Lieutenant James Glen of 4th Sub Legion acknowledges receipt of letter which informs that he will receive clothing for his recruits. He had given up hope of receiving clothing from the War Department and had negotiated a loan of clothing from other officers. When the clothing arrives he will transmit all amounts.
Lists accounts received and requests payment. Has worked to find 300 horses and 20 teams locally. Has loaded horses with corn and the teams are loaded with limestone. Plans to come down the Ohio River. Refers to money left out of the last advance which is absolutely necessary at Pittsburgh.
Mr. Britt needs to settle Army accounts for 1791and for that part of 1792 that he received the pay of the troops. James McDonald is now on pension but his account cannot be settled for want of information and therefore he is in much distress. Apparently he was in Captain Armstrong's company.
Notes that Samuel Hodgdon, agent of Quarter Master General, has paid Craig's bill for $1100 and will write on subject of future drafts. Complains of the defective manner in which the Quarter Master General left his business; it requires a serious explanation. Further drafts must be preceded by a precise estimate.
The cabinet members and Attorney General provide their opinions on sending an agent to the Choctaw Nation to solicit Choctaw support of the Chickasaws in their war against the Creeks. Jefferson and Knox support that action while Randolph fears Spanish support of the Creeks and Hamilton favors American mediation of the conflict between the Creeks and Chickasaws.
Assurance that the Quartermaster General and the Quartermaster Department will be fully supplied with money does little to settle his concerns. The Quartermaster General frequently calls on him for money he cannot pay. Lists different drafts with different men; requests the Quartermaster General to pay them. Reports that Captain Prior is waiting for the arrival of his baggage. Mrs. Craig sends her regards.
Apologizes for writing yet again. His landlord is in town, demanding payment, or he will lose his personal items. Requests a loan for $6, which can be deducted when his account is settled.
Hodgdon had conference with Secretary of War who will contact Craig directly. System is now very rigid. The least departure therefrom, results in censure.
Waiting on directions from Secretary of War regarding letter from Mr. McKinley, who presented drafts for $1104. Secretary of War has warranted acceptance, but notes that no further advances can be made until explicit instructions from Quarter Master General.
"Pay to Samuel Meredith, Esq., Treasurer of the United States, the sum of eleven dollars and seventy cents being the balance remaining in your hands for pay of your recruits from January 1 to 31 March 1793 for which payment this shall be your warrant."
Lincoln, Pickering and Randolph state the purpose of their business as commissioners of United States to hold Treaty with Indians at Sandusky. They acknowledge McKee's information that the Indians would not be ready until the end of June, hence a postponement of the 1 June treaty date. Commissioners express gratitude for this information. Ask that McKee let Indian leadership know that the commissioners have arrived. Express their desire for a general and permanent peace.
