Clark petitions Knox to aid him in paying debts incured in his duties as sergeant of a troop of cavalry under the command of Lieutenant Davidson. Clark borrowed money from townsmen at Hagers Town who jailed him for failing to repay them after Davidson refused to reimburse them.
Advises against disputes with neighboring Indians for fear it will spread to all southern tribes. Result of Grand National Council was peace among Cherokees towards U.S.
List of invalid pensioners returned by the circuit court of United States to William Imlay - the Commissioner of Loans - for the State of Connecticut. Specifies monthly allowance.
A copy of speeches given by the headmen and warriors of the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations and Governor Blount regarding land disputes, boundary lines, and peace. Many maps and boundaries are described.
Mention of imposter Bowles and his "pernicious influence" on the boundary line between Creek and U.S. lands. Knox advised McGillivray to use his influence to run boundary according to treaty. Land rights, hunting grounds, and hostilities between Indians and settlers discussed.
Suspicions of McGillivray's integrity confirmed. Noted his role in influencing Creek sentiments toward U.S. government. Approaches on how to cajole him to satisfy U.S. governments needs relative to relations with Creek Nation.
Mentioned Spanish officer's effort to impede laying boundary line agreeable to treaty.
Hostilities b/w U.S. and Indians anticipated to ensue until Indians are driven past Mississippi river.
Major Henry Gaither is to deploy with his Legion troops to Georgia. His main mission is to prevent the incursion of small parties of violent Creek Indians. Mentions Treaty of New York of August 1790 and is given a copy. He receives instructions on how to deal with the people and government of Georgia and Spaniards. Is to occupy post at St. Mary's. Given instructions on how to handle supply and pay matters. Knox orders Gaither to take no offensive measure against Indians.
From Quartermaster General's Dept. and Commissary of Military Stores Dept. Account Book. Estimate for the purchase of 500 spades and the like number of iron shovels.
Daniel Sargent sends goods requested by his uncle, Winthrop Sargent (father of the general), on board the brig Swallow. Hodgdon is to forward the goods to General Sargent.
Request of Sargent's uncle, Winthrop Sargent, answered. Goods shipped to care of Hodgdon.
Return from Caleb Swan showed payment of Richard Savage, Howell ordered a stop in payment if further application was made and requested immediate notification. Accounts enclosed.
