Harris is asked to deliver four iron howitizers to Captain Francis Bright for the use of the revenue cutter "Virginia," for which Bright is to be held accountable.
Newman describes the man from whom he received papers (meant for Canada) at Greenville and reveals further details regarding the Wilkinson intrigue, in particularly that it is well known around Natchez.
Return of ordnance received at Knoxville showing species and quantity of stores delivered and received between 1 April and 1 June 1797. Signed by Steven Hillis, Deputy Paymaster and Storekeeper
Enclosed schedule for muster and pay of Capt. Bissell's company along with amounts of pay given to Charles Martin and Ensign Rosecrantz. No news on Polhemus.
Letter, describes launching of Algerine Frigate; discusses sails & cordage for Algerian Frigate; discusses white oak timber; discusses timber for Frigate Constitution; mentions Captain of Algerian Frigate.
Notifies Lieutenant Lukens that he received his power of attorney authorizing his pay, subsistence, and forage as Sub Legionary Major in the 2nd Sub Legion to be paid to a second party
Certification that $356.85 is due Captain Samuel Nicholson of the US Navy, being his pay and subsistence from April through June 1797 and sundry expenses admitted by the Secretary of War to be transmitted to Jonathan Jackson Supervisor of Massachusetts.
Certification that $127.14 is due Lieutenant Jesse Lukens, Sub Legionary Major and Inspector of the 2nd Sub Legion, being his pay and subsistence for August through October and forage for September and October 1796.
Informs Henley that he has delivered his letter with an account of goods delivered to the Indians to the Secretary of War. Cited in Simmons to Henley, 07/28/1797.
Notification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston. Cited in Nicholson to Simmons, 07/10/1797.
Advises Jackson that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to pay to Captain Samuel Nicholson of the Navy for his pay and subsistence. Cited in Jackson to Simmons, 07/08/1797.
In his report to the President, McHenry encloses all of the correspondence relative to the disposition of the Indians on the western frontier and the correspondence with the Governor of Louisiana respecting the continued existence of Spanish posts on the eastern side of the Mississippi.
Cover letter detailing contents of report regarding the causes of Indian attacks and murder on Western frontier. Report contains extracts of letter from various military officials and Governor Gayoso de Lemos.
Steele asked the Secretary of War about the proability of his wanting horses for the use of the War Department. The Secretary indicated that horses would be needed so Steele examined the two that are currently at Knight's Stable. To avoid complications regarding Knight's commission for selling them, Hodgdon should say nothing to him about the price or payments.
