Knox discusses various troop and supply movements and urges Wayne to be sure that stores are protected from the Indians while being transported. Horses have been purchased and rifles are being forwarded to Pittsburgh.
John Wade Judge Advocate, informs Joseph Sharp that he has been charged by Caleb Swan, Paymaster to the Army, with contempt of the Commanding General and is to be tried by Court Martial in the West Block House at 10 o'clock. Enclosed is a document dtd 19 June from Brigadier General Wilkerson ordering Sharp to have a chest for purpose of holding the public money entrusted to the direction of Mr Swan. The officers presiding over the court martial found Sharp guilty of breaching an article of war. His sentence was a reprimand. They go on to say the source of his disobedience came from the principles of sedition instilled by previous Quartermaster General Samuel Hodgdon. Wilkerson approved the sentence and closes by commenting that he hopes Sharp's case acts as an example to other civilian contractors who are subject to the articles of war.
Richard Varick discusses the arrival of Captain Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea) of the British Army from Ontario to visit friends and acquaintances. Varick knows Brant personally, and discusses how he distinguished himself during the late war, and that he is now head of the Six Nations. Varick states that Brant intends to visit the President in Philadelphia.
Two of Morris's recruits, Dodge and Davis, have deserted. Howe warned Morris of the danger of desertion and the loss of premiums but Morris pressed hard so Howe paid them a bounty of $2 each. Howe stresses that he wants everything he is entitled to in the settlement of his account. He has found recruiting oppressive during the current season.
Agreeable to Dayton's request, Capt. John Stake examined the saddles offered for sale at the tavern by Mr. Williamson. He found them of good quality and well adapted for use by dragoons. They are fourteen in number and offered at the moderate price of six dollars each. Stake recommends that they be purchased. They should be shipped to Samuel Hodgdon, Commissary of Military Stores.
Enclosed is Major Joseph Asheton's receipt for $831 which Howell had charged to Morris. Morris asks therefore that Howell destroy his receipt for this same amount.
Reports on the situation at his post and gives the latest information on the movement and intentions of Miami Indians and his contacts and negotiations with the Indians
In this deposition, James Ore describes his experiences while residing in the Creek nation. He testified that he believes the Spanish were arming the Creeks against the Americans. He also observed firsthand the harsh treatment of the white prisoners of the Creeks, including women and children. He also saw several fresh scalps.
The enclosed account for $110 that has been paid to Joseph Lipling Express is forwarded so that Howell may remit the amount. The letter of the Secretary of War annexed to the account gives Carrington the authority by which he has acted and now makes his demand. Howell should remit the amount in blank notes or any other convenient paper for which receipts will be provided.
Wayne is reporting on the general status of the establishment of a garrison at Pittsburgh. He particularly asks that Knox begin sending him the troops he will need to accomplish his mission.
William Knox has drawn and forwarded $1000 in bank notes to be used for the transportation of the rifles. Expects to have letters from the war office informing of the remittance and the uses to which their money is to be appropriated.
Knox notes that Craig's conduct has been subject to the strictest examination and he is convinced that the compensation stipulated for Craig's services is inadequate. Knox will endeavor to see that satisfactory compensation is provided and will contact Samuel Hodgdon regarding past compensation. Present compensation will be as Deputy Quartermaster General.
Secretary Knox requests that Major Craig deliver two hundred stand of arms to Governor Mifflin or to Clement Biddle, the Quartermaster General of Pennsylvania. The arms are for the use of the militia of the western frontier.
