Formal invitation to Brandt to sit on General Council as Chief of Six Nations. Document explains the U.S. stance on hostile Indians, hopes Brandt will convey sentiments to Indians.
Captain Nicholas Hannah acknowledges receipt of letter mentioning deduction of $4.66 from balance of pay due Benjamin Wyser, which was paid by Caleb Swan. He informs Howell that it shall be done.
Knox is directed to deliver to Matthew Murray one pair of woolen overalls and one pair of linen overalls, being deficient articles of clothing due him according to the enclosed certificate from Lt. Russell Bissell of the 2nd Regiment at Fort Washington.
Although there have been some disturbances in the southwest , Knox is optimistic that the exertions of Governor Blount and the Cherokees and the proposed conference at Nasvhille will result in renewed tranquility on the frontiers.
Two of the men mentioned in Howell's letter who have drawn money from [Caleb] Swan at Fort Washington have already been paid the full amount of their arrrears. Lewis will endeavor to have these men, Neil Pearson and Henry Dull, pay back the sums they received from Swan.
Wayne reports on the various military units that are now with him at Pittsburgh and the precautions he will be taking to protect the neighboring settlers from Indian attacks.
Letter, discusses Indian delegations and aggression. Captain Brant, Mohawk Chief, has complied to repair to Philadelphia. Hopes he will go to Omie river of Lake Erie [Miamis of the Lake or Maumee River] to Au Glaize Ohio. All Indians have moved to Au Glaize; Wyandots and Delawares have moved from Sandusky. Messengers and peace envoys Freeman and Gerrard killed as spies. Mentions equipping Captain Gibson's company at Staunton Virginia.
Secretary Knox advises William Preston on the conditions of his appointment as captain, pending the approbation of the Senate at their next session. Also offers the names of his subalterns.
Captain Benjamin Remington requests the balance due for his late son's services during the late war when he was lost at sea while serving on board the frigate "Trumbull."
Outlines responsibilities of Quartermaster General staff and the high quality of articles furnished by their department. Discusses arrangements at western posts and the state of the garrisons. Plans to retain Major Craig as quartermaster general of the post. Requests instructions on blacksmiths, carpenters, and wheelwrights. Awaits instructions on state of frontier. Refers to Campbell's contract.
Knox is directed to immediately make out and transmit to the War Office a return of all the military and quartermaster stores and equipments that have been forwarded to Pittsburgh for the present campaign.
