Governor Telfair urges that a reinforcement of federal cavalry be ordered to the western frontier in anticipation of a possible attack by Cherokees as retribution for the murder of several of their own by whites.
The talk of the Governor of Georgia to the Head-men and Warriors of the Cherokee nation in which he urges the Cherokees to once again seek peace with their white neighbors.
Wayne explains his thinking on the placing of his fortifications and his preparations for the approaching winter. He talks of the absolute necessity of paying his men and lists several officers who, for various reasons, are no longer in the Legion. He emphasizes the critical need for flour which can't be easily transported because of the low waters in the rivers.
If Hodgdon has any business in the western country, Park wishes to be sent because he feels riding would be of service to him. He would not be gone more than three weeks and Major Butler would take care of matters at Carlisle in his absence. The accounts have been sent on because the people at Carlisle are growing weary about their money.
Hodgdon is directed to ship on board the sloop Sally, under Capt. Bethnel and now in the harbor, ten barrels of musket powder and a proportion of lead, addressed to James Seagrove, Agent to the Creek Indians in Georgia.
Return of shot and shells. A number are useless; vents were improperly bored. Reports on construction near Log Town. Mentions Lieutenant Lee and Dragoons setting off for Fort Washington.
Wayne discusses his many logistical needs including lumber, grain, rations, cattle, etc. There is also the problem of transporting supplies between forts which normally requires an escort of 200 men and the method of transportation is complicated by the low waters of the rivers.
