Notification that Craig received a packet from the Commander-in-Chief via Presque Isle addressed to McHenry. Packet forwarded to War Department. Robert McCrea to deliver package.
Directs two garrison flags to be sent to Captain Elliott, who is preparing to embark for Newport, Rhode Island in order to take command of the fortifications there.
Last post Craig sent Hodgdon list of sundry articles shipped to Fort Franklin via boat that sank while traveling on Allegheny. Still awaiting list of items damaged, lost, or in good repair. Requested information on land purchase from Mr. Physick. Requests barrel of muscavado sugar and a barrel of coffee.
Major Craig forwards receipts along with pay and muster rolls to William Simmons. Craig mentions an outstanding pay account of an officer who has been imprisoned in Quebec.
Discussion of international affairs and different types of governments. Mentions treaties, sovereignty, indivisibility, etc. Refers to people and locations and various military and political campaigns.
Acknowledges receipt of a receipt of Captain Cornelius Lyman. Informs Shoemaker that the man who gave him a power of attorney to receive his pay previously sold the pay to someone else.
Encloses several letters for the edification of Capt. Guion on the ongoing diplomatic situation regarding the U.S.-Spanish Florida border region, and enjoins him to keep the peace and care for his command.
