An extract of a letter from Seagrove to Knox in which Seagrove questions the sincerity of McGillivray in his professions of friendship for the United States. One of McGillivray's shortcomings is his failure to take seriously the subversive activities of William Bowles. McGillivray is partially responsible for the state of confusion that exists in the Creek nation.
The Secretary of War requests a return of ordnance, arms, and military stores for the campaign, including those sent on to Pittsburgh. They are for General Wayne who is setting out for headquarters.
The address of Governor Blount to the chiefs and others of the Cherokees in which he cites a long list of depredations by the Indians on innocent whites, including women and children. He warns the chiefs that the violence must stop and the terms of the Treaty of Holston followed or the whites will retaliate with no regard for the age or sex of their victims.
Secretary Knox apologizes for not writing sooner, stating that he has been confined to bed due to an intermittent fever he contracted last year in Philadelphia. He describes payments made to a number of people of French extraction, and a German agent.
Discussion of salary as clerk in the Quartermaster department, as well as rations and horses. Reminds him that his duties include clerk and assistant quartermaster responsibilities. Requests acceptance of assignment.
Knox requests that Hodgdon, or whoever is in charge of the stores at Fort Washington, give to General Putnam the remaining Indian goods that belong to the United States.
Seagrove informs McGillivray of the positive nature of the negotiations between the United States and the southern tribes. Many of the Creek headmen agree that the activities of William Bowles are subversive in nature and endanger the peace. Seagrove warns particularly of the danger of the southern Indians allying themselves with the hostile western tribes against the US.
Seagrove informs Governor Telfair that, after a meeting with the Creek headmen, the tense situation with the Creeks appears to have been resolved on the condition that the terms of the Treaty of New York are met by the United States. The Creeks have been unjustly charged with the murders of a Mr. Yarborough and his son.
Cited in Knox to Howe, 05/23/1792. Knox laments that Howe's success in recruiting for his company has not been greater. He approves of every severity to deserters, and discharge of the man who appeared so incorrigible.
Orders to persuade Wyandot chiefs to accompany Harden to Philadelphia to meet with G. Washington. Contingency plans included in detail if Indians do not acquiesce to request.
