Secretary Knox makes a contingent offer to appoint Colonel Hull, a Brigadier. The decision of General Brooks to accept appointment will impact the offer made to Hull.
Surveyor Israel Ludlow describes for Hamilton the travails of his attempts to survey the Ohio and Miami Companies and the danger and suffering that were involved.
Ormsby has the Power of Attorney from John Hamilton, late horsemaster, relative to his account for the horses of his brigade and the amount due him. He also has Hodgdon's certificate given to Hamilton with a statement of his account.
Governor William Blount describes for Knox the many instances of horse stealing in the South and the potential for discord that the stealing of white men's horses by southern Indians has produced.
The Comptroller of the Treasury states that pension payments have not been made correctly, and asks Secretary Knox to please correct the list by which Thomas Smith makes his payments.
Knox tells Colonel Timothy Pickering that presents intended for several northern tribes will be provided. Compensation for their journey should be provided for Captain Hendricks and his brother and money and clothes should be provided to Colonel Louis for his immediate return.
