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Information from Macklin and Shelby

"I have the honor to enclose a copy of the information this morning received by Mr. William Macklin, and of a letter written to his Excellency Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky, in consequence thereof and to be with very great rspect and esteem, etc."

Stoppages of Pay

Howell's last instruction to stop those officers' pay who have irregularities in their accounts is so unqualified that it is embarrassing to Swan. Swan recommends that no more stoppages be made at the present time. Instead perhaps a proportionate sum could be withheld, depending upon the nature of the error, until the accounts are settled.

Letters of advice of money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master, to Secretary of War

Encloses letters of advice on money drawn by John Belli, Deputy Quarter Master General, to Secretary of War.

Receipt of Account of Stores; Payment of Turnbull and Marmies

Acknowledges receipt of account of stores. Has written to O'Hara to pay Turnbull and Marmies' account.

Letter Citation

Cited in O'Hara to Knox, 04/20/1793.

Knox writes to Wayne regarding Mrs. Wilkinson

Letter, asks for assistance for Mrs Wilkinson in traveling down the Ohio River.

Regarding the supplying of monies

Secretary Knox informs O'Hara that he will receive monies deemed sufficient. Further supply from time to time. Mentions Deputy John Belli, who is at the War Department presenting accounts for settlement. Settle accounts before descending Ohio River. O'Hara is Quartermaster General.

Additional supplies to be furnished at Pittsburgh

From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of additional supplies to be furnished at Pittsburg (presumably for 1793).

Estimate of Money wanted for Quartermaster's Department for 1793

From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of money wanted in the Quarter Masters Department to purchase the listed supplies for the year 1793. Indicates estimated amounts of each item required for the year.

Report of Indian tribe Land Deeds in New York and Pennsylvania

From the Governor of New York, report of Indian tribe Land Deeds, New York and Pennsylvania.

Creeks Never at Peace with Cumberland

Watts, of the Cherokee Nation, affirms his credibility in warning of the warlike intentions of the Creek Nation against the Cumberland settlements.

Letter Citation

Cited in Hodgdon to O'Hara, 04/13/1793.

Frontier Families Are Collected at Stations

Blount reports that frontier settlers are seeking protection at stations where they have to endure crowded and miserable living conditions.

Money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department

Informs Knox of money drawn for use of Quarter Master Department.

Captain Cooper's report as evidence of claim of pay

Blount sends copies of his order to Captain James Cooper and his report of the month of August 1791 as evidence of claim of pay.

Letter Citation

Cited in Knox to Lear, 05/18/1793.

Letter Citation

Cited in Melancton Smith to Hodgdon, 05/28/1793.

Orders for Brigadier General Thomas Posey

Knox notes that the President of United States has informed him that Posey is prepared to receive instructions on future destination. Requests that he repair to Headquarters of Major General Anthony Wayne at Legion Ville, near Pittsburgh.

Estimated money wanted in Military Stores Department for 1793 supplies

From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of money wanted in the Military Stores Department to procure the listed supplies for the year 1793.

Letter from Timothy Bernard, distressed friend to James Seagrove Creek Indian Agent

Bernard received express from Seagrove via Mr Aiken who says he cannot stay at Chehaw town any longer because too dangerous. Says Kinnard also in danger. Indians accuse them of being instruments to set towns against each other. Bernard pledges loyalty to US. Mentions Mordecai as having already pointed out that based on Bernard's meeting at Cussetah, there are prospects for peace. Some of Cowetas are tainted, maybe owing to Shawanese talks and because frontier settlers have driven cattle. Mentions correspondence with Major Gaither. Bernard has emphasized to Indians that every officer under president of United States will address injustice. With assistance of White Lieutenant and Mad Dog of Tuchabachees, has convinced Cowetas to lay still until Seagrove arrives. Discusses need to establish and mark boundary line and discussed this necessity with Chief of the Heads. Met with Far Off King, asked him to restrain his men from stealing. By Bernard's account, Chehaws were returning back with cattle and had taken no lives until they passed Traders Hill. When they heard what Galphin had done, they went back and plundered people near Colerain. Recommends not to have confidence in Galphin's brother who is angry with Bernard for not writing to Seagrove in his favor. Bernard worried about safety of his family; Chehaws threaten his life. Outlines procedures for transmittal of letters via Indian runner opposite Colerain on the Spanish side. Bernard lacking provisions to support his family. Mr Aiken has been a good friend to United States; has assisted Kinnard; asks Seagrove to help Aiken if he can.

Satisfaction at the Prospect of Aid

Governor Telfair expresses his satisfaction at the prospect of Georgia receiving aid in establishing a magazine of arms and benefitting from the assistance of the militias of neighboring States in defending against marauding Creeks.

Cherokee Representation to Philadelphia

Blount believes that the Cherokee Nation would be willing to send a represenation to Philadelphia to confer with the President but they are hesitant to do so while it appears the Creeks are making war, with the aid of young Cherokee warriors, on the Cumberland settlements .

Payment of the Scouts Employed in Westmoreland County

Although Howell has been presented with the return for the scouts employed in Westmoreland County by Colonel Campbell, settlement should be made by Swan so it is referred accordingly. The County lieutenant has employed fourteen men of which eight are authorized by the Secretary of War. Swan should investigate the possibility that the remaining six will be paid by General Wayne.