McHenry would have delivered Washington's letter to Parker had he not learned that Parker had connected himself with a democratic printer. McHenry has purchased the land for the arsenal in the Shenandoah and hopes soon to begin manufacturing small arms at the site. Gerry has been playing the role of the double politician by communicating with Tallyrand but surely his pride will prevent him from doing further mischief. McHenry hopes that Washington will accept command of all the armies since he alone can unite all hearts.
Michael La Flache is due pay from 1 July 1797 through
28 February 1798 which should be sent to him as he is very anxious for it. Dayton has an order from the Secretary of War for La Flache's rations to be delivered.
Simmons informs Freeman that his pay and muster rolls are received. Reports on Constant Freeman's whereabouts. Constant and Nehemiah Freeman are brothers.
Certification that $11.59 is due to Private William Taylor of Captain Samuel A. Harper's Company of Maryland Militia called into service in the year 1794 to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of Pennsylvania, being additional compensation allowed him by an Act of Congress of January 2, 1795.
Directs issue of powder, cannonballs, artillery implements, and any other materials which may be asked for in proving and transporting the guns currently at Windmill Island.
Mrs. Beates has been told that noone has more weight with the War Department than Hodgdon. Mr. Beates will soon be visiting him so that he will see that her husband is not undeserving of Hodgdon's attention. He wants to enter into the service of his country and she believes that he is deserving of whatever opportunities that are available.
Captain Truxton assures McHenry that he will convoy thye fleet of merchant ships and will then confront the French Pirates who are sailing the tract of sea allotted for his cruising ground.
A lengthy letter addressing the negotiations between Hawkins and the Creek Indians. The peace belt is also mentioned as well as the introduction of farming and manufacturing.
The barrels of powder were shipped on a vessel that sailed on Saturday. The vessel with the three-pounders and six-pounders will sail for Philadelphia immediately and be delivered to Mr. Harris. Enclosed is the captain's receipts for the pieces and carriages.
