Knox asks Brigadier General Andrew Pickens to be present at the treaty to be held at Nashville with several of the southern Indian tribes. Pickens is known for his influence with these tribes and may be successful in convincing them to join in the campaign against the northern Indians.
Knox informs the Reverend Kirkland that President of United States General George Washington has invited 22 of the most respectable Indian Chiefs, exclusive of Kirkland and interpreter, to dinner on 22 April 1792.
Knox submits a draft to Washington of a letter to Governor William Blount in which principles are discussed regarding calling up the militia to protect the frontier and expressing the approval of the President for organizing a conference with the Chickasaws and Choctaws in early June.
Smith admits that he cannot do justice by Hodgdon's horses so he will send 16 along with the pack horses. He is also sending by the bearer the kettle the lard was sent in and the bridle that was left with Hodgdon.
It appears from Capt. Hannah's account that he didn't give credit for the money paid to his company at Winchester nor has he charged it in his account. Darke gave credit for the money received of Butler so he is to have credit for it. The payroll shows that $2.10 was paid to privates and $3.60 to sergeants. The money on the Ohio was one dollar to a private and a dollar and a third to corporals and sergeants.
Howell's clerk, Mr. Catlin, lent the payroll mentioned to Capt. Hannah to Mr. Webb who made out Capt. Hannah's payroll so the roll should still be in the hands of Mr. Webb.
Allison presents Howell with a statement of the monies which he believed were paid by General Sevier to the forces from the territory south of the Ohio, including the sums allegedly paid to the contractors.
letter, discusses declining commisssion of Brigadier General; discusses Indian council. Knox assures Willet that the position of Brigadier General will entail little personal hazard.
Hopkins has received a Treasury draft for $1300 and bank notes in the amount of $3545.53 for the purpose of reimbursing the state of Virginia for advances made to the militia. The same has been offered to the Tresurer who refuses to take them. The bank notes will be exchanged for cash and the whole paid to the Treasurer. Hopkins will be Philadelphia in May and will obtain receipts if he can obtain specie for the notes so as to make the payment.
Stagg orders suits of privates' clothing, blankets, and sergeants' suits for American forces at Elizabeth Town, New Jersey to be forwarded immediately.
Pickering reiterates the offers of peace and friendship with the Indians, and urges them to understand why the United States is warring with the Western Indians, who have killed upwards of 1500 whites. Pickering hopes that they will convince the Western Indians that peace is the best option, and that if they have any complaints regarding the treaties, they will be examined in due course.
This is a deposition given by Ezekial Abel to Joel Rice, with regard to an incident in which Abel and another man were attacked in their canoe by five Indians.
