regiments with orders to perish with his whole detachment or deliver them to safety to your Excellecy's hands."
Confederation of Indian tribes refuse to meet with U.S. Commissioners until the boundary agreed upon at the Treaty of Fort Stanwix [Ohio River] is affirmed.
Craig uncertain of exact amount of money required to fulfill needed, lists various reasons for expenditure. Invoices enclosed. Location of various troops under several officers listed.
In settling Swan's account, Howell needs the names of the levies that Swan has paid in full and warns him that no payments are to be made in advance of payments recorded on payrolls. Howell does not understand the advance made to Mr. Britt and wants Swan to cite the directions authorizing that transaction. The pay of the troops for April is being prepared with additions for arrears and subsistence. Mr. Hodgdon has been sent three reams of comptroller's rolls.
Wayne is to continue to make appropriate preparations for war without unduly alarming the Indians, thereby rendering the position of the peace Commissioners dangerously precarious. The reasons are expressed as to why the President has not approved Wayne's proposal for a collateral expedition from the upper parts of the Ohio to the rapids of the Miami.
A warrant for $500.00 drawn in favor of Hodgdon from the Treasury. Money is for the Quartermaster's Department. Knox requested Hodgdon send money to Isaac Craig "tomorrow".
