Major Gaither reports from Fort Fidius that white inhabitants are alarmed by Indians; gives account of stolen horses and murder of a family of six and the son of Mr Pere. Is receiving requests by inhabitants to call out the militia.
Hodgdon did not mention to Lyman the number of the order sent to Springfield. There were 160 pairs that are of good quality but rather too small a size for this rendezvous.
Notes carelessness of boatman running aground which cause detention for 24 hours. Scott notes that the baggage had not arrived in New York that morning but he is taking the trunks with him on the stage for safety.
Hodgdon is directed to deliver to Tench Francis, out of the public stores, ten rifles, seven swords, and 200 strings of wampum which will be added to the supply of Indian goods ordered for the Wabash Indians in Philadelphia under Capt. [Abner] Prior.
Hodgdon is directed to make all the necessary arrangements with respect to the pay and subsistence of the wagoners who are to transport the Wabash Indians and their baggage from hence to Pittsburgh.
Copy of deposition given by James Aikin [Aiken], a resident of Creek Nation. Aikins left the Creek Nation when there was no probability of compliance with James Seagrove's demands to turn over the perpetrators of the robbery and murder at Seagrove's brother's store at Traders Hill, St Marys. Aikins notes that the Creeks planned to give up the plunder until Seagrove demanded the perpetrators. Creeks thought Seagrove's demands were too harsh. Chehaws stole cattle from a negro named Regan. Notes that the party that robbed Robert Seagrove's store was part of the Simanola tribe. Burges has said that the stolen goods were sent to Pensascola via boat, along with scalps, and given to the Spanish Governor and William Panton. While traveling to see Seagrove, Aikins stayed at Captain Harrison's house at Carrs Bluff on the Oconee and later at Mr. Barryhill's house. During evening, Indians stole horses. Aikins followed tracks and found someone's son dead and scalped at Francis Pugh's house.
Troops under Major General Anthony Wayne embarked in good order for Fort Washington, in high spirits, with boats well fitted for transportation. Should reach Fort Washington in six days.
Interpreter Wilson was supposed to be at Philadelphia, but he has not arrived, nor is there any word. Commissioners have commenced journey and will rendezvous at Niagara. Very important that Wilson be there. He should repair to Buffaloe Creek. Furnish him with advance of money. If Wilson cannot be found, find someone as suitable, such as Joseph Nicholson.
At Flint River, Lower Creek Nation, William Stringer appeared before Deputy Superintendent Timothy Bernard with a sworn deposition dated 2 May 1793. Stringer, a native of Georgia and now resident at Pensacola, says he saw Spanish public stores at Pensacola and witnessed arms and ammunition delivered to Creek Indians. Stringer relates that he heard Governor O'Neil state that the arms were to be used to kill Americans and that he would provide more if necessary. Stringer states that horses stolen from Georgia are bought by William Panton, prominent merchant and trader out of Pensacola.
Howell discusses the accounts of the following officers; Capt. Springer, Capt. Eaton, Ensign Lee, Capt. Porter, Capt. Heth, Capt. Sparks, Capt. Guion, Capt. Hannah, Capt. Pike, Capt. Springer, and Capt. Faulkner. Also mentioned is the account of the field staff of the 3rd Sub Legion and money advanced to Doctors Brown, Balfour, and Strong. Abstracts of warrants and charges against officers in continuation are enclosed.
