Proposal for the establishment of a fort at the Cayahoga garrisoned by one company of musket men and one company of riflemen for scouting and protection of settlers
In a detailed report, General Putnam recommends that many of the western tribes can be rendered neutral by careful negotiation and presents and the hostile tribes can be intimidated by a large show of force near Lake Erie.
Asks for Knox to remove remainder of stores. Olney finds that a considerable inconvenience arises in superintending the deposits of public stores yet remaining in Rhode Island, which are principally in the state house cellar and powder magazine in Providence. Is desirous of being relieved from this service and the trust of the public stores.
Henry Carbery informs Joseph Howell, paymaster general, that he is sending Lieutenant William Davidson to Philadelphia to settle Carbery's accounts to the receive money due to him for the last campaign. Also informs Howell that $500.60 forwarded via George Gale Esquire, have been applied as directed.
William Bailey informs Joseph Howell that he has sent his son to settle his accounts and asks that he not be delayed. Son lives 150 miles from the city and being absent from his hands will be a loss to him.
Marshall reports that he does not have duplicate abstracts for Captains Charles Wells, Porter, Samuel Wise. Therefore cannot make payment to individuals until copies obtained by Howell. Asks that copies be forwarded at earliest opportunity.
It is good news that the frontier is quiet. Troops are in motion from Virginia and Maryland and several detachments under Campbell and Asheton should arrive in Pittsburgh soon. Recruiting continues to languish.
Acting Governor Sargent complains of his lack of experience in Indian affairs and abuses in the department at Vincennes.He will deliver the Indian goods to General Putnam and will endeavor to prevent the lack of information from causing injury to the public.
Wayne sent some troops to Block house to protect borders of Washington and Ohio Counties. Wayne awaits orders from Knox regarding vaccination for small pox. Hostile Indians supported by British are assembled, Wayne can not ascertain if they desire peace or war.
Wilkinson reports on his dispositions for Indian prisoners, his thoughts on Putnam's mission, and his recommendations for establishment of Army posts, and the negotiations with the Indians.
Seagrove discusses a possible conference with the Creek Chiefs at St. Marys, the activities of the British and Spanish governments in the southeast, and the devastating effect of the drought on the Creek people.
