Carey responds to Governor Blount's inquiries regarding the violence of the southern Indians against American settlers and the possibility of an alliance between the southern and northern tribes in a general war against the United States.
Blount worries that the apparent depredations committed by the Cherokees will result in a general war by the agrieved settlers against the Indian towns. He ponders how he can carry out his responsiblity for protecting the settlers while maintaining the peace.
Knox informs the President that the post proposed for the Cumberland River would come under the dominion of Governor Blount who must therefore construct it using either militia or regular troops.Construction of the post at Fort Massac should be postponed until the boundaries of the Wasbash Indians have been established.
Carey compares the ill treatment of the Cherokees by the government with the favorable treatment of the Lower Creeks who had a good man to represent them.
Hamilton questions the propriety of the claims by certain officers who were taking measures to conciliate the neighboring Indians. He argues that the expense incurred is excessive when compared to the needs of the occasion.
The Cornplanter may be on his way to Legionville. Those recruiting officers who can be spared will be ordered to join the Legion. Newly appointed ensigns are not ready to join the Legion but may be able to do so in two months. One month's pay is being forwarded as well as the commissions for the officers.
Enclosed papers compared with returns of adjutant general's office, were all the information the paymaster could collect at Legion Ville relative to Captain Guion's detachment at Gallipolis. This is return of names of detachment of Captain William Lewis's company, gone to Gallipolis under Captain Guion.
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of Commissioners of Indian Affairs for the ensuing treaty. Whatever can be done consistent with the honor and safety of the Union may be expected from the zeal and ability of these enlightened characters.
O'Hara congratulates his country on the appointment of the Commissioners of Indian Affairs. He is convinced that all that can be done consistent with the health and safety of the Union may be expected from the zeal and abilities of those enlightened characters.
Balance on settlement of Regimental account. Includes instructions to Daniel Britt, paymaster, for pay of sundry scouts, rangers, and militia called out to defend frontiers of Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Howell provides confirmation to Swan of the abstract of warrants of the Secretary of War to the current date as well as an account of the money given to Mr. Daniel Britt. Howell also provides a section of the instruction which makes it clear that it was intended that [Lt. Thomas Love/Lowe?] refund to Swan of the money for the Scouts Rangers Militia the amount of money that should have remained in his hands after having discharged to the County Lieutenant that he might have fallen in on his route until his meeting of Swan. Howell notes that no clear notice has been taken of the money for those purposes. Howell suggests that he may be able to come up with an estimate for the pay of these soldiers and send it on to Swan, saying that a system where the soldiers are not being directly billed and paid is interfering with the duties of all those involved and goes contrary to the system established by the War Department. The postscript informs Swan that Howell is making out an estimate for one month's pay of these troops, and wishes to be informed if any part of this pay is to be remitted in specie.
Knox addresses a number of matters: Colonel Procter's arrival; inability of the Cornplanter to visit Philadelphia; recruiting officers ordered to headquarters; inability of newly appointed Ensigns to join Wayne soon; route of the Commissioners for the Indian Treaty; one month's pay and officers' commissions forwarded by Major Mills.
Wayne has received the list of promotions and appointments and has also welcomed the arrival of Corn Planter and other chiefs and warriors. He will endeavor to send them home in good spirits which will require considerable effort and diplomacy.
