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  Consideration of Public Opinion and U.S. Reputation in Possible Indian War

  Knox expresses concern regarding the public's negative reaction to an Indian war and hopes that the current peace negotiations are successful. He fears that an Indian war will inevitably result in the destruction of the tribes and that will have an ill effect on the reputation of the US before the rest of the world.

• Message of the Cornplanter and New Arrow

  "In obedience to the order of the President of the United States I have the honor to submit to the Senate a message of the Cornplanter and New Arrow to Major General Wayne of the 8th ultimo. The subject of Indians affairs being under the consideration of Congress, the President has conceived it proper that they should be possessed of the message now submitted."
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  Pay for the Recruits at Springfield

  Captain Lyman informs Howell that the recruits at Springfield have not been paid since May 1792 even though the muster rolls have been forwarded to Howell's office.
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  Order & Discipline in the Legion, and Reinforcements & Promotions

  Wayne hopes the Legion's officers' communique on rations does not injure its impression of order and discipline, as these have been trained into them well. Detachment of Virginia dragoons has arrived, sadly reduced by desertion; they will be sent down the Ohio to Fort Washington. Necessary promotions in the cavalry have been made, due to shortage of officers; 2 resignations mentioned, one by an officer unfit for duty due to "an avidity to whiskey."

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Swan to Howell, 01/11/1793.
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  Accounts of the Army and timely pay

  Mifflin complains that the want of a settlement in the accounts of the troops creates embarrassment. The very existence of the War Department will be materially affected by the manner in which the accounts of the Army are conducted.
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  Peace overtures towards Indians, reinforcements, and mounted militia

  Letter, mentions overtures of peace towards Indians; informs regarding reinforcements; discusses mounted militia. Mounted militia useful but expensive.

• Inspectors of Hats, Boots, and Shoes

  "It is perfectly agreeable to me that Nathaniel Walters and Peter Cooper, the two persons mentioned in your letter of the 22nd ultimo, should be employed as inspectors at the prices folowing---vizt. for inspecting the hats 7/6 [?] per day and for inspecting the boots and shoes at the rate iof hal a center per pair round."

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Knox to Craig, 01/11/1793.
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  Request from Captain Pratt for Delivery of Clothing and Blankets; Refers to Pay Roll

  A clerk informs Hodgdon that Captain Pratt asks to deliver clothing. Refers to payrolls and blankets.
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  Settlement with troops

  Has settled with Sergeant Bennett. Encloses account of John Robert. Will get the witness sworn as soon as possible. Mr. Scott of Senate will call on Howell and acknowledge rest.

• Letter Citation

  Cited in Howell to Swan, 01/18/1793.
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  Probable estimate for Quartermaster's Department transportation expenses

  From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Accounts to pay for transportation and pay for an assistant to William Knox.
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  Estimate of Supplies required in the Quartermaster's line for 1792

  From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate of supplies required in the quartermaster Lines for 1792. Lists equipment with required numbers.
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  Estimate of money wanting in the Quartermaster's Department

  From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for monies wanting in the Quartermaster's Department
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  Payment for St. Clair's horses killed during the Expedition of November 4, 1792

  General Arthur St. Clair documents the horses killed during the fighting with the Indians of November 4th, 1792. Three horses killed were his private property. Losses amounted to $600. One horse was killed under him. Another was killed as the servant brought him up to mount. Third was killed under one of his aides. A fourth was killed, but it belonged to the public.

• Brighten the Chain of Friendship

  Putnam invites the chiefs of the western tribes to travel to Philadelphia, at government expense, to attempt to reach a settlement that will avoid war between them and the United States.

• The U.S. Will Fall on the Southern Indians

  Finnelson discusses in detail the efforts of the Governor of New Orleans to persuade the southern Indians to reject their treaties with the United States and ally themselves with the Spanish.

• Pleasing Proof of Your Strong Friendship

  Blount, Governor of the territory south of the Ohio River and Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District, assures the Choctaws of the friendship of the United States and encourages young Chocttaw warriors to join the impending campaign against the western Indians.

• Great Worth of Yourself and Your People

  Governor Blount, governor of American territory south of the Ohio River and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, assures Piamingo of the appreciation of the United States for the Chickasaw people and his hope that they will join the impending campaign against the western Indians.
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  Regulations for Receiving, Distributing, and Accounting for Public Property

  Discusses regulations concerning the delivery of public stores to the U.S. army on the Ohio, with instructions to each department (Ordinance, Quartermaster, Hospital, Clothing, and Indian). Also details duties of Quartermaster General, the Conductor of Military Stores at Headquarters, the Hospital Storekeepers, and their deputies, along with the surgeons and surgeons' mates. Orders strict record-keeping.

• Symbols on the American Medal

  The author explains to the Indians the symbols on the American medal.

• Rations at Fort Washington

  Report titled "Short Sketch of the cost of a ration at Fort Washington" with a detailed list of provisions with their cost

• Rations for St. Clair's Army

  Hodgdon has many questions and comments regarding the accountability of rations during St. Clair's campaign against the Indians.

• Contingencies of the War Department for the Year 1793.

  Knox emphasizes that the expenses of an army during peacetime may be reasonably forecast but during wartime, contingencies must be accommodated with adequate appropriations or military efficacy will be harmed.