Has make out general account from vouchers on hand. Balance against Craig until more of advances taken up by full settlement. Encloses current account.
Knox has reviewed Hodgdon's estimate of the cost of several articles for supplying Major Henry Gaither's command in Georgia; requests that he purchase goods and make ready for transportation to Georgia.
Wilkinson reports on the operations of the Kentucky Rifle Corps and Cavalry, his plans for establishing supply magazines, letters sent to General Wayne, and plans for his future movements.
Regulations for receiving, distributing, and accounting for public property designed for Army of United States. Stores will go from Philadelphia to Pittsburg first, then be transferred to garrisons or detachments. Covers public stores for Army of United States on the Ohio River. Stores forwarded to be charged to respective department outlined as the Ordnance Department, Quartermaster's Department, Hospital Department, Indian Department. Outlines requirement for returns by commanding officers of garrisons.
Major Isaac Craig has not received vouchers; refers to mistake made by Mr Colesworthy. Awaits a remittance in order to discharge whole of his engagements. New Quartermaster General has directed him not to apply monies received.
Talks about using the sieves to separate the course from the fine grains of gun powder. Mentions using new casks. No stores have come to hand since last post, nor is there any news on any wagon being near. Mentions invoice.
Discusses accounts. Will make last entries in general statement. Vouchers will arrive shortly; upon arrival will close accounts. Wrote previous day by Mr. Henley. Have been very busy.
Expresses mortification that any mistake should arise from a simple transaction. The loss should fall on United States. Will settle matter with Samuel Hodgdon.
Knox hopes that Craig will continue to forward weekly returns of stores. Has written to General Wayne relative to regulations that will give directions.
Knox talks of the progress of the movement of recruits and the allocations of stores and the procedures for strict accountability of all public property. Uniformity of pay procedures is advocated. Responds to Wayne's inquiry regarding scouts. No effort should be made to keep the hostile Indians at the council nor should the friendly Chickasaws be retained since they will not be needed in the immediate future. Several deserters have been captured and more should be in custody soon.
The organization of the Legions having been decided upon, Secretary Knox outlines regulations to govern the distribution of materials from the military stores.
Document outlines regulations for furnishing supplies of forage, stationary, and wood for the troops of United States. Outlines oath to be taken by those who work in Quarter Master's Department. Provides allowance of stationary and paper. Extra allowances for commanders. Procurement of wood to be regulated by commanding general.
