Mentions his direction to Lieutenant Colonel Clarke to make provisions to send troops. Supposes that detachments at Marrietta and Gallipolis must have their boats with them. Captain Pratt's detachment must wait at Pittsburg. Asks that enclosed letters be forwarded by express boat. Directs that the carrier not suffer them to be taken, or destroy.
The peace commissioners are alarmed by Col. Strong's movements so they must be halted immediately. Various logistical and personnel matters are discussed.
Knox assures Wayne that his orders are sufficiently broad to include whatever preparations are needed to execute successful offensive operations against the Indians should the treaty negotiations fail.
Despite the death of David Cornell and the villainy of McDonald Thomas assures Seagrove that his people seek peace and hopes that Seagrove can restrain his bad men from interfering with Indian hunting grounds.
Lieutenant Glenn with detachment of Rifle Corps and Cornet Brick with dismounted Dragoons, have embarked. Governor St. Clair has left. Mentions departure of Captain Lewis and Pike detachments. Mentions charges for forage transported to Fort Washington.
Smith reports on the turmoil of the southwestern frontier whereby the Indians seem to have restrained themselves as they wait for the report from the President. The whites, however, appear to have a bloodlust against the Indians which government cannot control.
The Secretary of War wants Hodgdon to inform him when the clothing for Lt. Thompson's recruits at Lancaster was sent. He had not received them as of 17 July.
Request (and subsequent receipt) of decision on matter of seniority of officers based on several recently passed acts of Congress that dictated benefits of officers.
Knox confirms that Telfair's letters have been submitted to President of United States General George Washington. Knox asks for restraint; hopes that those can committed crimes at Traders Hill can be brought to justice. Swords and equipment requested have not been completed by manufacturer. No horsemen swords in store. When obtained will forward to Georgia. Letter delivered by Captain Constant Freeman, who will oversee the issue of public property and to prevent abuses.
Secretary Knox informs Major Gaither that Captain Freeman will be the federal agent to the troops in Georgia. Knox implores economy in every aspect of Gaither's conduct.
Knox notes that, assuming the President approves of the appointments, Captain Constant Freeman has agreed to be the government's Agent in Georgia and Colonel David Henley has agreed to perform the Agent's duties in the Southwestern Territory.
