Howe encloses receipts for money received for Captain Griyon's Company, and Captain Fleming and Mr Mason. Mr Bray was not in Brunswick, so Howe carried the money to New York, where he delivered it to Major Franks.
Secretary Knox orders Captain Preston to commence the march for Point Pleasant, at the mouth of Great Henhawa River. Route will begin at Green Briar Court House under escort of Captain Gibson's company. Draw rations at present rendezvous and en route. Keep journal, noticing weather and distances of each day's march. At Point Pleasant, will receive further orders from Major General Wayne. Discusses expenses. Civil authority will be held in highest respect. Troops to encamp every evening.
Because of the remoteness of Captain Preston's situation, SecretaryKnox forwards money for personal equipment, and one month's pay for the men. Equipment will be transported to Pittsburgh by Major General Wayne to Point Pleasant, mouth of Great Henhawa. Captain Gibson's company will provide escort from Green Briar Court House to Point Pleasant. Discusses difficulty of transport of arms and equipment and the need for security en route.
Speech of the Six Nations to General Chapin. Discuss Indian delegation to Philadelphia; hostile Western Indians; and notes that disturbance to the westward between Six Nations brethren and Americans is entirely owing to Americans detaining the lands
Assurances that the council talks are being debated and that Indians desire peace with U.S. Lack of head man, confusion, and need for a commissary to advise Indians has delayed formal response.
Appointment as conductor of military stores, with request to go immediately to Pittsburgh, headquarter of troops. Requested to receive and store all ordnance materials and artillery for the Commander in Chief. Responsibilities also include accounts with each regiment, garrison, and detachment, with records of returns.
Mathias Williamson reports that, in accordance with instructions from Henry Knox,
Secretary of War, which he received from Jonathan Dayton Esquire, he has packed 14 light dragoon saddles. Have been shipped to Hodgdon as commissary of military stores, from New York to Philadelphia, via ship, Jacob Bird commanding.
Letter from Joseph Simcocks to Henry Knox requesting payment of wages to William Clark. Receipt for payment November 9, 1792 from Samuel Hodgdon for fifteen dollars received and signed by Priscilla Clark, for her husband, William Clark.
Invoice of shipment of light dragoon saddles and accoutrement to be shipped on the New York to Philadelphia Packet. Money paid upon delivery $85.50 to David Jackson.
Related sentiments of councils held at both Chickasaw and Chocktaw villages in relation to politics, peace, and war between the whites people (U.S) and the Indians. Discussed names, points of view, and events in detail.
"I grant free and safe passport to the Cherokee Indian, called Richard, to go to his nation, with a person of the name of Deraque; from whence they may return by such ways as they may find most convenient.
I order the commandants of the posts, by which they may pass, not to molest them, but, on the contrary, to give them what assistance they may stand in need of.
Signed with my hand, and sealed with my seal, and countersigned by the underwritten Secretary for his Majesty, in this Government and Intendency. In New Orleans, 28th July, 1792."
Mentions preparation of vouchers and settlement of accounts. Quartermaster General is displeased with William Knox for employing improper waggoners. John Wilmer left previous day with Newman's sword. Major Gaithers to be sent as soon as possible. Captain Henley arrived previous day. Not understood if he is to proceed to Fort Washington. Asks for resupply of sugar and coffee.
In this partially illegible document, Craig acknowledges receipt of Howell's letter respecting money remitted to Captain Faulkner. Craig says that one of the notes could not have been lost, as the paper containing it was not opened from the time he received it.
Mention William Knox, Mr. Colesworthy, and memorandum of two swords, which shall be attended to. Encloses a number of vouchers. Laments that present Quarter Master General refuses to advance money to pay off the old account. Mr Rease is displeased with pay offered.
Wayne discusses the deployment and outfitting of some of his forces, the need for rifle uniforms, and the punishment of a difficult young man named Lieut. Smith.
Wayne gave locations and marching orders for troops in Ohio County, information on new recruits acquired in Pennsylvania, and details on the arrest of Lieut. Smith.
Results of council between friendly Indians and U.S. included protection of U.S. boats and travelers from hostile tribes. Land disputes also addressed at council, hopes that Gov. Blount will devise a just settlement between Creeks and settlers. Hostile acts against U.S. continue.
